Fungo

Hey, friends!


Sorry about the shortage of content. I have been streaming a lot on Twitch as of the last week. It's been a lot of fun. In fact I am streaming Silent Hill 1 on Thursday! Feel free to join me. I'm still planning on getting a channel update out for you to get you up to speed on what's been going on in my life. It wasn't until the very end of last year I actually settled down in a place I could feel comfortable enough to create content. While I am glad to be back, I deeply regret how I decided to go about breaking the silence on that long hiatus. I made many terrible mistakes since returning to YouTube and I have no problem owning up to them. Even though I wish I could, I can't go back in time and do things the right way. I just feel terrible about it all. If I made you upset in any way with my lack of communication, my unintentional snarky tone of voice in recent videos, or otherwise, then please read on. That's what this wall post is all about.


First of all, I'm sorry. In hindsight, after the long hiatus, I should have immediately jumped on camera and explained everything, ending with the good news in order to celebrate a big happy reunion. I should have talked about what happened and why I had to go away for so long. I should have also thanked all the donators for getting me out of hurricane's way. It would've been bad, bad news without that support, so I am very grateful (Thank you, if you're reading this - I'll mention you in a video soon), but what did I do with my grand triumphant return to YouTube? I said nothing and just started releasing videos again. I could tell from the comments a lot of you were seriously confused by my sense of humor and demeanor; weren't sure if I was being condescending by what I was saying or if there was some hidden, deeper meaning. Because of my piss-poor entrance back to YouTube, then my continued unintentional tone and blunt criticism, coupled with my lack of communication with my subscribers and friends (you). I was literally destroying our relationship along with my channel.

I was misunderstood, but for that, I'm to blame. I wasn't relatable in my recent videos because I didn't communicate my actual feelings. I was trying too hard to stick with the facts and be --as objective as possible!-- Fact is, I was socially withdrawn. I didn't even go outside. I became a recluse. I didn't want to be seen, so I refused to go on camera. It felt like I was only getting worse and I honestly didn't know what I was doing wrong, but I knew something was wrong. But, what...? I felt like I was dazed and nothing was making sense. But just the miracle I needed came from joining a friend's Silent Hill 3 livestream completely on impulse (well, I was lonely, feeling hated, and had downed a few drinks to boot). Without even realizing it, I was in a deep depression. It started with a break-up a few years back that I had a really hard time coming to terms with. It just grew and festered and got worse until after just one night with a good friend. Crazy how a depression can leave you just like that, not to mention not even knowing you were depressed until you start thinking back on it.

The next day I woke up feeling like a new person, the old me. The brain fog was gone and I could think clearly again. Unfortunately, after that, all I could think about were my many mistakes - a chain of them, one right after another. In so many ways, I neglected you all, my YT friends, and I am sorry for that. Honestly, the depression had me completely blind to everything up until recent. And all I want to do now is work hard in order to mend and salvage what relationship we may still have. Hopefully once we're on the same page, after reading this or after watching my next video, I'll earn some trust again by being consistent, reliable, honest, punctual and fun. I know many of you guys are very bitter at me. If you were actually affected by my attitude in recent videos, my neglect, lack of communication, and/or inability to keep promises with my content, this wall post is definitely for you.


  Just in case you missed it, I wrote an open Facebook letter to fans, friends, and/or subscribers like you in hopes of clearing things up before I get to the actual video update. And, no, I'm not begging for hand-outs in it at all. In fact, I'm begging for forgiveness, but I don't expect it right away. [www.facebook.com/notes/fungo/streams-transparency-… With a better understanding of my situation after reading this we'll be one step closer to being "pals" again, but I don't expect everyone to forgive me. Communication like this wall post is very important either way. I've been so busy with Twitch streams lately, I haven't found time to finish this channel update, which will go into even more detail. I will be working on it all day tomorrow, though. It's important that I finish it soon.

Thanks for your time and it means a lot to me that you read all this. At least you know I am trying. You know, while you are waiting, feel free to jump into my livestreams on Twitch to chat with me, make new friends, and have fun. [www.twitch.tv/dustfungo] I've made amends with a few other subscribers who have done just that.

Not the livestream type? Join my Discord server [discordapp.com/invite/vDwNsvk] to chat with any number of the nice and silly people there, myself included. Like I said at the beginning, on Thursday and Friday I'm going to be streaming Silent Hill, one of my favorite games and the game that nudged me into being a content creator. It makes sense, though. If you want to go back to your roots, you should go back to your roots. Good luck to you all -- and look forward to more content!





 Your friend forever,
Fungo


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6 years ago (edited) | [YT] | 208

Fungo

Hey guys, join me in a stream in about an hour for Layer of Fear 2! Be sure to follow me on Twitch for other streams in the future. I'll be doing Silent Hill and other retro survival horror games soon. www.twitch.tv/dustfungo

6 years ago | [YT] | 74

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I really think you guys should read this before I release a video on it. It's a pretty important channel update. www.facebook.com/notes/fungo/streams-transparency-…

6 years ago | [YT] | 63

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I'm currently giving this game a try: "Lost in Vivo", but only on Twitch. Join me there as I stream it tonight. I wonder if it's as spooky as they say... I'd love to see you there! www.twitch.tv/dustfungo

6 years ago | [YT] | 46

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Hey guys! I'm sorry, I've been bad about updating you on my content, so I'll make more frequent community posts for you all. Based on the last poll, I will most definitely start making some Bloodborne and Silent Hill content once this current video is finished. I have been working hard on my next video for several weeks now. In fact, I started this video back in January and it's gone through many revisions. I almost cancelled it (I almost wish I did because of how much work it's been - and I think you can see why I wanted out of it after I tell you what game the video is covering).

I may have left some of you with a bad taste in your mouth from my past Resident Evil 2 videos (and I'm sorry if you were one of them). Well, this next video will be on the Licker in Resident Evil 2. I'm comparing it between games (remake vs og). It'll have plenty of my usual humor and insight and I've grown more fond of the remake for being it's own thing, so hopefully it will all go over better. Who knows. All I know is that I wanted to review Sekiro, write a couple videos for Bloodborne and Silent Hill, and I'm still stuck on Resident Evil 2. Again, I'm sorry for another RE2 video, but I really love how it's turning out and I hope you enjoy it too. After that, I promise to get out some content you all want to see.

I also plan on doing some vblogs, appearing in more videos, and livestreaming more regularly. A lot has gone down in my life over the last two years and I'd really love to share it with you all! I have a lot of catching up to do and I owe a BIG THANKS to those who helped me out of a flood situation before Hurricane Florence hit. I really owe those who supported me. I got myself a cozy apartment back in Wisconsin that's perfect for content creation. I'll update you more in a video soon. But in the next week or so, look forward (or avoid) a 45+ minute long video on the Licker in Resident Evil 2. And once that's out of the way, I can get back to a more regular video release schedule. HUGE THANKS to you all. Thanks for hanging in there and being friends. Love, Fungo.

6 years ago | [YT] | 154

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Hey everyone! Now that the hiatus is over and I've gotten back into the groove, I'd like to dig into my backlog to produce some entertaining and fun videos. Since this would be the best place to ask on where I should go next, I decided to put up this poll on which game(s) you'd like to hear me talk about! I'd love to get back to making videos on any of the following - the highest voted one will get my first pick!

6 years ago | [YT] | 180

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Good news, everyone! I'm going to be returning to YouTube next month! I've been working really hard this last year in order to get settled in my own, comfortable home and return to live streams and YouTube. Because of rough times, I haven't been able to make videos since April and I had to get a full-time job to make ends meet and afford building my life back up from the ground up. It's been a lot of stress and hard, hard work, but thankfully I can say I am almost completely done moving and settled in! Thanks to all of you who donated and a big thanks to the awesome champions who continue to support me on Patreon. Without all of you, it would have been so much more difficult. You fans gave me all the drive I needed to achieve the impossible and continue bringing you awesome videos despite all odds. I've been eager to release a video since I got 100,000 subscribers. I'll be hanging this Silver Play Button in my office as a reminder to what I worked so very hard for! Thanks again and look forward to more from me very soon. Happy bird day and happy holidays to you all!

Love, Fungo

6 years ago | [YT] | 491

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At the end of the month I was planning to move back home. Unfortunately, and unexpectedly, I have to evacuate earlier due to Hurricane Florence, soon to be a Category 4 force of destruction headed right for Myrtle Beach. I live right on the coast, in Grand Strand. Since I didn't plan for this, I already spent the money needed for gas and hauling on other expenses related to the move and I'll be out $1,200. I hate asking for help, but I have to put all pride aside in this state of emergency. If I stay, I'll not only be set back and stranded for months without power, there will be destruction from winds and floods and I could lose everything, or worse. Through 140mph winds and 17" of rainfall and the direct force of nature making impact and lingering for days, the areas surrounding Wilmington, NC such as Myrtle Beach, SC could very well be wiped of the face of the earth, with major foods lasting long afterwards. Look at the predicted flight paths if you don't believe everyone here is in danger! If you live in this area, I suggest you leave too! Please help me! A donation will help me with gas and getting to where I need to go in order to get back on track making content on YouTube. I hated living here for many reasons and while it was quite a learning experience, it hurt my ability to be creative for my job, so I got another job here, working 45 hours a week. What hindered me was out of my control and kept me from making videos, the only outlet for my silliness. I feel guilty asking for help and I like to do things for myself, but I have no choice at this point. If you have the spare dollars, I could really use it! Once I'm away and moved into a place, I'll be sure to make a video on my experiences, thanking all of those who donate and comment below with their love. Thanks in advance! Stay safe, East coast! It's been a journey, everyone! Wish me the best of luck.

Donate: www.paypal.me/fungoreviewMore information: twitter.com/search?q=%23Florence&src=tyah

6 years ago | [YT] | 95

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I have a lot of projects in the works... not sure where to go next. Help a Fungo out. What should I work on after this Dark Souls Network Stress Test video coming soon?

7 years ago | [YT] | 152

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When it comes to this channel, what videos would you rather see?

7 years ago | [YT] | 187