05-24-2013, 03:24 AM
(05-24-2013, 01:17 AM)Roxas358 Wrote: Another thing, I feel that you shouldn't just judge Let's Players without getting to know them (maybe your not, but that's the impression I get). I mean (I know that some people hate him, but) last year PewDiePie along with his million+ fans donated to St. Jude and the total donation price came up as $34,394 dollars. $34,000 of that came from PewDiePie's pocket and he likely wouldn't have been able to do that without his Youtube Let's Play career. Again, I'm not saying Nintendo is outside their rights, but look what LP's enable people to do.
Also I've seen posts on there videos before where people say stuff like "I had a really hard day and you're videos always cheer me up." or "I'm always so happy to come home to find that you uploaded another video. They always make my day's so much better." These LPers aren't just recording themselves talking over a video and doing nothing of real importance, they are making people want to live (Maybe a bit extreme but then life can be really cruel at times).
When people spend their days being bullied or harassed or just treated badly by students, teachers, customers, bosses, or even family members, friends. When life is trying to rip them inside out and spit them into the dirt, these Let's Players are there only way out. Those Let's Players really matter and if they can't make these videos because a company doesn't want them making money from videos that contain their content. Heck yeah do I think this is a horrible move for Nintendo to do.
Okay, here's what I think.
1: I can cleanse myself of all my sins and evil just by donating a lot of money? Great! Maybe if I donate $34,395 dollars, I'm a $1 better person than PewDiePie.
Okay, I'm not saying he's evil. I think it's great he donates money to charity, but here's the deal: LP money isn't the only donatable money in the world. I could rob a bank and donate that money, that doesn't justify me robbing a bank, dispite the good intentions. (Again, LPs aren't illegal and PDP is by no means a thief or criminal; that is not my point)
2: If I feel down, animals cheer me up. The bird that visit our garden usually puts a smile to my face. Chocolate makes me happy too. LPs do not have to exist to keep people from killing themselves. It's ridiculous to think it's "their only way out". Maybe PewDiePie should work at a suicide hotline? I dunno.
This is just a counter argument, so please, no hard feelings.