Fixed2BeBroken
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the "Troll" route is kinda like the smartest and only way to go without losing more face.....however its impossible to go this route tho based on their actual actions (them actually trademarking) and previous actions.
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Somebody call VH1: "The Fine Bros" are trying to trademark "reaction videos"
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the "Troll" route is kinda like the smartest and only way to go without losing more face.....however its impossible to go this route tho based on their actual actions (them actually trademarking) and previous actions.
Looks like America is finally awake it's going a bit faster let's see how fast it will go down on 13 million.
TsunamiOfSwagger
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"What a difference a day makes, 24 little hours..."
water_wendi
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Looks like it would fit in a meth mugshots over the years. Must have been hectic for them!
SketchTheArtist
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I'm curious to see if their ''Let's change the world!' enthusiasm they showed in that announcement was genuine or faked.
If it was genuine, it's a bit sad how delusional they sounded and if it's fake, it's pretty repulsive.
If it was genuine, it's a bit sad how delusional they sounded and if it's fake, it's pretty repulsive.
What's the context of this?
Deft Beck
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Lighting and not filming against a greenscreen also make a big difference.
On the other hand, could this potentially mean that channels that rip entire videos and have one guy staring into space in the corner (like that Jinx guy) could be taken down?
Haha, no, what am I thinking, those are channels that make a lot of money, so of course they're immune.
Haha, no, what am I thinking, those are channels that make a lot of money, so of course they're immune.
alfredofroylan
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The upper picture was taken from the "RactWorld" announce, posted on January 26th, the second picture was taken from the "Update" about the same video posted today.
It was a sales pitch, so it was genuine in the sense that they really do want to take people's money.
Do you have the link to this?
Jacksinthe
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It isn't. Fine bros make reaction videos and you hate both. This means you hate what they do twice as much as other react videos!
Impotaku
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Deleted member 80556
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I'm not too savvy in the YT biz, but is this a lot of subscribers?
Jonneh3003
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Holy shit they're god awful.Look at how takedown-happy they sound if you dare to call your videos "Kids React".
Oh yeah they lost their shit about that Ellen video.
And Buzzfeed.
I almost did, but then they claimed they weren't running around taking down other people's videos... Yeah, lost any sympathy/empathy I may have been gaining. Let 'em burn.
They look really condescending and annoyed
In all, not really, but it is a total halt of growth. Huge channels like this usually have positive growth (either due to churn or algorithmic promotion), so a negative trend is statistically huge.
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Deleted member 80556
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Thanks for the explanation!
Chezzymann
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Basically while it says only 50,000 have been lost, its a looooot more since theres a bunch of people who are subscribing too
RumblingRosco
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I want Ellen to unleash the beast on them. I know the Ellen thing is old news now, but maybe the Fine Bros being douches will light some fire under her.
Also, Is VH1 in the title in reference to the VH1 "I love the 80s" series, which was basically a "D-list celebrities react to things from the 80s"?
Also, Is VH1 in the title in reference to the VH1 "I love the 80s" series, which was basically a "D-list celebrities react to things from the 80s"?
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Excellent gifHaha yeah.
They literally got a channel taken down for doing "Senior Reacts" videos before they ever started their own Elder Reacts series. They have also taken down numerous other Reacts videos, even months back judging by their treatment of the guy with the 8-bit channel that has been mentioned a few times now, that aren't at all like their "format". The Fine Bros. are shady, greedy, and obviously out for their own self-interest. They want to abuse yt's system, basically, to screw over anyone who just wants to share a reaction to something. And they're so board in what they deem a reaction based on the hissy-fits they've already gone on in the past that it's alarming. It's almost like anyone reacting to anything in any way (so basically every video ever) is up for grabs for them. It's ridiculous.
Stuck at 0 for me, lol
PdotMichael
Banned
Using your fanbase/userbase/etc as little private internet army is like the biggest no go ever.
Haha yeah.
That gif might be the greatest thing from that movie. That and that scene where Seth Rogan drinks his own piss.
UnforgivenTwin
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I like how in the video,the chucklefuck on the left has this annoyed look on his face and throws up his arms a few times. "Why don't you understand you bunch of morons? We're here for you."
Commanche Raisin Toast
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The funny thing to me about this is they had a thriving growing business going that could have kept on going had they not done this. They would have been completely fine not trying to trademark anything or take down videos, but nooooooo...
Their clarifications are garbo. They tell us they don't want to take down other people's videos--so why have they been doing that? Are we expected to believe they've suddenly changed? They tell us they only got trademarks to protect themselves from people stealing their content, but they've also already said that now that they have trademarks they "have to protect" them (by sending C&D letters etc) "as that is trademark law"--ok, um, surely you already knew how trademark law worked when you filed for trademarks?
And they continue to not explain what they think their format is, leaving us to look at what they've said in the past about e.g. the Ellen video. Which tells us they are extremely broad in what they consider their format to be.
Yeah, these guys are shitbirds.
P.S. Can't believe they're openly admitting to stealing Burger King's franchising format! This shocking thiefing cannot stand and all fans of Burger King must now raid the Fine Bros facebook page.
And they continue to not explain what they think their format is, leaving us to look at what they've said in the past about e.g. the Ellen video. Which tells us they are extremely broad in what they consider their format to be.
Yeah, these guys are shitbirds.
P.S. Can't believe they're openly admitting to stealing Burger King's franchising format! This shocking thiefing cannot stand and all fans of Burger King must now raid the Fine Bros facebook page.
Let's not forget that one amazing cameo by Tatum.
This is what money does to people.
They reached a point where they felt their current revenue wasn't enough, or they needed more money to expand, so they came up with this idea and thought it would aid them in moving forward. It probably will because people are dumb enough to sign up for a service like theirs.
Exotoro
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#teamburger
Ah yes. "Fuck You Money"
Commanche Raisin Toast
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#flamebroiledvengeance
It's also greed that stems from it, but yeah.
crisdecuba
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Yeah I saw some of the prior examples after I posted. I appreciate the additionally info - they seem to go beyond what reasonable on several occasions.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Either we killed it, or *gasp* someone's lawyers are panicking.
tamaster92
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#sorrynotsorry
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Surprised the USPTO registered one of these. It's merely descriptive. Except React World. That one is ok.
Either way, legally this is sort of ok. The problem would be YouTube taking stuff down without a chance to show why it doesn't conflict with the mark.
Either way, legally this is sort of ok. The problem would be YouTube taking stuff down without a chance to show why it doesn't conflict with the mark.
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