Thank you for the comments! I was hesitant to throw COPPA in this video, because from the get-go it really seems like something that can't be as bad as everyone's saying it is. Also, I dislike scare-tactic videos done for the sake of views, which is why you won't see me put up a "THIS IS THE END!!!!!" video. Unless at some point it is, but I would not be using all-caps and exclamations. I started questioning whether this may actually have a bearing on Steady Craftin' when I began seeing videos from very rational, sound-minded DIY/craft channels, sharing genuine concerns over this. It made me think I wasn't taking it seriously enough. I think it's all going to pan out. TREMENDOUS THANK-YOU to our new Patreon supporters! I'm bad at the "business" side of this, and dislike asking for financial support, so I tend to just let people find my Patreon page. But the recent surge of supporters has got me wanting to take Steady Craftin' up a couple clicks. Steady Craftin videos are made with the help of DIRECT SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/steadycraftin (You'll also get access to the printable 3D scans of my original sculpted figures, MP3s, exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, shop discounts, and more.) My family and I are so grateful that I get to do this.
TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin I understand creators reluctance to ask for support. What ti comes down to for me is that I would rather send you the money directly then to give a portion of it to advertisers or other middle men.
I love you crafsman. I’ve dedicated my life to crafting in videos to help people with their mental illnesses and problems, but YOU are the one that helps me with MINE. I need you, the world needs US. We’ve been placed in the crosshairs of a nightmarish scenario and I don’t know how it will play out. I don’t know who will survive. But if worse comes to worse we will need to get creative to continue moving forward. But creative is what we do right? Right? I’ve been a wreck over this and seeing my rock in this same mess isn’t helping.
I never figured that i'd see you in the crafsman comment section. I have been following both your channels for a while, and ive just now realized that my favorite crafts channels may be going away. Im really hoping you guys get to stay in the game for the long run, Best wishes!
NerdECrafter did a really in-depth video with links to a page for comments to the FTC and a link to talking points people could bring up in their comments.
@@williamhunsaker2842 that's not how it works anymore, according to the new guidelines any sort of child-attractive content is considered kids content. That for sure includes videos with sock puppets, action figures, etc.
Just so y'all know, I'm 34 yrs old and I'd listen to every frog and toad you read. If they give you a problem just tell 'em, "kids can watch if they want, but I'm really reading it for Jarrod and he's a grown man. It is what it is." Also, chemicals are for adults, so you got that going for you. 👍 P.S. Love y'all, bro. If I never make any crafting deals, I'll watch every video. I worry about a lot of the same things, but you're amazing and I thank you for the great things you may not even know your doing for us.
Hey everyone - I supported Crafsman through Patreon, you can do it as little as a DOLLAR! This is the best way to support Crafsman and creators like this, and you also get some really, really great extra content. Throw Crafsman a dollar or five. Thanks Crafsman!
I do the $10 a month...I like to see my name in the credits. I pay more for Netflix and I haven’t watched a Netflix show in 3 months...and Netflix doesn’t care about me.
After watching this I've decided to cancel my Netflix and Hulu (that I barely watch) and support Crafsman and NerdECrafter who have both helped me with my anxiety and depression AND inspired me to do crafts that I love, too. ❤❤❤ Thank you, Crafsman, for sharing your world with us and making lives better.
Thanks for the reminder comment! I just went and became a supporter. I just started my new job so I can only pledge a dollar a month, but it’s better than nothing, right?
@@samgould9930 I would assume that by now you googled it but for anyone else here's the link www.change.org/p/youtubers-and-viewers-unite-against-ftc-regulation?recruiter=1015502725
Most "what ifs" don't materialize, so one needn't worry in anticipation. I'm going to b e 75 years old soon. Since I retired at the age at 44, and retired from another job at age 66, I've had plenty of time to explore various things. I have a LOT of different hobbies/interests. I have so many things related to those hobbies/interests, that I need a storage room for all of it. What I found is that the knowledge and/or tools/equipment from one thing is useful for enjoying another. And, my mind works cyclically, that is, I'll work/enjoy/learn a lot about one thing, and the next thing I know I'm onto another thing - but I always return to the previous things that I've enjoyed. I am an incurable epistemophiliac - I love learning about many different things. This keeps my mind active - it will ward off it becoming vegetated, I'm sure. Crafsman, YOU are an inspiration. Thank you for being.
I really love how you described your patterns, I never knew the proper terms but I am the same way! Very intensely focused, and eventually, the interest fades. I figure the things I come back to time & again are the important ones. What are some of your interests (currently? Lol)
@@natalie8212 Do you want the last 32? (kidding, just kidding)? I'll go backwards - adding to my (mostly Mora brand) knife collection (only 13 Mora's as of today); fascination with the physical mechanics (physics) of animal traps and snares; my "pocket rocket" 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS KRT Edition (I think folks expect to see a a 20 year old head revealed as I remove my helmet - SURPRISE!); ukulele (I've only 5 of those) - see TH-cam channel "Honoka and Azita" and "Jake Shimabukuro" for how the uke has become a very serious instrument; slingshooting , 34 of them at last count, I was the Assistant Chief of the National Slingshot Association years ago; woodcar- ving; wilderness survival; target shooting with blowguns, pellet guns, archery; guitar playing. The list goes on and on. And by the way, I write jokes in the form of paraprosdokians - I love to play with the English language, especially poking fun at peoples' comments on YT and in forums. Have a great weekend, Natalie!
I cried a little. Thank you for being vulnerable and opening up to us, treating us like family. So many of us identify with your struggles. A cord of three strands is not easily broken.
Thank you Crafsman! You're not alone in your depression and anxiety. Your videos have helped me in my battles with the same. Keep doing you and I have a feeling that it will work out. The internet needs more wholesome content.
Making these videos gives you purpose. You have a meaning in life that justifies the suffering that is living. Taking up that responsibility voluntarily makes everything else bearable. But when you have no purpose, it's easy to become lost in the seeming meaninglessness of life. You have a purpose, inspiring others to craft, and giving them that same purpose in life. Thank you for everything you do.
I was having a particularly difficult day (as in my son in the hospital hard). I decided to lay down on the sofa and put The Crafsman on autoplay. Your voice, the way you speak and your content lifted my spirits. The world is a better place with the Crafsman in it.
@Crafsman, I just about gave up sculpting and art when I was diagnosed with PTSD and depression a few years ago stemming from my time in the Marine Corps. Your channel has meant a lot to me, and has helped me tremendously. Thank you so much for sharing your interests with us.
Crafsman, we love you too. Keep steady craftin. I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety too. Your videos are a fun, calming distraction from all the stressors that life brings. For just a few minutes, i can get lost in what you're doing in your shop. I'll say a prayer for you and Crafsmomma that everything will be alright.
Having something to do, keeping your mind busy, that's a relief. You are a fountain of ideas and purpose and fun. This is a big help. The creative mind should be kept busy - otherwise worry is a misuse of a big imagination. Smartest thing my sister ever told me, among many smart things, is that worry is a misuse of imagination.
We love you so much crafsman. Please don't worry. You will find a way to keep going and sharing your beautiful stuff with the world. It will all be okay
Can't tell you how much your videos helps my anxiety Crafsman! Watching your videos while doing my own little projects to help me take my mind of things. Thank you for that and I wish you the best.
It takes a big man to come out and be this honest with his followers. I really appreciate your talking about all this stuff in your life, and I wish you the best with the future of the channel, even more now that I know you appreciate us as much as we appreciate you.
This channel means a lot to me and has helped me through a lot of the same things you struggle with. I've been so inspired by your videos and I very much appreciate the time you take to make these little gems. When you talked about your struggles and side tracking your brain it really spoke to me. Because of you I've made jewelry and sculpted figures and needle felted and probably more stuff I can't think of right now. Thank you so much for everything you do and keep on steady crafting.
One of the things I love about this channel is the community. Unlike a lot of comment sections on the internet, this one is brimming with love and acceptance. It's truly the most wholesome place I know.
Mr. Crafsman, Thank you from bringing your calmnisity to this crazy situation. I get scared of what might happen to the channels I love and the community I've started on TH-cam, but after listening to you I know everything's going to be alright. Thanks for helping me. You are loved, and keep steady craftn.
I have the same happening with me. I have lots of anxiety and I live in my mind most of the time and because of you, I feel inspired to step out of it and create. Thanks Crafsman
I'm a non crafter like I've told you before. You're my relaxing chuckle sleep therapy. Christ also has taken away my anxiety, I pray the same for you brother.
Crafsman, I can't think of a more kind and genuine youtube channel than yours. Sometimes when my mind starts wandering and the same sort of anxiety and depression starts creeping up on me, I turn to these videos and just watch your passion and fascination with the world and it helps keep me pushing through, and I think loads of us feel the same way. However this all turns out, a very wise person told me that while life comes with ups and downs, you just gotta keep on steadycraftin :)
Early!! If coppa ends up taking you away I will always ALWAYS remember you as one of the most creative and soothing youtubers ever. I’ve watched you so much and you’ve inspired me so much and I truly hope I can continue to support you even if TH-cam ends up to no longer be an option
I only found your channel last week. I love your accent as much as your crafting and your video skills. When I was a young man I sailed a lot on a tanker that always had a deck crew from Lake Charles and thereabouts. You make me think of them and that time in my life. I think this was one of your most interesting videos. I plan to try your speed reading tip, I never heard it explained this way. I also think your videos are very relaxing to watch, like Bob Ross and his paintings. I do hope you did not get financially hurt in the TH-cam changes. I too make a little TH-cam money that helps a lot to stretch my social security and can't imagine how bad I would feel if YT took it away from me after so many years of making videos. I hope you continue doing these videos as long as you wish and I don't know a single thing I would want you to do differently. keep on Crafting craftsman, big thumbs up from a new subscriber.
Robb, I sincerely appreciate your kind words. This whole comment means a TON to me. And I've just subscribed to your channel. You cover a variety of topics, my friend! Very nice to meet you!
@@TheCrafsMan I never expected you to read my comment as you have so many viewers much less reply as you did. Thank you so much. I am not too crafty but I have to tell you your style of video making has inspired me. I do not normally put myself in front of the camera, the same as you. However, you do put yourself in the video with the things you say and the way you say them so as to make a very unique and individual video. I need to put more of myself in my videos and be more relaxed. I am going to find one of your videos and try one of your crafts and when I do I will give a shout out to you and your channel. I am so sorry I missed the Craftsman intro video contest, that would have been fun, it was a treat to watch all of your viewers be so inspired by you so as to make a little video mimicking your intro. I have tried to get my viewers to make their own videos and never got many to try it. anyway, thanks again Craftsman. Keep on having fun in your videos and I will keep on watching.
Crafsman I just wanted to say you are my favorite person on youtube. As a fellow individual with PTSD from childhood abuse, you are a blessing and your videos help me tremendously. I watch every night to help my mind stop reminding me of all the bad things so I can fall asleep. I truly appreciate you. You are a treasure. Love you man!
I'm 49, and have lived with a similar diagnosis for 20 yrs. It ain't easy, but I know how much words of encouragement can help. I wish you all the success you can handle. Thank you for your content and thank you for sharing. I'm currently going through a rough patch and watching this video allowed me to cry for the first time in a very long while, the cry helped, dunno why or what I was holding in, but it helped.
Your videos are the warmest minutes the internet has ever provided me, thank you for your work and the heart you put into every video, love you man from Colombia.
I've never crafted a thing in my life outside of school. But I watch everything you do. Your outlook and voice calms me no end and I appreciate that. When I see a new Crafsman video I don't play it straight away; I save it like a precious jewel until I have a quiet moment in the day.
CM: I love you. WE love you! This is by far the best, most-supportive, positive-response channel I have ever witnessed. If you lose the ability to profit from your channel and all the positive comments and further information that your followers provide, that would be a travesty. I also want to say I completely understand and can agree about anxiety, rumination and depression. You brought tears to my eyes. Perhaps you can make a comment and warning on your videos that these crafts are for adults b/c it uses power tools and chemicals. IDK, just throwing that out there as a possible solution.
I hate to compare you to mr. Roger's but your a positive force that people are brightened up by without even trying. Everyone has there own personal demons and I'm glad you have yours in check . But ultimately I appreciate what you do and that your passionate about because it shows in what you make and the quality .
I love you so much, CrafsMan!!! I also have PTSD, and Major Depression (among other things, lol). You are such an amazing person and I care about you so much, your videos are so calming and entertaining and interesting and educational. You are one of my favourite channels and you will always have my support
Anxiety and depression here too. You bring me joy with every video ... and calmness. Not only that, I really think that hearing you teach us things, or just tell us about things you love, has made me more patient, and willing to try to see and explain things from other points of view. There’s a lot in common with things I’ve learned with mindfulness meditation. Being present, being considerate, being empathetic. I hope everyone who has felt something similar can show their appreciation and support.
Crafsman, I had a rough week. I tucked my kids in and they always bring me so much joy. and then I found this new video just now, where you let me know not only about 35mm lens adapters, but that you are diagnosed with some same as me things. Thank you so much for sharing your blessings with all the rest of us.
Anyway. I been meaning to sign up to do the patreon thing, so now that's done. Oh and I did take care of those chilis. Got 'em all dried out, and used 'em to season some homemade sausage.
I've got generalized anxiety and chronic depression too, and I want you to know that your videos make me feel better. You are helping me, at least, and surely everybody else too, whether they have problems like that or not. You help so many people, CrafsMan, and you definitely help me. I just want you to know that. What you do is more than just what you are doing - your voice, your presentation, your outlook all make a difference. Thank you. That's all. Just thank you.
Crafsman. We are sending love to our favorite TH-camr! This COPPA thing is going to have some growing pains but ultimately I think you’re right... it’s all gonna work out. All we can do is use these talents we creators are putting out in this world and stay positive.
I love watching your videos. I have always learned something from them . I am 66 years old and can't wait to retire so I also can stay craftin'. Thank You for everything.
Hey Crafsman, I'm also one who deals with disorders like those, and your vids always help me keep my mind calm as well as to try new things, and as long as I get to see your stuff in my notifications, I'll be happy to watch the whole thing just because it's worth every second. Thank you.
Crafsman thank you for sharing. Your positivity and genuine nature is contagious and something this world needs. We are blessed to share in your promethean projects no matter what they are. Have a wonderful weekend and we will see ya when we see ya!
Crafsman - You should know that I am one of those people who watch because you bring a different kind of calm to my day... My real job is a high stress environment. I work with great people, we are just under tight deadlines, deal with a lot of money (that belongs to someone else) and we are doing things that involve the health and welfare of the public... I enjoy working with my hands and I enjoy seeing how other people use their creativity. Your videos are a great way to unwind and de-stress and take my mind off the 10,000 other things swirling around in my head. Your story gives me hope that I may be able to walk away from the stress at some point and focus on the creative side of my life to provide for my family. Keep on Steady Crafting my friend!
I'm one of those who will never craft in the physical construction sense, but in one way or another we're always making things. The enthusiasm and joy CrafsMan brings to creating is infectious and he makes you as a viewer feel like you can achieve any of the things he does. It's a brilliant quality to have. Thank you for your openness CrafsMan, and thank you for the inspiration and happiness you share with everyone.
They’re not going to demonetize your channel. Your work is a general perspective on craft alone - not transfixed like someone trying to target any particular audience. The best part of your channel is that it is that wholesome and genuine so there’s nothing to be concerned about. Your one of the fue channels that gets the language of communication. Your the best CraftsMan - keep steady craftn’ ... we love you ~ easy breezy. Really enjoyed the data you shared with us today-! Home is where are heart is . And we’re crafters . ThankYou!
I never comment but ive been around from the start and just want to say you make great content , you are a great super interesting person and its been a pleasure to watch this channel grow so fast. Keep it up and when you feel down remember you have thousands of friends around the world who love what you do!
oh ill add possibly yeah do a few more clearly adult focused videos every now and then just to make sure you dont get hit by that removing ad's on children content thing, i dont really consider this a child channel anyway \ you can also make a second channel and put some content on that , everyone will come over!
Also my FAVORITE ink pen! I’m using it to study to get a better job. Sometimes that’s stressful. You know the future can be scary. That’s why I’m glad the Crafsman is here. My stress and troubles melt away! Thank you, sir! And stay steady crafting!
You've opened me to a new view of making things with my hands. I have my issues and my full time job, but watching you and listening to you helps me, just like you making your content for others helps you. It's a wonderful thing and I am happy that I started watching your videos. COPPA is going to die down with all the other drama with youtube, you just keep doing what you're doing!
Your videos are a joy to watch. You pass a calming atmosphere. I might some day try some of what I learned from you, but I watch your videos as soon as I get a notification. It makes me happy. Please, keep crafting.
This had so much meaning to me. As I sat here, enjoying where your ramblings were going, I started to realize that these “Vidaos” really are a way your work through things. As someone who has helped loved ones deal with many of those same conditions, I can relate. Please keep going. Please keep making videos. I will keep watching.
Your videos are so beautiful, CrafsMan. The video footage is beautiful, your narration is beautiful, your talent is beautiful. You are just a pleasure and a blessing to watch and listen to. Thank you for taking the time to make these for everyone. I hope that you can continue making them for many years to come. We will all be better for having them.
Hey Crafsman! As a fellow youtube creator, I see your concern but I truly don't thing your channel is made for kids. This channel is most definitely made for adults who are interested in making things. Even though you use a character and make toys, I would still mark your entire channel as not made for kids. If the youtube machine learning programs pick up a few of your videos, there might be a headache in sorting it out but it is what it is. I really hope everything works out for you! As a matter of fact, I know it will :) Keep that Romans 8:28 mentality!
My brother introducing me to your videos a month or so ago was a great blessing. While I may never create molds or make something with clay I may wind up doing something with animation. But mostly your kindness shines through and your method of teaching and speaking really brings my stress levels way down which is a blessing in these troubled times.
CrafsMan, I have depression and anxiety disorder too, your videos satisfy a broad bunch of interested I have in these specific fields you cover. But seeing your little fuzzy face, and your often inspirational words raise these crafting videos into something super special. I've watched the intro you done about sharpening a knife for directions and Elizabeth Cotten so many times I've lost count. What I really want to say is, I love ya, and keep steady craftin'
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You are a true gem crafsman! I have generalized anxiety and pretty severe social anxiety. It's hard for me to talk to strangers or talk to others that im not totally familiar with, so I totally get where you're coming from there...its not an easy thing to deal with in any regard. Your voice is so soothing and I love art and crafting so much, your channel is such a light on youtube and I would hate to see anything negative happen to it. You are perfect to either fall asleep to or to just unwind with after a hard day. I say this with so much love for you and all you do. Hope you had a wonderful valentine's day with crafsmama! Heres to many more years of steadycraftin! 💜💜💜💜💜
Crafsman, never stop creating! Your videos are so inspiring and make me so happy. I will continue watching, whether it’s a video per week, per month, per year...i’ll keep watching and appreciating what you do.
Dear crafsman, I stumbled across your page about six months ago. I never thought I could do any type of crafting, but you inspired me. Thank you even though I've only been watching for a few months I've showed your videos 2 alot of people. Bc not only is your content great, they it is delivered is genuinely funny. I love watching your videos. Thank you
You sir, are an inspiration to me and so many others. You’ve made so many peoples life better and that is something you can be sure of. Thank you. This is just a bump in the road. Check your pressure switch on the wall over there. That’s right. This ain’t “Intense Craftin”.. this is Steady Craftin.
As some one with severe anxiety you have helped me so so much when I have attacks I watch your videos and they help me forget you voice is like a warm blanket comforting me when ever I need and if I have to start paying 5 bucks a month or what ever it is I will gladly do it
Crafsman - I am so torn right now. I have for many years worried about my kids and how TH-cam has become an environment that I don't personally think my children should be apart of. I have always felt that many adult TH-camrs have made their fame by targeting children while maintaining an adult theme. I don't agree with that and so I was very excited to hear that TH-cam was making an effort to stop this type of channel. I never thought about how this would impact other channels, and I am so very sad that it would have an impact on your channel. You are an amazing person and one deserving of ad revenue. I hope TH-cam can allow you to earn the well-deserved share of revenue, while still keeping a watchful out for impressionable young children. Please keep steady craftin.
Crafsman, I hope COPPA is smooth for you. And I also suffer from most of the problems you mention (anxiety, depression) and I would like to thank you for mentioning it. Many people suffer, and don't seek help, fearing they are weird or unusual. We all suffer. If you're in pain, seek help. It has helped me, too
Hey Crafsman. I’ve been watching your channel since I first saw your needle felting video and I usually watch your videos right before I sleep. Last year I was diagnosed with GAD and moderate depression and I began to worry that I wouldn’t be able to do things I enjoy with these disorders weighing me down. Seeing that you having not only a full-time job but a successful TH-cam channel filled to the brim with whatever you enjoy doing helps me to know that I’m not alone and that I can still do the things I love without letting my disorders define who I am. Thank you, Crafsman, for helping me and the rest of us keep it real and keep on steady crafting. I hope you and your family continue to steady craft as well and remember you’re loved by all of us.
Crafsman, as a fellow tinkerer and collector of collections, I extend a sincere thank you to you for all of your content. You seem like the most genuine person, and I appreciate your honesty and knowledge. Listening to your videos, I feel like I am right there in the workshop with you. I teach high school psychology, so I am well aware of the importance of mental health. Plus, I too have had my own struggles with depression. I survived cancer and lost my younger brother when he took his own life due to PTSD. Every time I listen to one of your videos, it puts a smile on my face. So, thank you so much for all that you do Crafsman! Keep on steady craftin.
I come to your channel when I need some steady inspiration Crafsman! You’re a good teacher and a loving, kind, guide. Thank you for sharing your struggle and letting people see: no one’s perfect. Everyone’s got “something” whether we know it or not! And in my case, I’m not always a cheerful upbeat, positive person... but that’s why I come here! For the neat crafts, the peptalks, and (my favorite) the “I love ya’lls” at the end. It gets me back on track! I love you too. And for that matter, I love ALL you peeps who come here to bask in the golden-hearted glow of Crafsman’s glorious videos too!
I love you and your videos so much, Crafsman. Even more than I love Baby Yoda. I've found joy in resin crafting largely because of you, and that helps me a lot with my own depression; the least I can do is support you right back. Everything's gonna be alright.
As soon as I heard of this COPPA thing I thought of you. I don't wanna lose my favorite channel! I appreciate that you'd still be willing to make TH-cam videos. Twitch is also an option, though that would be a live format. I'll keep watching no matter where you go!
Actually, I was just thinking about this in regards to a lot of DIY and Animation channels. You can run videos over Twitch much like Premiers on TH-cam, unfortunately videos have a short shelf life unless you're a Twitch Partner, but I figure most decent and consistent content creators on TH-cam can make partner in a very short time and still hold a following. Only real question is how Twitch handles data collection for _their_ ads, since COPPA isnt just a TH-cam problem.
Thank you Crafsman for sharing your heart with all of us. Even if COPPA causes you to reduce the number of videos you can monetize I hope all the wonderful people here on youtube can help you out on Patreon. You're so awesome. Thank you for putting so much love into your videos.
Thank you for sharing crafsman. I know it isn't easy to tell people about your mental health, but as someone who shares some of that struggle, I really appreciate you being brave and letting us know. Keep steady craftin'.
according to one psychiatrist, I'm the 'most anxious person' she had ever met. I'm doing so much better than I was back then. your videos have helped me settle from anxiety attacks before. thank you so much for doing what you do.
The fact that you might feel pressured to change your content in any way breaks my heart. Us grownups can like puppets, and toys and crafting too. I wish I was in a financial situation to support you on patreon
Thank you for the comments! I was hesitant to throw COPPA in this video, because from the get-go it really seems like something that can't be as bad as everyone's saying it is. Also, I dislike scare-tactic videos done for the sake of views, which is why you won't see me put up a "THIS IS THE END!!!!!" video. Unless at some point it is, but I would not be using all-caps and exclamations. I started questioning whether this may actually have a bearing on Steady Craftin' when I began seeing videos from very rational, sound-minded DIY/craft channels, sharing genuine concerns over this. It made me think I wasn't taking it seriously enough. I think it's all going to pan out. TREMENDOUS THANK-YOU to our new Patreon supporters! I'm bad at the "business" side of this, and dislike asking for financial support, so I tend to just let people find my Patreon page. But the recent surge of supporters has got me wanting to take Steady Craftin' up a couple clicks.
Steady Craftin videos are made with the help of DIRECT SUPPORT:
www.patreon.com/steadycraftin
(You'll also get access to the printable 3D scans of my original sculpted figures, MP3s, exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, shop discounts, and more.)
My family and I are so grateful that I get to do this.
I'm heading over to Patreon and enlisting in the Steady Craftin Guild! Keep on Craftin!
TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin Frog and Toad has a special place in my heart. Just like the Elves and the Shoe Maker.
TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin I understand creators reluctance to ask for support. What ti comes down to for me is that I would rather send you the money directly then to give a portion of it to advertisers or other middle men.
But do y'all know what happened to the frog's car?
It got Toad
I love the music you use... nice and relaxing just like your videos.
I love you crafsman. I’ve dedicated my life to crafting in videos to help people with their mental illnesses and problems, but YOU are the one that helps me with MINE. I need you, the world needs US. We’ve been placed in the crosshairs of a nightmarish scenario and I don’t know how it will play out. I don’t know who will survive. But if worse comes to worse we will need to get creative to continue moving forward. But creative is what we do right? Right? I’ve been a wreck over this and seeing my rock in this same mess isn’t helping.
I never figured that i'd see you in the crafsman comment section. I have been following both your channels for a while, and ive just now realized that my favorite crafts channels may be going away. Im really hoping you guys get to stay in the game for the long run, Best wishes!
Great comment.
Subscribed to check out your channel.
I'm a big supporter of BMC & Steady Crafting and hope to continue seeing both going forward. Stay strong!
I'm game; subscribed!
NerdECrafter did a really in-depth video with links to a page for comments to the FTC and a link to talking points people could bring up in their comments.
His voice is like a warm blanket for the ears.
For the soul lol
That too!
You are cool
First time I’ve heard it, it was so weird... now I absolutely love it ❤️
Ain’t it tho? Do you ever find yourself talking like him? I do.
You deserve success and I hope this doesn’t hurt your channel.
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It definitely will, the current wording is extremely generalized and frankly dangerous
@@williamhunsaker2842 that's not how it works anymore, according to the new guidelines any sort of child-attractive content is considered kids content. That for sure includes videos with sock puppets, action figures, etc.
@@williamhunsaker2842 same, I love him to death
@@yeshuas5172 exactly!
Just so y'all know, I'm 34 yrs old and I'd listen to every frog and toad you read. If they give you a problem just tell 'em, "kids can watch if they want, but I'm really reading it for Jarrod and he's a grown man. It is what it is." Also, chemicals are for adults, so you got that going for you. 👍
P.S. Love y'all, bro. If I never make any crafting deals, I'll watch every video. I worry about a lot of the same things, but you're amazing and I thank you for the great things you may not even know your doing for us.
He can add Edd on the list. I love his reading of Mr. Frog and Mr. Toad.
Jarrod Panzer me too!!’
I am 45. I bought MANY Frog and Toad books from "Book Club" in elementary school. So awesome!
Count me in too! You really are for adults, but kids could watch if they want and there would be no issues.
34 here! Would be really interesting to know the overall ages of Crafsman viewers. I wouldn't be surprised if the vast majority were all adults 30+ 😄
Hey everyone - I supported Crafsman through Patreon, you can do it as little as a DOLLAR! This is the best way to support Crafsman and creators like this, and you also get some really, really great extra content. Throw Crafsman a dollar or five.
Thanks Crafsman!
I'm getting my patreon account to help.
I do the $10 a month...I like to see my name in the credits. I pay more for Netflix and I haven’t watched a Netflix show in 3 months...and Netflix doesn’t care about me.
After watching this I've decided to cancel my Netflix and Hulu (that I barely watch) and support Crafsman and NerdECrafter who have both helped me with my anxiety and depression AND inspired me to do crafts that I love, too. ❤❤❤ Thank you, Crafsman, for sharing your world with us and making lives better.
Jennifer Harbin and Bigga: before you cancel Netflix please check out the new hand drawn animated movie: Klaus. Very well done!
Thanks for the reminder comment! I just went and became a supporter. I just started my new job so I can only pledge a dollar a month, but it’s better than nothing, right?
When it comes to COPPA they don't know about CRAFS: Crafsman's Righteous Army of Fan Support
Let them come.
Have you signed the petition to coppa yet?
@@sometimessnarky1642 You bet, it's been my number one platform for watching media over the past 8 years since cutting my cable.
Where is the petition?
👋 I is right here.
@@samgould9930 I would assume that by now you googled it but for anyone else here's the link
www.change.org/p/youtubers-and-viewers-unite-against-ftc-regulation?recruiter=1015502725
Most "what ifs" don't materialize, so one needn't worry in anticipation.
I'm going to b e 75 years old soon. Since I retired at the age at 44, and retired from another job at age 66, I've had plenty of time to explore various things. I have a LOT of different hobbies/interests. I have so many things related to those hobbies/interests, that I need a storage room for all of it. What I found is that the knowledge and/or tools/equipment from one thing is useful for enjoying another. And, my mind works cyclically, that is, I'll work/enjoy/learn a lot about one thing, and the next thing I know I'm onto another thing - but I always return to the previous things that I've enjoyed. I am an incurable epistemophiliac - I love learning about many different things. This keeps my mind active - it will ward off it becoming vegetated, I'm sure.
Crafsman, YOU are an inspiration. Thank you for being.
I really love how you described your patterns, I never knew the proper terms but I am the same way! Very intensely focused, and eventually, the interest fades. I figure the things I come back to time & again are the important ones. What are some of your interests (currently? Lol)
Somehow this was my favourite read today.
@@natalie8212
Do you want the last 32? (kidding, just kidding)? I'll go backwards - adding to my (mostly Mora brand) knife collection (only 13 Mora's as of today); fascination with the physical mechanics (physics) of animal traps and snares; my "pocket rocket" 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS KRT Edition (I think folks expect to see a a 20 year old head revealed as I remove my helmet - SURPRISE!); ukulele (I've only 5 of those) - see TH-cam channel "Honoka and Azita" and "Jake Shimabukuro" for how the uke has become a very serious instrument; slingshooting , 34 of them at last count, I was the Assistant Chief of the National Slingshot Association years ago; woodcar-
ving; wilderness survival; target shooting with blowguns, pellet guns, archery; guitar playing. The list goes on and on.
And by the way, I write jokes in the form of paraprosdokians - I love to play with the English language, especially poking fun at peoples' comments on YT and in forums.
Have a great weekend, Natalie!
Curiosity keeps one forever young! And as I’ve found, the most engaging and interesting people I come across are the ones who have endless curiosity.
@@EddVCR
I stopped engaging after losing two houses, two sets of alimony, and four instances of child support.
I cried a little. Thank you for being vulnerable and opening up to us, treating us like family. So many of us identify with your struggles. A cord of three strands is not easily broken.
Thank you Crafsman! You're not alone in your depression and anxiety. Your videos have helped me in my battles with the same. Keep doing you and I have a feeling that it will work out. The internet needs more wholesome content.
A world with less CrafsMan is a bleak one indeed. My thoughts and prayers to you my friend. I just love watching your videos!
Making these videos gives you purpose. You have a meaning in life that justifies the suffering that is living. Taking up that responsibility voluntarily makes everything else bearable. But when you have no purpose, it's easy to become lost in the seeming meaninglessness of life. You have a purpose, inspiring others to craft, and giving them that same purpose in life. Thank you for everything you do.
I was having a particularly difficult day (as in my son in the hospital hard). I decided to lay down on the sofa and put The Crafsman on autoplay. Your voice, the way you speak and your content lifted my spirits. The world is a better place with the Crafsman in it.
Kelly Phong I hope your son gets better.
@Crafsman, I just about gave up sculpting and art when I was diagnosed with PTSD and depression a few years ago stemming from my time in the Marine Corps. Your channel has meant a lot to me, and has helped me tremendously. Thank you so much for sharing your interests with us.
Crafsman, we love you too. Keep steady craftin. I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety too. Your videos are a fun, calming distraction from all the stressors that life brings. For just a few minutes, i can get lost in what you're doing in your shop. I'll say a prayer for you and Crafsmomma that everything will be alright.
You make the world a better place. Period.
Probably one of the most pure person on earth
Having something to do, keeping your mind busy, that's a relief. You are a fountain of ideas and purpose and fun. This is a big help. The creative mind should be kept busy - otherwise worry is a misuse of a big imagination. Smartest thing my sister ever told me, among many smart things, is that worry is a misuse of imagination.
We love you so much crafsman. Please don't worry. You will find a way to keep going and sharing your beautiful stuff with the world. It will all be okay
Can't tell you how much your videos helps my anxiety Crafsman! Watching your videos while doing my own little projects to help me take my mind of things. Thank you for that and I wish you the best.
It takes a big man to come out and be this honest with his followers. I really appreciate your talking about all this stuff in your life, and I wish you the best with the future of the channel, even more now that I know you appreciate us as much as we appreciate you.
You are a shining light in this sea of dark and dreary. Please, keep steady craftin. Love y'all.
This channel means a lot to me and has helped me through a lot of the same things you struggle with. I've been so inspired by your videos and I very much appreciate the time you take to make these little gems. When you talked about your struggles and side tracking your brain it really spoke to me. Because of you I've made jewelry and sculpted figures and needle felted and probably more stuff I can't think of right now. Thank you so much for everything you do and keep on steady crafting.
One of the things I love about this channel is the community. Unlike a lot of comment sections on the internet, this one is brimming with love and acceptance. It's truly the most wholesome place I know.
Mr. Crafsman, Thank you from bringing your calmnisity to this crazy situation. I get scared of what might happen to the channels I love and the community I've started on TH-cam, but after listening to you I know everything's going to be alright. Thanks for helping me. You are loved, and keep steady craftn.
I have the same happening with me. I have lots of anxiety and I live in my mind most of the time and because of you, I feel inspired to step out of it and create. Thanks Crafsman
i will never forget my first impression of your videos,it left me a happier person.
Love you Crafsman.
Your gentle way and soothing voice is a medicine for us all.
Keep on steady crafting my beautiful friend.
I'm a non crafter like I've told you before. You're my relaxing chuckle sleep therapy.
Christ also has taken away my anxiety, I pray the same for you brother.
I also have anxiety and depression, and I am grateful for your videos. Keep living your best life! ❤
Also struggled w anxiety. Your show liberates me. It relaxes me. Sometimes watch it when I have insomnia.
Crafsman, I can't think of a more kind and genuine youtube channel than yours. Sometimes when my mind starts wandering and the same sort of anxiety and depression starts creeping up on me, I turn to these videos and just watch your passion and fascination with the world and it helps keep me pushing through, and I think loads of us feel the same way. However this all turns out, a very wise person told me that while life comes with ups and downs, you just gotta keep on steadycraftin :)
Early!!
If coppa ends up taking you away I will always ALWAYS remember you as one of the most creative and soothing youtubers ever. I’ve watched you so much and you’ve inspired me so much and I truly hope I can continue to support you even if TH-cam ends up to no longer be an option
I only found your channel last week. I love your accent as much as your crafting and your video skills. When I was a young man I sailed a lot on a tanker that always had a deck crew from Lake Charles and thereabouts. You make me think of them and that time in my life. I think this was one of your most interesting videos. I plan to try your speed reading tip, I never heard it explained this way. I also think your videos are very relaxing to watch, like Bob Ross and his paintings. I do hope you did not get financially hurt in the TH-cam changes. I too make a little TH-cam money that helps a lot to stretch my social security and can't imagine how bad I would feel if YT took it away from me after so many years of making videos. I hope you continue doing these videos as long as you wish and I don't know a single thing I would want you to do differently. keep on Crafting craftsman, big thumbs up from a new subscriber.
Robb, I sincerely appreciate your kind words. This whole comment means a TON to me. And I've just subscribed to your channel. You cover a variety of topics, my friend! Very nice to meet you!
@@TheCrafsMan I never expected you to read my comment as you have so many viewers much less reply as you did. Thank you so much. I am not too crafty but I have to tell you your style of video making has inspired me. I do not normally put myself in front of the camera, the same as you. However, you do put yourself in the video with the things you say and the way you say them so as to make a very unique and individual video. I need to put more of myself in my videos and be more relaxed. I am going to find one of your videos and try one of your crafts and when I do I will give a shout out to you and your channel. I am so sorry I missed the Craftsman intro video contest, that would have been fun, it was a treat to watch all of your viewers be so inspired by you so as to make a little video mimicking your intro. I have tried to get my viewers to make their own videos and never got many to try it. anyway, thanks again Craftsman. Keep on having fun in your videos and I will keep on watching.
Crafsman I just wanted to say you are my favorite person on youtube. As a fellow individual with PTSD from childhood abuse, you are a blessing and your videos help me tremendously. I watch every night to help my mind stop reminding me of all the bad things so I can fall asleep. I truly appreciate you. You are a treasure. Love you man!
Crafsman will never be forgotten.
I'm 49, and have lived with a similar diagnosis for 20 yrs. It ain't easy, but I know how much words of encouragement can help. I wish you all the success you can handle. Thank you for your content and thank you for sharing. I'm currently going through a rough patch and watching this video allowed me to cry for the first time in a very long while, the cry helped, dunno why or what I was holding in, but it helped.
We are all so proud of you Crafsman! You are a blessing to all of us and we love you.
Your videos are the warmest minutes the internet has ever provided me, thank you for your work and the heart you put into every video, love you man from Colombia.
The ending of this video is easily my favourite of any that you have ever done, thank you for opening up, you are the man 🤙🤙🤙
I've never crafted a thing in my life outside of school. But I watch everything you do. Your outlook and voice calms me no end and I appreciate that. When I see a new Crafsman video I don't play it straight away; I save it like a precious jewel until I have a quiet moment in the day.
CM: I love you. WE love you! This is by far the best, most-supportive, positive-response channel I have ever witnessed. If you lose the ability to profit from your channel and all the positive comments and further information that your followers provide, that would be a travesty.
I also want to say I completely understand and can agree about anxiety, rumination and depression. You brought tears to my eyes.
Perhaps you can make a comment and warning on your videos that these crafts are for adults b/c it uses power tools and chemicals. IDK, just throwing that out there as a possible solution.
Thank you for being so brave and for sharing your feelings so openly. We love you too, Brother, and keep steady craftin'....
I just found your channel, and it’s been such a pleasure already. You are genuinely delightful, and a legitimate blessing. Thank you.
Wow. Thank you so very much!
I hate to compare you to mr. Roger's but your a positive force that people are brightened up by without even trying. Everyone has there own personal demons and I'm glad you have yours in check . But ultimately I appreciate what you do and that your passionate about because it shows in what you make and the quality .
I love you so much, CrafsMan!!! I also have PTSD, and Major Depression (among other things, lol). You are such an amazing person and I care about you so much, your videos are so calming and entertaining and interesting and educational. You are one of my favourite channels and you will always have my support
Anxiety and depression here too. You bring me joy with every video ... and calmness. Not only that, I really think that hearing you teach us things, or just tell us about things you love, has made me more patient, and willing to try to see and explain things from other points of view. There’s a lot in common with things I’ve learned with mindfulness meditation. Being present, being considerate, being empathetic. I hope everyone who has felt something similar can show their appreciation and support.
Crafsman, I had a rough week. I tucked my kids in and they always bring me so much joy. and then I found this new video just now, where you let me know not only about 35mm lens adapters, but that you are diagnosed with some same as me things.
Thank you so much for sharing your blessings with all the rest of us.
Anyway. I been meaning to sign up to do the patreon thing, so now that's done.
Oh and I did take care of those chilis. Got 'em all dried out, and used 'em to season some homemade sausage.
I've got generalized anxiety and chronic depression too, and I want you to know that your videos make me feel better. You are helping me, at least, and surely everybody else too, whether they have problems like that or not. You help so many people, CrafsMan, and you definitely help me. I just want you to know that. What you do is more than just what you are doing - your voice, your presentation, your outlook all make a difference. Thank you. That's all. Just thank you.
Crafsman. We are sending love to our favorite TH-camr! This COPPA thing is going to have some growing pains but ultimately I think you’re right... it’s all gonna work out. All we can do is use these talents we creators are putting out in this world and stay positive.
I love watching your videos. I have always learned something from them . I am 66 years old and can't wait to retire so I also can stay craftin'. Thank You for everything.
Thank you for all you do Craftsman. Your channel means so much to us. We don’t comment much but we never miss a video. We appreciate you.
Hey Crafsman, I'm also one who deals with disorders like those, and your vids always help me keep my mind calm as well as to try new things, and as long as I get to see your stuff in my notifications, I'll be happy to watch the whole thing just because it's worth every second.
Thank you.
Crafsman thank you for sharing. Your positivity and genuine nature is contagious and something this world needs. We are blessed to share in your promethean projects no matter what they are. Have a wonderful weekend and we will see ya when we see ya!
Crafsman - You should know that I am one of those people who watch because you bring a different kind of calm to my day... My real job is a high stress environment. I work with great people, we are just under tight deadlines, deal with a lot of money (that belongs to someone else) and we are doing things that involve the health and welfare of the public... I enjoy working with my hands and I enjoy seeing how other people use their creativity. Your videos are a great way to unwind and de-stress and take my mind off the 10,000 other things swirling around in my head. Your story gives me hope that I may be able to walk away from the stress at some point and focus on the creative side of my life to provide for my family. Keep on Steady Crafting my friend!
I'm one of those who will never craft in the physical construction sense, but in one way or another we're always making things. The enthusiasm and joy CrafsMan brings to creating is infectious and he makes you as a viewer feel like you can achieve any of the things he does. It's a brilliant quality to have. Thank you for your openness CrafsMan, and thank you for the inspiration and happiness you share with everyone.
“Sidetracking my mind” hits home so hard. I feel that deeply. Love your vids
Please don't go :( I look forward to every video you put out and you truly are an amazing person who brightens so many lives
They’re not going to demonetize your channel. Your work is a general perspective on craft alone - not transfixed like someone trying to target any particular audience. The best part of your channel is that it is that wholesome and genuine so there’s nothing to be concerned about. Your one of the fue channels that gets the language of communication. Your the best CraftsMan - keep steady craftn’ ... we love you ~ easy breezy. Really enjoyed the data you shared with us today-! Home is where are heart is . And we’re crafters . ThankYou!
I never comment but ive been around from the start and just want to say you make great content , you are a great super interesting person and its been a pleasure to watch this channel grow so fast.
Keep it up and when you feel down remember you have thousands of friends around the world who love what you do!
oh ill add possibly yeah do a few more clearly adult focused videos every now and then just to make sure you dont get hit by that removing ad's on children content thing, i dont really consider this a child channel anyway \ you can also make a second channel and put some content on that , everyone will come over!
Also my FAVORITE ink pen! I’m using it to study to get a better job. Sometimes that’s stressful. You know the future can be scary. That’s why I’m glad the Crafsman is here. My stress and troubles melt away! Thank you, sir! And stay steady crafting!
You've opened me to a new view of making things with my hands. I have my issues and my full time job, but watching you and listening to you helps me, just like you making your content for others helps you. It's a wonderful thing and I am happy that I started watching your videos. COPPA is going to die down with all the other drama with youtube, you just keep doing what you're doing!
Your videos are a joy to watch. You pass a calming atmosphere. I might some day try some of what I learned from you, but I watch your videos as soon as I get a notification. It makes me happy. Please, keep crafting.
This had so much meaning to me. As I sat here, enjoying where your ramblings were going, I started to realize that these “Vidaos” really are a way your work through things. As someone who has helped loved ones deal with many of those same conditions, I can relate. Please keep going. Please keep making videos. I will keep watching.
Your videos are so beautiful, CrafsMan. The video footage is beautiful, your narration is beautiful, your talent is beautiful. You are just a pleasure and a blessing to watch and listen to. Thank you for taking the time to make these for everyone. I hope that you can continue making them for many years to come. We will all be better for having them.
Hey Crafsman! As a fellow youtube creator, I see your concern but I truly don't thing your channel is made for kids. This channel is most definitely made for adults who are interested in making things. Even though you use a character and make toys, I would still mark your entire channel as not made for kids. If the youtube machine learning programs pick up a few of your videos, there might be a headache in sorting it out but it is what it is. I really hope everything works out for you! As a matter of fact, I know it will :) Keep that Romans 8:28 mentality!
My brother introducing me to your videos a month or so ago was a great blessing. While I may never create molds or make something with clay I may wind up doing something with animation. But mostly your kindness shines through and your method of teaching and speaking really brings my stress levels way down which is a blessing in these troubled times.
No lie, I subscribed to this channel just to hear TheCrafsMan talk. Cool crafts are a bonus
CrafsMan, I have depression and anxiety disorder too, your videos satisfy a broad bunch of interested I have in these specific fields you cover. But seeing your little fuzzy face, and your often inspirational words raise these crafting videos into something super special.
I've watched the intro you done about sharpening a knife for directions and Elizabeth Cotten so many times I've lost count.
What I really want to say is, I love ya, and keep steady craftin'
steady-calm-steadycraftin world. You’re an internet hero.
You aren't alone. It's true, I seek out your videos when life has me amped up. Love you more today than yesterday.
The lens adapter is something used often in optical sciences. It's called "Imaging the back focal plane", particularly helpful when you have a lens collecting light from something very small (
You are a true gem crafsman! I have generalized anxiety and pretty severe social anxiety. It's hard for me to talk to strangers or talk to others that im not totally familiar with, so I totally get where you're coming from there...its not an easy thing to deal with in any regard. Your voice is so soothing and I love art and crafting so much, your channel is such a light on youtube and I would hate to see anything negative happen to it. You are perfect to either fall asleep to or to just unwind with after a hard day. I say this with so much love for you and all you do. Hope you had a wonderful valentine's day with crafsmama! Heres to many more years of steadycraftin! 💜💜💜💜💜
You bring a lot of joy to the world just for who you are.
Crafsman, never stop creating! Your videos are so inspiring and make me so happy. I will continue watching, whether it’s a video per week, per month, per year...i’ll keep watching and appreciating what you do.
This moved me to tears. You are helping sooooo much! Thank you Crafsman!
Dear crafsman, I stumbled across your page about six months ago. I never thought I could do any type of crafting, but you inspired me. Thank you even though I've only been watching for a few months I've showed your videos 2 alot of people. Bc not only is your content great, they it is delivered is genuinely funny. I love watching your videos. Thank you
Seeing a new video from you makes me sooooooo happy
You sir, are an inspiration to me and so many others. You’ve made so many peoples life better and that is something you can be sure of. Thank you. This is just a bump in the road. Check your pressure switch on the wall over there. That’s right. This ain’t “Intense Craftin”.. this is Steady Craftin.
*I'm not crying. You're crying.*
As some one with severe anxiety you have helped me so so much when I have attacks I watch your videos and they help me forget you voice is like a warm blanket comforting me when ever I need and if I have to start paying 5 bucks a month or what ever it is I will gladly do it
Crafsman - I am so torn right now. I have for many years worried about my kids and how TH-cam has become an environment that I don't personally think my children should be apart of. I have always felt that many adult TH-camrs have made their fame by targeting children while maintaining an adult theme. I don't agree with that and so I was very excited to hear that TH-cam was making an effort to stop this type of channel.
I never thought about how this would impact other channels, and I am so very sad that it would have an impact on your channel. You are an amazing person and one deserving of ad revenue.
I hope TH-cam can allow you to earn the well-deserved share of revenue, while still keeping a watchful out for impressionable young children.
Please keep steady craftin.
Crafsman, I hope COPPA is smooth for you.
And I also suffer from most of the problems you mention (anxiety, depression) and I would like to thank you for mentioning it. Many people suffer, and don't seek help, fearing they are weird or unusual. We all suffer. If you're in pain, seek help. It has helped me, too
Glad we can help each other. ❤️ You help my anxiety, with your soothing voice.
Hey Crafsman. I’ve been watching your channel since I first saw your needle felting video and I usually watch your videos right before I sleep. Last year I was diagnosed with GAD and moderate depression and I began to worry that I wouldn’t be able to do things I enjoy with these disorders weighing me down. Seeing that you having not only a full-time job but a successful TH-cam channel filled to the brim with whatever you enjoy doing helps me to know that I’m not alone and that I can still do the things I love without letting my disorders define who I am. Thank you, Crafsman, for helping me and the rest of us keep it real and keep on steady crafting. I hope you and your family continue to steady craft as well and remember you’re loved by all of us.
As a photographer, you really got me where it counts with this one. Thanks, bro. My new favorite video.
Keep Steady Crafsin'.
You’ve been hangin with me a while, buddy, and I really appreciate that.
Crafsman, as a fellow tinkerer and collector of collections, I extend a sincere thank you to you for all of your content. You seem like the most genuine person, and I appreciate your honesty and knowledge. Listening to your videos, I feel like I am right there in the workshop with you. I teach high school psychology, so I am well aware of the importance of mental health. Plus, I too have had my own struggles with depression. I survived cancer and lost my younger brother when he took his own life due to PTSD. Every time I listen to one of your videos, it puts a smile on my face. So, thank you so much for all that you do Crafsman! Keep on steady craftin.
the idea of losing the Crafsman has haunted me since I heard about this COPPA thing.
I’m 46 and I love watching your vidohs and just listening too when I have to do something . Your videos help me in lots of ways . Thank crafsman
SO glad! Thank you! :D
Bless ya Crafsman
I come to your channel when I need some steady inspiration Crafsman! You’re a good teacher and a loving, kind, guide. Thank you for sharing your struggle and letting people see: no one’s perfect. Everyone’s got “something” whether we know it or not! And in my case, I’m not always a cheerful upbeat, positive person... but that’s why I come here! For the neat crafts, the peptalks, and (my favorite) the “I love ya’lls” at the end. It gets me back on track! I love you too. And for that matter, I love ALL you peeps who come here to bask in the golden-hearted glow of Crafsman’s glorious videos too!
Crafting projects, is my way out of this insane reality we find ourselves in. Live with a giving nature, and all this will to come to pass.
I love you and your videos so much, Crafsman. Even more than I love Baby Yoda. I've found joy in resin crafting largely because of you, and that helps me a lot with my own depression; the least I can do is support you right back. Everything's gonna be alright.
As soon as I heard of this COPPA thing I thought of you. I don't wanna lose my favorite channel! I appreciate that you'd still be willing to make TH-cam videos. Twitch is also an option, though that would be a live format. I'll keep watching no matter where you go!
Actually, I was just thinking about this in regards to a lot of DIY and Animation channels. You can run videos over Twitch much like Premiers on TH-cam, unfortunately videos have a short shelf life unless you're a Twitch Partner, but I figure most decent and consistent content creators on TH-cam can make partner in a very short time and still hold a following. Only real question is how Twitch handles data collection for _their_ ads, since COPPA isnt just a TH-cam problem.
@@TheRealAlpha2 I know, this is going to have far reaching consequences if they leave things as is
Thank you Crafsman for sharing your heart with all of us. Even if COPPA causes you to reduce the number of videos you can monetize I hope all the wonderful people here on youtube can help you out on Patreon. You're so awesome. Thank you for putting so much love into your videos.
Speed reader graduate from Evelyn Woods Reading dynamics 1976, but as always, I learn so much more watching you!
Wow, Andi. Thank you so much!
Andy - see the comment I just posted...without seeing yours.
Thank you for sharing crafsman. I know it isn't easy to tell people about your mental health, but as someone who shares some of that struggle, I really appreciate you being brave and letting us know. Keep steady craftin'.
I'm so very happy to have found this channel 💜
foxyiebot we’re happy you’re here too!
according to one psychiatrist, I'm the 'most anxious person' she had ever met. I'm doing so much better than I was back then. your videos have helped me settle from anxiety attacks before. thank you so much for doing what you do.
The fact that you might feel pressured to change your content in any way breaks my heart. Us grownups can like puppets, and toys and crafting too. I wish I was in a financial situation to support you on patreon