I will respond to your messages.
Added 2023-06-21 08:59:49 +0000 UTCDecided to read through and respond to your patreon messages. Went through nearly 200, up to the beginning of 2022. There are many more, but now want to focus on new ones.
Feel free to comment or private message if you want to tell me something - i'll see it.
UPDATE: Will take a break from responding for now.
Comments
Dont know if you are still reading these, curious as to your musical influences, I recently got into Crim3s and something of them reminded me of you. "Polar Night" is honestly so sublime and you seem to have so many threads in your music and its fascinating. Its a great way to get into bands so if you have any you'd recommend or that inspire I'd love to hear it!
Carmen Park
2023-07-20 21:02:43 +0000 UTCHello! I was wondering if you have an idea for where you are making another Illegal freedom?
Tranzit_is_good
2023-07-16 01:21:39 +0000 UTCI have tried some games in VR. I did do a titanic experience through it too. Appreciate your suggestion, thank you.
Laura Auld
2023-07-14 14:23:06 +0000 UTCSorry to hear you are housebound and have you ever tried virtual reality headsets as they would make video seem like you were there
Ian M
2023-07-14 11:44:04 +0000 UTCI'm disabled so "freedom" looks different for me. How would you suggest I get a similar feeling when I'm pretty much housebound?
Laura Auld
2023-07-12 16:40:08 +0000 UTCThanks for letting me know and it's good he got out of Ukraine
Ian M
2023-07-12 01:12:50 +0000 UTCWhen will the next video be out?
Ian M
2023-07-09 21:11:32 +0000 UTChi Shiey, always love the videos, especially Prypjat and train surfing and that you mostly start the videos "tired as f..." :D. Like your style, it is obviously not about likes and clicks and sensation like all these other pricks are doing. Is it true that you lived in the streets for a while? There are people who can't feel fear, are you one of them? Did you ever worried about the power lines above the trains? Best regards.
martin
2023-07-09 13:02:02 +0000 UTCAs far as I know he is in Berlin
martin
2023-07-09 12:44:37 +0000 UTCthanks! started making music digitally through a game on moms phone as kid. later she bought me music making software for pc and it continued from there.
shiey freedom
2023-07-04 21:41:55 +0000 UTCThanks for making some of my favorite videos and running music!! Would you rather fight a horse sized horse or a duck sized roach?
mostieghostie
2023-07-04 02:24:33 +0000 UTCHow did you get into making music? I love your music, it's perfect. ✌️♥️
Christin
2023-07-04 00:56:20 +0000 UTCJust wanna say keep up the content its always a relief to see you upload from your cooking to your humour and as always the adventures ive been war over the past 4 years i just wanted to say thank you for all you've done and continue to do thank you shiey!
Uiloe
2023-07-03 23:09:53 +0000 UTCi went to university for an alternative reason so i barely studied.
shiey freedom
2023-07-03 12:39:09 +0000 UTCyou should ask him.
shiey freedom
2023-07-03 12:36:14 +0000 UTCDo you know how Anton is doing, is he keeping in good health and is he still in Ukraine?
Ian M
2023-06-30 18:19:03 +0000 UTCHi, I enjoy watching your videos almost everyday! Would you tell us what you studied in university?
Yuki
2023-06-30 14:47:17 +0000 UTCnot planning that far. going to take it as it comes. 'cause i might want to return to it. spaghetti carbonara. never panic, be aware of environment, have fun. that question is based on a false statement.
shiey freedom
2023-06-30 12:02:00 +0000 UTCHi Shiey, just me. I’m over in the UK right now. Heading home next week. Keep doing what you’re doing and if you head to Canada you know how to contact me. Looking forward to your next adventure and my vicarious escape through your excellent work. Cheers, John
John fisher
2023-06-29 21:43:06 +0000 UTCKeep on rocking in the vanishingly free world. Love your explorations! Maybe be a tad more careful ;-P (I'm getting old)
Daniel N
2023-06-29 14:54:57 +0000 UTChi shiey! (1) what do you plan to do once you're older? pivoting more to music perhaps? (2) why do you follow the 'leave the place like you found it' policy? (3) favorite dish? (4) top 3 things to remember while exploring? (5) according to you, what is the meaning of life?
Karadi Films
2023-06-28 19:27:29 +0000 UTCWe’ll if you’re ever on the east coast, check out centralia Pennsylvania, pretty cool place to explore
Rick
2023-06-28 15:36:39 +0000 UTChi. thanks, glad to hear i inspire! careful with the antennas, i wouldn't recommend climbing the ones that are on. i will visit argentina someday🙂
shiey freedom
2023-06-27 21:39:38 +0000 UTCThanks for your amazing videos Shiey. You are a great inspiration to me and you aroused my curiosity to surf trains here where I am from, Argentina, I dream of crossing borders like Brazil on freight trains. I am currently 26 years old and all days i'm always working in a office, like an npc lol. Every time i go to work in bike, i hear the song "Run Boy Run - Woodkid" and in my head i create that image of you on the train enjoying those beautiful landscapes, far from people and civilization. I feel that song, describes who you are and what are you making, feeling so hard that freedom. Hope one day somebody makes a edit with that lol. I have planned to go up to a radio antenna but supposedly they have electricity, I still lack eggs like the ones you have left over. A huge hug, as we say here in Argentina. One day I hope you come here, and if you do, I'll be waiting for you to surf trains, or bike, all over Latin America.
André 'Skipper'
2023-06-27 02:07:25 +0000 UTChi. none. haven't finished a book in general.
shiey freedom
2023-06-26 13:57:26 +0000 UTCwill definitely visit sometime soon. not for the handshake tho.
shiey freedom
2023-06-26 13:56:15 +0000 UTChi. had lots of practice from an early age.
shiey freedom
2023-06-26 13:55:56 +0000 UTChi. learning russian.
shiey freedom
2023-06-26 10:17:02 +0000 UTCcomputer with maps or simple field work. also get spots sent to me by others.
shiey freedom
2023-06-26 10:15:36 +0000 UTChaven't seen it all yet.
shiey freedom
2023-06-26 10:14:59 +0000 UTCfeel like it has a life separate from me. dont see a reason to check it, but might pop in out of curiosity sometime.
shiey freedom
2023-06-26 10:13:29 +0000 UTCHi, I hope you're doing well! Was there any book that had a big impact on your life when reading?
ost.journey
2023-06-26 08:44:57 +0000 UTCGreat idea, so much for you to do, just bring waterproofs as it rains a lot
Ian M
2023-06-25 16:24:57 +0000 UTCYou Inspire me my friend, keep up the good work. I am a huge biker and was fucking thrilled when you bought the mountain bike, they are useful in so many ways. Best cooking channel ever <3
Artomix
2023-06-24 15:22:41 +0000 UTCAny plans on ever coming over to the states? I would do just about anything to shake your hand.
Rick
2023-06-23 19:28:13 +0000 UTCHi! How/where did you learn to speak such good English? I also admire you for speaking Lithuanian 😎 I am learning it right now and it’s sooo difficult 😲 Happy Midsummer 🇸🇪🍓❤️
Mrsadams69
2023-06-23 06:29:30 +0000 UTCHi Shiey! I’ve always been a word nerd, so I really enjoy the way you play with words, and use them to illustrate your unique perspective. Do you speak other languages in addition to Lithuanian and English?
Rue de Day
2023-06-23 03:05:31 +0000 UTCHey shiey what device do you use to locate your finds also love your videos keep it up.
Yonru
2023-06-23 02:41:40 +0000 UTChey Shiey mate when you trecking down to australia there are some absolute gems down here that you would love to see
james
2023-06-23 02:00:33 +0000 UTCIn your opinion, what, and where the most beautiful natural feature in the world?
DONKEAD
2023-06-23 00:34:18 +0000 UTCHey Shiey, is there anything that would incentivise you to start using the Discord server again? I understand the feel of it has changed substantially with 18k members now. But it is possible to turn it back to patreon only or make a new one as that.
IVORK
2023-06-23 00:07:51 +0000 UTCfrom the adventures i filmed - yes, the austrian mountain escape.
shiey freedom
2023-06-22 23:34:24 +0000 UTCfrom the adventures i filmed - yes, the austrian mountain escape.
shiey freedom
2023-06-22 23:32:51 +0000 UTChi. thanks🙂 will definitely do a journey in switzerland again.
shiey freedom
2023-06-22 23:30:38 +0000 UTChey Sir Shiey. What was the moment among all of your expeditions so far when you were the most stressed or scared for your life/that you'd really end up locked up. Is the Italy/Austria border chase up the mountain with the choppers one of those moments (lol) ?
Jack Slone
2023-06-22 21:44:15 +0000 UTCBroken glass, crumbly concrete and rusty steel accompanied by your moody music and the occasional lanky dance. Then you are at your best. Thanks Shiey for making the world a little less crazy.
Marinus
2023-06-22 19:30:54 +0000 UTCHy Shiey will you ever make another trip to my home country, Switzerland?It's so beautiful... !! You are such a inspiration for me and changed my life forever 💜🖤...lots of love to all the cats and dogs on your adventures 🐕🐈
Caireen
2023-06-22 17:46:33 +0000 UTCNo problem, just thought patreons could do more to fund some adventures, I know you will have to spend money on these trips and I have no idea if your fees are covered with pateron subscriptions.
Ian M
2023-06-22 16:22:57 +0000 UTCthanks for the tip, but not fond of that idea.
shiey freedom
2023-06-22 15:35:36 +0000 UTCwill definitely explore more of uk in the future. want to visit scotland next.
shiey freedom
2023-06-22 15:32:19 +0000 UTCI was reading comments from other people about you doing something in Australia and I would like to see tha.t Why don't you post a list of places you could do an adventure, with the cost beside it and let patreons vote for you to do one of them and then all the patreons all chip in and pay for it.
Ian M
2023-06-22 14:22:12 +0000 UTCYou're got at least one human right here who'd love to see it. Thank you!!
Nerys
2023-06-22 10:31:59 +0000 UTCHave you considered coming back to the UK? If so any plans outside of London or England?
Declan
2023-06-22 08:35:48 +0000 UTCwill visit those places in future. i tend not to do things i'm scared of - unpredictable situations occur, but most of the time im confident in my actions.
shiey freedom
2023-06-22 06:46:03 +0000 UTCdon't have one currently. tomb raider inspired me a lot to explore, notable mention.
shiey freedom
2023-06-22 06:43:09 +0000 UTCi still have some fooatge from it, might post it as a website exclusive.
shiey freedom
2023-06-22 06:41:26 +0000 UTCNice Handstyle keep it up
latortuga71
2023-06-22 05:08:51 +0000 UTCHi Shiey, i like the abandoned buildings and desolate places you visit. Your editing is like a fly on the wall experience really cool. Ilike tunnels , drains lol and there is something about them like a lonely train station that can bring oneself back down to earth.. or the opposite lol 👍👍
kratersignal
2023-06-22 02:01:19 +0000 UTCHey Shiey, just wanted to say I love the series and watching your adventures feels so freeing, I would love to see you do an Australian adventure! Also love your music too, I know people are never just one thing, but you sharing this small part of your life is really inspiring, thanks for being you!
Daniel C
2023-06-21 23:37:27 +0000 UTCWill you ever post more of your 2 week trip to Ukraine with Matt a few years back? I'm obsessed with you guys up on the bridge to watch the fireworks and I'd love to see your perspective! Thanks for all your work. 💜
Nerys
2023-06-21 23:17:23 +0000 UTCthanks for existing. i don't have much to say, but i appreciate what u do
pokey
2023-06-21 22:58:25 +0000 UTCWhat is your favorite video game?
Mike
2023-06-21 22:51:49 +0000 UTCthanks, i try to🙂 been to romania and will definitely explore more of it soon.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 22:19:14 +0000 UTChi. thanks🙂 i did not know that channel.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 22:18:08 +0000 UTCI don’t have a question, love your work though. It inspires me to want to get out and do something with my life, so thanks for that. Also you have a really dope style.
Eppie
2023-06-21 20:38:51 +0000 UTCHey Shiey! love the videos, truly a huge inspiration! I just wanted to ask two things, first: any plans of a trip to New Zealand or Australia? second: you seem so fearless in your videos, climbing, exploring, and doing things that could get you hurt, are you actually scared during any of these things? thanks! keep doing what you're doing, it's amazing!
spork
2023-06-21 20:19:52 +0000 UTCIt's a good season to, message me if you ever wanna get that planned out.
Dustin
2023-06-21 20:03:24 +0000 UTCI just enjoy watching your videos and never leave comments bcz that's how I feel. But, since you made this post, my comment is : Thank you for being you and bringing joy to people. I am also a big doggo lover, so props. Cheers.
Azenhawke
2023-06-21 19:53:01 +0000 UTCHi Shiey, really like your content. Hope you never stop and that you will always enjoy it. Have you ever thought of going through Romania? We have amazing nature and I think you'd enjoy it.
Alexandra Duma-Dancai
2023-06-21 19:34:41 +0000 UTCshiey you are an extraordinary artist. Your work is so smart and full of personality. Your videos are always amazing. I really like your universe. I was wondering...do you know the Ninurta channel?
Nathalie
2023-06-21 19:32:30 +0000 UTCI had a vision of your home being a bit like a Mad Max movie, but you must spend a lot of time editing your footage.
Ian M
2023-06-21 19:28:44 +0000 UTCalone i can enjoy the environment at my own pace and avoid distractions. it's tough in the night or in an aggressive encounter. i learned to play alone as a kid and that transitioned into being confident alone nowadays. still, feeling of safety while having a friend near is nice.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 19:14:56 +0000 UTCI've send you a DM about Chernobyl and the future of the stalker cult
Myka
2023-06-21 19:11:20 +0000 UTCi have a place. not always on the go.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 19:05:49 +0000 UTCi'm eager to get back to chernobyl as well. gotta wait. but don't have many hints of how to find people - they've usually found me.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 19:04:59 +0000 UTCcan't speak for other people. best not to get caught.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 18:44:56 +0000 UTCall unique, can't pick.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 18:41:59 +0000 UTCthe tarta mountain mission was rock climby, but i will definitely do more.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 18:41:14 +0000 UTChi. i've been outside of europe couple of times, but haven't filmed. i'd like to visit all continents in future - the world is beautiful.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 18:38:01 +0000 UTCnope. that was an antenna cable. it did inspire an idea to connect all buildings with ziplines.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 18:36:40 +0000 UTCi have posted a gear list on my website, if that's what you're looking for: https://www.shiey.com/blog/my-journey-gear-list
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 18:33:57 +0000 UTCwill skip the personal questions. regarding youtube - i read comments within the first 2 hours and i will make videos as long as i feel like it. regarding life risk - i have enough experience to do these activities with confidence, i try not to risk.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 18:32:47 +0000 UTCI just want to say that you're a big inspiration for me. I really enjoy the way you navigate around society like it's just another obstacle in nature. You've really changed my perspective on what the rules are. I'm stuck in a job and a mortgage but I see my city in a very different light since I've started watching your vids.
grisbjörn
2023-06-21 17:58:43 +0000 UTCHats off to you because I would not know where to start. I've never tried Vegas before. I've seen that you use it though and looked into it out of curiosity. To be honest I'm a bit of a cheapskate and use free editors.
Jay Contrast
2023-06-21 17:52:32 +0000 UTCdont rush and know my limits.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 17:43:00 +0000 UTCdo feel more self-conscious after i emerge out of the wild, but that goes away in a day or so. i do feel better alone or with a couple like-minded people only.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 17:38:45 +0000 UTCthanks! have yet to surf there.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 17:36:11 +0000 UTCnormal is a subjective term, but i do activities common to everyone else when i am not adventuring. sit at pc a lot editing/producing.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 17:35:09 +0000 UTCalways stared at trains as a kid. saw a video online of someone surfing and wanted to try myself.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 17:32:55 +0000 UTCyes.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 17:31:11 +0000 UTCdefinitely someday.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 17:30:59 +0000 UTChave tried davinci for cc work, but mainly use vegas for everything.
shiey freedom
2023-06-21 17:30:45 +0000 UTCwhat got you into trainhopping? what gave you tha idea?:)
SzipusAlfi
2023-06-21 16:49:09 +0000 UTCWould you like to come climb mountains in the US?
Dustin
2023-06-21 16:01:09 +0000 UTCWhen are you coming to Argentina???
Sergio Roldán
2023-06-21 15:06:46 +0000 UTCI'm actually curious if you ever used something like davinci for creating face blurs? It's something I looked into recently and it looked like a pretty steep learning curve.
Jay Contrast
2023-06-21 15:02:24 +0000 UTCShiey, you’re one of the most inspirational people out there. Keep doing your thing. ❤️
Kyaw Soe
2023-06-21 14:38:21 +0000 UTCI wonder what you are like in your normal every day life, as you have done some of the craziest things in your videos I have ever seen. You have risked your life on the mountains and climbing videos many times. I have climbed mountains, but I will use a rope with a climbing partner, but you just go solo with no safety equipment. You sound sensible when you speak, but you then go and jump on top of things with no safety equipment, and one slip, and you would be a goner. Not being rude, just curious
Ian M
2023-06-21 14:34:08 +0000 UTCthere were so many questions i thought about asking you but you know what, i think i just wanna say that i really love your adventures and it's amazing seeing you enjoy the sort of freedom most people don't even think of. i guess we really are stuck in our roles. i truly wish you good things and health to keep on doing your thing for as long as possible 👊
Gabi O
2023-06-21 13:30:52 +0000 UTChey Shiey, i love your content, especially train surfing, but urbex too. Did you surfed in Poland or plan to do it?
Piotr Smarzyński
2023-06-21 12:59:38 +0000 UTCDo you find it difficult to integrate back into society after being on one of your journeys? I find that just living in a rural area and working from home makes going out where a lot of other people are almost foreign to me. Like I dread it.
Heather Wright
2023-06-21 12:49:23 +0000 UTCWell said.
BigPineapple
2023-06-21 12:42:20 +0000 UTCWhats a general piece of advice that you always think about during your journeys?
Jason B
2023-06-21 12:23:55 +0000 UTCI would like to know about your personal circumstances, if it is convenient. What is the relationship with your parents? Do they know what you are doing? Do you have any siblings? A girlfriend? Do you have plans for the future? How long do you plan to make videos? Will we ever see your face? What kind of comments on YT do you love? Which ones do you hate? Do you always read all the comments? Are you never afraid when you risk your young life? I love your videos, man. I hope my questions weren't too forceful. But thanks for giving us this opportunity now. ✌
Binaria
2023-06-21 12:02:53 +0000 UTCWhat do you often carry when you travel? Could you do a breakdown of you backpack? Thank you!
Alexandre Ferreira
2023-06-21 12:01:48 +0000 UTCYour video's bring over such freedom, that I even feel a little bit more free when I've watched one. Thank you, I love you and your content <3
Luke
2023-06-21 11:20:39 +0000 UTCDid you do the sketchy zipline that was posted to Twitter?
marsrover
2023-06-21 11:11:22 +0000 UTCHey Shiey, ..... if you could explore another country that's isn't connected to Europe where would you want to go? Sending love from Australia 🇦🇺
Risn
2023-06-21 11:03:21 +0000 UTCHi, Shiey, In many of your videos you are often on the road alone. How does being alone affect your psyche? I can imagine that sometimes it can be liberating, but at other times it can be monotonous and depressing. Love goes out from Berlin!
Anton Littau
2023-06-21 10:45:23 +0000 UTCLove your Videos. Its always like a little holiday to just sit back and enjoy your videos. It gives me a feel of freedom
WreckingBANG
2023-06-21 10:06:41 +0000 UTCDo you have a house or flat you go to after every journey or are you always on the go?
WreckingBANG
2023-06-21 10:03:37 +0000 UTCI've got a lot of respect for a man who lives by the principals that you do. Thank you for allowing me to love vicariously through you.
StockMushroom
2023-06-21 10:00:49 +0000 UTCThanks for taking the time to go through all your messages :)
AngelsLieToKeepCtrl
2023-06-21 09:41:20 +0000 UTCThanks for making such great videos. You make the journeys i'd love to do if i had the courage, so i can't thank you enough for sharing them with us. Greetings from southern Germany - it can be beautiful here, maybe you wanna explore this area too someday^^ Wish you all the best!
Griffin
2023-06-21 09:32:46 +0000 UTCI always enjoy watching your videos, especially now that I cant get back into my safe space which was Stalking through Prypjat. Im now trying to get back into the szene and still not sure what to do during my 4 week vacation. Trying to find some people so I can so some good old train hopping and camping in a forrest, slowly making my way through another country, exploring cool stuff in the way. If you got any hints let me know :) 22 years old now and quite a few years of experience.
Myka
2023-06-21 09:31:51 +0000 UTCYour have the coolest persona on youtube and you seem like a really well balanced level headed guy. Keep living your dream it's motivating to see man!
Ben King
2023-06-21 09:17:15 +0000 UTCYou're the best bro, your confidence and your skills really inspired me to do way better, by going outside more often, enjoy the nature(bliss), get into climbing, adventuring, not giving too many fucks about rules and stuff, etc. big big thank you! Without you i would probably still sit in my room playing video games 24/7 after work. You and Poison (who i only know bc of you) really changed me into a different but better person. Wish you the best
Seaneyyy
2023-06-21 09:14:08 +0000 UTCwhen you or other people are do trainsurfing, what kind of legal issues are they exposed? i suppose it changes through other countries, but what's the most common? it's a experience i want to live, but it scares me if it can have serious repercussions
sdonat99
2023-06-21 09:12:55 +0000 UTCYour videos are something I always look forward to and makes my day much better. I hope you stay safe.
Pat
2023-06-21 09:11:53 +0000 UTCFavourite trip you've done?
Joe James
2023-06-21 09:11:29 +0000 UTCI sent mine on September 6. 2022, if that's new enough perhaps check it out, it's kinda a bit long for it to make sense reposting here. It was about trying out other countries for railway and other stuff, notably on the biggest smokestack that other thrill seekers on youtube did in the past.
DeeEs
2023-06-21 09:09:11 +0000 UTCTbh I am more than happy if you stay alive and keep making those great videos :D
SnypeZ
2023-06-21 09:05:43 +0000 UTChave you ever thought about incorporating rock climbing into your trips?
Mihai Calitescu
2023-06-21 09:05:36 +0000 UTCI appteciate the content you put out, never clickbait, no bullshit and just a good time.
Declan
2023-06-21 09:05:24 +0000 UTCLove Ur videos man keep it up
Azzapalooza
2023-06-21 09:03:00 +0000 UTC
