I Desire Your Feedback
Added 2024-11-04 03:30:42 +0000 UTCI intended to do an Abandon Hope stream tonight, but with some pretty bad storms rolling through my area all night, there's a real risk of the power going out.
That aside, I'm finding it increasingly difficult to maintain the weekly commitment for these shows. Part of that is because I've realized that posting clips on my main channel isn't the right move—I need to focus more on original, scripted, and edited content.
That said, I’ve been thinking about whether Abandon Hope could still have value as a source of clips for a dedicated channel. TJDoesLife has been dormant, and it could easily become the new home for Abandon Hope clips. But even with this idea, I’m finding it harder to motivate myself to keep up with these streams.
That's where I’d really appreciate your input as patrons. How important is Abandon Hope to you? Would you miss it if it were less frequent or disappeared entirely? And if it did go away, what kind of content would you like to see in its place?
-TJ
Comments
It's essentialy Highdeology 2 in its current iteration. A full half the show is you just chilling. It's fine, but I preferred the longer, more focused show you used to do.
Dice
2024-11-12 18:48:58 +0000 UTCI would not mind AH being less frequent but I'd miss if it was gone entirely. Could be a good place to bullshit or talk current events if you're moving away from news in other shows
Andy Paterson
2024-11-10 18:11:15 +0000 UTCI like Abandon Hope but I think its kind of lost its way. It used to be mostly about watching clips of right wingers etc. but now there are entire episodes that don't have any clips. I'd say make abandon hope less regularly with more focused content.
Geniusego
2024-11-10 01:59:02 +0000 UTCI preferred Abandon Hope when it was just an occasional thing. Seemed like more of a treat and more packed with interesting shit. I'd always be chuffed when one came along. Now after watching Onion Nuggets pretty much religiously I don't feel like I have time for Abandon Hope. Focussing more on scripted shit would be cool and I kinda miss the random TJ Does Life streams where you'd just talk sometimes. Your solo streams tend to be the things I listen to while doing stuff so I'd often skip if there was too much visual shit in the video to pull me away from whatever I'm doing. Main thing is though do what you enjoy. It comes across. Sorry about the wall of text. Fuck knows how I do paragraphs on a phone.
Chillin'withSpiders
2024-11-09 18:05:52 +0000 UTChttps://youtu.be/m_ocwMBXaQU?feature=shared
Bajoraan Partisan
2024-11-09 05:40:23 +0000 UTCAbandon Hope use to be an interesting concept that was original to the Pessimist Production Band. Now it's essentially a TJ Only Onion Nuggets. I say axe Abandon Hope. Let Onion Nuggets with the gang be the primary, stable product you guys ship out. If you still feel need to produce something else, let that side project be either experimental or a "return to form". If I were you, I'd test the waters with "The Eternal Suffering of TJ Kirk".
Shane
2024-11-08 17:02:18 +0000 UTCA little late but I would prefer both. Been watching you over a decade and I miss your scripted videos on your main channel. The election videos recently made me think this. I think abandon hope streams would fit on your TJ Does life channel. Maybe on a biweekly basis but obviously do what is more comfortable for you.
Baron of Patron
2024-11-06 17:41:43 +0000 UTCHere is the main thing you should do, as somebody who has been aware of you for sometime. Take this with the greatest sense of appreciation for your work. You need to expand yourself. Abandon Hope is stale and boring because it is the same sort of content. Your scripted content will suffer the same fate because it is just a blob of similar content. You react to content, which has worked. But it hasn’t helped you grow in a very long time. And look, I have the same issue. I have been too comfortable with myself & my living situation and now I am stuck. I believe you are also stuck (albeit in a more comfortable and proud state). The time for reacting to Ben Shapiro is done. You need to become the Philosopher you have the ability to become. You have to offer solutions to a world that only complains. You have to build up your audiences imagination when everybody else conditions. You need to expand minds when everybody else panders. And you need to stop Abandoning Hope and instead Engage with Possibility. I know this is a lot easier to say than to implement. And I know I’m also not the guy who can showcase good execution on anything I’m promoting. But I will say, you won’t ever match your greatest potential if you stick to the similar sense of content. And I do believe that you will thrive if you reach further than you have before. Regardless, I wish you well. But I also need to keep it real. It isn’t an issue with Streams or Videos or whatever, it is your lack of trying new ideas. Please experiment and see what you can do.
Hypnotic Visionaire
2024-11-05 21:50:18 +0000 UTClong story short: do it once a month. fuck the clips
dddddddddddrunit
2024-11-05 19:30:42 +0000 UTCMy issues are that there are too many streams that I've stopped watching AH all together. Secondly, I'm not sifting through your clips to find the nuggets of scripted content. I would suggest doing it once a month and title the clips differently than the scripted videos.
LordTreeGnome
2024-11-05 15:21:20 +0000 UTCI just love the hang out aspect of it
zoplonix
2024-11-05 14:20:32 +0000 UTCI personally wouldn't miss Abandon Hope all that much. I would prefer you focus more on original scripted content, as that is more interesting and thoughtful (your recent video "Religion and the Gaslighting of Humanity" was insightful - I'd like to see more of that.
Joey Koval
2024-11-05 14:01:13 +0000 UTCTJ! You’ve gotta share this. Ridiculously funny biker male Karen https://youtu.be/gerZVo-kMEk
Zak Hill
2024-11-05 12:32:50 +0000 UTCDo abandon hope one a fortnight but with Scotty or paul. Just focus on content reaction and it doesn't even have to be long, just s fun 1 or 2 hour episode where you torture your guest.
Chris Walker
2024-11-05 10:29:05 +0000 UTCAs a patron I only do onion nuggets, and mostly I only skip to the news headlines. So I guess that
NomadicCleric
2024-11-05 08:12:56 +0000 UTCI enjoy the show and would be sad to see it go but if it meant more of your scripted content then I would say it's a good trade off. Ultimately I trust whatever you choose to be the right move for everyone!
Sean Clawson
2024-11-05 07:42:13 +0000 UTCI would not miss it.
Edvard Lundgren
2024-11-05 07:22:51 +0000 UTCIf you scaled down to 1 or 2 times a month I wouldn't be mad. Would be sad to see it go entirely.
Mantis
2024-11-05 06:16:36 +0000 UTCI personally love Abandon Hope. Especially with talk of you guys potentially wanting to cut down on political content in the future. Maybe you could cut down the length of typical Abandon Hope episodes?
Christian Burden
2024-11-05 04:14:36 +0000 UTCDo a guest show!!! Think about it. You don’t have to do shit beyond getting people on. There’s no prep work for scripts and shit. Just Be edge lord joe rogan.
AARON
2024-11-05 03:50:11 +0000 UTCIf Onion Nuggetz is going to slowly taper off the news related stories, (which I totally don't blame you guys for being fatigued by it all) I feel like Abandon Hope could fill the role and become "onion Nuggetz lite" in its place, and you could just do them less frequently like once a month maybe, or even every other month if you prefer. but I think if you did it that way, it would appease the fans that still crave the news stuff, while still allowing you to lighten the load of news-related stuff during Onion Nuggetz.
Eric Draven
2024-11-05 03:08:48 +0000 UTCI would absolutely miss Abandon Hope. While I don't catch them as often as I would like, I've always really enjoyed it as it's own "show". However, I think Abandon Hope was best when it was once a month or once every two months when you would move the stream date back/forget altogether lol. Abandon Hope works really well as a good "roundup" for negative stories that appeared throughout a month, and I hope that it sticks around.
PosterNutbag
2024-11-05 02:33:52 +0000 UTCteam fish!
Roman Douchington
2024-11-05 02:25:49 +0000 UTCDuring the fencedemic Abandon Hope was a CRITICAL VERSUS! I would not so mind if You did it less frequently, but longer with more hope to abandon. As for clips, that is up to you. Monthly Marathon LIVE TJ on Abandon Hope but with more scripted content on the main channel! That is my recommendation!
GoatVsFish
2024-11-05 01:46:44 +0000 UTCIt's my favorite but mostly because you get triggered at chuds. I wouldn't want it to be forced though, quality over quantity. Maybe do it monthly or a hiatus.
PaLeBlUeDoT
2024-11-05 01:00:42 +0000 UTCI enjoy Abandon Hope, but not if you aren't into it. Maybe a monthly AH would be better. I usually can't catch them live, but I enjoy them either later or while I am working to focus.
Joshua Bertrand
2024-11-05 00:29:33 +0000 UTCI miss seeing your streams on TJDoesLife and myself was wondering what was up with the dormancy. To answer your question, I agree, Abandon Hope could easily be transitioned over to TJDL. I like it, but I feel like you could have more stories and whatnot to pick from if it was maybe a monthly or MAYBE a bi-weekly, but monthly might make more sense. Anyway, keep on putting out entertaining content and being a part of podcasting&internet history/legends. . . . . A very SMALL part of history that nobody will remember, but history nonetheless.
Alex Mac Donald
2024-11-05 00:19:29 +0000 UTCJustine Wadsack is your new champion for ugliest politician.
8589240180
2024-11-04 23:56:52 +0000 UTCI've been here since the Patron was started and I don't care when or how often you put out content as long as it's good content. I know lots of people are part of the community and stuff but I never participate in the community I just want content so take that for what it is. With that in mind I don't really enjoy the long meandering streams where it's mostly you talking to chat. Not that I've ever complained because I'll just not watch it. My 2 cents.
Valerina
2024-11-04 22:56:32 +0000 UTCYou make your best content when having fun so go for what excites you please
Zayodadong
2024-11-04 22:41:36 +0000 UTCI gotta be honest abandon hope is my favorite part of this channel and TJ is the main reason I am subscribed. I’d hate to see it go. I get that it’s pessimistic productions, but I like how TJ keeps abandone hope silly and fun still. Onion nuggetz is hard to watch now because it’s just constant doom and gloom or Paul getting too salty and screaming at someone in the chat or something. Idk man I guess I’m just after more solo TJ content, I’ll always support you in some way tho all love over here from me.
Garrett Bay
2024-11-04 22:35:34 +0000 UTCAre they covering the election?
Queer s.
2024-11-04 22:33:21 +0000 UTCI would miss abandon hope if it disappeared completely. However you do seem burnt out on it. Why not just do it once a month and give patrons early access to your TAA scripted videos? I'll roll with whatever you decide, I'm just giving my 2 cents.
Daniel Morse
2024-11-04 22:21:12 +0000 UTCI'd love it if you keep Abandon Hope in some capacity, maybe less frequent and more just reacting to clips would be better? I do love your original videos though, so I'd prefer more of those over anything else.
Ahmad A
2024-11-04 21:44:09 +0000 UTCWould it be worth a look to try a monthly 4 hour Abandon Hope with a special guest collaboration?
JayBee
2024-11-04 21:41:40 +0000 UTCI really like Abandon Hope, as I got into watching this whole channel because of the Amazing Athiest stuff. I hope you don't get rid of it, I prefer you doing your own thing personally over all three of you guys (sometimes Paul's rants I find a bit insufferable). Though the Abandon Hope is strongest when you are reacting to something rather than just chatting, imo. It's like TJ's rant/perspective segment but without Paul arguing with you.
AlexSays
2024-11-04 21:29:16 +0000 UTCAbandon Hope is my favorite show, but I can tell you're feeling the burnout. I'm totally cool with you dropping it until you feel like bringing it back one day. Regardless of what you decide, I recommend changing up how you interact with chat—it's the same people spouting the same nonsense, memes, and tired topics ad nauseam—and sadly, half of them have a wrench next to their name.
Max
2024-11-04 21:00:25 +0000 UTCTotal opposite for me. I just like the reacting to actual content, not yapping with the chat.
WillTheProdigy
2024-11-04 20:30:18 +0000 UTCI would prefer one monthly abandon hope with a bit more content, over 4 weekly ones per month. Ideally you'd use that time to get your main channel back up to speed. I must admit I skip the clips and probably miss original videos as they are needles in a bit of a hay stack.
Ferdia
2024-11-04 20:28:33 +0000 UTCIt's fine if you want to decrease the amount of abandoned hopes while increasing your main channel videos. And the TJ does life channel is a perfect fit for abandoned hope, and maybe more regular TJ does life things too .
Draven Estrada
2024-11-04 20:24:54 +0000 UTCIt sounds like you're getting burnt out on Abandon Hope. Why not take a break from it and in the meantime you can focus on scripted videos.
EmperorGhidorah
2024-11-04 20:24:18 +0000 UTCI’d still listen to you if you read the dictionary
My name is Jerry
2024-11-04 19:45:34 +0000 UTCDo whatever you want, all 3 of you.
Home of da BONE
2024-11-04 18:55:43 +0000 UTCI enjoy abandon hope but I think it was better as a once a month thing. The streams were longer, there was time to pull more interesting subjects, and it was overall more entertaining. I think doing it weekly exhausts the subject matter to "abandon hope" over and I've noticed a lot of them sort of just turn into tj streams and forego the theme entirely.
Swampee2346
2024-11-04 18:51:02 +0000 UTCIt's important but not if you bee bop through 90% of it and make no effort. I'm sure you have content enough to react to.
Joshua Drew
2024-11-04 18:47:11 +0000 UTCI love the weekly streams, but I think making abandon hope more like it used to be around 2018 or so when they came every so often and were packed full of stuff would be better for the brand itself.
Stoned Caterpillar
2024-11-04 18:45:49 +0000 UTCI do find abandon hope very entertaining but I genuinely wouldn't mind if it had to be scaled back in favor of more scripted stuff. The change of clips to another channel would prolly please more people, and doesn't sound like a bad idea if you focused on more scripted stuff on TAA. Either way I've been a fan for 10+ years and at this point I haven't found any change y'all have done that didn't eventually pull me in.
The East
2024-11-04 18:32:12 +0000 UTCIf i have a choice then I'd prefer more scripted content over Abandon Hope.
nitro_hedgehog
2024-11-04 17:14:11 +0000 UTCAbandon Hope is my favorite thing you do, please do not stop but if you did I wouldn't mind more scripted TAA videos, but I always look forward for a chance to catch you live!!!
Emily Elizabeth
2024-11-04 16:11:41 +0000 UTCI frequently miss these episodes as they're quite long. But when I do sit down to listen to them I find them very entertaining to watch. What you could do is to mix it up a little; maybe do a few AH episodes in one month and then switch it up the month after that by doing a scripted video of some sort. Your whole business plan is to keep it easy to focus your energy on the path of least resistance I say. :)
Void Whisperer
2024-11-04 16:11:10 +0000 UTCAbandoned hope could never replace the scripted TAA videos. I don't watch it because I could simply watch onion nuggets for a longer stream with more people. Abandon hope does not allow you to flex artistic muscle that is why it is so. Boring
Colin Lundquist
2024-11-04 15:59:11 +0000 UTCI love abandon hope personally, but I have noticed a decline in its quality since you seem less passionate about it. Not a slight on you but you are at your best when you are passionate about the content you make. So if you can put out regular scripted videos over an abandon hope stream that would probably be more in line with your current passion.
Trevor Hood
2024-11-04 15:21:17 +0000 UTCI would miss Abandon Hope if it was gone. Maybe every other week or back to once a month if that is easier
Stephen Bier
2024-11-04 14:45:28 +0000 UTCMaybe you could do them bi weekly?
Nancy Pulussy
2024-11-04 14:39:37 +0000 UTCI like and enjoy it but I think it's more important that you enjoy it yourself for creative reasons because it'll come through in the content so if you find yourself not enjoying it don't do it is what I would say
Omerta 2 tymes
2024-11-04 14:26:00 +0000 UTCI did rediscover you tj through the abandon hope streams, I was an old school amazing atheist fan. That said, I would much rather watch onion nuggets and dffs than any one of you guys individually.
Zyron Gonzales
2024-11-04 14:11:59 +0000 UTCWell TBH I've only ever watched a handful of AH episodes from start to finish. Typically I watch the edited down clips from it. If this helps at all, I've been watching your content since around 2014 and in a way I do miss the shorter (30-45mins) focused videos. I'm not sure if that's just a nostalgia thing on my part or not but I still find myself going back and watching a lot of your older videos once I'm caught up with everything else. I hope that in some way this has helped! Best of luck bro and you've got this!
Sean Malone
2024-11-04 14:07:14 +0000 UTCThat was my favorite segment.
WillTheProdigy
2024-11-04 13:51:20 +0000 UTCJust do whatever we love you Tj
Dr_Binkyboy
2024-11-04 13:42:39 +0000 UTCI suppose I wouldn't miss Abandon Hope, as long as it is replaced with another type of content. The specific flavor of the TJ taint, is not as important to me, as the ability to run my tongue through it.
U wot m8
2024-11-04 13:39:19 +0000 UTCI enjoy them, but not the vamping with the chat. I like when you actually react to content — that’s why I watch.
WillTheProdigy
2024-11-04 13:38:32 +0000 UTCIt may be valuable to create a Channel specifically for Abandon Hope clips.
U wot m8
2024-11-04 13:37:45 +0000 UTCIt's very obvious that you don't want to do AH anymore. If you did, you'd stream regardless of weather or situation and if the stream is cut short, then it's short. If you have no motivation to do a live stream where you just kinda go with the flow of the chat, talking about clips you've pulled, how would you be motivated to do scripted content? That's even more work. I'd miss it if AH went away but at least I wouldn't be constantly disappointed when you've found another excuse not to do it. This speaks to the larger issue of this entire channel. Obviously I'm not fully aware of what's going behind the scenes, but all you guys appear to be checked out this point. Less political content? Paul is spiritual now and going on and on about that nonsense? Scotty just kinda sits there and agrees with whoever spoke first and contributes occasionally. What's the political content going to be replaced with? More scripted content you don't want to do? Idk. I feel like you guys have lost your direction or desire or focus or whatever and it's VERY apparent. I want content that mocks and analyzes religion, keeps hammering away at the right-wing and discusses current events.
VioLENTpreechR
2024-11-04 13:28:14 +0000 UTCuseless comment but it's a typical adhd trait to be kinda unable to do things that don't interest you. give in to that trait and do stuff that you are passionate about, and your audience will probably enjoy it more than the low energy stuff that you forcibly burn yourself out for. maybe having a regular show just doesn't suit you? keep being who you are, I've been following you for 15+ years.
syysky
2024-11-04 13:26:28 +0000 UTCI enjoy listening to Abandon Hope while I’m at work or when I’m cooking. With that being said, I really would not mind whatsoever if Abandon Hope were to end. I would much rather you create content you actually want to make. I would enjoy that more than anything else.
Brooke H
2024-11-04 13:22:03 +0000 UTCI want more original content, thats my vote tj
Snargle
2024-11-04 12:16:08 +0000 UTCI've noticed that the level of effort and energy going into Abandon Hope has diminished significantly. You seem most engaged and happiest when you're just vibing with the chat, discussing various topics, and getting feedback from the audience as the conversation naturally evolves. One of the commitments you made after leaving DP was to ensure that DFF would give you complete creative freedom, not just to chase clicks and views, but to create a show that genuinely reflects your interests and creativity. This is your space to do what you want, to express yourselves openly in whatever form that takes.
Xena
2024-11-04 12:15:25 +0000 UTCIts gotten to point where I'll guess what excuse(real or not) TJ will make for not doing an Abandon Hope this week. I like the Abandon Hope shows, but if you're not motivated to do it, I don't think you should keep doing them.
Fakieflps
2024-11-04 12:01:23 +0000 UTCIt is nice to have something to listen to while I work, however it would not crush me if abandon hope went away
David Luscher
2024-11-04 11:53:34 +0000 UTCI would have watched it more if it didn’t have a right wing memes section for every single stream
Chloe413
2024-11-04 11:42:08 +0000 UTCI wouldn't miss it, but I would prefer it be replaced with something like Early Access to new Amazing Atheist videos
Tony
2024-11-04 11:39:02 +0000 UTCIt's low effort. I'd rather watch you put some work and thought into something
Anders Rosendal
2024-11-04 10:56:36 +0000 UTCI like Abandon Hope but just see it as more of a bonus on top of the stuff I’m already a Patron for. I’m no successful YouTuber, but maybe you could find luck in starting a new channel specifically called “Abandon Hope” and toss all your clips there. Might be easier to monetize that way (unless TJDoesLife already can be monetized).
Grim Nobody
2024-11-04 10:39:08 +0000 UTCI would miss Abandon Hope for sure. I think it works best as longform content tackling subjects and videos with your unique nihilistic lense, as opposed to a source for farming clips. I don't ever watch the clips anyway, because I watch the entire streams. So maybe the clips are just for attracting new viewers? But if so, it's presumably bringing down the averages views per video on your channel. My favorite short TJ videos are the prepares rants you were making when I first starting watching your videos, all those years ago. I would be a lot less interested in some of the ideas others have recommended here: aimless, topic-less, casual streams are not the kind of content I'm interested, or god forbid, gaming streams 🤢 TJ the gamer market is already far too saturated, and I would be devastated if your content devolved into playing video games. And especially considering the upcoming changes to DFF, I feel like the time is absolutely right for some classic Abandon Hopes. Love you TJ, thanks for all the entertainment over the years 🖤
Noah Abrams-Smith
2024-11-04 10:33:06 +0000 UTCI feel like you have been phoning in abandon hope for some time now. I wish TJ had a renewed passion for streaming, and not just phone things in anymore.
Aaron Primack
2024-11-04 10:16:54 +0000 UTCI used to love Abandon Hope, where it was more prepared and in longer form. You started doing smaller segments for clips, and I think it really fell off at that point for me. I still enjoy it, just not as much. I would really enjoy it if you still did Abandon Hope, but maybe you can make it a once a month sort of thing and go back to better prepared and longer form Abandon Hope. It is understandable that you want to try new things, especially if you understand what your doing now is not working. I think we would all love and enjoy you going back to more scripted content.
Matt
2024-11-04 10:02:20 +0000 UTCBricks 3
jose nieves
2024-11-04 09:39:26 +0000 UTCI like abandon hope
Thetastyscott
2024-11-04 09:36:36 +0000 UTCI think a hiatus from politics is fair... but when the next cycle picks back up, I hope the gang will "get back together" as they say. Pessimist Productions has it's DNA in politics lol
The Watcher
2024-11-04 09:14:50 +0000 UTCId be fine with a shorter, less frequent, more highdeolgy inspired stream where you use that time to just riff about whatever is on tour mind. You can always pull up clips if you really want to and it’s something you actually want to talk about but I watch AH more to hear you riff than for the segments.
lomarivosa1 .
2024-11-04 09:10:39 +0000 UTCIm cool to never see AH again. Not my thing. Love you tj
Glaring Through Oblivion
2024-11-04 08:58:00 +0000 UTCI know it's a big ask and possibly even harder to get motivated to do, but I'd tune into some gaming streams or edited videos of you going through a story-based game in a heartbeat.
Sarmad Khan
2024-11-04 08:52:39 +0000 UTCI never watched Abandoned Hope i always thought it was basically Highdeology but TJ with the chat. I would give some other concept you try a watch though.
Richard Armstrong
2024-11-04 08:37:19 +0000 UTCI don't really watch Abandon Hope myself
Thomas van Veenendaal
2024-11-04 08:13:56 +0000 UTCI would like to see some comedy videos like the future is fat again or some goofy stuff like cold pockets I really enjoyed listening to you Jokingly riff off whatever bothered u lol. That being said I would miss abandon hope, but embrace a change and maybe seeing it less often for new stuff :)
Csmith1433
2024-11-04 07:58:30 +0000 UTCWhile I personally would miss it if it disappeared entirely, if you are struggling with being motivated to do it, then it sounds like you should limit it to once a month or drop it for a while.
Gavin Calabria
2024-11-04 07:22:52 +0000 UTCWith Paul and Scotty wanting to engage with less political content, you could keep it as part of abandon hope and maybe bring on other streamers that you disagree with. But to be clear, that’s only if you wanna do it. If abandon hope went away entirely then it be what it do.
Lloyd Llewellyn
2024-11-04 07:09:47 +0000 UTCIf you're struggling to find the motivation to do it, It's probably just better if you spent you energy on other content that you'd want to do. Dust off any ideas that have been floating round in your noodle and prioritise them. Then do abandon hope whenever you feel it's needed. You're in a unique position as a streamer to do whatever you want when it comes to your content, don't be beholden to the same monotony that other types of work force people into.
Max Prescott
2024-11-04 06:56:08 +0000 UTCI love abandon hope, but it seems like it's lost it's focus. It used to be about looking at humanity through the lense of "okay what did this hideously stupid person do?" I've felt for while, that you weren't really into anymore. And that's totally fine. ❤️ As far as content in the future: I'd say just share with us things you are currently interested in. Whatever it may be. We are all here to hear what you have to say, so why not make it about, well, "whatever the fuck?" You could even call it "whatever the fuck I want" for all it matters. Cheers.
blkhwk
2024-11-04 06:49:19 +0000 UTCas much as I enjoy abandon hope and it will always be a favorite of mine, I'd rather you don't feel forced to continue it out of a sense of obligation. If your passion in trying a new format is what you feel is the next step I will support you either way. If it did go away it would be cool to get more fighting boys, really loved the energy of Scotty and you
Rat squatch
2024-11-04 06:35:40 +0000 UTCI know you don't consider yourself much of a gamer but I really think people would appreciate if you used the few hours you'd normally use for Abandon Hope to do some casual game streams of Disco Elysium or Red Dead 2 or Baldur's Gate. I know that takes some setup but it's one of the things you guy's talked about that I've been looking forward to.
Marcie Trahan
2024-11-04 06:31:04 +0000 UTCI would be happy to see scripted content again. AH has definitely had a dejected feel to it lately. Don't do it if it makes you miserable and you dread it completely.
Alena Leonova
2024-11-04 06:26:19 +0000 UTCThis is my feedback too. There was this genuine dark (but funny) energy to Abandon Hope that just isn’t there anymore. That’s okay; kill it. Focus your energy into something you have love and genuine passion for.
Markell
2024-11-04 06:06:19 +0000 UTCI prefer the scripted content too, but I think honestly early abandoned hope episodes that stuck with the nihilistic theme and delivered on hard energy were some of my favourites. I think scripted would be the best route to go if you just have no love for abandoned hope anymore but if you wanted to keep it going then try to go back to that energy and stick to more topics based around atheism and spirituality like you used to. I get if you want to cancel the show though that's just my 2 cents
Simon
2024-11-04 05:48:14 +0000 UTCI like abandon hope. It's a fun show.
Abby Danger
2024-11-04 05:46:02 +0000 UTCI think I prefer the scripted content. That being said, I love me some good old solo TJ streams. I would hate if AH went away completely, but if its becoming a chore for you then I would say consider cutting it back to maybe monthly or something. As a lot of others have mentioned, I do believe that you could trim the fat from AH and cut down on the talking to chat just to get straight to the segments. Ultimately I just wanna see TJ destroy some retarded Christian arguments or react to absurd shit. As for were AH should live, maybe TJDoesLife could be rebranded to the 'Abandon Hope' channel or something. I don't want to see AH die, but I do think the scripted content is likely the better move for the main channel.
Junkbot
2024-11-04 05:38:50 +0000 UTCI love AH. Been watching it since it was on TJDoesLife. I miss your scripted videos too. Just want TJ content.
Robin Star
2024-11-04 05:11:23 +0000 UTCI honestly feel abandon hope has gotten too stale and it's the only pessimist productions content I skip every time. I hate to be the "the old stuff was better' but it just really was, specifically my favorite was the one where you reacted to that anti George Carlin video (if that rings any bells). There was an energy and passion and snappy feedback that I love dearly. My bottom line is: please cut it back, but please have more videos and themes. I love hearing your brain work to debate and form thoughts and arguments. I want more arguments and reactions, and less interaction with chat.
a Glass of Milk
2024-11-04 05:06:42 +0000 UTCReplace it with something you want to do. Or do them when you are ready to. 🫂
Ashley
2024-11-04 05:06:15 +0000 UTCI enjoy TJ only streams. I would miss if they entirely went away.
Adam M
2024-11-04 05:03:18 +0000 UTCI think you should only do it on occasion when you have enough worthy material for a solo stream and feel like doing it.
Craplatte
2024-11-04 05:02:12 +0000 UTCI'd rather you release polished content at irregular intervals than maintain the Abandon Hope format. Your lack of enthusiasm for AH is very apparent whereas "Religion and the Gaslighting of Humanity" was a triumphant return to form.
Mike Correia
2024-11-04 05:02:03 +0000 UTCI really do like having it to look forward to weekly. But if it feels more like an obligation for you, do what you enjoy.
Dan Childers
2024-11-04 05:01:24 +0000 UTCI think Abandon Hope as a not scheduled thing, but more if you have the want and stories for it would be better overall. I haven't really kept up with them like I used to and I think it just feels a little forced now, but as a popup show I think I'd enjoy it more. I personally prefer the scripted videos these days. Feel like I get my stream content dose with Onion Nuggetz.
Sputnik
2024-11-04 04:47:20 +0000 UTCPlease don't stop doing Abanadon Hopes!😰
DonutTrunk
2024-11-04 04:41:10 +0000 UTCI'm all for making AH a monthly thing and moving it to the other channel. That new vid is great and if the change will facilitate more scripted stuff like that vid, i'm all in.
EyeSic
2024-11-04 04:27:09 +0000 UTCWhat kind of content do you want to make?
nonono
2024-11-04 04:26:47 +0000 UTCI love abandon hope. If you cut back to bi-weekly or once a month I think that can help with any burnout and make the streams feel fresh. If you wanted to do chill streams without the content just for the interactions then I think that could work for your Tjdoeslife channel. I can see you doing the Paul thing and doing chill streams on your phone.
Tyler Durso
2024-11-04 04:20:13 +0000 UTCPersonally, I prefer scripted content to abandon hope
Parker Wright
2024-11-04 04:17:36 +0000 UTCThere are 2 shows you guys do where I watch every single episode, even if not live. Onion Nuggets and Abandon Hope. Please continue it!
Alan Noble
2024-11-04 04:16:54 +0000 UTCI love abandon hope but I never watch live - Doing shorter streams of it or doing it less often would bne ok. As long as I can watch it on my own schedule its fine!
Roachless
2024-11-04 04:13:42 +0000 UTCLove Abandoned Hope but I’d rather it get cut back to biweekly or once a month. I like the clips channel you guys have already (ON) so why not there?
Mecha
2024-11-04 04:11:12 +0000 UTCMonthly AH works. I feel like they're better when it's been a while between them like you used to. I always enjoy your scripted content, but you can still do impromptu streams when you have to get something off your chest.
T-Rx (DUBIUS)
2024-11-04 04:09:45 +0000 UTCI would honestly be fine if you decided to do abandon hope every now and then if it meant that you did more of your original videos like that banger of a video you did the other day. You could just do an abandon hope like once a month or just when you felt like doing it if there was an uptick in those other vids. I'd be completely fine with that
Smitty
2024-11-04 04:08:20 +0000 UTCI really enjoyed watching Abandon Hope when it was about abandoning our hope via video reaction or commentary on current events and less about talking to the chat. At this point I either skip about half way through to where you start the segments or just wait till the clips are out to see the juicy bits. I enjoy a good chill stream here n there (frequent Paultergeist viewer) but I liked it more when AH has breaks from the videos to talk to the chat and not breaks from the chat to watch a video. I'd much prefer less frequent streams the fit the old format instead of watching you try to force an AH stream and have it end up being 70-80% chat
Habeas J
2024-11-04 04:08:13 +0000 UTCCan't speak for anyone else, but the more intimate, 1:1 is really cool. Anything that includes that would be cool
Window Liquor
2024-11-04 04:06:07 +0000 UTCI'd miss it if Abandon Hope went away entirely, but less frequent streams and moving the clips to TJDoesLife to make way for more original scripted videos sounds like a good move!
MetalDave92
2024-11-04 04:05:33 +0000 UTCHonestly I wish you'd go back to doing longer streams once a month, I much preferred that timing. I know you can commit the time properly and schedule it better that way, and it could be a monthly treat for those of us that enjoy the streams
BassAckwards1
2024-11-04 04:05:08 +0000 UTCHow about instead of abandoning AH just restructure it to be shorter and more structured with scripted content.
Flourfecta
2024-11-04 04:04:39 +0000 UTCI genuinely believe that whatever you enjoy making is what I will enjoy watching
Bunyip04
2024-11-04 04:02:45 +0000 UTCI love Abandon Hope, but I don’t think it has to be a weekly thing, especially if you aren’t feeling it. Maybe it could be bi-weekly or monthly, which would also allow you to be more selective with which segments you cover. I would be sad if it disappeared entirely but totally understand if you need to take a break from it. Ultimately, I think you should do whatever excites you the most creatively TJ! The idea of moving clips to TJDoesLife sounds good to me. Another idea that’s somewhat related would be to make the livestreams public while they are live, and then set them to unlisted when they conclude, that way more people will see them and potentially become re-engaged with the channel.
John
2024-11-04 04:00:46 +0000 UTCI love abandon hope and look forward to it every time. Would hate to see it go. Don't have anymore opinions past that.
Roman Douchington
2024-11-04 04:00:28 +0000 UTCI never watch clips of anything because I prefer to consume my contento in its longer form, but I often skip Abandon Hope (even though I enjoy it!) because between DFF, Onion Nuggetz, and the other creators I watch I just don't have time
MaggotMagus
2024-11-04 04:00:15 +0000 UTCI'd personally miss Abandoned Hope. Maybe you could keep the concept of the show, but focus on the quality over the quantity. Abandoned Hope would become more infrequent, but in trade it'd become a rare treat whenever you had the motivation to do it. Either way, I don't think you can go wrong following where your passion. If you no longer have energy for Abandoned Hope, then maybe it's just dead weight that's only holding you back, and you'd be better off pursuing something that excites you more.
FRANKENHOLE
2024-11-04 03:59:49 +0000 UTCIm not a clips guy. Abandon Hope is nice content in between ON. Lately though its usually too chat focused and chat tends to guide topics towards politics. Im cool with original TAA content if thats where you want to focus. I think AH can rest for a while, we will have plenty of horrible news in the next couple of weeks.
Alex from PA
2024-11-04 03:57:14 +0000 UTCAbandon Hope is a chill stream session sometimes when you talk to chat. I've grown to like Abandon Hope based on the content you tear apart. If something better has replaced it like Cinema for Cynics. I'd be happy. Low effort and inconsistent content is likely going to happen, which sucks. Abandon Hope is already low effort, especially when just talking to chat. So I'm curious what kind of scripted content you'll deliver and the length of the video, 5-25 minutes per video. It would be perfect if it was similar to Meat Canyon, practical effects that have production value and editing gags. Make music videos based on your Ai songs would be unique enough. Refine and master the track so it's cleaned up and ready for audio platforms like Spotify (I don't know if Spotify or Bandcamp accepts Ai tracks).
Juggalo_V
2024-11-04 03:56:12 +0000 UTC"Everything that ripens wisheth to die." If you're not that interested in doing Abandone Hope anymore, its probably time to retire it. Bring it back when it feels more worth it.
Edward Martinez
2024-11-04 03:56:04 +0000 UTCI like when you livestream. It doesn't have to be in the format of Abandon Hope, but it is important to me.
Krista Vaillancourt
2024-11-04 03:56:03 +0000 UTCI really do love how they became weekly, gives more time for us to just chat it up.
Pengmaeda
2024-11-04 03:54:12 +0000 UTCI’m a pretty occasional watcher of Abandon Hope so if you transitioned to more scripted and edited content, I wouldn’t be mad. I think a healthy balance of both wouldn’t be a bad idea, maybe stream every other week or for shorter periods. You could move Abandon Hope clips to TJdoeslife but it’s always a double-edge sword when you split content between multiple channels. I think you could kill it with some long form, YouTube essay kind of thing. Kind of like the focused topics of DFF but more edited and scripted.
Charles Glausier III
2024-11-04 03:45:17 +0000 UTCI absolutely loved Abandon Hope back when it had more well formed/prepared content, and you seemed more interested in doing segments. I feel like recently it's become 80% of you talking to chat and 20% segments ( I could be wrong but that's how it feels). I still love watching but I really miss the classic Abandon Hope style. That said, I MUCH prefer to see your Amazing Atheist channel have more original content. I hate that it became a clips channel at this point because I love the original content you put out on it. Either way, I still love what you do and will continue watching regardless.
Gilly
2024-11-04 03:44:04 +0000 UTCLong time fan but an on-and-off patron these days. I don’t watch the full AH streams anymore, but I keep up with the clips even when I’m not a patron. Less frequent is fine, but this format is valuable - pure TJ thought. Streaming adds a spontaneity to the humor that can’t really be replicated otherwise. And you don’t just have to “react” to videos. Written content is good too! Which you have done but I think is less so now.
Marc Geener
2024-11-04 03:44:01 +0000 UTCI really like Abandon Hope, but I've noticed that the segments aren't as frequent and the political scene isn't lighting the fire of content like it used to. Maybe there's still some meat on the bone of laughing at weirdo right-wing dorks like Shapiro, but generally the political talk isn't as satisfying as it used to be.
PastaAlfredo
2024-11-04 03:42:41 +0000 UTCI really enjoyed you reacting to music videos. If you want to use TJ does life to hang with chat and shoot the shit, that could be fun as well
Bryant Field
2024-11-04 03:41:17 +0000 UTCI like Abandon Hope and it's clips because it gives you the chance to voice an opinion on a matter without the annoying interruptions, kayfabes, superchats and the constant feeling that you have move on to another segment like in the Onion Nuggetz show. But if the Main channel content would be similar, i would have no problem with you ditching it.
Toni Tafra
2024-11-04 03:40:21 +0000 UTCI mean, do the material you've always wanted to do. We don't like see the group uninterested in the show. Scotty looks increasingly uninterested, paul is vocally uninterested, and TJ feels like he's putting face for the show. I wouldn't miss abandoned hope. Not if you have something better you want to do.
Josh
2024-11-04 03:39:36 +0000 UTCI would trade abandon hope for more old school scripted stuff
Dane
2024-11-04 03:39:36 +0000 UTCIf you dropped abandon hope all together i wouldn't cry any tears
Caiden Behr
2024-11-04 03:39:25 +0000 UTCLess frequent AH is fine, would be sad if gone entirely. TJ game stream would be interesting. TJ and Scotty streams are fun.
Jon Kick
2024-11-04 03:39:06 +0000 UTCI would say do Abandon Hope once a month and use TJDoesLife for casual streaming.
GC1931
2024-11-04 03:38:49 +0000 UTCHave an occasional guest on abandon hope ?
John McFadden
2024-11-04 03:37:43 +0000 UTCI love your scripted content. “RELIGION and the GASLIGHTING of HUMANITY” and videos like it are the peak of your solo content imo. I also love abandon hope. If you have to cut abandon hope to once or twice a month that would make sense. But if it was gone entirely I’d miss it!
Chloe Duncklee
2024-11-04 03:37:32 +0000 UTCScripted not always better. I love your free form funny antics and jokes. Missing genuine live quips and what not for fully scripted content is unnecessary. How about a mix
Viracocha
2024-11-04 03:37:17 +0000 UTCI’ve always really liked the casual streams where you just read chat/superchats. I would actually be happy if you decided to do those instead of Abandon Hope
JTD
2024-11-04 03:37:05 +0000 UTCI think I would miss it quite a bit if it disappeared entirely but I think if it were just less frequent I'd be fine with that. I don't find myself able to attend every stream anyway so no big loss for me. I also really like the idea of TJDoesLife becoming a place for Abandon Hope clips. To answer your second question, I think if Abandon Hope were to disappear entirely I think I'd like to see more video responses like you used to do back in the day
brick
2024-11-04 03:36:52 +0000 UTCIm not partially fond of the political stuff. But its your show boss. I personally miss the 10 minute rants about stuff and people who in general just piss you off. Thay rage is what made me a subscriber tin the first place.
RickScaggs
2024-11-04 03:36:05 +0000 UTCI want at least an hour every week live of TJ yelping and slapping his belly if abandon hope discontinues
Viracocha
2024-11-04 03:35:46 +0000 UTCJust cancel it...your passion for abandoned hope is gone. When half the show is just you sitting there making noises I don't see the point.
AngryStonerGuy
2024-11-04 03:35:44 +0000 UTCDo more cooking with TJ instead of abandon hope
NukeOhio
2024-11-04 03:35:10 +0000 UTCI feel like the most important thing is that you're invested in what you're doing. You're at your most entertaining when you're having fun and stimulated yourself by what you're doing. I stopped tuning into AH because no offense, it felt pretty obvious you weren't into it. Don't do something that doesn't excite you
The Farter
2024-11-04 03:35:00 +0000 UTCTbh I rarely watch Abandon hope simply for the amount of filler content . If it were a succinct stream I wouldn’t mind it as much . Make more straight up content and focus less on conjuring a large audience
Mondo_Bruh
2024-11-04 03:34:53 +0000 UTCI think a monthly abandon hope, and more scripted content would be cool.
Thomas poland
2024-11-04 03:34:41 +0000 UTCI personally love it because I'm a huge fan of you personally. I enjoy abandon hope, but if you aren't motivated you shouldn't force it. I don't mind getting it less frequently if you make other content where it's just you doing your thing, in any way that satisfies you creatively. Hopefully it doesn't go away completely though, I sure would miss it!
Lance
2024-11-04 03:34:31 +0000 UTCI am 100% down for any AH clips to be on its own channel and for the main channel to return to its roots. It could be a monthly thing again or a whenever you feel like it thing. Hope to see a variety of stuff in this new scripted return, not just religion and politics. Like back in the early 2010s you never knew what TJ would upload.
Michael Sims
2024-11-04 03:34:18 +0000 UTCI think a movie discussion type thing would be cool
Nocturnes and preludes
2024-11-04 03:34:17 +0000 UTCI think you are making the best choice. Abandon hope is good but IMO, your scripted stuff is way better.
Nature walking through
2024-11-04 03:34:08 +0000 UTCScripted content for main channel is good, much of the time I don’t have time to catch up on all PP content anyway. Less frequent AH is fine.
Will Novak
2024-11-04 03:33:32 +0000 UTCI love Abandon Hope but TJ, you do you. Been following along for 14 years and whatever you need to do to work for you will work for me.
Alexander Chambers
2024-11-04 03:33:29 +0000 UTCI would love a return to scripted content. I still want abandon home to stay on the channel, but maybe dial it back to bi weekly or Monthly.
BruceyDaPug
2024-11-04 03:33:15 +0000 UTCIt's cool man. Do what you gotta do to avoid burnout if possible.
Danielle Legaspi
2024-11-04 03:33:06 +0000 UTC
