RBJtree
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- Pittsburgh
Yea, that was an extreme example. Not the norm. Todays tree was a pain in the ass. Not that big, but similar situation. I'm just saying, sometimes the brush is more of challange due to circumstances.
HUMAN.....man is still at it.... THIS dude is on something
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Fair thing. But he caught wind of me posting this and disabled it on here. That means one thing to me. He does not want true feedback. He is on here somewhere. Possibly reading as we post. How would he have got wind of the post. It was working when I posted it I am pretty sure.
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I am not saying he is making mistakes on purpose just that the idea that people will learn from his videos is not the intent of his videos. Props to him for leaving the mistakes in but i think he doesn't realize they are mistakes or the extent of the mistakes which to some of us seems lame. The root of the conversation is what is his motivation? Is it really all about views? if so i am totally out of touch which isn't out of the question. These videos represent nothing to me but a good conversation in the evening before bed. As far as the tree work shown, useless.
I know what you are saying though but generally height is our friend something people who don't do this don't understand. They don't need to be tall to be tough.
Youtube is like homeowners they think everything is great. You post some thing here expect feedback. I don't think anyone here is bashing. This is a site where professionals chop it up and people wander on here looking for an " atta boy" after posting some bullshit should stand by. I always try and choose my words very carefully here because I expect you all to challenge me.
deevo
Been here a while
- Location
- Horseshoe Valley, Ontario, Canada
He’s probably hooked on Oxy’s from all his accidents, the guy seriously is a tool and should quit doing tree work and be a Walmart greeter
ATH
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Findlay, Ohio
Does YouTube count views differently (or is advertising different) if you have to watch it there instead of embedded here? I assumed that is why it is set that way???
samsquatch
Participating member
- Location
- SE MN
Wow bro, nothing like an elitist attitude! I guess greenhorns like me should turn cold shoulder and not be a part of this community? I seriously doubt that the vast majority of contributors on here are 30yr tree veterans. I know they are here, and that's what makes this place so great, because without this place those veterans would be inaccessible to someone like me.
Dude should get bashed for making stupid mistakes, otherwise the average joe watching it won't know that it's a mistake. But a dead horse is a dead horse. You think he's looking for an atta boy? You think he needs your validation? I doubt that.
@Samsquanch he is looking for an atta boy. Let's be realistic. Watch his style and attitude. It speaks volumes. @owScott is not being elitist he is making a discerned observation. Be in this biz long enough you will be able to spot the atta boys quite easily.
Somewhere along the line a couple months back I saw a video where a guy was rigging down a big tree and a big piece of the tree swung around and hit the spar right next to the arborist, and it looked like it would have killed the guy if it had hit him ... is this the same guy? That video scared the bejeezus out of me, serious close call.
ETA: Never mind, I found it here.
ETA: Never mind, I found it here.
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And there is nothing wrong with being a greenhorn. Just be cool with it. Eventually that will change. As long as one keeps learning and growing one's skillset. This is general by the way not directed at you @Samsquanch .
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I can't speak to Humans motives with his vids, but it is very clear that he has no fucking quit in him, and loves/is proud of being a tree-man. Props for that!
Again I believe that for whatever reason he is the sort of fella that has a hard time keeping his head in the game for long periods of time so he is prone to lapses in judgement and the subsequent fuck ups. Its not for me to guess if its drugs, brain chemistry, or that's just the way he is. I do know he is gonna continue doing what he does and display his ups/downs and struggles/success's for the world to see.
Human is the quintessential underdog, and I for one am always pulling for the underdog. Here's to Corey progressing as a human and tree-man, beating his demons, and staying safe. I'm pulling for you bro.
Again I believe that for whatever reason he is the sort of fella that has a hard time keeping his head in the game for long periods of time so he is prone to lapses in judgement and the subsequent fuck ups. Its not for me to guess if its drugs, brain chemistry, or that's just the way he is. I do know he is gonna continue doing what he does and display his ups/downs and struggles/success's for the world to see.
Human is the quintessential underdog, and I for one am always pulling for the underdog. Here's to Corey progressing as a human and tree-man, beating his demons, and staying safe. I'm pulling for you bro.
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samsquatch
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- SE MN
Hmm. Call me progressive, or naive maybe, but I'm not going to assume someone's motivations with an online video are so selfish without knowing the person. I guess you can be a porch dick if you want, the rest of the world will keep on spinning, and the greenhorns will take over this industry from the veterans. So, learn we will!
samsquatch
Participating member
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- SE MN
That was him. Foolish, and he called himself out on it. Im glad I got to see it, from the safety of my computer.
I've heard from tree veterans this kind of thing happening if you're not careful. Had it not been for honest people ignoring their own pride when posting the vids, I would have never seen it actually happen.
southsoundtree
Been here much more than a while
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- Olympia, WA
Everyone started at Zero. Lots of people never made it very far, past.
Doesn't take 30 years to be super pro.
Some take 30 years to be super average.
Don't start making videos that sound like Human's/ Daniel's, @samsquatch, or professing to be great, if you're good, or good if you're fair, or fair if you are dangerous.
samsquatch
Participating member
- Location
- SE MN
Don't worry I can spot a poser just as easily as anyone else! Funny you mention Daniel.. talk about someone looking for an atta boy.. 
ATH
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Findlay, Ohio
I took @owScott to mean YouTube is where you go to tell everybody how awesome you are. Buzz is where you come to learn what you did right or wrong, the same for what others did right or wrong then go do it better next time. Green or well seasoned, we all have a lot to learn and at least something to offer.
Attitude doesn't get anyone anything too useful here, it seems.
Chaplain242
Branched out member
Hard to nail down motives, attitudes, or level off a video as someone can pull looking like a pro or novice depending on their day, but when posting videos I believe should endeavour to either self critique and explain whole thing, or do it well, or why post it when we all know that video is a big part of learning these days.
We can’t be perfect but teaching/learning by videos can organically propagate and an effort should be made to demonstrate solid technique. I am sure if the criticism pointed at many Youtubers may have been mitigated by first getting scrutiny in-house rather than launching on Youtube and hoping technique/explanation passes expectations.
Most people that commercially train spend a lot of time rehearsing and getting feedback before launching their training. I think too quick a release of these videos is probably causing much of the angst...
We can’t be perfect but teaching/learning by videos can organically propagate and an effort should be made to demonstrate solid technique. I am sure if the criticism pointed at many Youtubers may have been mitigated by first getting scrutiny in-house rather than launching on Youtube and hoping technique/explanation passes expectations.
Most people that commercially train spend a lot of time rehearsing and getting feedback before launching their training. I think too quick a release of these videos is probably causing much of the angst...
Yep. This is what I believe separates TB from most of the other forums/sites. Believe it or not I have bailed or been run off my fair share of forums/sites and I can honestly say I don't remember ever actually learning anything of real value from these other forums. What I do remember were a few self proclaimed greats and so called know-it-alls telling me how they think I should be handling my business. All while they were simultaneously telling me how fucking awesome they were, with very little proof to back it up. I reckon thats just the inter-web?
I am living proof that no matter your experience, or lack of, there is much to be learned here on TB. The list of high level pro's around here is long so I wont bother trying to mention them all, but we know who they are. Thanks guys. If that all weren't enough the Mods are also pretty fucking cool!!!
