The Spoony One.
This is for anyone who are or were fans of The Spoony One.
I've been a fan of his for about a year right now and a fan of Channel Awesome/That Guy With The Glasses for longer than that. I'm still a fan after all that's been happening these past several weeks and I've kept my mouth shut about it, but right now, with the latest news, I think it's time to let me say a few words.
I first heard about his personal problems (heart condition/break up with his girlfriend) when I became a serious fan, and I was around when he made the announcement that he was diagnosed with depression. I never had depression nor do I know anyone who has it so I can't officially say I know how he feels or do anything to offer advice. Even so, I still kept on being a fan. I even frequented his Twitter to hear his latest thoughts on movies and Wrestling, getting a laugh over some of his crazy posts.
Then I heard about his suspension over something that had happened via his twitter and I was surprised. Rumors said it had to deal with a offensive joke he made about a fellow contributer, JesuOtaku, and that another one, Lupa, got mad at him, even though the post happened weeks, almost a month, ago. Then they brought up how he was lashing out at some fans that were trying to help him. I continued to read people giving their thoughts about his self destructive behavior and rage attacks at anyone who tried to offer advice or tell him to do something about his problems.
And now, he's been fired, and I don't know what to think. I still love watching his videos, yes, and hearing what he has to say about movies, tv, and wrestling, but I can't help but cringe when he snaps at people - fans, friends, etc - that try to give him advice. Like I said, I know nothing about depression so I can't say if this recent behavior is part of it or if its something relating to something else that's wrong. Some fans think it might even been suicidal behavior or something akin to it. All I know is I will still watch his videos on his site, but I dunno what to think or who to be angry at. Yes, I know it's wrong for him to lash out at his friends and fans for trying to offer him help or advice, but on the other hand, he's going through a bad patch and I hope he starts to get out of this funk he's in. I will still be a fan of his work, though...
I just don't know what to say about this anymore except I still like you Spoony, but whatever is going on with you, do whatever you can do to get out of this funk. Take however much time off if that's what you need to do to get better. I will still support you as a fan, but please, don't push away all those who care about you (family and friends).
I've been a fan of his for about a year right now and a fan of Channel Awesome/That Guy With The Glasses for longer than that. I'm still a fan after all that's been happening these past several weeks and I've kept my mouth shut about it, but right now, with the latest news, I think it's time to let me say a few words.
I first heard about his personal problems (heart condition/break up with his girlfriend) when I became a serious fan, and I was around when he made the announcement that he was diagnosed with depression. I never had depression nor do I know anyone who has it so I can't officially say I know how he feels or do anything to offer advice. Even so, I still kept on being a fan. I even frequented his Twitter to hear his latest thoughts on movies and Wrestling, getting a laugh over some of his crazy posts.
Then I heard about his suspension over something that had happened via his twitter and I was surprised. Rumors said it had to deal with a offensive joke he made about a fellow contributer, JesuOtaku, and that another one, Lupa, got mad at him, even though the post happened weeks, almost a month, ago. Then they brought up how he was lashing out at some fans that were trying to help him. I continued to read people giving their thoughts about his self destructive behavior and rage attacks at anyone who tried to offer advice or tell him to do something about his problems.
And now, he's been fired, and I don't know what to think. I still love watching his videos, yes, and hearing what he has to say about movies, tv, and wrestling, but I can't help but cringe when he snaps at people - fans, friends, etc - that try to give him advice. Like I said, I know nothing about depression so I can't say if this recent behavior is part of it or if its something relating to something else that's wrong. Some fans think it might even been suicidal behavior or something akin to it. All I know is I will still watch his videos on his site, but I dunno what to think or who to be angry at. Yes, I know it's wrong for him to lash out at his friends and fans for trying to offer him help or advice, but on the other hand, he's going through a bad patch and I hope he starts to get out of this funk he's in. I will still be a fan of his work, though...
I just don't know what to say about this anymore except I still like you Spoony, but whatever is going on with you, do whatever you can do to get out of this funk. Take however much time off if that's what you need to do to get better. I will still support you as a fan, but please, don't push away all those who care about you (family and friends).