H.Cornerstone
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He hasn't moved on from it for more than a year plus now.
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Kinda Funny Community Thread | The Fire Rises, Brother!
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He hasn't moved on from it for more than a year plus now.
$2,600 now. Give the guy credit, he's got a following. Will def check out the videos to see what they're like. Will be interesting to see how alt right his following is and if he endulges them by following their viewpoint of history. If they're his hardcore support, they probably won't let him get away with not being crazy political for too long, interesting to see how he deals w/ it.
**$3,200 now, lol wow
**$3,200 now, lol wow
Bit of a rough first impression. This seems like a very vague concept, and the lack of actual video to launch and give an idea of what the product will be like doesn't help. The intro video itself is not technically sound either, so I hope he manages to get higher production values if he pulls off the 10,000. Interested to find out more on April 3rd and will definitely check out the video.
Yeah, pretty clear this was rushed out. Would have been nice to have a polished pilot, but he obviously has the following to get some cash flowing in order to scale up and what not.
Will definitely be checking this out.
not sure if we will ever really know that, KF also has a bunch of sponsorhips
not that it matters anyway
SEGAvangelist
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This is moving fast. I wonder how much it levels out at.
Yeah, KF seems to be doing pretty well with all of that while living in San Francisco. I'm pretty sure their Patreon doesn't tell the full story.
I wonder, to what extent, the history videos will be backed by historical research articles and journals. I think there is a good space for mainstream/pop videos backed by a body of historiographical content and academic research. From the introduction video, one of its focuses seems to be on communicating historical subjects and stories to a non historically educated audience, so that may be a stretch.
Also, I don't have much of an idea about Colin's personal historical interests since I only engaged with Kinda Funny Games infrequently. I wonder if it will just cover American and political history or be more broad.
Also, I don't have much of an idea about Colin's personal historical interests since I only engaged with Kinda Funny Games infrequently. I wonder if it will just cover American and political history or be more broad.
I have to say, I appreciate the tone that he is seemingly trying to achieve with this series. It doesn't (at least initially) look to be a platform for grandstanding or heavily opinionated rants, (sup Twitter) but rather an avenue for discussing historical and political topics in an intelligent and insightful way. I was a little wary that the tone would be ultra-combative after the last week or so, but it looks like he is trying to move on from that to focus on the things he's passionate about.
I'm sure he'll still pop on Twitter, though. Lol
Already at 10k? Jesus.
I'm sure he'll still pop on Twitter, though. Lol
Already at 10k? Jesus.
Yeah, as someone who didn't like his tweet and his occasionally dismissive / condescending attitude, I really do like the content he produces with a cooler head. The Conversation with CWR episodes were great, for example. If this makes him really happy, as it seems to, I think there's a good chance he'll be more positive and remain open-minded, which should mean the content will be better. I wish him the very best and will definitely check out the show. I'll miss his gaming opinions, but I'm sure he'll tackle the subject when it's relevant. I'm very happy to see him be happy.
bananafactory
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Agreed. The name had me worried but watching the video it seems much more positive and constructive in nature than I feared.
Interested to see where it goes. I liked the pitch, though the video was clearly a bit rushed.
Damn you, Andromeda!
TheCowboyPoet
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"I really do feel like a lot of people out there simply weren't taught history properly" says the guy who draws a blank whenever asked about non-US history.
Maklershed
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I'm a liberal but am very interested in Colin's project. I enjoy Colin's ability to explain the conservative view without being inflammatory or some weird conspiracy nut.
Holundrian
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Lies.
You rang?
Icyflamez96
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Dude... he's talking about the people that find history boring.
Many times.
facetheslayer92
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In the FAQ it now says Colin will be leaving San Francisco. No video game content on the videos, studio incoming, etc.
Icyflamez96
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Wow, moving away from Greg eh.
Almost certainly what he's doing.
Albino_Yeti
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I bet Colin moves back to the Northeast, but damn poor Greg. They've lived together for years upon years. I feel like Colin was getting tired of San Fran though.
That's PoliGaf for you. If you aren't far left, you are alt-right. (I know not everyone on Gaf thinks this way.)
I was happy that Colin left KF because of his fans and other issues, but I can't say that I'm not a little bit gleeful to see the same people who spent weeks on Gaf character assassinate Colin and celebrating his resignation from KF be shocked about how much more money he is going to be making.
The bright side to last week was "I'll see you at home". I know their lives have no bearing on me what so ever, but I liked watching the odd couple from a distance. I guess this was probably always the end game but I'm gonna miss the golden age of KF. It's still real to me dammit.
Vanillalite
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Not surprised.
Going beyond the recent storm and back to his sorta checking out on KoF for the last year he seemed to long to be back in the North East. He seemed kinda over living in San Fran.
Dragonslayer_023
Banned
His success is proof that GAF is pretty out of touch. Happy for my boy Colin M but a little sad him and Greg wont be living together anymore.
I totally understand people vehemently disagreeing with his politics, not liking his persona and attitude, and even giving him shit for his sometimes-hypocritical posturing... but "alt-right"? I don't see it in the slightest. Now, has he attracted some "deplorables" with the drama in recent weeks? It would seem so, and though they appear to be a highly vocal minority, it is somewhat concerning.
I am a bit surprised at how much it's being supported. I'm sure it'll level off, but I hope it spurs him to be more ambitious with production and what not.
Also maybe he can use some of that Patreon $$$ (20k???) to hire a decent graphics designer.
oh wait, he's moving out? thought they were saying he was still living with him last week. huh
Icyflamez96
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Those aren't contradictory statements
Greg made it seem like it was still a thing. Probably for the best.
Dragonslayer_023
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SEGAvangelist
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I think it'll be hard to hit 30k in less than a day. Things have slowed down a bit since 20K. I wonder if he'll do some kind of stretch goal.
I hope he moves back to the Northeast, it seems like he misses his family a lot.
Yeah it seems the KF combined Patreons took a $3k hit so far today. I think his "no bullshit sponsorship" description in his Patreon hit a nerve that resonated with some people who hated that. Well played by him not sure how the KF guys will feel about it. Also could we put it to rest about the no bad blood now?