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There's been a recent influx of new patrons here, which is surreal and fabulous and I really must send Neil Gaiman a fruit basket. This Welcome post will answer most of your questions, but don't be afraid to poke me or anyone else here if you have anything to ask. The people here are freakishly kind. <3

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Dougie

One of my favorite reactors! And your wife is the best ❤️ Love to see your channel grow. It’s much deserved! Can’t wait for the rest of your Heartstopper reactions.

Trey Cummins

Ok. So you understand where this comes from... I am a 54 year old man who because of a violent sexual assault didn't come out until my forties. (No anger here about it as I now have two marvelous, oh and queer, kids who are the best thing I ever did ). That said I missed gay youth after about age 18. Heartstopper season 1 hit me like a ton a bricks. Even out and living my truth, I was absolutely that scared kid again and just so angry but worse depressed about this show and what I felt I missed. I was literally devastated. Unable to deal I just started watching other people's reactions to heartstopper trying to understand its effect on me. I cannot tell you how much your reactions helped me see ever little nuance and pain I wasn't dealing with. Enough to know it was time to get back to some therapy. I am not sure I would have realized the depression I was mired in with you and one other reactor who really pointed out so much of the emotions in the film I was being triggered by. So , ok I'm old it took me awhile, I am now a patron and rewatching season one as well as two with you, and your lovely wife. I can't say season two us any less triggering. I'm not sure ever watching Nick and Charlie won't just sting somewhere deep in my psyche. But doing it with you and your reactions has made it so much better. And I think made my mental health so much better. I cannot thank you enough for what you do in this channel and for just being there. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has used your channel as an emotional crutch but I wanted to make sure I said as much and truly thanked you. Oh and your adorable wife,. She was a great addition to season two. Please tell her I'll be expecting her for three. Your friend from ct

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2023-08-16 11:46:34 Trey, can you believe that lots of people say art is superfluous? They look at fans of any artistic medium from books to music to movies and are mystified as to how people can care so much about a pop song or a tv character. There are even *actors* who belittle their own profession as "well we're not exactly saving lives, are we?" But you and I know better. We've had art impact us in ways we can barely describe and reveal parts of ourselves that were hidden even to our own brains. Even reaction content--watching videos of people watching videos--can come with a one-two punch of empathy and community. I started Gaywatch for a handful of reasons, and you've hit on a big one. I've been similarly affected by certain reactions, and I thought if I could bring even a scrap of that to queer fandom it would be worthwhile. Stories like yours are ironclad proof that I was right. I'm terribly happy and touched that you shared this. It means the world, it keeps me going. Love you. &lt;3
2023-08-10 23:05:14 Trey, can you believe that lots of people say art is superfluous? They look at fans of any artistic medium from books to music to movies and are mystified as to how people can care so much about a pop song or a tv character. There are even *actors* who belittle their own profession as "well we're not exactly saving lives, are we?" But you and I know better. We've had art impact us in ways we can barely describe and reveal parts of ourselves that were hidden even to our own brains. Even reaction content--watching videos of people watching videos--can come with a one-two punch of empathy and community. I started Gaywatch for a handful of reasons, and you've hit on a big one. I've been similarly affected by certain reactions, and I thought if I could bring even a scrap of that to queer fandom it would be worthwhile. Stories like yours are ironclad proof that I was right. I'm terribly happy and touched that you shared this. It means the world, it keeps me going. Love you. <3

Trey, can you believe that lots of people say art is superfluous? They look at fans of any artistic medium from books to music to movies and are mystified as to how people can care so much about a pop song or a tv character. There are even *actors* who belittle their own profession as "well we're not exactly saving lives, are we?" But you and I know better. We've had art impact us in ways we can barely describe and reveal parts of ourselves that were hidden even to our own brains. Even reaction content--watching videos of people watching videos--can come with a one-two punch of empathy and community. I started Gaywatch for a handful of reasons, and you've hit on a big one. I've been similarly affected by certain reactions, and I thought if I could bring even a scrap of that to queer fandom it would be worthwhile. Stories like yours are ironclad proof that I was right. I'm terribly happy and touched that you shared this. It means the world, it keeps me going. Love you. <3

Trey Cummins

You could not be more correct.. Art of all kinds. (for me especially music) is often an emotional catalyst that's spurs me forward or breaks open the walls life has driven me to build to protect myself. That said your art of reacting is more that you give it credit. You have a true gift and conversation, humor and empathy. Your reactions art is just the vehicle. And your willingness to be vulnerable and share with the populace is the gift you give others. Hopefully I'll see you tomorrow for the red white and royal blue discord. .. truthfully if I can figure out discord. Lol. Told you social media neophyte