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voldothegr8 08/15/23 6:36:12 PM #1: |
The long and skinny:
Startup company of 2 people sends Linus a prototype cooler block for GPUs, to be shown on his channel of course and get some spotlight. It's their one and only complete prototype. Startup sends with the instructions to be used on a 3090, as that's what they engineered the prototype to work with. LTT reviews the block but tests with a 4090, doesn't work right and proceeds to trash the product. It is what it is, but they keep asking for their prototype back so they can keep moving forward. Linus says sure but it never arrives. Turns out that LTT ended up selling it at a charity auction, possibly to competitors also wanting to develop the technology. Now here's where it gets good. Tech Jesus aka Gamers Nexus gets whiff of this makes a video. He basically lambasts Linus. It's long and don't expect anyone to watch it, but basically calls out his testing methods, inaccurate results, and overall scum moves like this, etc. Harsh to say the least. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGW3TPytTjc Linus responds with one of those "sorry not sorry I'm the real victim here" apologies. Not a channel video though, a post on his message boards. I'd link it but not sure of the rules here. That response blew up because of the stench of bullshit, then Tech Jesus released a video dismantling Linus and proving him a liar face. 1st part is dedicated to that. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3byz3txpso And that's pretty much where the situation sits right now. PCMR is a pretty funny place right now. Also I've personally unsubscribed from Linus. Another fallen hero. --- Oda break tracker 2022- 13 (3) | THE Ohio State:11-1 | Las Vegas Raiders: 6-9 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Chicken 08/15/23 6:37:32 PM #2: |
Holy fuck thats greasy
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Starks 08/15/23 6:39:16 PM #4: |
And this is the first decent explanation of the whole thing.
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CRON 08/15/23 6:40:17 PM #5: |
LTT went down the drain once they figured out most of the viewers were children and started to just make the same "LOOK AT THIS EXPENSIVE SHIT WE BOUGHT!" videos over and over again.
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Starks 08/15/23 6:42:21 PM #6: |
LTT is only good for their exotic "this is the limits of current tech" builds.
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Hornezz 08/15/23 6:46:43 PM #7: |
Linus gave Gamersnexus crap for not contacting him before publishing the video, so he could have explained they'd had already offered compensation for the sold prototype.
Only now it turned out LTT had not offered anything, or replied to Billet's email at all, until AFTER GN's video came out. Him lying and doubling down makes it so much worse. --- In dentibus anticis frustum magnum spinaciae habes. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MarthGoomba 08/15/23 6:47:37 PM #8: |
I don't pay much attention to Linus because most of his videos are just him flaunting his wealth and other Tech YouTubers do much better and more in-depth reviews
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ablegator 08/15/23 6:51:45 PM #9: |
Good grief.
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SocialistGamer 08/15/23 6:53:31 PM #11: |
Steve always kind rubs me the wrong way with how many videos are such negative clickbait tbh. Even if he's right about this, it still rubs me the wrong way.
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CRON 08/15/23 6:56:31 PM #12: |
[LFAQs-redacted-quote]
He doesn't seem like a bad person but gives the impression that he's never experienced any kind of failure or criticism. --- Thanks for reading! ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Ratchetrockon 08/15/23 6:57:50 PM #13: |
Damn what a shame
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AI_TechGam3FAQS 08/15/23 6:59:39 PM #14: |
If they really sold that prototype cooler when they werent supposed to then yea, big asshole move and I hoped theyve given an appropriate amount of money to that billet company already.
Otherwise the drama for the errors on their latest vids have been rather minimal. I would say that they really should slow down, having a video everyday is pretty exhaustive and cant see how that is sustainable anyway. --- Most recent Platinum: Atelier Ryza 3 Now Playing: Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists / Diablo 4 / Atelier Marie Remake ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Trumpo 08/15/23 7:23:03 PM #15: |
He is one of the reasons I am glad the sponsorblock add on exists
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Kombucha 08/15/23 7:31:04 PM #17: |
Damn, glad I don't bother watching Linus.
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voldothegr8 08/15/23 8:17:07 PM #18: |
The startup people have responded, looks like they're capitalizing on this golden opportunity and good for them.
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flussence 08/15/23 8:22:00 PM #20: |
Linus Tech Grifts
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UnholyMudcrab 08/15/23 8:23:30 PM #21: |
It surely can't be legal to just auction off someone's else's proprietary technology like that. What the fuck even goes through someone's mind to consider that? Bribery from the competition?
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voldothegr8 08/15/23 8:24:26 PM #22: |
Latest update:
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/2/1/AADdfsAAEwWd.png DAMN. So not only did they ship the block with instructions to use a 3090, they provided the 3090 and LTT kept that too. Fucking scumbag. --- Oda break tracker 2022- 13 (3) | THE Ohio State:11-1 | Las Vegas Raiders: 6-9 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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andrewl923 08/15/23 8:26:43 PM #23: |
Heh, now people who won items from the auction are getting emails from LTT asking what they won for "tax purposes" since they lost the list.
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Robot2600 08/15/23 8:28:45 PM #24: |
...who? & who?
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bluezero 08/15/23 8:31:36 PM #26: |
Yep, been following it. Linus is coming out looking like a turd.
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ellis123 08/15/23 8:34:39 PM #29: |
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Nothing this bad, but LTT has been on the downturn for a good decade and a half now. --- "A shouted order to do something of dubious morality with an unpredictable outcome? Thweeet!" My FC is in my profile. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Hornezz 08/15/23 8:36:52 PM #30: |
voldothegr8 posted...
DAMN. So not only did they ship the block with instructions to use a 3090, they provided the 3090 and LTT kept that too. Fucking scumbag.Yeah apparently LTT misplaced that one, after which they just decided to test the block on an unsupported gpu instead. There's just so many unprofessional fuckups in the story. --- In dentibus anticis frustum magnum spinaciae habes. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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flussence 08/15/23 8:37:08 PM #31: |
Robot2600 posted...
...who? & who? LTT is one of those "Youtube people" with SEO-optimised clickbait thumbnails. He owns a company that does "computer stuff", thinks what he does is worth $100 million and got to that point by being an insufferable dickhead and courting people who gravitate to cults of personality, basically. GN is a hardware review site like tomshardware or anandtech. --- Editor's note: The sound of children screaming has been removed. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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DKBananaSlamma 08/15/23 8:38:24 PM #33: |
Why does it feel like when most youtubers get big, their ego consumes them and they turn shitty lol
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bluezero 08/15/23 8:39:42 PM #34: |
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Judging by his responses so far, he won't. --- i7-12700F - 3080 - 32GB 3200 - 1440p Ultrawide ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Timmyjinkle 08/15/23 8:40:34 PM #35: |
DKBananaSlamma posted...
Why does it feel like when most youtubers get big, their ego consumes them and they turn shitty lol Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely. --- "Some things have to be believed to be seen." - Ralph Hodgson ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ellis123 08/15/23 8:41:37 PM #36: |
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He will not. He's a grifter now. --- "A shouted order to do something of dubious morality with an unpredictable outcome? Thweeet!" My FC is in my profile. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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haloiscoolisbak 08/15/23 8:41:52 PM #37: |
Any link to Linus' apology/explanation post?
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Bass 08/15/23 8:44:58 PM #39: |
Damn, that's low of Linus. What a bunch of dick moves from him.
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voldothegr8 08/15/23 8:55:15 PM #40: |
haloiscoolisbak posted...
Any link to Linus' apology/explanation post?It's a forum post on his message boards so not sure if it's kosher or not, but it's easy enough to find on PCMR. Kind of too long and big to put in a readable screencap. Beginning of the 2nd video also covers it. It's pretty disgusting. --- Oda break tracker 2022- 13 (3) | THE Ohio State:11-1 | Las Vegas Raiders: 6-9 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CommonStar 08/15/23 8:57:59 PM #41: |
haloiscoolisbak posted... Any link to Linus' apology/explanation post? There won't be a big WAN Show segment about this or anything. Most of what I have to say, I've already said, and I've done so privately. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Waxitron_Gazer 08/15/23 9:02:07 PM #42: |
tbh i don't care
i like ltt and ltg videos because they have good production and writing which is a rarity in tech videos, including gamer nexus. i like gamer jesus, but fuck, man, write a joke or look like you should be in front of a camera for once, or something, christ. i'd never trust anything a single tech source says, whether ltt or gn. --- five, five, five, jack -five nobs ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Gritty 08/15/23 9:04:51 PM #43: |
I dont go for these nerd feuds but gamer nexus is a fantastic channel and that dude definitely knows his shit so if hes got an issue with Linus tech tips, I am inclined to believe his side. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CreekCo 08/15/23 9:15:22 PM #44: |
Steve said what needed to be said
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Megaman50100 08/15/23 9:20:25 PM #45: |
The entirity of my knowledge of Linus comes from OKBR memes
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Unknown5uspect 08/15/23 9:53:05 PM #46: |
Damn he comes off as a real asshole in that "apology"
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Axiom 08/15/23 9:54:44 PM #47: |
Wow fuck this guy ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ablegator 08/15/23 9:58:13 PM #48: |
https://youtu.be/sZ76ckSPSGE
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cjsdowg 08/15/23 10:10:39 PM #49: |
Testing it on a wrong system is bad. However selling to their competitor that is malicious.
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