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Evan's latest incarnation - Status of Patreon

At the end of this video I talk about why I started asking viewers for support (which I hated to ever do).   I've been starting to see things improve and demonetized videos are becoming rarer.   I never wanted to "double dip"  by accepting goofy sponsorships over the last few years while having Patrons.   Since things are improving on Youtube (ads and videos being suppressed by being dm'd)  ,  it would also be wrong to continue to ask viewers for additional support.   I just want to be honest with everyone. 

I'm sure most larger channels would never TELL you that things on Youtube are improving and happily pocket your money.  Smaller channels could probably use your support though.  

If you need to reduce or eliminate your support,   please do and don't feel guilty about it. 

I still want to do the give-aways,   I often have stuff from videos that people might want to own  and Patreon is a good place to do that.  I can't  PM people on YT anymore so I can't do give-aways for Channel Members.  There is no secure way to get their shipping info.

Anyways,   when/if the time comes that I need support again,   I will reluctantly ask for it.   thank you!

Jeff

Evan's latest incarnation  - Status of Patreon

Comments

Pretty much anyone can find the money to have a phone these days. I've done ok all my life not carrying around a phone -

TAOFLEDERMAUS

Thank you Rhen!

TAOFLEDERMAUS

I'm gonna keep giving you a dollar a month til you can finally afford a smartphone! Preferably a Razer Phone 2.

Leonardo Klausmann

I will keep my monthly donation running. Maybe help get ahead of the next round of youtube shenanigans. I really enjoy how the channel has progressed. It just keeps getting better. Best wishes to Danny.

Rhen_Merchant

Jeff: Best wishes to Dany for a quick recovery. I intend to keep donating to the channel because I enjoy watching the slug videos. I would like to see a comparison chart of the commercially available slugs (foster ¾ oz and 1 oz, lyman 525 gr sabot, paradox, italian, etc.) and another for the various sizes of buckkshot (0000,000,00,0,1,2,3,and 4) with respect to spread at 10 yards and penetration of plaster walls. Would also like to see how both slugs and buckshot penetrate an old junk car. Showing us what the effects are on paper targets, lead plates, vests, and BG is great: useful info. Don't really care about shave cream cans, hard disc drives, or soda/water containers: entertaining, but not really useful. In your charts, should you chose to make them, it would be very useful to see a ranking of the top 10 slugs for accuracy at 25 & 50 yards, and a ranking of the penetration capabilities of the top 10 slugs using a standardized protocol of either ballistic gelatin, car doors, plaster ad/or wood and/or brick and/or cinder blocks. That way we could judge for ourselves which best suites our purposes, be it hunting or self defense. Perhaps you could collaborate with Steve (FC45LC) and Dave (Thor's Axe) to produce a comprehensive picture of the best slugs and the best buckshot rounds. Recommend you look at some of Chris' videos at (Lucky Gunner).... he makes great videos. Your skills with the Chronos camera are impressive; the cavitation shots are superb. I wish I could shoot half as accurately as Danny and Gregg do... especially using a bead sight. You've put in a lot of work into this.... screw facebook... use vimeo and patreon and the word will get around and we will continue to support you. Thanks Jeff!!

Sticking around and my monthly support to you is 100% worth it. I love your videos and won't be going anywhere.

Yep I figured as much... that gold plate was adulterated with lead and a little gold finger rub make up! Wonder who did that? Could have only been Brianna or Handsome Danny! Why... Jeff cannot afford gold finger rub... OC only uses blackout rub... he pilfers from the Swat Team.

Kimball Rustin Roy Scarr

Nope. In fact, back when I suggested that you create another tier to encourage more Patreon, it was because - having been involved in many business startups - I knew that the death knell of a business is running out of money. Save it, invest it, hedge against a rainy day or political calamity. It's a small amount from each of us, but it ensures we will have interesting and thought-provoking videos to watch in the future - a very worthwhile investment - and provides us with views of open fields and free enjoyment of firearm curiosity that is nearly impossible in some of our states. Vicarious Taofledermausing!

George Steele

Since you're already running the high speed camera, you could put a yard stick or fixed scale checkerboards on the gel shot set-ups as a sort of ersatz chrono.

Nate

Jeff I'm good continuing my support, I enjoy the videos and knowing you're getting paid makes it all the better, thank you for all you and the entire TF crew.

Eugene Luder

Great video! Please give my best to Danny, he's such a great part of your team.

Aaron Neumeyer

I resemble that incarnation

Good luck to Danny on a speedy recovery best of wishes to him. Stay safe everyone.

I’m super glad you’re seeing an improvement in your YouTube revenue but I’m going to keep my donation the same.


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