Resident Evil Musicals

Well, I already saw this coming. Believe me, I was prepared.

But yes, a new breed of haters is on the way! I probably already saw the worst of it, but who knows what else could be in store. Granted, it pales in comparison to the amount of positive support I've been getting. It's about 1 jerk per 200 supporters, so I can count my blessings there. I'm glad for the support, and I'm well aware that this time I have no reason to generalize the fan community as I've done so in the past. This is just a nice little blog of my feelings out there for the 30 or so (probably more) people who are trying to hurt me emotioanlly over this.

I say there's probably more out there because not everyone is brave enough to voice their opinions. While in the least, I can respect the beligerant ones for at least being out and honest with, doesn't mean it makes them any less wrong and/or an ass about it. But anyway, yeah. Am I a monster for doing this? I might be biased, but I feel I asked in a decent, polite, and comedic way. While it's not an OMFG DEMAND, it's not down-on-my-knees begging either. But I guess with some people, they just simply can't accept it one way or another. If people donate, that's great, and it's very appreciated. If not, that's fine too, I have been getting a lot of moral support. I think 75 - 80% of people said they can't. or don't want to donate. As long as they aren't a jerk about it, then that's fine too.

I just don't see the need people have to trash-talk those who ask for help, especially those who, well, DO something for others. I've been making freelance animations, entertaining people for over 2 years now. The most I ever asked in return is people be decent to me and each other; to be honest in opinions. In the past, I did ask for support in terms of against people who tried things against me, like spreading lies/rumors or hate videos, but I haven't really asked for something like that in a long time, considering it doesn't bug me anymore. But in terms of physical means, I don't think I ever asked for anything. I know I get things like video tributes, drawings and even fan websites, but those were gifts, not requests (I'm still happy and thankful for them though).

One of the common things said by these hate-filled individuals is complaining of the fact that THEY have a job, THEY have financial problems, THEY go to college and have the same isues I do, etc. etc. Some claim to have worked for it entirely themselves with NO help whatsoever. I'm sorry but, unless you paid for a simple community college, work a full-time job that pays... more then any average college student could DREAM of making, then I highly doubt it. Aside from scholarships that can vary between great or little amounts, the average college student is supported by family, or work together with friends. If the case is though that these hater-type-people have amazing above-average paying jobs, or milk the money from a company owned by mommy and daddy, then pardon me for being a starving artist who doesn't have the same opportunity or skills as you. Forgive me for not having the talents to brown-nose my way into a probably corrupt industry. Pardon me for not being born with a silver spoon in my mouth. Truly, I'm SO sorry.

If the truth must be known, I've had 2 jobs over a course of 6 years, since I was 16 years old. They were both part-time. My first job I even had a few promotions. I generally worked 8 hours a day, 4 days a week for slightly-above minimum wage. I was also attending a community college nearby (when I was 18+), since obviously back then I didn't have much money either. My parents helped me out some. We're not exactly rich, either. I had to quit when I travelled to Finland 4 months ago, but when I got back home I started training with a family member for a family buisness, although by the time that's done I'll probably have to just leave again. So between the jobs and school, I was pretty much busy busy. I've had other payments too obviously, phone bills, a car along with its payments, other nessesities, and eventually, two round trip flights to Finland. The "need" to go on said trips to Finland can be argued. But considering my finace lives there and it's the place I want to live and have my life with him, in my opinoin yes, I NEED to get there. This is my life, and no douchebag has the right to say what I do and don't need.

So that's my response to the people who believe that I either do nothing with my life to earn money, and/or feel that my reasons of going are purely for 'fun'. Yes, it is my desire but it is also my LIFE. If you wanted to go live somewhere and had your sight set on it for years and years, have been making plans all the while, trying your damndest to achieve it... how would YOU react to someone telling you that no, it's not importat and you don't need it? I'd personally slug them in the face, but that's just me. It's no ones right to say that to another. You live your live, I'll live mine. So fuck off XD

Then of course, there are those who on top of what's mentioned above; that asking fans is a disgrace, horrible, wrong, unheard of. Well. Not only is it not a demand for them to (nor begging), but the way I see it, in what way have I not earned the right? Call me egotistical if you will, but I've gone for 2 years, making videos that have somehow become decently popular among R.E. fans, even a few curious others who are now interested in the series. I've been doing it for free, entertaining people across the world, bringing people together to laugh. And despite what some skeptics may think, despite the fact I enjoy making these videos does not make it any less hard work. It consumes hours of my time.

Just because something is fun to do, doesn't make it 'not work'. There are thousands of people who do something they love for a living, and they still get paid. Take sports for example. Grown men and women.... playing a game. A GAME. Something that even little children do for fun. I'm pretty sure most sportsmen began to play because it was something they love to do. Something they loved, yet happened to be good at. They got an opportunity to make money from something they loved to do, where good at, and entertain those who had become fans. If that alone is perfectly OK to do, then what may I ask is so downright horrible of me to ask fans of mine for help? Think about that.

I'm pretty sick and tired of using the J-word, but it seems like again and again it's what this all boils down to. Yes, I've been given an opportunity to ask a community for help, and chances are I'll recieve something from it. I've been given that chance, and I'm taking it. Just because YOU (the haters) have the same problems as me, but don't yet have an opportunity such as I have now, doesn't mean you need to get all bitter about it. Yes, I can understand why you're angry and jealous (gasp, the j-word). But instead of venting out hate, anger and jealousy towards a stranger, how about taking that engery and investing it into something like your oh-so-dreadful job(s), or whatever skills you may have so maybe you too can hit it big in whatever field you wish to work in.

So, to sum this all up, and clear up the untrue statements of ignorance I've seen:

I have worked 2 jobs, I'm working/training in one, I do respect my fans, and you're a douchebag. get over yourself and your petty jealousy. I'm emabrassed for you.

Statements proved wrong; if you don't believe me or are skeptical, well, ignorance is bliss, as the saying goes. Have a nice life and good luck with your own hardships! I wish you the best, oh simple haters.

-Leggy