In regards to yesterdays Donation video...

This video is getting a lot of flak for a very specific reason, and it's probably a good one, being it's whole creation. The funniest part about this coming across as a self-brag, or PR stunt, is that I directly edited out my ranting parts of why I made the video...instead, making it about the story itself. I like telling stories/making movies. That story being, give back to those who give to you. And I feel this could set an example to those who might not realize how much they take and might not give back, specifically with Twitch/Streaming as a whole. Anything I was given by FOX was nearly 6 months ago. It went towards expensive equipment, games, consoles and travel arrangements to get our crew to events and pay for free items that would go to our panel guests. I'm seeing a lot of cynical comments about this situation, and I highly regret editing the video for time, taking our very specific points and hoping everyone would see the real purpose of this video, which is about giving back and paying it forward. That's my fault completely as an editor. What you will not see and what is not exactly documented is how I would not let someone who was generous to us, be in this kind of situation. I simply couldn't have that on my conscience, so I've given Fox much more than he's given to me to make sure he's going to be okay. Heartfelt generosity has to be returned in some way, even if it's back to the same person. We've done several organization charities in the past, however...the ones I feel I make an actual impact on are those of individual fundraisers. I've personally seen where money goes in organization charities(all of these are not bad by any means), but some have some extremely shady practices and a LOT of your money goes into the pockets of those running the events. Giving money to people directly, like Ralph for his cancer support(Family Fun Arcade), Terrence's family for the devastating loss of a husband/father(KI Community) and now Fox, who's about to lose everything, makes a much bigger impact for me personally. All these people have been so nice to me in the past, I feel it a huge injustice if I didn't do something. If this video made you question my intentions, then I can see where you're coming from. However, if this video made you consider something outside your daily process to think about those who've given to you, that was exactly the intent. It's Mothers Day today. Which is a decent opportunity right at this very moment. (apologies for bad spelling/grammar, getting prepped for a huge work week)

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