Not always.In some jobs and in some places, it could be the union who talks about salary.
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Jim Sterling Goes Independent
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Not always.In some jobs and in some places, it could be the union who talks about salary.
because the sports commentary market is in more demand than video game commentary.
also that talking head works for a corporation that sets his salary.. stephen smith isn't out begging on the streets of LA for analysis about the next clippers game
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
His stuff will still be public. You'll still be able to watch it on YouTube
Except that TotalBiscuit earns that money through YouTube, does he not? As opposed to asking his viewers for money directly? If content creators are gaining income from completely different revenue streams, what makes you think that how much they earn is comparable?
The Cowboy
Member
I don't really care what he gets in terms of money, the great thing is as someone who will pay nothing (sorry Jim, can't afford any) i get to watch the videos advert free (huzzah!) - its like watching TV on BBC iplayer etc after they air - you don't have to pay the licence fee (if your not from the UK, we have to pay a yearly fee to watch live TV), you don't get all the crap in between shows - you get all the good stuff ad free and funded by others.
This is the good thing about this, it matters not what Jim gets money wise, if you don't think he's worth it - then don't fund him but still watch his shows, simples.
Get your money Jim
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This is the good thing about this, it matters not what Jim gets money wise, if you don't think he's worth it - then don't fund him but still watch his shows, simples.
Get your money Jim
.ReturnOfTheRAT
Member
I liKe Patreon a lot for continuous video and audio series's.
Massive Duck. C.M.
Banned
If you think it's too much and don't want to support, then don't
there are plenty who will
there are plenty who will
adamsappel
Member
So this is now going to turn against Jim because he might make a nice living at it?
Hawaii Jeff
Member
Awesome news!
So glad he's still going to be stirring the pot!
So glad he's still going to be stirring the pot!
That's more than a decent living. That's a VERY comfortable living. Borderline rich if you're smart.
duessano
Member
There are plenty that won't. That's how the internet works.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
72k borderline rich? What?
Compared to poor old me, anyway. I'd be able to do anything I wanted with literally half that money.
Rich in a third world country maybe.
TotalBuscuit is paid for some of his videos, by the developers/publishers. Thousands of dollars change hands for some of his reviews, because he's got a substantial userbase. Many of his videos are promotional items specifically paid for by publishers.
TotalBiscuit's Youtube advertisement earnings are peanuts next to his promotional revenue.
Please, next let's pretend PewDiePie doesn't get any promotional funding. I like living in a fantasy land.
because if that lawsuit actually happens it will go nowhere fast?
is this a serious line of inquiry?
samuraidino
Member
Personally, i'm definitely going to support Jim on this as Iv always really really appreciated the amount of content that he's put out over the years for free. Hell an episode of Podtoid every single night was what I'd fall asleep to and it was a constant source of joy at a time in my life when I was feeling awful crappy.
Hell I bought him a solidus figure once, so a couple of bucks a month seems fine by me.
Hell I bought him a solidus figure once, so a couple of bucks a month seems fine by me.
Massive Duck. C.M.
Banned
You probably think you said something intelligent, but you didn't
There are plenty of people who will vocally bitch about the content they enjoyed no longer being free to consume and then try to get others not to support it either because they don't give a fuck about the well being of the content creators as long as the content is readily accessible
That's unfortunately how the internet gets used, but not how it works
Intheflorsh
Banned
He does live in Mississippi.
Neuromancer
Member
I'm going to need to see Jim F. Sterlingson's tax returns for the last 3 years before I can decide that he actually needs this money or not.
Maninthemirror
Banned
JakkuFurosu
Member
Good Luck Jim
Love your stuff and hopefully this works out!
Love your stuff and hopefully this works out!
"GIVE ME DELICIOUS E-DRAMA"
Lady Siara
Member
It's nice that this will give him the freedom to do what he wants, but I'm worried about all of these videos being pulled that he keeps having to deal with. I'd imagine they're a lot harder to manage solo.
Best of luck Jim!
Best of luck Jim!
MHWilliams
Member
I loved it when Matt Lees did it and I love it here. Rock on, Jim.
TheBryanJZX90
Member
Maybe if you're a single guy straight out of college only having to take care of yourself.
Is Zero Puncuation still even relevant anymore? I mean the guy literally does the same exact joke in all of his reviews. I haven't even heard his name pop up in YEARS.
Escapist are also pretty scummy people too imo. They treated Extra Credits like shit when they had their web show on the Escapist, and the site has become pretty corrupt over the years. Also their forums are really...well how should I put it..."become more like YouTube comments?". And lastly, I still find it hiliarious how you have to pay like $20 to view the video content stuff on mobile. It's a joke.
Anyway, good for you Jim! Wish you the best and hope you do well in your next venture! You were way too good for the Escapist.
I'll be supporting him. His Inquisition videos have been tearing apart the nonsense devs/publishers have been participating in for a while now whilst others don't have the balls to speak up, he's been increasingly vocal against GG, and his no-nonsense bullshit no matter who it was coming from is generally what I now demand from people in this industry.
Good luck, Jim Sterling. I'm a big fan.
Good luck, Jim Sterling. I'm a big fan.
jim2point0
Banned
The Patreon thing gets a little out of hand when you want to support EVERYONE that makes videos off it.
That said, I decided a while back that I would come up with a "Patreon budget." I'd divide that among the people I want to support. And Jim Sterling, I think, is worth adding to that list.
So yeah, Jim, I'm in for a few a month
That said, I decided a while back that I would come up with a "Patreon budget." I'd divide that among the people I want to support. And Jim Sterling, I think, is worth adding to that list.
So yeah, Jim, I'm in for a few a month
turnbuckle
Member
A) I "rail on" broken games that are misrepresented before sale being sold on Early Access. I have, in fact, highly praised several good Early Access games, such as Nekro.
B) The Jimquisition is not exactly an unproven product. I've produced over 200 episodes of the show to date and have been one of the hardest workers in the industry. It's not as if you can't see how much work I put in.
C) I don't need a C, because A and B were awesome.
To everyone else: Thank you for the support. GAF's been really good to me for the past couple years, and the positivity here is helping curb my panic attack.
I'll be supporting you. This is awesome news. I know you'll be successful
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Their original content isn't very good otherwise, but I do like MovieBob's stuff. Much better then his VG stuff on other sites
plagiarize
Banned
Hey, Jim. You get $10 a month from me for as long as Jimquisition remains must see weekly content. Doing this over being left out to dry over the GamerGate mess is the sort of thing I can support.
Deal?
Deal?
The Big Picture, moviebob yo
also, wow the way he describes his work i guess people weren't fond of him shitting on their companies
Intheflorsh
Banned
I think Jim could pull this off and, what's more, I think he's earned it. Best of luck.
Hosting websites isn't an expensive thing until they get very, very busy.
Don't underestimate the cost of living and supporting a family in the UK though.
He lives in the US now.
Spyder_Monkey
Banned
I'm not gonna lie, I forgot about Zero Punctuation until this thread. Anyways I gave a few bucks on Patreon and wish you the best. Although to be honest I'm just glad I can finally see new episodes on mobile.
kerotan_eater
Banned
If with all the tax breaks, the patreon cut etc and he only ends up making 50ish k a year and people are cut because of that ...
Well that is ridiculous. He's one of the most intriguing critics/journalist in gaming. If he is only asking for 50k .... Well then I feel really sorry for any other critic or journalist trying to make a full time living.
Well that is ridiculous. He's one of the most intriguing critics/journalist in gaming. If he is only asking for 50k .... Well then I feel really sorry for any other critic or journalist trying to make a full time living.