My Message To Chad And Steve

[TarunKapoor2]

lol 7:15

[ItsTurningGreen002]

This is called a Pie Chart because it resembles a Pie.

[MCplayerable]

im watchin this in 2011.

[keyes53ljh]

7:15 is hilarious omfg

[vekka220]

This video is 13:37, just like Greg Solomon!

[keyes53ljh]

@vekka220 what do you mean?

[keyes53ljh]

it's called a pie chart because it looks like a pie haha your great greg solomon he can make anything sound awesome

[AdrianIsaacs]

They made the pie in the garage?  I hope they didn't get any motor oil in it. ; )

Seriously, though, in a way, the users of Youtube really were in the hypothetical garage with Chad and Steve. Granted, they put the site together, but Youtube wouldn't have become what it is without them uploading their content.

(Yes, I know this is an old debate and should probably be left alone, but still . . . )

[Hellyazmaster200]

im relieving kindergarten again....

[popkiller27]

This is called a pie chart because it resembles a pie. And you are called a douchebag because you resemble a douche.

[HelloImGregSolomon]

Hello. I'm Greg Solomon.

[Anarki2k8]

Wow... I just saw this and it has nothing to do with the video, but this clip is 13:37 long... which could be 1337, which obviously goes to show just how awesome Greg Solomon is.

[keyes53ljh]

@Anarki2k8 what does 1337 mean?

[jagjaghuh]

It to make sure that people like you also can get what he talks about.

[impikmin]

With syntax like that I think you should stick to insulting your own intelligence, which you do a fine job of.

[jagjaghuh]

Siigh , man , fillied with idiots here who flame up for nothing , god.

[djgazmic]

I love that "Sour Grapes!" part. Greg is the man.

[LunarFuror]

"Making this pie in a garage." Hehe that's a very sketchy pie. But I do love pie and when Mr.Solomon makes a good point.

[clayp72]

"It's not your pie". A perfect answer to class envy.

[oneeight18twozeros00]

Brilliant video Greg, another solid, well arranged, easy-to-swallow explanation.

[fuzzywuzzyfuzzy]

really dig your style man.. GLAD YOU'RE BACK!!!

[SticknYOU]

wow we arent retarded we know what a fucking pie chart is

[ahardy5891]

i dont

[HisRoyalDudeliness]

Interesting, you guys seemed to almost switch positions :D.

[teh1pwnerer]

SOUR GRAPES !!!

[arschasse]

first

[Dredgy7]

I lol'd

[cumnes6]

MAKE YOUR OWN PIE!

[CityHunter84]

id rather play world of warcraft

[supersibbers]

and one day you will work in an office and have 2.3 children

[1epic1]

HAHAHAH!! "cause it looks like a pie" :D

[EdwardMolotov]

Actually the pipe is a habit, I think. He is used to having a cigar, but he does not want to make his house smell like tobacco. Think of it this way: Do you ever see people chewing on toothpicks? Yes. It is a habit. Like chewing gum. He probably has tobacco in the pipe, just not lit. Some people put cigars in their mouths but not light them because they have asthma or something.

[MattySadler]

We've all been waiting for GregSolomon to weigh in with the difinitive answer

[ddss6]

"This is a pie chart. Now it is called a pie chart because it resembles a pie..."

hahahahahahahaha pure gold

[8961118]

this guy is boring the pipe in his mouth and he does not even smoke it? Is the pipe supposed to make him look intelligent how pathetic

[BrassKnuckles67]

He does not smoke in his home, he smokes outside.

[MattMystrieo]

I heard he has had a stroke.

[fishphonedog]

u really suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu­uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu­uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu­uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu­uck. this is you "bla bla bla i'm a retard" u suck

[ezrakudo]

great video greg. ~ ezra

[dubie22]

i think he's actually in it in this video... lol

[CaptFantasticEnt]

god man I love you and I am serious. not love in a lustfull way but love in the way of you telling the truth.

[johnzoy]

speak faster man.. get ur points out and stop waffling

[duckystars]

You don't go into the garage to make a pie, you make it in the kitchen, moron!

[UncleJohn97420]

Obviously you dont know what the word "Sarcasm" means, he is only 80% serious, WATCH and listen to his videos, then judge.."Moron"-Quote from duckystars

[sixpackdragon]

Im not sure google buying utube is a valuable asset. It just means they are in control of the site. Nobody sees videos for free provided we all have to pay for internet access.You need to shorten your sentences mr.dictionary because you can sound pretty vague and unintelligent, espcially with that pipe in yer mouth.

[Katalyzt]

Who is this clown that some people are talking about?

[popebenadict16]

god this man is so boring im losing the will to live

[OXTAIL88]

You see, you keep saying that the important thing is that the service remains free when really this is about the founders making more money and the new owner - "the big coporation" (Google) making even more money. C'mon, even a seven year old can see that you're blowing smoke...lol You remind me of my old my prof by the way...lol

[OXTAIL88]

Mr Solomon, point well taken. I understand the survival (free service) part. However, are you aware of the massive censorship that has been going on since the Google purchase of YouTube? Sure things remain the same except for the compromised product. What happened to the right to free speech? All out the window in the name of the all mighty dollar....lol

[vinniecow]

Man... ouch, just ouch.

[BSEmadcow]

Wait, wait.. What Flavour is the pie ?

[soloyacht]

'consternation'. what a great word.

[chopin65]

It is also true, Mr. Solomon, that Google does go after every pie they can get their hands into. For example, in China they censored content to please the client (China). Were you there when they sold the YouTube pie Mr. Solomon? No. Why would you trust a corporation?

[exo1212]

Will you stop it with the pie already?

[AussieGuy76]

5 Stars :)

[nhat8121]

these are grapes, huh? sour grapes...damn you! lol

[LouRyder]

Greg, you are more interesting then any highschool teacher or college professor that I have ever had. Good Stuff! LouRyder.

[salanlive]

You speak to us as if we dont know what a pie chart is...

[neveSykcuL]

I don't like pie....

[Wetsuit75]

Humble pie!...Hehehe

[frankbertrand]

you are too much but for the first time you are so right and ill be a man and say thank you

[shawil]

Well put!!!

[tacobandit]

why do you need to repeat the same thing over and over and over in each video?! 30 seconds of content repeated over and over ad nauseum for 13:36!

[joseph123456]

it's called a pie chart because it's shaped like a pie good show greg

[kawok]

hey you are smart amigo. very smart

[returnNull]

heroic

[matthisone]

You just GO Mr. Solomon!!! You are a voice of reason among the craziness that is YouTube! Three Cheers!!

[swd897]

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[jahdallah]

Do you have a religion?

[jahdallah]

you're very funny

[rdpatch]

You know it.

[Kaikai778]

Youd be an awesome grandpa.

[MunchyDirt]

TAKE THE PIPE OUT!!! you're not even smoking it!!! What's the damn point???

[busteruk]

man....yawn yawn yawn....chill out and talk about something interesting!!! and mannn whats with the pipe??? u just look like a silly old man!

[ChadHurIey]

you look way older than 45, you must of had a hard life, you look like a fit 60, mental but fit.

[pirates2]

Sweet!!!

[damiangt]

I Love Sour Grapes! :)

[knifesedge]

The collective term for grapes is a bunch, Greg, not a cluster.

[ughletmesignupalread]

SOUR grapes! hahahaha

[TheMadJester]

Do you have an awareness of how condescending you sound in these videos? "Now, this is called a 'pie chart' because it resembles a pie." How dumb do you think everyone else is?

[JohnGBUK]

Greg, I agree with what you say 100%. Personally I have full respect for Google and their products. I was around on the Internet when the Google search engine was in its very early stages. Right from the start I knew those people had a winner, a simple, plain, does what you want engine. Their principles are based on FREE service provision, people should not knock it, they have been doing this for years, its not an overnight thing.

[ddstar]

Wow. Awesome.

[eetiludie]

i agree. really thou, put that pipe in your butt

[welcomestranger]

Nice work Mr Soloman... but all this talk of pie has made me hungry...

[dwilson69]

At first I disliked Greg for the way he comes across..now I just realize that he is pretty much right most of the time :) Great funny video Greg and on the money as usual.

[stymye]

hit's the nail on the head

[rlepine]

If the acquisition of the pie by Google sours the pie then we all loose including you Greg!

[gothictier]

1.65 BILLION???? Whoa! Wow!

The chart/story was priceless. Kudos on another excellent video. Well done!

[Blunty3000]

An interesting discussion greg, but sadly your metaphor is horribly flawed. the so called "ingredients" of this metaphorical pie, consist largely of the Video's we, the users, produced. Chad and steve merely provided the pie dish where, we the users, could place OUR ingredients. I'm not saying we do or do not deserve one red cent from the Google buy out, I'm just saying your choice of metaphor is horribly horribly flawed.

[kiddsock]

I think you are both right.

We just have to watch out for the Corporate influence. Basically keep YouTube the "Personal" Entertainment/vBlogs/Community­.

Maybe spin off "CorpTube.com" with those networks/business distribution accounts. Make sure Director Accounts are those "Personal" Accounts while truly professional business are some other accounts.

You have to look through the straight face that Mr Solomon has.

[luckyducky22]

for me, the pie represents the 1.65 billion, and i agree renetto is disappointed that he can't get a slice.

[luckyducky22]

Nice analysis. If renetto wants to make money from his video clips he should take them to itunes.

[FeXd]

You talk to us as if we are idiots. How do you expect to get any respect from the community when you do this?

EAD

[WELLBRAN]

This here is a pie...get it? a pie!...its round and tastes good...but its mine!...and you ain't getting any of it bbboooyyy!!! Now git on that horse and ride outta here rrreeaalll ssllooww!

[stymye]

than don't watch.. as far as your respect.

Mr. Soloman has plenty of it here already

or join Renetto's 'castle of sand' world.

he will make you "all happy"

[patricknelson]

Ok, here's the thing... you don't know if the business model they found was yet viable. That is if what they are doing NOW will make them money, they probably don't even know that. On top of that, Paul was just saying that he didn't like the WAY they were trying to make money. He's simply suggesting that they do it differently, but didn't propose how to do so...

And we know what the fuck a pie is, stop being pretentious.

[ChadHurIey]

I'm glad you drew my slice of the pie bigger than Steve's, I did a shitload more work in the garage than he did and frankly I've carried that guy for years.

[CerealKillerP17]

are you the real one?if not..stop impersonating him or imma stick pencils in your ears!

[welcomestranger]

LOL

[ChadHurIey]

Yes, Cereal I'm the real one.

So keep your crayons for drawing.

[ChadHurIey]

And thanks for subscribing.

[TheCaliforniaDemon]

DIE GREG...just DIE

[Wyrdmaven]

I do understand that we, the content providers, could expect to profit from YT. But it was never meant to be more than a place where folks could post their personal vid clips and such. Not the community of vloggers. It certainly never was meant to have "celebs." I can watch for free, but the "stars" can only get their egos fed.  Selah.

[Wyrdmaven]

It's funny, with folks like boh3m3 & paperlilies and such cheating to get more views while utter frustrated that they're not cashing in on it. One way would be "micropayments" a paypal button on a clip where you pay, say 25 cents per view. Greg would have already made over $600 on this one.

[noahdassat]

you are the most annoying person ive found on yt, congrats

[Wyrdmaven]

It is funny that Paul "Entrepreneur" Renetto has problems with YT's direction. He's not getting any so he's crying.

[DanTheMan7777]

youtube is owned by google, google is publicly owned, a.k.a. the stock market. The purpose of any company that is purchasable on the stock market is to appease their stockholders. you do this by doing moronic crap that only makes since to stockholders. that's life.

[rdwo]

Any chance that anyone this discussion will eat some humble pie? Probably not. Of course, the fact is we really do not know yet for sure what direction YouTube will go so stay tuned for perhaps a big surprise!

[Interminablespirt]

This guy is taking the piss. He has to be.

[pnkdragn]

You obviously didnt watch the entire content of Renetto's video. You might want to do your homework before making responses. You bore me.

[samtwist]

"It's not your pie ,so your not getting a slice of it" gafawr! Thankyou for breaking this down for us Greg. Effectively and thoroughly as always

[ChausvicMo]

*yawns* you ramble alot but i like your message.

[stymye]

once again....check mate remetto

[rocketdog7]

i like pie! give me pie!

[DN64]

Greg, you should watch your own videos before you post them so that you see what others see after you post them.. You will notice that you act (ok, maybe it's not an act?) like an arrogant pompous old know-it-all fart who needs to choke on his bloody pipe already.. You and VK would make a great couple..

[MoriVictus]

The source of concern is this: We as 'the people' of youtube are seeing our videos hacked to disable the growth of views and ratings while commercial entities are being hacked in the opposite direction, i know that in a capitolist society something like YT needs capitol to survive, my concern is that they are being secretive about the commercialism by using HACKS to hamper the growth of the non paying members

[mensmaximus]

According to International Drinking Water Rights Activists, one-third of bottled water profits could provide safe, drinkable water to half of the people in the world who are in need of it.

 Video and water are so alike. One third of the profits of this sale could be connecting the Internet up to those who are in need of it. I say to Corporate Internet dabblers, clean up the world with your profits. Disinfect the bad information out there with truth.

[zackieboy]

Greg, the pie is split up between Chad, Steve and venture capitalists. Not that it matters much.

[Icyytouch]

Great use of words. I love your tone of voice when you say "You can't have this pie!"

[JoeVector]

It takes a Loooooong time say anything in Entish .

[MadV]

greg

i dont understand why you have a pipe in your mouth, but you're not smoking it.

[kris2pe]

Well put!!! *Clapping hands* I mean ppl don't get how much a 3 minute*number of views wud cost! I mean give or take Steve & Chen cud hav earn less than wat they've expect to receive! Minus the cost & the lawsuits. But I hope they follow suit w/ revver model. I thinks its attractive! That's why content makers hav moved to revver LG15, morbeck & etc!

[ColoradoSprings]

that sour grapes bit was great

[sarahmayco]

my grandparents live in colorado springs. i live in littleton. YAY for CO lol

[ianandrewhay]

THANKS FOR POINTING OUT THAT YOU HAD SPLIT THE PIE CHART INTO TWO, IF YOU HADN'T MENTIONED THAT I'D OF BEEN CONFUSED.

PS Greg you've been moaning about youtube cheaters recently, hmmmmm.... maybe you are not happy with the commercialisation of youtube?

No, that argument doesn't make sense!

[burntonion]

Renetto suffers from consternation but someone suffers from C-O-N-S-T-I-P-A-T-I-O-N.

[aravella]

Well put and in my opinion accurate.

It is interesting to see the people that argue and those that are going to argue the "content" of this video. ($1.65 Billion...sheesh)

[legmog]

Haha, after watching this video, I have a sudden urge to go and eat some pie :s

[twotusks]

Holy crow! You're downright spastic in this video, Greg. I've never seen you dance around so much before. How much coffee did you drink before your recorded this? Was it the caffeine or the overloaded bladder that had you so riled? Thanks for the post!

[mensmaximus]

Gregster, I spent another 30 hours a week of volunteer research, trying to figure out how to improve the 170,000 leaky Municipal waterlines in the USA that are causing cross-contamination of your drinking water. My solution is viable but I won't let Capitalist Pig Corporations know about it through YouTube. They're not my friends. They could have delivered 100% disinfected drinking water to taps long ago.

[sleslie23]

1.65 billion is STOCK. When will you YouTube nerds figure that out? YouTube will remain free as long as Google's business model deems it so (i.e. embedded advertising).

[mensmaximus]

Greg, you are torturing people just this side of the digital divide with slow Internet. Make your point in the first ten seconds so we can move on. Also your analogy about working hard on a pie 'making it good' is so BAKED that you have no credibility with me. I'm no cook either but Nutrition is why we eat and YouTube is empty calories. Only six month old babies go through a stage of eating for taste.

Attend Food Action meetings like I do!

[rad42]

oh yeah, NO-body eats for taste, mm-hmm. nutrition is what we get when we eat, hunger is WHY we eat and taste is why we eat too much, hush up fat boy

[josephbeuys]

Mmmmmmmmmm...Google Pie.

[mensmaximus]

Technocracy will set me free before a bunch of Democracy arguers will.

[audiolovingfemme]

right on. but too long.  :-)

[desny73]

You should break out with a marker and illustrate for us in all of your videos

[cheezwizard]

go greggers go

[FilthyWhoresMinge]

If youtube ever nominates a site spokes person, I hope it is Greg.

[TheAlchemist78]

wow, awesome video!

[shonco]

renetto puts the "con" in consternation

[Seneka420]

That is NOT your pie! So you CANNOT have a slice of it!

[BattlefieldDoktor]

It's the first time I watched such a long video and listen to it until the end! Greg, I must agree with you about of this. The slice of the pie for us is that this service keeps to be free. So we should all be thankful.

[whiteyonwelfare]

it's not your pie! MINE ALL MINE MUWAHHAHAHAH

[krisnamerk]

very good! i agree with you 100 %

well done!

[marilynnlynn]

Thanks for the explanation. I really like the personal touch here on YouTube.

[jboydjr143]

Excellent video as always. Just one thing, and it's petty, but if you said "viable" one more time....

:) Jim

[theunforgiving]

Very good. Very well put indeed.

[withoutawebcam55]

makes good sense to me .I say thanks Steve and Chad!!

[BeforeMonday]

As per usual, you're right on the mark about sour grapes and consternation. I had heard that you are really wise, and so I subscribed. And yes, it turns out that you are indeed a wise guy. No there aren't many things that are free these days. Internet? No. Art lessons? No. YouTube? Yes, indeed.

[Dmasterman]

Would you say its a generous business model?

[mde2004]

you are the main man gregory and keep up the great work man.

[easytuber]

This pie has some nasty insects and bugs in it for flavour. The illusion of clarity is the work of a comic genius. Sure there free videos, which we agree is great, but with free website function errors thrown in to balance the so called business model.

[burntonion]

That is the first time I ever heard someone use the word "consternation" in a sentense.

[burntonion]

Renetto is a sour grape. LOL

[burntonion]

Just in time for Thanksgiving.

[dannysfilms]

very well said. i like the way you set this out aswell. great job.

[sarahmayco]

i love pumpkin pie

[TheOneThird]

I like cherry pie myself. Of course you can't go wrong with a good blue berry pie. Yum.

[sarahmayco]

yes yes! blue berry pie! can't wait for thanksgiving=]

[rdwo]

I am eating a piece of blueberry pie with Cool Whip as I write this....Yes it is a special moment!

[jezuzfreek777]

" the definitive answer"? so much for humility.

[tonybls12]

who ate all the pie's?

[desertorosso]

a question to all the fans of gregsolomon:

can you please explain to me what the point is with the pipe? is it an irony that i don't understand, is it a sign for the knowing, is it a personal tragedy materialized in a pipe?

thank you

[evotelution]

Interesting observation regarding the "letters to steve and chad." Some were out for themselves to benefit by recieving payments for their videos and in fact google is going about another model.

[bitgood]

I seen all of your videos since day 1. This is the best Greg, congratulations. Every point you made was not only valid, but also correct. Keep it up.

[rdwo]

The pie I just bought at the store had 6 slices. I think I got 2 extra slices for free! Plus, it seems it is not ordinary pie! Oh and my pizza last night had 8 slices. Paid for one pie but got a double order!

[komikero]

I wish I had professors like you in college!

[pict2]

There's only one thing worse than not having professors like him in college...

... apologies to Oscar Wilde

[nodysseus]

you tell him greg, don't let renetto's selfishness ruin youtube with his meddling

[thanasisk]

Intelligent, subtle, spot-on. Well done.

[haroof]

Renettowned, once again.

5/5.

[olivertothescott]

it saddens me that these stupid comments reflect how a numbe of people are so stupid they can't see you for what you are and that is, darn entertaining and unique! I love you and I love your videos. Much love and respect. Maybe that first chunk was harsh, but people please don't take Solomon's condescending deliverance to heart because he is full of sound advise and he's hilarious simultaneously!