Metal Mike Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I view these kinds of videos like I am listening in on a conversation from a 15 year old to his group of friends -- not what a 15 year old giving a speech to the entire internet. If someone grabs it off a youtube feed due to the subject matter and posts it to a wide public, it's kinda being viewed out of context. We all speak/act differently with our friends vs. family vs. coworkers etc... I think that's the nail on the head. it IS a 15 (or whatever) year old giving a speech to the entire internet. How is it our fault for consuming exactly what he fed us and reporting how it tastes? I do speak/act differently with friends, family, etc. And I would sure as shit speak differently if I was speaking to anyone who might stumble upon what I have to say. Especially the way I drink. Derek™ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Mike Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Wait so this kid is an idiot because he literally learned something new about an antiquated form of technology and thought it was awesome? He is a teenager, not some 30 something discovering a record for the first time, shit guys, this kid was born in the mid/late 90's of course he doesnt know shit about records. Ok, I really don't mean to be a dick. I have consumed a lot of alcohol. BUT...did he learn anything? 1) Sticks fingers in an 8 track and says "you can record your voice." 2) Uses ziplock to protect needle from dust, then drags it over stylus. 3) Wears rubber glove to keep fingerprints off of jacket, but films with gloved hand and holds jacket with bare hand. 4) Manhandles actual record. 5) Scratches record like a DJ saying that no one knows if that's bad for records. 6) Can't pronounce vinyl. I appreciate the enthusiasm, honestly, I do. But this kid didn't learn anything. Yet he's making a video explaining things to other people. God, I'm old and cranky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Justin Maheiny Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I view these kinds of videos like I am listening in on a conversation from a 15 year old to his group of friends -- not what a 15 year old giving a speech to the entire internet. If someone grabs it off a youtube feed due to the subject matter and posts it to a wide public, it's kinda being viewed out of context. We all speak/act differently with our friends vs. family vs. coworkers etc... He's a senior in high school so he's either 17 or 18. When you upload a video to youtube you have the option of listing it as private, unlisted or public. I'm sure he's aware of the private option and its ability to allow you to select who can and can't view your videos. I also think he'd be pretty stoked if each of his videos had a million views and wouldn't be all "Wait. Those were meant to be private". p.s. How do I know about things like posting videos to youtube? Because I'm a 37 year old man who has video game videos on youtube with thousands of views. Speaking of immature.... Metal Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFP Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I love how this "youth" had an epiphany that he could learn something from his Grandfather. Said it with a smirk too. Metal Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 He's a senior in high school so he's either 17 or 18. When you upload a video to youtube you have the option of listing it as private, unlisted or public. I'm sure he's aware of the private option and its ability to allow you to select who can and can't view your videos. I also think he'd be pretty stoked if each of his videos had a million views and wouldn't be all "Wait. Those were meant to be private". p.s. How do I know about things like posting videos to youtube? Because I'm a 37 year old man who has video game videos on youtube with thousands of views. Speaking of immature... I just assumed it was more a case of "I'm going to make a video post that my friends/followers will watch and leave it public because...why hide it" not "this is intended for my friends eyes only so I will make private". It's an assumption, yeah. Just trying to put my 15 year old self in his shoes. Maybe I'm in left field. Just didn't get an authoritarian "this is how you listen to vinyl records" feel from it. More of a "hey, I'm learning" feel. Just find it harder to rip a kid like that (regardless of the dumb comments). It's less aggravating than a know-it-all who really doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Anyone who buys and listens to vinyl records over other audio formats is A-OK in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Anyone who buys and listens to vinyl records over other audio formats is A-OK in my book. Hear, hear. Even if he's unsure how they work or how to handle them, it's the thought that counts. We should formally invite him to join VC. Maybe Secular Haze can rig a giveaway in his favor, and we can get some more Youtube gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaNoise Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Aw I don't think he's so bad, just uneducated on the subject of vinyl records. I love his enthusiasm (but we all know people on here can't handle much of that ) He was literally so surprised and honestly its a little endearing because he's so innocent. He's not trying to educate people like he's an expert he's just excited and wanted to share. Who cares? henster311 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrangerwithcandy Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I think we're operating from a glass house here. A bunch of people on the internet debating whether a kid in high school is a loser. At least his loser status is up for debate, ours is certain. Metal Mike, CaliforniaNoise and BuzzersonKillwell 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Let's all stop this nonsensical bickering and agree on the one thing we all know is absolutely certain: Grandpas have record players not CD players. captainaldous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainaldous Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Let's all stop this nonsensical bickering and agree on the one thing we all know is absolutely certain: Grandpas have record players not CD players. It's Grandpa code! Anyway, I think its kind of refreshing to see a person get that excited about discovering a new form of music, even if it is over Macklemore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Justin Maheiny Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I think grandpa is the one who deserves the VC invite. He'll probably have better taste in music than this kid too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I think grandpa is the one who deserves the VC invite. He'll probably have better taste in music than this kid too. Ha. This is the only thing I've agreed with you on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eight1echo Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I can't wait to see this kid's reaction video to Macklemore winning and/or losing at the Grammys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azvd Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 MOM IM DOING SOMETHING JUST COME BACK IN 5 MINUTES, PLEASE! kamalatapes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Anyone who buys and listens to vinyl records over other audio formats is A-OK in my book. except, as i understand, he bought it cause he thought it was a CD boxset. then bought a whole turntable to scratch this picture disc. do i have that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 except, as i understand, he bought it cause he thought it was a CD boxset. then bought a whole turntable to scratch this picture disc. do i have that right? Nailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WastedL1ght Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Damn, that was hard to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Where I found the Macklemore kid to be ernest and endearing I find the Sunn kid obnoxious. I guess I stand corrected to a degree. The internet fucked a lot of things up but nothing more than making boring ass people think they are interesting enough to tape, blog, share their every second. I at least get how boring a person I am. dreamover 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmanfredi Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 i just subscribed to his channel, i encourage you all to do the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Justin Maheiny Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Now I'll feel a hell of a lot better when I eventually put my Sunn records on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniegwilliams Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I certainly don't doubt that. I'll openly admit that I'm not too familiar with Macklemore, outside of the fact that he looks like an inferior ronniegwilliams. I love you for this. I love you so so much for this Derek™ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniegwilliams Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Before I knew who Macklemore was, some dude told me I looked like him so I immediately looked him up (because I'm old and don't know what cool is anymore). I don't hate it, though this video made me feel super uncomfortable. That's not a bad thing, I was super duper awkward at dudes age, so I'm thankful YouTube wasnt a thing back then. And if it was, my homage videos to Saves the Day and AFI may have forever gone down in history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalatapes Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 i just subscribed to his channel, i encourage you all to do the same He's probably going to do more vee null uploads since it's probably getting a crap ton of hits My favorite all time scene was the .... "Wait check this out... *scratches record like a disc jockey*" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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