Current Events > DSPGaming General XV: I don't understand this title. Must be a detractor meme.

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Spooking posted...

For virtual romances in video games, it's not even meant to be taken seriously, it's a tongue-in-cheek gag that is meant for fun. The developers add them to games for a little bit more immersion and fun, not to have a virtual girlfriend with any meaning.

I wonder if he acts this way towards sex and romance in other forms of media. I picture him watching Lady and the Tramp, and when he gets to the scene where the dogs are eating spaghetti and accidentally kiss, he starts moaning, "Oh my God, why? I'm married, dood," while covering his face and rocking back and forth.

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The viewers choice results are in, and Phil isn't going to play the winning game and is blaming his fans for voting wrong.

He is also using the possibility of another DMCA takedown to push people to donate more and sooner. Fuck me.

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I genuinely do not understand why he has these "DICTATOR'S Choice" polls if he's not going to play the winning game.

Same with the fans. Phil has done this every single time he's put up a poll, yet they still push for them. Why? He's just going to play what he wants, anyways.

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Nazanir posted...

The viewers choice results are in, and Phil isn't going to play the winning game and is blaming his fans for voting wrong.

He is also using the possibility of another DMCA takedown to push people to donate more and sooner. Fuck me.

What game did they puck and what was his reason for regusing?

https://mobile.twitter.com/DjChiszle/status/1290433769002938376

As dsp keeps getting banned, tevin got unbanned.
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BurmesePenguin posted...

What game did they puck and what was his reason for regusing?

Divinity Original Sin 2.

He won't be playing it, because he already is playing several complex/long games, so he doesn't have room to play it. As such, he bareted his fans for picking a game that he can't play.

Also, for those who have played the gamez you know that this game is hard. And not just the combat, picking the wrong dialogue option can ruin a quest. The game doesn't hold your hand at all, it expects you to figure out things at all.

If Phil knows this, that would also be a possible reason to not play the game.

Thus far the viewers choice has been a complete scam, which is not surprising given who.we are talking about.

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DevilZhouYu posted...

I genuinely do not understand why he has these "DICTATOR'S Choice" polls if he's not going to play the winning game.

Same with the fans. Phil has done this every single time he's put up a poll, yet they still push for them. Why? He's just going to play what he wants, anyways.

As with a lot of his questionable actions, he does this because he keeps getting away with it. If his supporters pushed back and refused to give him money unless he played the game they voted for, then it would be a different story. Instead, they are perfectly content letting him treat them like shit.

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jpenny2 posted...

As with a lot of his questionable actions, he does this because he keeps getting away with it. If his supporters pushed back and refused to give him money unless he played the game they voted for, then it would be a different story. Instead, they are perfectly content letting him treat them like shit.

He also asked what people wanted for the 250 streak celebration.

The reply was: "Cooking with the King."

Phil launched into a tirade, saying only trolls want that, and DSP tries it is what people really want.

Even though people were complaining during the 200 streak celebration and were dissapointed that the best he could do was a tier 2 reveal and shove a burger in his face, this is exactly what he will be doing.

One of the biggest pitfalls is actually answering a narcissist, because unless you say EXACTLY what they want to hear, you'll get insulted or worse. Even though Phil made the list for thr viewer's choice, there are multiple wrong choices and you are horrible for picking wrong, even though Phil gave you that choice.

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Nazanir posted...

Divinity Original Sin 2.

He won't be playing it, because he already is playing several complex/long games, so he doesn't have room to play it. As such, he bareted his fans for picking a game that he can't play.

Also, for those who have played the gamez you know that this game is hard. And not just the combat, picking the wrong dialogue option can ruin a quest. The game doesn't hold your hand at all, it expects you to figure out things at all.

If Phil knows this, that would also be a possible reason to not play the game.

Thus far the viewers choice has been a complete scam, which is not surprising given who.we are talking about.

I was watching one of the This is How You Don't Plays the other day. I can't remember what it was, maybe Bloodborne. Something ancient at least. In it there was a section about some sort of subscribers being able to do a raffle for a game he plays, so this isn't a new thing. And also he was responding to someone saying they wanted to put Danganronpa in the raffle and Phil was all "You can do that. But keep in mind if my voice is bad, then I can't play it cause I have to voice all the characters."
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DeadBankerDream posted...

I was watching one of the This is How You Don't Plays the other day. I can't remember what it was, maybe Bloodborne. Something ancient at least. In it there was a section about some sort of subscribers being able to do a raffle for a game he plays, so this isn't a new thing. And also he was responding to someone saying they wanted to put Danganronpa in the raffle and Phil was all "You can do that. But keep in mind if my voice is bad, then I can't play it cause I have to voice all the characters."

Oh god yes I remember that. Phil actually believes that reading what is on screen is voice acting.

Yesterday he also got baited about "busting his ass". He literally compared streaming to construction work, but your employer then decides not to give you money, because that is what it is like to be a streamer.

And yes, streamers are 100% dependant on the kindness of strangers. But calling it a job is a stretch, and comparing it actual physical labour that is even dangerous is a bad take, even for Phil.

If you want to see/hear the whole thing:

https://youtu.be/6AhPK0d9By4

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I do consider streaming as a job, as a lot of people do put in a lot of effort into it. However, you have those people, like DSP, who appear to do shit when it comes to their streams. He probably does nothing but wake up , start the stream, do his "pre-show" for an hour, then plays the game poorly. He can't even come up with ideas for anything anymore, then yells at people when they suggest that he think of something. Most of the streamers I watch have never ever begged for money from people, unless they are doing a charity event. In Phil's eyes, he probably considers himself the charity event.

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Phil being the kind of guy who works his ass off falls into the Informed Attribute category, something we're told (in this case by Phil himself) but not actually shown.

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InformedAttribute

Other informed attributes of Phil include:
- He has a thick skin.
- He responds well to criticism.
- He's a mature adult.
- He loves playing video games.
- He's honest.
- He rarely bans people in chat.
- He enjoys interacting with chat.
- He doesn't let the trolls get to him.

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Streaming is job. Most streamers put a ton of effort into it. DSP puts zero effort and gets paid 6 figures by morons who entertain his idiocy.

Dsp thinks editing is easy but raw gameplay is tough.

I've seen let's players go far enough to commission art, music and send videos to test audiences to give feedback.
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Why does phil always single out tevin? There are so many restreamers and detractors but tevin is the target of his ire.
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LightningAce11 posted...

Why does phil always single out tevin? There are so many restreamers and detractors but tevin is the target of his ire.

*bites nails*

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Phil is still getting upset over people bringing up the WWE Gacha game and the money he alllegedly sunk in to it. Claiming that the evidence in KF is not evidence at all.

He refuses to show his phone and his account, because it could "harm his family", yet has not trouble showing emails about the DMCA thing .

Says he didn't hide/lie about anything on his bankruptcy filing, but claims 5k as business expenses INCLUDING micro-transactions without specifying what that money is actually spent on.

To put it in perspective: Phil could buy a 2.000 dollar high end gaming PC, a good quality 1.000 laptop for streaming, pre-order both the X1X and PS5 for 1.000 dollars (assumig they will both cost 500), but a decent new webcam and mic for like 500 dollars and spend the rest on the games he needs to play. Every. Single . Month.

So unless that 5k is actually is reinvested (which it is not, given the fact that he literally has people butly stuff for him), it is safe to assume that money is going elsewhere. Now, I wouldn't even know where to spend 5k a month on, but whaling for a Gacha doesn't seem outside the realm of possibility here.

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It's actually insane the amount of money he's dumping into this thing. This is a guy that wants fans to buy consoles and games for him, but has no problem being a whale for a crappy gatcha.
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Nazanir posted...

He refuses to show his phone and his account, because it could "harm his family"

Because showing proof would put his two de-clawed cats in danger. The only one who hasn't been doxed in that house is Jasper. His vests have pockets full of lies.

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LightningAce11 posted...

It's actually insane the amount of money he's dumping into this thing. This is a guy that wants fans to buy consoles and games for him, but has no problem being a whale for a crappy gatcha.

I really don't care if it is Gacha or whatever else, I am curious as fuck how he burns through all that money.

I suppose the ultimate "gocha" would be that Phil has an offshore bank account where he stored all his money and has literal millions thanks to interest and shit, and one day reveals it was all an act.

But based on Phil's behaviour, the money is probably going out as it is coming in. Just my curiousty that wants to know on what it is being spend. His paranoia coulr be a key factor, refusing to show anything other than the game he is streaming, because then all his lies would come tumbling down.

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Also, had to share this:

https://twitter.com/TheyCallMeDSP/status/1290710986786136064?s=19

He reallt believes pulling an average of 200-300 and no organice growth the last 5 years lets him qualify for a fucking partner manager. Compared to other channels, Phil is smallfry at best, but this is what his ego tells him he deserves.

Followed by:

https://twitter.com/TheyCallMeDSP/status/1290715162643533824?s=19

Funny how they'll be enjoying HIS day off.

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Didn't he famously false dmca people who made fun of him?
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Phil just unironically said he could get a job at Boeing, but streaming is more dependable. What the actual fuck.

He was also framed at a previous job, and subsequently fired. Didn't say which one.

Phil would fail a fucking background check for Boeing based on his credit alone. And what relevant job experience has he garnered the last decade?

He has a persecution complex coupled with delusions.

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Even if he could land a good job, how long would he last? Having to work with a guy like Phil is something I wouldn't wish on anyone. I realize he'd behave a little better than he does on stream (mostly because there's a chance that if he acted like that in real life, someone might kick his ass), but he would still be an absolute cancer at any workplace.

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I wish someone would ask how he thinks he could get a job at boeing. What skills does he have?
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Imagine working in an office with Phil and randomly every 20 minutes or so hearing a giant snort from 3 cubicles over.
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The next topic title has to be something with DMCA claims

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"Hey, my mod made those stolen crowns"
or maybe
"I did everything wrong, I did nothing correct"

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Spooking posted...

Darksydephi Master Con Artist

DSP: give me your manager, or else I'll leave!

Or something to that effect.

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Ranted on his forums as to why he wouldn't do cooking with the king.

"I would ruin kat's schedule since she makes food! I would put my family in harms way! I'd lose money from not streaming! It's too much work!"

He always wants his fans to tell him what to do, but gets angry if they're not the most barebones easy things.
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LightningAce11 posted...

Ranted on his forums as to why he wouldn't do cooking with the king.

"I would ruin kat's schedule since she makes food! I would put my family in harms way! I'd lose money from not streaming! It's too much work!"

He always wants his fans to tell him what to do, but gets angry if they're not the most barebones easy things.

His fans are expected to pay him $200 a day minimum while he sits on his ass and has his hand held through whatever game he's playing. But the idea that he might take half an hour to film himself microwaving a can of soup is preposterous.

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LightningAce11 posted...

Ranted on his forums as to why he wouldn't do cooking with the king.

"I would ruin kat's schedule since she makes food! I would put my family in harms way! I'd lose money from not streaming! It's too much work!"

He always wants his fans to tell him what to do, but gets angry if they're not the most barebones easy things.

Is this for real? If Kat cooks all the time, wouldn't she be happy not to cook for a change? For someone using his marriage to hide behind and not doing things like romance missions in games, he sure as fuck doesn't seem to pull his weight in it.

And losing money from not streaming? He hasn't been able to stream 3 times now thanks to the DMCA takedowns making even MORE money than usual.

And how the fuck would him cooking a meal, put his family in harm's way? Unless his cooking is as toxic as he is...

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Sad thing is, his wheelchairs believe every word he says because he's conditioned them that way. Pignosis is a tough thing to break.
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Stalled by going overtime as long as he could, pretending to check items and save his game so the whales could show up.

I love how he always says "I don't mind but a lot of people would get upset if the streak ended."
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Did he finally lose the streak then?

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Bad_Mojo posted...

Did he finally lose the streak then?

No, it's still going, but he had to go overtime and constantly whine about it potentially ending in order to manipulate his whales into hitting the tip goal. There is nothing organic or fun about the streak. It's just Phil complaining that the streak is in danger until someone tosses $30 at him.

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jpenny2 posted...

No, it's still going, but he had to go overtime and constantly whine about it potentially ending in order to manipulate his whales into hitting the tip goal. There is nothing organic or fun about the streak. It's just Phil complaining that the streak is in danger until someone tosses $30 at him.

He slowed the gameplay down to a crawl, people in his chat were rightfully complaining Phil was stalling. He kept saying that he didn't care if the streak would end, yet wouldn't stop talking about it. Even making plans for his next Stream to adress the ending of the streak and where to go from there.

Then, magically, a couple of whales showed up, pushed Phil to 160 dollars give or take and the vest streak was saved.

He also was instructing (yes, literally instructing) his viewers to attend his late streams, even though they might not like the game he is playing then in order to the donations he so desperatly craves. He told them to come to the late streams and contribute then.

I don't see the streak ending anytime soon, but his greed is so fucking obvious it's not even funny anymore.

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I remember he also said "People who don't want to show up for the gameplay show up for the streak!"

Like phil, nobody but you gives a shit about your low effort money grubbing scheme. It's not an exciting event, it's just a gouty old man wearing a dirty vest.
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Yeah he was doing the whole sour face "Oh gee guys I guess the streak is over... we had fun right...?" act trying to get people to push it over the edge and keep it going. It's pretty sinister considering most of his marks are probably not adults or are stunted in some way if they are.

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Nazanir posted...

He also was instructing (yes, literally instructing) his viewers to attend his late streams, even though they might not like the game he is playing then in order to the donations he so desperatly craves. He told them to come to the late streams and contribute then.

To me, this is something that should get him banned from Twitch. He's basically saying the gameplay--the thing his stream is supposed to be all about--doesn't matter; he's only streaming so that you can give him money.

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It happened again btw, Phil was fishing for people what to do for the 250 streak, and it had to be special. But unless it was DSP tries it, everything got shot down. People even suggested multiplayer with his viewers, but Phil even shot that down, saying that he isn't playing any multiplayer games right now. And surmised that people thus wanted to see DSP tries it.

It's like discussed before, when Phil asks you a question, only the answer he wants to hear is the right one. People had tons of good suggestions which didn't involve him pushing food into his face, even though people complained about it during the previous streak and even though people are throwing him suggestions (and not even troll suggestions, actual good suggestions), he is decided that what the "people want" is him stuffing his face with greasy garbage.

It bears repeating, but Phil doesn't give a shit about his viewers, or about improving his product. Even when people vote for a viewers choice gameplay stream, they can still vote wrong. Ideally, Phil would just only do a "pre-stream" literally do nothing while he talks (which he loves, hearing the sound of his own voice) and get paid to do so, but even he realize that in order to get something, you need to give something in return. Problem is however that he does the absolute bare minimum. Other than going to direct capture, he hasn't changed ANYTHING in the last decade. His "formula" is exactly the same now as it was then: Play games in the worst way possible, bitch and moan about everything and expect to get paid for it. Problem is, that he DOES get paid for it. So as long as it works, why change it?

Giving a little more though, I think this might also be a huge problem, but Phil is not used to hearing no. I don't even think his mom told him no often, if at all. This is why Phil doesn't respond to critcism well or when people suggest something he doesn't want them to suggest. It's all a disgusting form of manipulation, you are free to choose as long as you choose what Phil wants you to choose.

In the past Phil once (probably jokingly, but I am not so sure anymore) said that his stream is not a place to go stand on your soap box, and that this is the United States of Phil. Ironicaly, this is the truth and I believe he actually might have meant that.

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Can't wait for superhound to make a return, or a new drama saga to begin. Phil needs to be taken down a few more pegs.
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LightningAce11 posted...

Can't wait for superhound to make a return, or a new drama saga to begin. Phil needs to be taken down a few more pegs.

Spoilers: Phil wins in the end.

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jpenny2 posted...

Spoilers: Phil wins in the end.

This is honestly a misconception, it's more like Phil hasn't lost yet. But Phil hasn't been winning at all:

-Lost all his friends
-Only has contact with his parents as far as family goes
-Is so fucking paranoid that he rarely leaves the house
-Hermit lifestyle
-Is closing on 40, looks like 50
-Bad with finances
-Literally bankrupt
-No back-up plan
-Loveless/sexless marriage
-No marketable skills
-Useless degree
-No enjoyment from his job
-No prospects

I mean, if everything goes tits up, and it will eventually, Phil can't find any jobs other than burger flipping. He may believe that he can find a job at Boeing (and I think he truly believes this), but the last decade he hasn't garnered any relevant job experience and he would fucking fail a background check, and you better believe there will be one, since Boeing has a military contract.

He has a degree which he hasn't done anything relevant since he left school.

His age is going to be a huge detriment, and anything just googling Phil Burnell will find so much shit on him that they will likely refrain from hiring him. In an unlikely case he does get hired, I don't expect it to last, because I am going to assume (and I may be wrong) that working with Phil is going to be an absolute nightmare.

Phil's best bet is that IF he wants to have any prospects beyond streaming till that ship sinks, is start now. Get homeschooled, get a new degree, socialize and build a network. Don't wait till it's too late. Start being pro-active.

I don't wish ill on Phil. But I don't have any sympathy for him either. Everything negative that happens to him, comes from his own action or inaction. He is not perparing for the future, he has no plan B. He pisses on those he relies on to stay afloat and he has no safety net.

Phil is heading towards a major cliff, maybe he isn't going all that fast, but he is driving straight ahead and he is making no attempt to avoid the disaster that is about to come. Typing it all out, it kind of reminds me of that scene in Austin Powers, where he drives a slow as fuck steamroller, and the guard just wont go out of the way and gets flattened in the end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4UFQWKjy_I

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I wish to be tagged whenever a new topic is made.

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Nazanir posted...

This is honestly a misconception, it's more like Phil hasn't lost yet. But Phil hasn't been winning at all:

He lives a comfortable life making 100k a year doing basically nothing when anyone else with his personality, skill set, and work ethic would be lucky not to be homeless. I would call that winning.

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Sure, he makes a lot of money, but he blows through it unbelievably fast. Making 100k a year doing practically nothing, not improving his quality of life at all, blowing through that 100k on absolutely stupid shit, declared bankruptcy, has to beg strangers online to help "pay his taxes," has no friends and barely any familial attachments, probably in a loveless marriage going by what he says...

Other than making as much money as he does, I wouldn't exactly call it winning.

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