Credit to you for handling it so well. No one should have to tolerate that horribleness. It's such a shame that the worst people are usually the most vocal.
+The Indie Ocean I hear you. I've just gotten to the point that I don't bother checking my alerts. Sometimes (very rarely) I might check for replies on specific comments when I ask someone a question or something but I just don't want to waste my time. Life is short. I don't need that bullshit in my life.
I disagree, you should expect some bad with the good. more than that tele popular objectifies women and men, ever heard of hateyoutainment? well it's a thing.
All of the things you disliked about Kid Chameleon hurt my feelings as well, but I just climbed into my bed and cried about it instead of leaving mean comments.
Watching this 6 years later really breaks my heart. You've been an incredibly comfort the past few years. Your reviews of some classic games I grew up with really help me get through some awful times during covid. I work in healthcare and had very little downtime imaging some sick patients, and this channel really helped bring me some joy and light between all the misery and death I was seeing. Thank you Pam! Keep moving forward!
geeeeeez I haven't received a fraction of the toxicity on display here and I've taken it much, MUCH worse. this is genuinely inspiring me to not care too much about things said by shitty randos on the internet
This must be one of the most confrontational videos I’ve ever watched since subbing to your TH-cam channel only a couple of days ago - for me, I would NEVER post comments of such filth! Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
Yeah,they are but you know the ole saying,right??Your biggest fans are the ones that take the time out to think of horrible responses to you,right??I mean 90% of your fans that post kind comments only 2 minutes but the ones posting negative posts take their time to be mean and lewd.At least thats how I see it when they troll me?
Hey. I came here cause we were both in Westapo's video. That was pretty funny. Its cool you can put a funny spin on something that is supposed to be so negative. I used to want to make videos that focused on a fictionalized version of people making negative comments. I would come up with elaborate skits about why they're so mad and negative. I even wanted to get other TH-camrs to act out their negative comments. What you're doing is much better.
Pam, I just recently discovered your channel. I watch it because your commentary is dynamic and you bring up aspects of old games that I haven’t thought about. I think you’re charming and some of your comments make me chuckle. I’m glad you make these videos.
Wow the internet, this popped up in my suggestions again, and it was less funny and more depressing the second time. Freaking youtube man, retro games rock and you are doing a great job with all the charming nostalgia. Keep the videos coming please. You guys have an amazing collection of retro goodness.
I recently found your channel and have been watching your backlog of videos. On behalf of us men that aren't mom's basement dwelling anti-socials, I would like to apologize. I am honestly shocked this is still a thing that happens in 2017. Keep doing what your are doing, you have a loyal subscriber here. Love the videos! 😁🤙🏻
I'm sorry you had to go through comments like that! I hope the positive ones far outweigh the negative ones. I love your videos, especially the ones about old adventure games-they truly feel warmly nostalgic.
i just got into your videos now and dear God was this depressing. I've found you to be entertaining and pretty fair. I'm enjoying binge watching your back catalog. keep up the good work. I wanted to also point out that I think you're super cute but couldn't think of a way to do so without being just as douchey as those guys. Whateves.
jeez... so many guys with so much time on their hands, they feel like wasting it on gratuitous "haterism"... just subscribed for how gracefully you exposed the issue. keep up the good work!
I liked how you respond to the comments and actually listen and fix general issues with your vids. also I enjoy your down to earth attitude. keep it up yo
I am so glad that I found this channel and finally, someone female shares my interest and does professional and well-researched videos about it. Don't want to downgrade all the male nerds doing nice videos, but this is really some kind of relief or a very welcome variety to say the least. Please ignore these comments.
Wow, Pam. That's rough. People are ridiculous. I admire your thick skin; I very well may have been reduced to tears and just given up making videos after all that. But I'm glad you're able to not let it sway you from making your wonderful reviews.
Yes, you are absolutely lovely, fortunately for you I'm a married man so there's no public display of fap fap faps from the Retro Cynical camp...all funny biz aside I started watching your videos because it just so happens we share a common interest and you do a terrific job at presenting the games you're talking about. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. These comments (though mean) are hilarious at the same time. Thanks so much for doing what you do and thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on my videos from time to time. Keep on doin' what you do.
Well the way I see it, this video wouldn't exist without those "amusingly" mean comments. But I love how you handled them. Hope more of these videos will come (on second thought maybe I shouldn't hope for more).
As a young man i have to say, this is the kind of behavior that make me feel ashamed of humankind, i'm from latin america and here sexism is a really big issue. there are women that play videogames, so what is the problem with that? does not matter if you are a woman or a man, a child or an adult, videogames are for all people. PD: Sorry for my bad english xD
I seldom watch game reviews online but only ones I really like are AVGN, CGR and yours. You have very similiar taste as me and I really enjoy your clear, simple and honest style. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Finland.
From my experience, these types of comments are just best ignored *completely*. They are either trying to provoke you or they feel the need to vent their anger and sadness elsewhere (which is kind of sad, but you can't help them). Don't give them what they want at all and you win. :)
Hi Pam, I just wanted to say thanks for the videos! It seems to me that you have a good gaming background and your efforts to branch out more into retro gaming has been similar to my own. I think this video was a great idea, life is to short to give a shit a negative youtube comments. Your videos are awesome, clear and informative. Please keep it up. all the best!
I just discovered your channel a couple of days ago when I was searching for videos about Tengen Tetris. I really liked that one, and I just watched the Ninja Turtles comparison video, and then this one. I've already subscribed, and I look forward to checking out more of your previous videos! I watch other channels such as Game Sack, Metal Jesus, and Classic Game Room, and we should all appreciate that a smart young lady such as yourself has a passion for retro video games, and wants to make good videos about it! Don't let the shitty, ignorant comments bother you. Most of them are probably just trolls anyway. I'd love to see a review of MUSHA for the Genesis if you get a chance!
"Laughing at assholes on the internet." How is that not a series? You rock Pam. Straight crushing it. I really enjoyed your dive into the Dig, and it sent me on an Odyssey through your whole back log. Think I discovered your channel from the Alladin gag from the AVGN video. Lol
I've only been seeing your videos for about a month or less now. I think you are good reviewer and your videos do what they are supposed to do, which is to inform and entertain. I may be an evil clown, but I'm never evil toward people who doesn't deserve it. ;) YOU ROCK! :)
This was recommended to me 8 years later for some reason. I still find it funny how even today, especially on Twitter/X, the same derogatory comments are found there by dudes with no profile pictures of themselves. I always see them as a form of projection because some of them are way too specific.
I'm betting 90% of these comments are from the 10-12 year old range. Keep in mind nearly all these kids don't even have the courage to put up a profile picture. That speaks volumes of character. We should find their parents on Facebook and forward their comment to them LOL
I found your channel recently. I thought you were very personable, thorough, and witty. It probably helped you cover a lot of my favorite games like Star Ocean 2 and Bloodlines Masquerade. Definitely a lot of hate on TH-cam but I appreciate your content.
Hi Pam, I find it very clever what you have done with this video. The best way to deal with trolls in my opinion. As for your video reviews, I do not care wether you are a man or a woman, pretty or not, young or old, what I care for is what the content is. And so far I enjoy your take on retro games although I do not always agree with your views, but I like the passion you put in them. Keep up the good work!
The way you respond to these is brilliant. It's like a quality comedy sketch when the angry person makes themselves look like idiots. I do find it interesting that none of them can actually write a coherent sentence though...🤔
It's not just in the gaming community. Women are treated this way in all aspects of society. I will never understand it. I originally saw your review on Snatcher and saw this link. You're way better than any of this. Keep reviewing retro games! Great job.
Hey! Just started watching your page and its great! I really like having a different perspective on games as I'm used to hearing awful reviews about the same games over and again. Particularly loved this video. You should do one with positive comments too.
You know I really like this video cuz it reminds me of when people kept telling me that I was stupid for making good and bad comments...And some of those people made me leave several communities on Google + but someday I'll back at them and I know it's not gonna be pretty...but I love this video keep it up you rock!
Mean comments? Those were absolutely pathetic. I can't imagine the level of nerd rage they're experiencing, I'm talking full scale desk flipping. Some people will never grow up and their comments make this vividly apparent. What I've learned over the years is to pay attention to useful negative feedback and completely ignore senseless inappropriate banter. Unless I'm bored. Then I'll stick a cyber foot in their ass 👍 Stay elevated and motivated, amiga 😊
Your videos are excellent and you do not need to question that. As for negative comments on your appearance, they are completely unwarranted and not related to reality. You might consider not bothering reading comments at all, good or bad., and just getting on with making excellent videos.
You are doing a great job with your reviews, please don't let those bad comments get on your nerves, i love how genuine you are in your comments and remarks and how fond you are of those precious childhood memories in gaming that for sure have helped provide a good insight for your reviews. Keep shining like you are doing and never lose your faith in the work you provide. Greetings from a chilean fan.
I don't even know what to say. This is so ridiculous. I watch this channel for thorough, thoughtful game reviews and do not understand how something so simple can be so dang threatening to so many people (or perhaps a few very persistent people). Keep up the great work!
Reading them in the voice of Ogre from Revenge of the Nerds adds that extra bit of charm. And hey, silver lining, we've all learned who is the biggest Kid Chameleon fan.
One of the early "read mean comments" videos was "Casey Wilson Reads Internet comments" made around 2009. You can look for this on TH-cam. Still worth watching.
To balance out the nasty comments, and the compliments on your appearance (which irk me, even though they're not directed at me), it's about time I posted why I like your videos. You're matter of fact and down to earth - there's no concern about 'gamer' credibility, image or reputation. It's about the games and whether they're enjoyable. You don't feel any need to prove yourself by playing tough games for the sake of it. You're aware that modern adult life doesn't necessarily lend itself to difficult games or endlessly replayable games. In short, I appreciate your total absence of pretentiousness. You also have a very watchable style. So many TH-camrs are brash and loud - I appreciate your soft-spoken delivery and measured pace. None of these have anything to do with you being a woman, and they'd be just as applicable if you weren't.
If you’re looking for TH-camrs with a similar style that she has, assuming you’re looking, SomeCallMeJohnny, AntDude, NitroRad, and AvalancheReviews are all similarly small channels that are down to earth, and not loud and rambunctious like other TH-camrs are these days.
This is something I am trying to really mentally brace myself for as I am working on a new youtube channel. People thoroughly enjoy being cruel on the internet. However most of these "people" got too comfortable with trying to insult others with a keyboard and never getting socked straight in the mouth for it. lol Your channel is pleasant and you cover some seriously awesome games that you don't often see on other channels, keep up the good work!
You're awesome! I discovered your videos recently and in my opinion you're doing a great job, can't stop watching! The only thing that needs improvement is the audio, you should get a better mic and a pop filter. Keep up the good work :)
Pam, your videos are awesome! You're a gamer, you're smart, and you're gorgeous! Those insulting folks can go straight to hell while you continue to rock on. Keep up the good work.
I thought this video was hilarious! I'm so glad you have a sense of humor about the assholes out there. If you put yourself out there, unfortunately you open yourself up for this kind of thing and the trolls will come especially if you (God forbid!) disagree with their preferences & opinions. For what it's worth, pale or not, you are quite attractive but you also do nice reviews and have a pleasant voice which are the reasons I subscribed. Keep up the good work.
I just listened to the podcast you joined with RF Generation Collectorcast. Nice job! Make sure to ignore the mean comments, don't let it drag you down. Sega CD rules!
Im new here on your channel, but I dont know why anyone would be malicious towards you? You just seem to be giving honest reviews and honestly you do not come from bias faults. I think you gave a great Snatcher review and I agreed with 100% of the review. I think its not rare for a girl to want to play games, to write reviews for games or even enjoy them. That would be...incredibly odd if women were not attracted to games. And...I just realized I've been rambling, but to end this...I enjoy your reviews and I am subbbbbbbbbing not only for your beauty, but your honest reviews. Lets not all roll our eyes hard that I think you're beautiful, because you are and blah blah...thanks for the reviews.
I still don't understand why so many people have the need to act like assholes for no reason. It's a great to not take that stuff seriously, and turn it around and make fun of them. Keep doing what you're doing! Really sucks anyone has to deal with that sort of vitriol. PS. Damn, people really go out of their way to try to act like dicks.. jeez.
+The Game Grinder If you discount the people whom are having a bad day, trolls, or other issues etc. etc. - you'd still be left with 2ish% of the population beeing actual sociopaths... lol. So yeah, unavoidable I guess. Edit: And ofc, always remember that if you're going to make an estimate, do so relative to the majority, and not in a vacuum. Most people are not like that.
I recently found your channel as it was recommended after watching a few game reviews. Don't let the haters get to you as there will always be those making insults on you. Though I do see you may be doing something similar to YoungRippa59 with his "Monetize your haters" which is interesting. Also, as an Italian from NYC, we always pronounced Mario as Marry-O, quickly with very little space between the syllables. Everyone outside of the NYC area always tries to say Mawr-ee-oo which I'm sure you've heard. But actually the proper Italian way to say it is Maah-ri-o. You almost have to not say the R as the Ma rolls off your tongue. Because of Brooklyn, and a lot of NYC dialect as well (yes there is a difference) is the reason we say it Marry-o. I know, I know, long comment that turned into a nerdy info dump, but basically pronounce it however you want!
Regarding the Mario - Mary-Oh thing, English people always say Mario with the "Ma" part sounding like "Ma" from Man. I think it always sound weird hearing the American pronunciation. Its the same with Yoshi, Americans say Yo-shi, English say Yoshi as in Gosh-e. Even his brother Luigi says it like the English ! th-cam.com/video/4VJ1rNz7bG8/w-d-xo.html Are you canadian by any chance? Noticed you say Aboot sometimes, always a big giveaway. Regarding the trolls, I guess you dont need me to tell you to ignore them and keep making the vids. Love your calm, thoughtful prose on games.
I love creating content. I wish I had the courage to post more of it so I can reach a greater audience, but I always fear the response from negative viewers. I really like your way of dealing with them. It's inspiring.
Well Pam for what it is worth I watch your video's because, I find them very honest and logical and you don't add any emotional embelishments like most guy gamers do.
i really dont get the negative comments at all. in my case, you had done a review on a game (hello kitty for nes) and had watched it....about six months later, i came across another video that mentioned the game again and i thought "oh yeah, i never did play that...was it any good? i cant remember", so i hunted your review down specifically. also, people project horribly online (as im sure you are well aware of).....so when people say stupid shit about your gender or about your looks, that usually comes from a place of personal insecurity. it's a sign that youre doing something *right* and that when some people see you, they feel threatened on some level. like Christopher Hitchens said: "I always think it's a sign of victory when they move on to the ad hominem."
I love your reviews because you give great detail and play everything old or new. Nothing is more boring than a gamer that only cares about the new games on the shelves and believes that every game before the new ones are unplayable. Gems on every console.
Gotta love how the modern defenders of freedom of speech's cause is to just defend their bigotry and sociopathy while blockading entire ideologies, races and genders from saying whatever they want. I can't decide whether I preferred you paying no mind to them, not even bothering responding to them, like you did with some, or actually crushing them with sheer logic, because they're seriously pathetic.
I discovered the channel recently, the writing is good and the content is usually interesting. I subscribed because I think is a good source of information and I discovered a lot of things.
I'm a classic gamer girl and I really admire the girls that step up and show we're fans and our opinions count too including Pusing Up Roses and RinryGameGame. I also luv ur class in dealing with the criticism. Keep on standing strong for us, girl !
You're a good person. I trouble with alcohol abuse and a lot of this mind frame is synonymous with issues I go through. I am very sorry people are so awful to you. When you do a new vid I get so excited. I love your passion for making videos
"Every time a woman makes a video a man is deleted off the internet". HA! That made me chuckle. Thanks for the vids, Pam.
+primemover80 :)
I liked that as well lol
uh oh, I already feel me disintegrating..wait......BttF-style, nice!
Yeah. That was pretty good
The best thing about this comment is I'm sure there are little boys out there who actually think men are deleted when women make videos.
"It's a me! Sexist pedantic loser who's going to die alone!"
Lost it. Amazing. Keep shreddin' 'em.
:)
Daniel Curry rip and tear...until it is done!!!
Credit to you for handling it so well. No one should have to tolerate that horribleness.
It's such a shame that the worst people are usually the most vocal.
+The Indie Ocean Didn't you know? If you don't go all Tourettes on people you're just a self-censoring SJW these days.
+The Indie Ocean I hear you. I've just gotten to the point that I don't bother checking my alerts. Sometimes (very rarely) I might check for replies on specific comments when I ask someone a question or something but I just don't want to waste my time. Life is short. I don't need that bullshit in my life.
I disagree, you should expect some bad with the good. more than that tele popular objectifies women and men, ever heard of hateyoutainment? well it's a thing.
All of the things you disliked about Kid Chameleon hurt my feelings as well, but I just climbed into my bed and cried about it instead of leaving mean comments.
lol
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Brent Kid Chameleon kicks ass.
Guess what? You still get to like Kid Chameleon, after all the tears and bloodshed lol
Poor thing lulz
Watching this 6 years later really breaks my heart. You've been an incredibly comfort the past few years. Your reviews of some classic games I grew up with really help me get through some awful times during covid. I work in healthcare and had very little downtime imaging some sick patients, and this channel really helped bring me some joy and light between all the misery and death I was seeing. Thank you Pam! Keep moving forward!
I wish I was as passionate about anything as that guy is about Kid Chameleon.
Haha, right?
People suck. I really enjoy your channel and hope you don't haters get to you.
geeeeeez I haven't received a fraction of the toxicity on display here and I've taken it much, MUCH worse. this is genuinely inspiring me to not care too much about things said by shitty randos on the internet
Yeah, they're just sad people who want to make other people sad with them. Not worth paying attention to.
Why is it that Pornhub comments are a hundred times more clever and tolerant than TH-cam?
So lame that people respond so negatively to someone who just wants to make videos about their passion.
It is lame!
This must be one of the most confrontational videos I’ve ever watched since subbing to your TH-cam channel only a couple of days ago - for me, I would NEVER post comments of such filth! Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
Hello!
Found your channel looking around for Doom reviews... Those comments are really sad. Really sad.
Yep :(
Yeah,they are but you know the ole saying,right??Your biggest fans are the ones that take the time out to think of horrible responses to you,right??I mean 90% of your fans that post kind comments only 2 minutes but the ones posting negative posts take their time to be mean and lewd.At least thats how I see it when they troll me?
Hey. I came here cause we were both in Westapo's video. That was pretty funny. Its cool you can put a funny spin on something that is supposed to be so negative.
I used to want to make videos that focused on a fictionalized version of people making negative comments. I would come up with elaborate skits about why they're so mad and negative. I even wanted to get other TH-camrs to act out their negative comments. What you're doing is much better.
+Console Wars Your idea sound like a lot of work!
I also subbed to your channel after watching Westapo's video. Really cool concept for a channel.
Pam, I just recently discovered your channel. I watch it because your commentary is dynamic and you bring up aspects of old games that I haven’t thought about. I think you’re charming and some of your comments make me chuckle. I’m glad you make these videos.
Thank you, and welcome to the channel
found your channel looking for new retro reviews, good stuff! I'm enjoying everything so far.
Thanks!
Wow the internet, this popped up in my suggestions again, and it was less funny and more depressing the second time. Freaking youtube man, retro games rock and you are doing a great job with all the charming nostalgia. Keep the videos coming please. You guys have an amazing collection of retro goodness.
Thanks!
I recently found your channel and have been watching your backlog of videos. On behalf of us men that aren't mom's basement dwelling anti-socials, I would like to apologize. I am honestly shocked this is still a thing that happens in 2017.
Keep doing what your are doing, you have a loyal subscriber here. Love the videos! 😁🤙🏻
Thanks! And welcome to the channel!
I'm sorry you had to go through comments like that! I hope the positive ones far outweigh the negative ones. I love your videos, especially the ones about old adventure games-they truly feel warmly nostalgic.
i just got into your videos now and dear God was this depressing. I've found you to be entertaining and pretty fair. I'm enjoying binge watching your back catalog. keep up the good work.
I wanted to also point out that I think you're super cute but couldn't think of a way to do so without being just as douchey as those guys. Whateves.
jeez... so many guys with so much time on their hands, they feel like wasting it on gratuitous "haterism"...
just subscribed for how gracefully you exposed the issue. keep up the good work!
Thanks!
Some people have no lives. Your Channel is awesome!
+Randomark3087 Thank you
Ya welcome (-:
@@Cannotbetamed1 cool 😎
I liked how you respond to the comments and actually listen and fix general issues with your vids. also I enjoy your down to earth attitude. keep it up yo
That Marrio VS Merrry O thing has been in comments for years! I first saw it in my videos 8 years ago.
DAMN Rob!
+HappyConsoleGamer Some people are quite adamant about how it should be pronounced. I didn't realize it was such a serious issue :P
***** Gee, thanks for explaining the origins of Mario, as I live under a rock and am ignorant of the world around me.
+FieryReign It's totally okay for d-bag commenters to be responded to in kind.
Hey, it's Johnny! :D
People in Philly say Maryo. Here in Detroit, it is Mari-o. The internet is sensitive and ignorant.
I am so glad that I found this channel and finally, someone female shares my interest and does professional and well-researched videos about it. Don't want to downgrade all the male nerds doing nice videos, but this is really some kind of relief or a very welcome variety to say the least. Please ignore these comments.
Mario doesn't take skills....that made me laugh a lot. Obviously he never played it or any other no skill kid game like Battletoads or Megaman 1.
... oof. Kudos for your coping mechanisms. I kinda wanna pronounce it Mary-o from now on?
+Eric Bailey I'm pretty sure that's the right pronunciation anyway :P
I always leave nice comments, you are awesome to give us reviews and show your collection. People like you made me want to try making videos.
+Andrew Silva You should try it!
+Cannot be Tamed lol so far I only have 4 videos up... I'm doing video games and my main passion applied mathematics.
Holy shit, sometimes I forget how atrocious the Internet is. Just found your channel the other day, enjoying all your content so far!
Thank a lot!
I've seen that "Jason Riccardo" clown around the crumbside of TH-cam; he's the second biggest Sony Fanboy keyboard warrior behind omegazio.
I know its bad but I always love these types of videos. The comments always crack me up 😅I love hatemail 💀
Wow, Pam. That's rough. People are ridiculous. I admire your thick skin; I very well may have been reduced to tears and just given up making videos after all that. But I'm glad you're able to not let it sway you from making your wonderful reviews.
+Retro Nonsense They won't deter me (but they are pretty ridiculous).
I love your retro game reviews. Some of these comments though...
Cheers from a fellow gamer of Sudbury !
+urpoche Cheers!
+Cannot be Tamed I love your channel and you do have great taste in video games
Haitian Sensation Thank you
"Cuz we know every time a woman makes a video...
A man is DELETED from the Internet."
Literally had me laughing out loud. Full out LOLidge.
+Leo The Video Game Guy :D
Oh man. I'm glad you take this so well. I know I wouldn't handle it quite the same way. I get mad at shit like that.
+Brasel TheGamer I get mad sometimes but there's no really productive place to direct that anger, so I just laugh.
Yes, you are absolutely lovely, fortunately for you I'm a married man so there's no public display of fap fap faps from the Retro Cynical camp...all funny biz aside I started watching your videos because it just so happens we share a common interest and you do a terrific job at presenting the games you're talking about. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. These comments (though mean) are hilarious at the same time. Thanks so much for doing what you do and thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on my videos from time to time. Keep on doin' what you do.
Thanks Retro Cynical!
Well the way I see it, this video wouldn't exist without those "amusingly" mean comments. But I love how you handled them. Hope more of these videos will come (on second thought maybe I shouldn't hope for more).
+JacquesLecornu I'm sure there will be more, just hopefully not too often.
As a young man i have to say, this is the kind of behavior that make me feel ashamed of humankind, i'm from latin america and here sexism is a really big issue. there are women that play videogames, so what is the problem with that? does not matter if you are a woman or a man, a child or an adult, videogames are for all people.
PD: Sorry for my bad english xD
Your English is fine :) And you're right, games are for everyone.
Cannot be Tamed Thanks, your videos are cool :)
I seldom watch game reviews online but only ones I really like are AVGN, CGR and yours. You have very similiar taste as me and I really enjoy your clear, simple and honest style. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Finland.
+Elmo Rautio Thanks so much :)
From my experience, these types of comments are just best ignored *completely*. They are either trying to provoke you or they feel the need to vent their anger and sadness elsewhere (which is kind of sad, but you can't help them). Don't give them what they want at all and you win. :)
Hi Pam, I just wanted to say thanks for the videos! It seems to me that you have a good gaming background and your efforts to branch out more into retro gaming has been similar to my own. I think this video was a great idea, life is to short to give a shit a negative youtube comments. Your videos are awesome, clear and informative. Please keep it up. all the best!
+Robert Mann Thanks for the kind words.
I just discovered your channel a couple of days ago when I was searching for videos about Tengen Tetris. I really liked that one, and I just watched the Ninja Turtles comparison video, and then this one. I've already subscribed, and I look forward to checking out more of your previous videos! I watch other channels such as Game Sack, Metal Jesus, and Classic Game Room, and we should all appreciate that a smart young lady such as yourself has a passion for retro video games, and wants to make good videos about it! Don't let the shitty, ignorant comments bother you. Most of them are probably just trolls anyway. I'd love to see a review of MUSHA for the Genesis if you get a chance!
I'd love to do Musha sometime, just trying to space out the shmups a bit, since I do a lot of them.
The Monty Python reference at the end really capped off the rant! Keep doing you!
+frankie benjaminsen I do love Monty Python.
The anonymity of the internet brings out the worst in people.
"Laughing at assholes on the internet." How is that not a series? You rock Pam. Straight crushing it. I really enjoyed your dive into the Dig, and it sent me on an Odyssey through your whole back log. Think I discovered your channel from the Alladin gag from the AVGN video. Lol
There is a follow up episode, and I've got 48 pages of mean comments going for episode 3.
I've only been seeing your videos for about a month or less now. I think you are good reviewer and your videos do what they are supposed to do, which is to inform and entertain.
I may be an evil clown, but I'm never evil toward people who doesn't deserve it. ;)
YOU ROCK! :)
Thank you, you are surprisingly nice for an evil clown.
This was recommended to me 8 years later for some reason. I still find it funny how even today, especially on Twitter/X, the same derogatory comments are found there by dudes with no profile pictures of themselves. I always see them as a form of projection because some of them are way too specific.
I'm betting 90% of these comments are from the 10-12 year old range. Keep in mind nearly all these kids don't even have the courage to put up a profile picture. That speaks volumes of character. We should find their parents on Facebook and forward their comment to them LOL
+Durrpadil Sadly, I think many of them are adults. I do love those stories of people forwarding awful comments to the commenters mothers.
I found your channel recently. I thought you were very personable, thorough, and witty. It probably helped you cover a lot of my favorite games like Star Ocean 2 and Bloodlines Masquerade. Definitely a lot of hate on TH-cam but I appreciate your content.
Hi Pam, I find it very clever what you have done with this video. The best way to deal with trolls in my opinion.
As for your video reviews, I do not care wether you are a man or a woman, pretty or not, young or old, what I care for is what the content is. And so far I enjoy your take on retro games although I do not always agree with your views, but I like the passion you put in them. Keep up the good work!
The way you respond to these is brilliant. It's like a quality comedy sketch when the angry person makes themselves look like idiots. I do find it interesting that none of them can actually write a coherent sentence though...🤔
It's not just in the gaming community. Women are treated this way in all aspects of society. I will never understand it. I originally saw your review on Snatcher and saw this link. You're way better than any of this. Keep reviewing retro games! Great job.
Thanks a lot :)
Hey! Just started watching your page and its great! I really like having a different perspective on games as I'm used to hearing awful reviews about the same games over and again.
Particularly loved this video. You should do one with positive comments too.
Thanks! Doing positive comments feels so boastful.
Maybe a combo then?
You should do Pam Reads Nice TH-cam Comments , like no one has ever done that ever. Also maybe do a 3rd one of this.
You know I really like this video cuz it reminds me of when people kept telling me that I was stupid for making good and bad comments...And some of those people made me leave several communities on Google + but someday I'll back at them and I know it's not gonna be pretty...but I love this video keep it up you rock!
Mean comments? Those were absolutely pathetic. I can't imagine the level of nerd rage they're experiencing, I'm talking full scale desk flipping. Some people will never grow up and their comments make this vividly apparent. What I've learned over the years is to pay attention to useful negative feedback and completely ignore senseless inappropriate banter. Unless I'm bored. Then I'll stick a cyber foot in their ass 👍
Stay elevated and motivated, amiga 😊
Your videos are excellent and you do not need to question that. As for negative comments on your appearance, they are completely unwarranted and not related to reality. You might consider not bothering reading comments at all, good or bad., and just getting on with making excellent videos.
Keep doing you! Even if people hate your vids, you are still getting views.
I just found your channel recently. I really like your insights on games.
+Jonathan Chapman Thank you :)
To describe Daniel Varela in three words as the Angry Video Game Nerd once said: “What an asshole!”
You are doing a great job with your reviews, please don't let those bad comments get on your nerves, i love how genuine you are in your comments and remarks and how fond you are of those precious childhood memories in gaming that for sure have helped provide a good insight for your reviews. Keep shining like you are doing and never lose your faith in the work you provide. Greetings from a chilean fan.
god damn. i am a man and i have way too much space, this dude must have sharing problems
lol
I don't even know what to say. This is so ridiculous. I watch this channel for thorough, thoughtful game reviews and do not understand how something so simple can be so dang threatening to so many people (or perhaps a few very persistent people). Keep up the great work!
Haha thanks for making me laugh, you have a fantastic style!
+YDwelve I aim to please.
I didn't realize until now how funny it is to hear the most aggressive curse words spoken in a calm voice.
Reading them in the voice of Ogre from Revenge of the Nerds adds that extra bit of charm. And hey, silver lining, we've all learned who is the biggest Kid Chameleon fan.
+TGApuleius Ogre from Revenge of the nerds...LOL! I haven't seen that movie in a very long time.
The gym comment especially -- 'probably doesn't even go to the gym! NEEERRRDDD'
+TGApuleius It's true, someone should put him on the box art
+TGApuleius Since she's Canadian, perhaps she should read them in the voice of Ogre from Skinny Puppy.
Pam doesn't need a tan...after all one of her favorite games is Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines.
I love retro reviews and your videos are totally ok ...what the hells the matter with these people?
/shrug who knows?
They're sexually frustrated and miserably bitter due to lack human contact. What they really need is a hug.
I like the variety on this channel, the review of point and click games was very informative.
Pam, you are absolutely amazing and that's the truth. I look forward to more NES reviews.
+Lord JS Thanks Lord JS.
Cannot be Tamed You're welcome.
One of the early "read mean comments" videos was "Casey Wilson Reads Internet comments" made around 2009. You can look for this on TH-cam. Still worth watching.
To balance out the nasty comments, and the compliments on your appearance (which irk me, even though they're not directed at me), it's about time I posted why I like your videos.
You're matter of fact and down to earth - there's no concern about 'gamer' credibility, image or reputation. It's about the games and whether they're enjoyable. You don't feel any need to prove yourself by playing tough games for the sake of it. You're aware that modern adult life doesn't necessarily lend itself to difficult games or endlessly replayable games. In short, I appreciate your total absence of pretentiousness.
You also have a very watchable style. So many TH-camrs are brash and loud - I appreciate your soft-spoken delivery and measured pace.
None of these have anything to do with you being a woman, and they'd be just as applicable if you weren't.
+The Indie Ocean Well that's a lovely comment, thank you.
If you’re looking for TH-camrs with a similar style that she has, assuming you’re looking, SomeCallMeJohnny, AntDude, NitroRad, and AvalancheReviews are all similarly small channels that are down to earth, and not loud and rambunctious like other TH-camrs are these days.
This is something I am trying to really mentally brace myself for as I am working on a new youtube channel. People thoroughly enjoy being cruel on the internet. However most of these "people" got too comfortable with trying to insult others with a keyboard and never getting socked straight in the mouth for it. lol
Your channel is pleasant and you cover some seriously awesome games that you don't often see on other channels, keep up the good work!
Thanks! Mean comments suck, but you can't take them to seriously.
I've never heard the word fuckwit before, sounds like someone I could have great fun with! Also it's totally Mary-O
+Robert Hall As an Australian, I use it all the time. It's a classic.
Saying "Mar-i-o" reminds me a lot of my grandmother, who always said it that way. She's gone now, but her pronunciation is not forgotten.
Daamnn!!! That Daniel guy went in haha! Just gotta laugh it off. What a weiner.
i find funny how you curse with the most calm way of speaking haha and the imitation of emojis too haha keep it up you are doing a great job :)
+fredygrind Thank you
+1000 points for the Monty Python reference!
You're awesome! I discovered your videos recently and in my opinion you're doing a great job, can't stop watching! The only thing that needs improvement is the audio, you should get a better mic and a pop filter.
Keep up the good work :)
Thanks! I have a pop filter and a Blue Yeti microphone.
Pam, your videos are awesome! You're a gamer, you're smart, and you're gorgeous! Those insulting folks can go straight to hell while you continue to rock on. Keep up the good work.
Thanks!
Just bumped into your channel this weekend and binged all your retro game reviews. Pretty awesome.
+OrbGoblin Thank you!
I thought this video was hilarious! I'm so glad you have a sense of humor about the assholes out there. If you put yourself out there, unfortunately you open yourself up for this kind of thing and the trolls will come especially if you (God forbid!) disagree with their preferences & opinions. For what it's worth, pale or not, you are quite attractive but you also do nice reviews and have a pleasant voice which are the reasons I subscribed. Keep up the good work.
+Wil's VG Addiction I will! Thanks :)
I just listened to the podcast you joined with RF Generation Collectorcast. Nice job! Make sure to ignore the mean comments, don't let it drag you down. Sega CD rules!
+Dave U Thanks! I love Sega CD.
Im new here on your channel, but I dont know why anyone would be malicious towards you? You just seem to be giving honest reviews and honestly you do not come from bias faults. I think you gave a great Snatcher review and I agreed with 100% of the review. I think its not rare for a girl to want to play games, to write reviews for games or even enjoy them. That would be...incredibly odd if women were not attracted to games. And...I just realized I've been rambling, but to end this...I enjoy your reviews and I am subbbbbbbbbing not only for your beauty, but your honest reviews. Lets not all roll our eyes hard that I think you're beautiful, because you are and blah blah...thanks for the reviews.
Thanks, and welcome! :)
I'm glad you're rising above this. I'm sorry people can be so terrible Pam. Much love dude :)
I still don't understand why so many people have the need to act like assholes for no reason. It's a great to not take that stuff seriously, and turn it around and make fun of them. Keep doing what you're doing! Really sucks anyone has to deal with that sort of vitriol.
PS. Damn, people really go out of their way to try to act like dicks.. jeez.
+The Game Grinder Yep, lots of awful people.
+The Game Grinder If you discount the people whom are having a bad day, trolls, or other issues etc. etc. - you'd still be left with 2ish% of the population beeing actual sociopaths... lol. So yeah, unavoidable I guess.
Edit: And ofc, always remember that if you're going to make an estimate, do so relative to the majority, and not in a vacuum. Most people are not like that.
I recently found your channel as it was recommended after watching a few game reviews. Don't let the haters get to you as there will always be those making insults on you. Though I do see you may be doing something similar to YoungRippa59 with his "Monetize your haters" which is interesting. Also, as an Italian from NYC, we always pronounced Mario as Marry-O, quickly with very little space between the syllables. Everyone outside of the NYC area always tries to say Mawr-ee-oo which I'm sure you've heard. But actually the proper Italian way to say it is Maah-ri-o. You almost have to not say the R as the Ma rolls off your tongue. Because of Brooklyn, and a lot of NYC dialect as well (yes there is a difference) is the reason we say it Marry-o. I know, I know, long comment that turned into a nerdy info dump, but basically pronounce it however you want!
Thanks for the info
@@Cannotbetamed1 Anytime! Keep up the great work!
Regarding the Mario - Mary-Oh thing, English people always say Mario with the "Ma" part sounding like "Ma" from Man. I think it always sound weird hearing the American pronunciation. Its the same with Yoshi, Americans say Yo-shi, English say Yoshi as in Gosh-e. Even his brother Luigi says it like the English ! th-cam.com/video/4VJ1rNz7bG8/w-d-xo.html Are you canadian by any chance? Noticed you say Aboot sometimes, always a big giveaway. Regarding the trolls, I guess you dont need me to tell you to ignore them and keep making the vids. Love your calm, thoughtful prose on games.
Yes, I'm Canadian.
I love creating content. I wish I had the courage to post more of it so I can reach a greater audience, but I always fear the response from negative viewers. I really like your way of dealing with them. It's inspiring.
+BatmanEnvy Thanks. Just can't let the bad comments get to you.
Well Pam for what it is worth I watch your video's because, I find them very honest and logical and you don't add any emotional embelishments like most guy gamers do.
Thank you.
These are really quite rough. I'm glad we still have you here, Pam,
I'm not going anywhere.
i really dont get the negative comments at all. in my case, you had done a review on a game (hello kitty for nes) and had watched it....about six months later, i came across another video that mentioned the game again and i thought "oh yeah, i never did play that...was it any good? i cant remember", so i hunted your review down specifically.
also, people project horribly online (as im sure you are well aware of).....so when people say stupid shit about your gender or about your looks, that usually comes from a place of personal insecurity. it's a sign that youre doing something *right* and that when some people see you, they feel threatened on some level. like Christopher Hitchens said: "I always think it's a sign of victory when they move on to the ad hominem."
Yep, I usually take these negative comments as a reason to feel superior.
I love your reviews because you give great detail and play everything old or new. Nothing is more boring than a gamer that only cares about the new games on the shelves and believes that every game before the new ones are unplayable. Gems on every console.
Gotta love how the modern defenders of freedom of speech's cause is to just defend their bigotry and sociopathy while blockading entire ideologies, races and genders from saying whatever they want.
I can't decide whether I preferred you paying no mind to them, not even bothering responding to them, like you did with some, or actually crushing them with sheer logic, because they're seriously pathetic.
+Decatonkeil I figure if I have to receive these types of comments, I may as well be able to use them for something.
Is that why all my videos got deleted!? Must blame Pam!!! Just found your videos today and are enjoying them all so far. Thank you for your content.
Yes, it was I who got your videos deleted.
I knew it! Call in the patriarchy!!! ...In all seriousness, I appreciate that you take the time to respond to comments, Pam. You're A-OK in my book.
meh, mostly just adolescents that don't know any better...I hope LOL
Nah, many of these are adults. In age anyway.
that's pretty sad.
I discovered the channel recently, the writing is good and the content is usually interesting. I subscribed because I think is a good source of information and I discovered a lot of things.
Fat??! Where??!
Here. But I'm on a diet, I guess. You want some?
I'm a classic gamer girl and I really admire the girls that step up and show we're fans and our opinions count too including Pusing Up Roses and RinryGameGame. I also luv ur class in dealing with the criticism. Keep on standing strong for us, girl !
Thank you!
Man, people suck. At least you took it well. Keep up the great work, your videos rock, Pam :D
+Buttered Toast Thank you
You're a good person. I trouble with alcohol abuse and a lot of this mind frame is synonymous with issues I go through. I am very sorry people are so awful to you. When you do a new vid I get so excited. I love your passion for making videos