Vloggerheads

From Encyclopedia Dramatica

BREAKING: Vloggerheads is matter-of-factly harboring and supporting pedophiles.

When legions of fragile vloggers first sought refuge in The Promised Land during The Great Exodus over a year and a half ago, the emotionally frail masses desired a sanctuary from haters, from trolls, from the daily reminders of how socially inept, unwanted, and un-photogenic most of them really are. A few people found it. Most did not. Since that day the silently desperate and perpetually disgruntled have pined for an utopic vlogger Shangri-La. Enter Vloggerheads.com.

[edit] Origins

Paul knows best.

After 2 years on the tubes, Renetto became disillusioned with his YouTube experience: he'd fallen out of favor with the YouTube staff, most people had become tired of his consistent thumbnail cheating, his sensationalist tactics, and his penchant for controversial and shallow content. The general consensus of the YouTube "community" had become that renetto (aka Paul Robinett} would do nearly anything to get views, and after a brief attempt at creating drama once more by whining incessantly over being DMCA'd as well as engaging in yet another asinine (and very anti-climactic) flame war with Greg Solomon, Paul made a statement, in true drama queen fashion, that he was going to leave YouTube forever - this despite being part of YouTube's partner program. Of course, he never actually did leave (and most likely never will) but this lead him to move initiate plans - which were initially begun at the turn of 2006-7, to create his own vlogger website (initially titled "RenettoTube"). The site was launched at the end of July, 2008.

The Rules of Vloggerheads

1. Thou shalt not talk about Vloggerheads.
2. Thou SHALT NOT talk about Vloggerheads.
3. Thou shalt not anger the king or thou will suffer the consequences.
4. Thou shalt not troll.

[edit] So it begins...

A sign of things to come.

[edit] The Site Itself

Vloggerheads distilled.

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Vloggerheads.com is a website that offers solace to aspiring e-celebrities, the emotionally delicate, naive, lonely, and anyone else whom feels under-appreciated in their failed ventures into vlogdom. The site is essentially a (barely) functional mirror of an archaic version of YouTube which incorporates an active "anti-trolling" system to discourage trolling any behavior not sanctioned by the powers that be. The site's purpose is to offer a "hate-free" environment for vloggers, and EDiot infiltration and research has revealed a virtual blocking system is in place. It is essentially based on the honor system. If you are asked by someone not to post comments on their videos and not to contact them, you will be banned if you do. Additionally, there is an ambiguous nomination system currently in place for inviting new members. If a member invited is banned from the site (for whatever reason) the person whom nominated them loses their ability to nominate/invite in the future. In all cases, only those whom the Vloggerheads Gestapo (tlg847, renetto, Kenrg, Faintstarlite, josephbeuys, Periurban) approve of are allowed to join, and to stay. In addition to this, the site has touted an Identity Verification program it will eventually incorporate to validate memberships, one which relies on users disclosing credit card information and/or other personal information. Yes, we're srs.

The stench of faggotry and pretentiousness resulting from the Vloggerheads drama has been polluting YouTube for a good portion of the summer of 2008. The term unwarranted self importance truly fails to adequately encompass the exact intentions and mindset of the creator(s) in this case, as the site is, for all intents and purposes, simply an online oligarchy for the faint of heart. The site exists to provide a safe haven and shield against any criticism for the easily irritated. Given the nature of the system in place it would seem foolish to oppose administrative didactics or prevailing opinions on site seeing as ignorance would truly be the best policy there if you wish to stay. This has only been proven as abuse of power has been shown to be shockingly common since the site's inception. Free speech is more a privilege there, not a right, and should you annoy the adminstrators, whom have made surgical efforts to feign the notion they rule with a "fair" hand, you may find your ass curbside. The pressure towards a mob-like groupthink is obviously palpable and most members will have to walk on egg shells should they want to keep from getting raped by the banhammer. Of course, the blatant irony is that the site itself, which is supposedly a drama-free zone, was the brainchild of one of the biggest drama whores in the history of YouTube itself - if not the biggest.

The site is indeed a new home to many scorned vloggers and past YouTube and Live Video lolcows, individuals whom desperately desire a place to drone on about the boring aspects of their days without the risk of having their fragile egos levelled by meanies leaving a nasty text comment. Of course, given the nature of the individuals Vloggerheads has attracted, they have unsurprisingly brought shitloads of personal baggage with them on top of it, enough to assure their days will be drama filled and full of mind games with other e-pals. The site is, in a lot of ways, just a more advanced and ill-conceived version of the kewl kids club of yesteryear. But Vloggerheads itself is also a symbol of the misplaced nostalgia many YouTubers have for the 'good ol' days'. Many believe the site will somehow wind the clocks back to 2006 for them, releasing them from their ever-present fear of trolls, or that it will somehow wipe away their embarrassing e-trail of self-ownage. The site functions as an oasis of faggotry for lamers and old men, as well as a manifestation of a deep desire the frail and the easily vexed share for an exclusive online clubhouse, and for a return to an idyllic vlogger paradise they have built up in their minds. One that never existed in the first place.

In October '08, Vloggerheads opened it's doors for public viewing as part of Paul's not-to-subtle marketing plans for the site. Memberships must still be formerly approved by the admins though, meaning nothing's really changed. It is still, for all intents and purposes, the isolated and gated community it was when it first went online.

Vloggerheads is a both a confirmation and timely reminder that it is still serious business on the tubes.

[edit] The Vloggerheads TOS

The recently released TOS Community Guidelines:

[edit] Related Videos

Vloggerheads will require members to provide their credit card number and/or a wealth of personal information to remain on the site. The information will be visible to ALL 6 administrators.
UPDATE: This may have been complete bullshit from the get go as it was most likely just a lofty concept that was promoted to comfort the eternally butthurt. The site now being open to public viewing, combined with the general outrage and resistance it created, probably means they will backpedal their asses off and scuttle the issue altogether - if they actually plan to ever address it.

[edit] Sweet Irony

After 2 years on the tubes, Argent009, a man who's had his problems with trolls, made a very astute commentary on Vloggerheads. Argent used to consider the internets very serious business, but seems to have drastically changed his philosophy on the internet and trolls over time. He warns Vloggerheads users that they are only inviting trollage with their faggotry...

[edit] ZenArcher talks about VH problems

Zen recently addressed some of the problems on site concerning not only the delicate politics that exist there, but also the surreptitious mind games, lack of communication, and efforts of many members to silence dissent and keep the status quo, as well as the inclination some members have for speaking for everyone.

[edit] Related Videos

• Renetto's promo video for the site's launch - Uh, yeah.
• Renetto going batshit - About nothing at all.
• lol Skuee - Skuee gets booted for being underrage b&.
• Gimmeabreakman's weighs in - Surprise, Victor has something to say.
• Trevor Rieger's take (Expected)
• This is Our Vloggerhood - A very lulzy "we are the world" collab video by VH members outlining the lofty principles they want for their site.
• The DramaTube's take - Casey Nunez goes batshit after not being invited. Removed.

[edit] Oh Noes

[edit] Responses to Vloggerheads

• TheBeeOBee offers some history on renetto, the creator and the site.
• Theestranger offers some more insight on Vloggerheads Part 1 Part 2 -

Meanblackdude says he is not willing to give up his dox to the "Identity Verification" system that Vloggerheads will implement. He states that he is not willing to trust these 6 people with his info when there is no one "policing" those people themselves.

• AndyMcGaffigan's take

• TheBeeOBee discussing more recent events
• achampag's review of VH:Part 1, Part 2
• YouTube's biggest psychopath cries on vloggerheads - and proves how gullible Vloggerheads members can be apparently...
• Zenarcher on Vitalfinds being banned

[edit] Give Us Your Tired, Your Poor...Your Registered Pedophiles...

Joshua's Vheads Account(since closed).

Joshua's other account on the Dept of Justice website.

The vlogging Mecca was rocked with scandal in October of 2008 when it was discovered that within these hallowed halls was none other than registered sex offender Joshua Adam Harrison. Apparently Joshua had made it through the Vheads ultra-intensive security measures without a hitch. When questioned about their judgement in this matter, one founding member responded:

When asked about the possible dangers to children, Tom also had this to say:

Whoops! Looks like the Young Tubers United slipped through too.

[edit] Quotes

[edit] The Future of Vloggerheads

The ultimate irony. This, along with the recent news that VH is harboring pedophiles like Josh Harrison, is a sign the admins judgement is a little questionable.

There isn't one.
Under every scenario the inevitable collapse of the website is an obvious denouement. More shoddy than Live Video and twice as restrictive, it was doomed from its conception and most of the members are likely aware of it, although they probably won't admit it. There are many reasons why the site isn't likely to last, but whether the site is able to weather those initial hurdles or not, it has received enough bad publicity to seriously affect it's growth and appeal - growth that was already stunted by the enormous obstacles the creator(s) face simply getting the site off the ground. In October '08, Vloggerheads opened it's doors for public viewing, but not memberships, meaning it is still the gated community it was intended to be. This can only be seen as an extension of Renetto's marketing plans for the site.

But despite Renetto's best efforts to pimp the site on Youtube, which he's done by matter-of-factly stealing other VH users' videos and posting them on his channel without their permission (monetizing these copyright infringing "promo" videos in the process), the site still has the appearance of a sinking ship. If their YouTube history is any measure of the inclination of the members to be goaded, or the transient nature of their easily altered loyalties, then the truth is that the goals of the site and the founding members are far too utopian for it to survive more than a few months. Lately it's becoming more and more apparent that Renetto's ultimate goal was to market the site for a sell-off sometime in the future. Apparently, as membership grows, Renetto will slowly start selling all pieces of it to the Jews, starting with advertising links, then copyright over videos, to finally, banhammer rights. Youtube has grown too big for his faggotry. Eventually the platform hopes include group think software and scented candles shaped in the form of dildos.

[edit] Gallery

Psycho bitch Cheryl Shuman on VH

TheDramaTube Casey Nunez on VH

Battim

Updownmostly

[edit] Trivia

• Vloggerheads is registered on ning.com. It is not so much its own site as a private group on an existing website, one that specializes in hosting private porn groups.
• The site partially functions as an exploit for Renetto to collect info on perceived E-enemies.
• Several hundred users have left or been banned thus far, there are now over 1000 members there as of October, 2008.

[edit] External Links

• Vloggerheads.com   -   Pool's Fucking Closed OPEN.
• Wired blog review of Vloggerheads
• Newteevee.com article on Vloggerheads

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