Fuck what anyone says finn I respect you and your opinions. May disagree with a few things but that's okay. That's life. I've found new bands because of your videos. This is a great channel to keep up on the rock music world.
Finn, people who hate live in their own reality. Your true and honest viewers just love to hear your input on anything. I have never once thought that you're getting stale. It literally never crossed my mind. You genuinely just have to tune these people out. Some people will never be happy. Let them be negative. Keep doing what you're doing. Seriously. I don't know what the views speak to, but I always tune into your dialog about anything. Your tier lists are great no matter what you're talking about. We just like hearing your silver tongue bullshit about anything, even fast food. If it helps, just don't read the comments. Cause you're not doing anything wrong. There's a reason you pull views and have made it big. You're really knowledgeable and funny about what you talk about, no matter what you talk about. Keep going, brother. We love ya.
Your “Getting over your fucked up childhood” video seriously helped me do more self reflection. Thank you Finn. - sincerely an Adidas wearing, Pepsi drinking Megadeth fan. Also that slam song was awesome!
Yeah, dude. I agree. I've been doing a bit of post-pandemic reassessing of my life, and Finn's videos about his story and getting one's shit together have been super helpful and inspirational to me. I'm really grateful and appreciative of Finn putting that stuff out there. Thanks a million, Finn. You're a real one.
Wow, I always wondered why people let media influence their lives and actions so much. I mean, good for you. But idk, there's more IRL things I feel aren't ever pursued because of being terminally online
FWIW - There are so many of us that would just enjoy hearing you speak in general. Tier lists, life advice, dad stuff, family stuff. You have something man, if you’ll post it, we will watch it.
Easy solution - record videos now, set an alarm for 10 years time and drop them 1) you'll catch the new nostalgia audience 2) people will think "Damn, Finn hasn't aged a day!"
Thank you Finn for all your content. I'm a big fan. I've greatly enjoyed your 90s and millennial music content as it transports me back to better days. But more than that, it's your humour, personality and insights/opinions that have made your channel my favourite place on the internet. The videos are so down to earth, authentic, relatable and just great company. You are the only creator that can truely make me laugh out loud even on a bad day. In fact, your uploads are the only ones I really look out for. No matter what the topic, your videos are always a joy to watch. You really have a talent for explaining things, whether the topic is or music or culture. I love your takes on current music too, like awards shows or music in the charts right now (you had some great insights into country music in a recent video. It's so entertaining to hear you break these things down). I think you also have a great way of explaining life stuff and how to overcome challenges, so I think there's much more we can learn from you. It sounds like being a creator is a difficult terrain to navigate, so you need to do whats best for you, whatever form that takes. You have some real super fans on here, some of us are just the quiet ones! Thanks again and take care, Laura
Holy crap, the absolutely profound nature in this quote. You did it, you really did it: you perfectly summed up the current age. Where are you? Where do you live? I need to follow you now, as you are clearly a sage and a philosopher on the level of Socrates, Epictetus and Seneca.
nah nah nah, the same people that love their confirmation bias also love to re-engage in pointless arguments. they'll keep coming back to hate your content because they love to hate your content.
That's basically my grandpa with France's president. He watches all of his speeches just to complain about it all to me and my dad when we don't even watch them.
DON'T QUIT FINN PLEASE. All my friends (even the ones who dont like punk or metal) all love watching you together, we've made a lot of good memories thanks to you
He has years of vids. If he is sick of it and wants to move on to other passions, let him. There is no reason he should feel captured and miserable making content that he doesn’t like and he gets hate for.
Your content has genuinely helped me to grow as a person. You got me back into the gym because watching your videos makes running on a treadmill fun. I look forward to seeing what you post weekly and it always makes my day better. I know I'm only one person but youve had a profound and positive effect on my life. Finn is the cool older brother from the hardcore scene I always wanted
Exactly why I joined the channel! I have a hard time finding new music I like, and Finn has introduced me to some stuff I still enjoy today. I appreciate people that don’t have the same taste as me in everything so I can find something new I would have normally not exposed myself to on my own.
Hey man, in my opinion you’ve only gotten funnier and more entertaining. Especially your streams! Your songs that held up or didn’t series. Or soft drink tier lists. Your drip checks. I love your content!
dude, your videos helped me reconnect to music, deep dive back into old bands, get into new ones that I now love (BMTH, Sleeptoken among others) and it's made music a big part of my life again, and now, because of that, life is so much better. Love.
I’ve always loved watching all your content Finn, just cause you might touch on certain topics in more then one video doesn’t take away from the fresh feel of your video in my opinion. You kept me hooked and helped me learn things about the music that I love as well as the environment surrounding. Do what you love to do man 🫡
Fully aware I personally don’t make up the whole of “you guys” but I rather enjoy the dichotomy between your main channel and second. Your efforts are appreciated. 🙏
I know I’m just one person here and while I’m sure there are more that share this opinion, I recognize there probably aren’t enough of us to sustain you as a creator if you stopped doing what you’re mainly know for. That being said though, my wife and I love watching you together and find your personality very funny and relatable. Sometimes I watch your main channel when you talk about Green Day and Limp Bizkit and such, but the majority of the time my wife and I both get excited when we see you’ve uploaded a new tier list about cars or snack foods on this channel because we know we’re gonna laugh our asses off along with you. I guess what I’m saying is we really enjoy your personality and humor and how relatable you are, and don’t care what subject you’re talking about. So just wanted to say thanks for all the laughs and know there are some people out there that really enjoy your “less popular” stuff!
I’m the wife, I agree 100%. I’d love to see more lifestyle videos and stuff on the side. Coming from a Subaru owner, your car owner tier list made me laugh harder than I have in a while. We love you, Finn ❤
Finn, I LOVE your content! And I watch all of your videos and always look forward to every video you put out! Keep doing all you’re doing, my man! It’s appreciated!
Your videos on mental health have really helped me understand and work on my own shit. You're a good dude, don't let the haters get to you too much, you have a lot of fans who love your content 🙏🏻
I’ve gotten a hell of a lot out of Finn’s videos over the years. Whether it’s learning not to take myself so seriously, to stop thinking the world is against me or even just not making music fandom my whole personality - I’m a better person having found your channel 😊
Really enjoy you, Finn. Between this channel and the main, I've definitely watched a lot of videos that aren't topics or bands I'd normally be interested in. I really enjoy the topics I know and like, but I've absolutely found new interests because I enjoy the way you present content. Appreciate you man
I find your content comforting. It reminds me of conversations I'd have with my music buddies when we were teens. We'd just chat about all kinds of band lore and urban legends and such. Good times 👍 Now we all have kids and jobs and moved, but you're like some pocket buddy stuck in my phone that will tell me about music stuff 😊 However, I'd listen to you talk about anything because I already associate you with those old memories probably lol
I miss when you talked about other music, like the Hyperpop vs Doom Metal was awesome, the rap/trap videos were interesting, the Lil Uzi review was awesome too, Carti, etc. stop pleasing the metalheads Finn, do whatever the fuck you want, many of us will always stick around.
I agree. It felt like he had a chance at being a curator of sorts. I enjoyed the podcast with Fats’e quite a bit for example. Even if that type of content tanks the whole point of it is like who else is interviewing or talking about underground artists in that realm or to that capacity, other than maybe neopunkfm, but at times it’s nice to hear the perspective of someone who has been around the block a few times seeing music genres and scenes rise and fall, having the context to relate new sounds and movements back to the source while also giving the newer artists and music the credit and audience it deserves. I think if Finn continued down that road it wouldn’t have as much immediate success as the nu metal/Millennial content, but taking that route would’ve probably grown to be more successful and interesting in the end. Look at Fantano, I knew they’re not directly comprable, but at least he seems to do what he wants and isn’t afraid to talk about things absolutely no one knows or cares about, thus he ends up being ahead of the curve or right on the pulse of music news, even covering artists no one other media source will. Yes it’s a business, but no Finn doesn’t need to pander and rehash the same content over and over again to maintain success in the business. Content aside, I feel like Finn is slightly more misogynistic and and overall more conservative in the way he speaks and caters to his audience than he used to be, but maybe that’s just me.
Hey dude, this seems like a great time to thank you for getting me into Emo rap like Brendan Savage, Nothing Nowhere, ITSOKTOCRY, etc You introduced me to them years ago and I"m still discovering new awesome stuff in the genre. I was losing excitement for music beforehand because I was listening to the same old stuff over and over again. So you helped at least one random person find some enjoyment!
Same, I don't like pure emo rap that much, but I love it when these new artists release rock albums (like Void Eternal) and I'd love to hear them being talked about more.
When Finn talks about newer “Emo” bands with a short clip of a song, I always go check them out! Even though I love my 2000’s Emo & scene music, I love discovering new artists, and Finn’s channel is the perfect place to do that!
I honestly prefer this channel to your Punk Rock MBA account. I like how open you are here, the extended discussions you have of music in general is fascinating and I love how you include people making comments. I'd recommend maybe changing the environment you film in. Enjoy the sunny day while you're shooting this shit or something. Whatever you do next, Finn, I wish you the best because you're a wonderful person who shares beautiful, insightful messages.
You've been one of my favourite music personalities to watch over the years. I sort of wrote myself into a corner with this channel because Ibtalk about Magic the Gathering but I'm HUGE into metal and metal culture and your takes on every facet of the genre is refreshing to me because it itches that nerdy part of my brain. If you do decide to quit, I totally won't blame you but I hope you realize how much of a loyal fanbase you do have, who appreciate you
It’s genuinely tragic that so many creators are unable to expand and grow because their audience refuses to watch content that isn’t an echo chamber of things they love and beliefs they already hold. I hope you’ll be able to expand to talk about more music you love in the future.
I don't understand what you want people to do. Do you want them to lie to themselves and pretend to like the current state of music that clearly sucks?! Did it ever occur to you that people are drawn to nostalgia because today's world is garbage and lame?
@@travisreifke4356There’s lots of good music coming out today. The fact that you hate everything that’s not old tells me you’re living in the past. That’s truly sad.
And to follow up, brotherman you help me through some shit and helped me relive my childhood through your content. I’m a recovering alcoholic and am doing very well, and Finn you help bro. I relate to you on that level and when you talk about your personal struggles I relate so keep your chin up, ignore douchebags or sometimes decide that you wont read the comments even though I know it’s hard and necessary. Dude, Rome from the east coast got your back bro!
I really liked the few videos you have done breaking down some of the more current popular bands, like Ice Nine Kills and BMTH. Most of these bands that are popular now, have been around way longer than people realize. It’s cool to see a video that gives you the bands whole history and whatnot. Either way, I’ll keep watching your stuff. Love ya Finn!
That sir is because we are well adjusted members of society and aren’t terminally online regurgitating the same crap other terminally online people are.
Yo Finn, you are an amazing creator and I’m here for anything you would like to talk about. You’re commentary and videos have motivated me and helped me get my shit together. I appreciate you dude!
I say talk about whatever you want to talk about and don’t quit. I came for the music and specifically BMTH and nu metal stuff (my bf introduced me to your channel), but I enjoy watching the other videos equally, such as the one you talked about your past and addiction; etc. please don’t quit unless you genuinely want to! I think you have many listeners who probably don’t comment and silently enjoy a lot 🙂 the angry people are the ones who comment most and it’s ridiculous so many people don’t want their beliefs challenged. It’s enriching to listen to other content!
I know that statistically I'm in the minority because I love your business talks and have thoroughly enjoyed talking to you one-on-one. You've been nothing but helpful and kind, so thank you Finn. -David
I like all your content, your takes (even if I disagree) are all great and your sense of humour is what keeps me around. Not to mention your openness and willingness to get into discussions about betterment that is realistic and not based in short cuts and influencer tricks
“Maybe I’m just not good enough at it” Bro, that line made me sad. You’re one of the best RUclipsrs I’ve ever come across, and I enjoy all of your content. I’ll confess I’m far more likely to click your videos about music, so maybe I’m part of the problem. I’ll try to be a more contentious consumer of digital content. I don’t always agree with your taste (your opinion on Deftones does suck 😛) but you’ve taught me so much, reawakened love for bands I had borderline forgotten about, and introduced me to new and old bands that I’ve really come to enjoy. I’m sure there is plenty I could learn from you about the other topics that you’re passionate about. I hope you don’t quit.
@@jpthedrummer4258 first video by fin I ever watched was his Deftones video. After treating them with so much respect, imagine my surprise to find out he actually hates the band 😂
To be honest the topics of your videos don't even concern me; I'm here for your sense of humor. And also that's why this channel is way better than the main one. If anything, you should dunk on bands and fandoms even more.
Yea me too. I could watch him talk about anything. I disagree with him sometimes but duhhhhhhhh. He's a good dude. I think the hate comes from him daring to speak to non-progressives.
@@joshcornwell6061 I don't know if it's just politics man... some time ago I said something slightly derogatory about Tool and I couldn't believe the outcome. Felt like I was wearing a Maga hat at a Writers Guild strike.
I fell out of listening to heavy music because of all the toxic people in the scene and online. You are genuinely the dude that got me back into harsh music and introduced me to a ton of bands I really love now. I get the burnout though man, just know youre making an impact with alot of people out there too.
Since I was a tween I've always loved learning the history of bands. How they got started, their influences, and things that happened over the course of their career. I honestly would tell my parents I wanted to be a music historian! LOL! That was in the early 90s. I'm now a Realtor and am living vicariously through FINN! Plz don't stop! I thought I already knew everything and I get so much new info from you
Dude I love your channel. I think we're around the same age so I really enjoy you talking about music genres from the past and present. You post whatever you want and you don't owe anyone an explanation for anything!
My favorite thing you do are the “Did the 90s suck?” Or whatever and you just roasting culture from a certain period. That cracks me up. I could watch your videos on that all day 😂
I really enjoy watching your stuff, and sometimes I learnt interesting things. Today, for example, you explained how a channel actually works. I never thought about it like that.
As a creator as well, TY for the point around the 7min mark. People always say, "do something different if you want!" or "create what makes you happy" & 99% of the time the analytics & social comments say otherwise if you deviate, it's disheartening & frustrating
I came to the same conclusion about intentionally living and leading with gratitude. It's a daily choice, but overtime, it becomes second nature and changes our perspective on the world both inwardly and outwardly.
Hey man, you are my favorite RUclipsr. I have seen almost every single PunkRockMBA video and a lot of your videos on this channel. I know it isn’t easy but try not to get discouraged by people needlessly hating you. I will support your videos as long as you choose to make them. I hope that is for years to come. God bless!
I legit watch almost every video you post on this channel and your main. Even if it's some band I don't care for like idk Nickelback or whatever i still watch just cuz i love to hear your own take on literally anything. Might have something to do with how I used to read your old articles back in like 2010 on metal sites that I adapted to your style of discussion. But i hope you know someone out there unironically enjoys everything u do
I doubt this will be seen but honestly you have such a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of highlighting up and coming bands. I spend so much time trying to find local zines or magazines that talk about new artists and they just don’t exist like they did 20 years ago.
I always found it fascinating how you approached music from a marketing perspective. You're the only channel (that i'm aware of) that has that discourse, and I find it super interesting. I play in punk bands since forever and absolutely no one in the scene takes that into account.
No sugar coating in that video. Your frustration is glaring and I genuinely got sad watching. I watch your content because you’re the type of person I’d have at my BBQ. Regardless of the subject material, your personality is what keeps most of us here. Keep your head up.
I’ve always liked your content. I don’t always agree with you but I respect it. And I’ve learned about stuff I would otherwise know nothing about (like trap metal). O say just keep it up.
And I can’t stand trap metal but I like to learn about things I don’t know. I’m 50 and Iron Maiden is one of my favorite bands and I love Megadeth and Tool but I know that’s not for everyone so I can get past that and not be a gatekeeper.
Finn please don’t quit RUclips, you’re one of if the the most wholesome and bright shining light who is giving positive insight and truly meaningful lessons to a community you have aimed your content towards. However, at the end of the day this is your job. I hope you take the route best suited for your life. This is all to say that you are an absolutely positive force in me and countless others lives.
This is the problem with social media anymore. People are so pathetic. I’ve always enjoyed your content man. I’m glad you speak the truth it’s what people need to hear.
Your content is what reinvigorated my love of heavy music. The haters are just mad because their greasy neckbeards are itchy and they're too unshowered to remember why.
The content that made me keep coming back was the breakdowns of genres and history of different bands which also got me in to a lot of the music I listen to now very informative
That's why I ironically hate him... Wait, how does that even work? Jk. But now I'm seriously contemplating how to consciously hate someone ironically. Or if that's even possible.
What people think of you Finn is none of your business. The experts of the comments section are usually there with their 2 cents in pursuit of their 2 minutes of fame in the comments section, not surprising at all.
Finn, you are the reason people like me who used to be stuck in the past are opening up to new things. My tastes have broadened because of your content and it makes it even more entertaining for me when you do talk about the older stuff. Because it's not the same thing over and over.
I find this funny because I don't listen to any of the music Finn covers but I enjoy his breakdowns on cultural monents/sub-cultures that I have close to no exposure to. I'm probably an outlier but I fw his videos
It feels good to finally see you talk about this because I’ve felt you frustrated for a while now. I first started watching PRMBA because it made me discover so many new bands. I didn’t even know slam was a thing. I started tuning out when you started just laughing at old stuff. I systematically don’t click on any video that has the word "cringe" in the title. You have so much more knowledge and insight to give than to take easy swipes at bands that have fallen out of style. I know I’m not the common viewer, but I’d love to have you talk some more about what’s going on right now than Limp Bizkit.
@@FinnMckentyPRMBAOh well. I'll still watch some of your stuff. Sometimes it feels right. That video about terrible nu metal songs for example. I had no idea these bands existed except maybe for Adema. I spent an hour afterwards digging on the internet and trying to understand how the fuck any of these guys got a record deal. You're really good at music histoty.
So sorry to hear this man, you’ve taught me tons about such a variety of artists and genres. And exposed me to many artists I wouldn’t have discovered on my own. Sincerely hope those gatekeeping trends shift, or another solution presents itself, would hate to see you go.
I actually think your best content is anytime you talk about the late 2000's- early 2010's "core" scenes. And i still feel like there's a wealth of content in those bands/that era. The second channel always feels fresh, I personally loved the Final Fantasy tier list lol
I've been watching Finn since late 2019/early 2020 and honestly my favorite topics are always the self improvement ones about relatable things like going back to college and turning ones life around. The tier lists though are a close 2nd. I've found tons of music I like through these two channels two, and I like that Finn often says things that I don't always agree with.
On the new music vs millenial nostalgia thing - a few years ago you put a 10 second clip of Neck Brace by City Morgue in a video. It instantly connected with me and I don't think I'd have gotten into newer hip hop as much if I that didn't happen - so thanks!
I wish you talked about more high brow topics. How do bands find success? What’s the process? How do they make music? What separates the good from the bad? What are the best shows and why. How do agents work? How do producers do their job? Who are the labels and how do they operate? You have so much untouched territory that brings it back to education about music
props for taking the comments in stride and not getting overly defensive or aggressive about it. you have a great channel and your personality and delivery are engaging. we're around the same age and I feel like you'd be chill af to hang with and just shoot the shit about music in general. if u ever in Chicago come through fam
21:22 Your take aways here’s remind me of exact reason I subscribed to your channel and perfectly describes the type of content you true fans are here for.
Finny, you're one of the most down to earth creators i've followed over the years and appreciate that fact, also the "let me rant about my terrible audience" videos are funny as shit no matter who it is.
It’s upsetting cuz i started watching your videos in 2019 and what turned me on to them was the fact that you put me on to so much new music and ideas about how to be less of a nerd and more of a normie, which helped me grow up a lot and inspired me to level up my career as an artist.
For the record, I thought less of your opinion when I started watching your vids, but very quickly realized you are a super genuine guy that has a great love for music. I definitely enjoy your videos and would watch your business videos, if they were shown to even exist to me by youtube.
Finn, you're my best friend's favorite content creator, and for more reasons than just your videos about nostalgic bands. I've learned a lot from you, and I enjoy hearing you speak about different topics. No matter where the future leads your channel, just know that you'll always have at least two viewers supporting you with their whole hearts. Thank you for everything you've posted.
I watch your videos because I like how you approach the variables to artists' successes and failures, no matter the genre. Actually, comparing artists from different genres contributes to identifying how the rules might be different for each scenario. Keep up the good work, Finn. And stay well.
I like your humor finn :) i’ve been binging a lot of your videos. please know that a lot of your subscribers enjoy your content. Please don’t stop making these content.
I legit got into some newer music due to your older videos, especially trap metal. In my opinion, my favorite part of your nostalgic videos is about how the music "died" and what filled that void going forward. Gave me a different view on music as a whole and helped break away from gatekeepers and such. Keep on keeping on.
I must admit, I do not even always see videos that are not related to things I am already interested in. Sometimes I just don't click on them, sometimes they are not even very visible in my feed. I do always appreciate different perspectives on things I am interested in. You have said many things that I do not agree with, but I appreciate the different perspective and that is great. Ultimately, if everyone was like me this would still probably result in fewer views for things that are different than 1990s-2000s metal/rock. Additionally, there are only so many things that can be said about music that was made 30 years ago. The thing that consumers of content fail to realize is that content sources all eventually must end, change, or become stale. There is no way around that inevitability. Your videos are great! I have been exposed to a lot of new music and information from your videos and I am grateful for all you have done.
I unironically do want to hear your advice for my career lmao. I've been trying to be a web developer for several years now and have been falling flat on my face, while supposed business experts tell me the demand for developers are high and continue to grow.
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Fuck what anyone says finn I respect you and your opinions. May disagree with a few things but that's okay. That's life. I've found new bands because of your videos. This is a great channel to keep up on the rock music world.
Finn, people who hate live in their own reality. Your true and honest viewers just love to hear your input on anything. I have never once thought that you're getting stale. It literally never crossed my mind.
You genuinely just have to tune these people out. Some people will never be happy. Let them be negative. Keep doing what you're doing. Seriously.
I don't know what the views speak to, but I always tune into your dialog about anything. Your tier lists are great no matter what you're talking about. We just like hearing your silver tongue bullshit about anything, even fast food.
If it helps, just don't read the comments. Cause you're not doing anything wrong. There's a reason you pull views and have made it big. You're really knowledgeable and funny about what you talk about, no matter what you talk about. Keep going, brother. We love ya.
Dude we love you and your content ..haters just means your doing somthing rite
Plus stick to your content and we'll all keep watching. Do what you do best man
Your “Getting over your fucked up childhood” video seriously helped me do more self reflection. Thank you Finn. - sincerely an Adidas wearing, Pepsi drinking Megadeth fan. Also that slam song was awesome!
Yeah, dude. I agree. I've been doing a bit of post-pandemic reassessing of my life, and Finn's videos about his story and getting one's shit together have been super helpful and inspirational to me. I'm really grateful and appreciative of Finn putting that stuff out there. Thanks a million, Finn. You're a real one.
Wow, I always wondered why people let media influence their lives and actions so much. I mean, good for you. But idk, there's more IRL things I feel aren't ever pursued because of being terminally online
I'm also an pepsi drinking metalhead and his videos really allowed me to become more self aware
FWIW - There are so many of us that would just enjoy hearing you speak in general. Tier lists, life advice, dad stuff, family stuff. You have something man, if you’ll post it, we will watch it.
Same here!!!!
This is the same with a lot of content creators, trust your view count on your more personality driven content instead of the topic driven content.
Same homie. We out here.
Me too
This. 90% of the video's are about genres i dont listen to, but i enjoy watching all of them!
Easy solution - record videos now, set an alarm for 10 years time and drop them
1) you'll catch the new nostalgia audience
2) people will think "Damn, Finn hasn't aged a day!"
Oh thats weird what if he died or something an videos just kept releasing
Videodrome style
👍 THIS!😂
...brilliant
I don't think you can do 10 years schedule on youtube anymore, i tried
Thank you Finn for all your content. I'm a big fan. I've greatly enjoyed your 90s and millennial music content as it transports me back to better days. But more than that, it's your humour, personality and insights/opinions that have made your channel my favourite place on the internet. The videos are so down to earth, authentic, relatable and just great company. You are the only creator that can truely make me laugh out loud even on a bad day. In fact, your uploads are the only ones I really look out for. No matter what the topic, your videos are always a joy to watch. You really have a talent for explaining things, whether the topic is or music or culture. I love your takes on current music too, like awards shows or music in the charts right now (you had some great insights into country music in a recent video. It's so entertaining to hear you break these things down). I think you also have a great way of explaining life stuff and how to overcome challenges, so I think there's much more we can learn from you. It sounds like being a creator is a difficult terrain to navigate, so you need to do whats best for you, whatever form that takes. You have some real super fans on here, some of us are just the quiet ones! Thanks again and take care, Laura
I appreciate hearing that!
As a nu metal loving Millenial, I loved that you made videos talking about Trap Metal and Emo Rap. It got me listening to Trap metal!
humans will sink to unspoken lows when you deprive them of that sweet, sweet confirmation bias.
Exactly
This. 100%, this.
Holy crap, the absolutely profound nature in this quote. You did it, you really did it: you perfectly summed up the current age.
Where are you? Where do you live? I need to follow you now, as you are clearly a sage and a philosopher on the level of Socrates, Epictetus and Seneca.
nah nah nah, the same people that love their confirmation bias also love to re-engage in pointless arguments. they'll keep coming back to hate your content because they love to hate your content.
@@jeffwhite3867hate-watching is big business.
Imagine hating someone and yet watching everything he does...
It’s wild when they bring up something I said like 3 years ago that I don’t even remember!
Attila’s entire career is based on that lol
@@FinnMckentyPRMBA well... When there's people hating you for no particular reason it means that you are doing something right so... F these people.
It's the "Howard Stern effect" is what I call it
That's basically my grandpa with France's president. He watches all of his speeches just to complain about it all to me and my dad when we don't even watch them.
I dont hate you Finn 😌.
I hate Finn, he has way too many star studded bbq's for my liking
If you were a REAL fan you would hate him. 😆
I hope he invites us to his BBQ (my wife’s boyfriend makes a killer macaroni salad)
can I come to the BBQ? 🥺
Sign me up to the BBQ too! I can keep an eye on Courtney Love sneaking around in the bushes.
DON'T QUIT FINN PLEASE. All my friends (even the ones who dont like punk or metal) all love watching you together, we've made a lot of good memories thanks to you
He has years of vids. If he is sick of it and wants to move on to other passions, let him. There is no reason he should feel captured and miserable making content that he doesn’t like and he gets hate for.
@@TimPool.BeanieCivilWarlord yeah I admit it's selfish but I just live his content :(
Your content has genuinely helped me to grow as a person. You got me back into the gym because watching your videos makes running on a treadmill fun. I look forward to seeing what you post weekly and it always makes my day better. I know I'm only one person but youve had a profound and positive effect on my life. Finn is the cool older brother from the hardcore scene I always wanted
Thank you for all the new artists you have introduced me to! And I know I am not the only one who feels this way ♥️
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Exactly why I joined the channel! I have a hard time finding new music I like, and Finn has introduced me to some stuff I still enjoy today.
I appreciate people that don’t have the same taste as me in everything so I can find something new I would have normally not exposed myself to on my own.
Finn introduced me to Knocked Loose, and for that I am eternally thankful.
Hey man, in my opinion you’ve only gotten funnier and more entertaining. Especially your streams! Your songs that held up or didn’t series. Or soft drink tier lists. Your drip checks. I love your content!
That is true 🤘🤘👌
Thisss
Every "Here's the thing" meme makes me lol. Everytime.
i always like the philosophy with fin, helping stop people making mistakes that can be avoided
Yes same here. This is Finn at his best and most real.
Life Coach Finn should be a third channel
dude, your videos helped me reconnect to music, deep dive back into old bands, get into new ones that I now love (BMTH, Sleeptoken among others) and it's made music a big part of my life again, and now, because of that, life is so much better. Love.
I’ve always loved watching all your content Finn, just cause you might touch on certain topics in more then one video doesn’t take away from the fresh feel of your video in my opinion. You kept me hooked and helped me learn things about the music that I love as well as the environment surrounding. Do what you love to do man 🫡
Fully aware I personally don’t make up the whole of “you guys” but I rather enjoy the dichotomy between your main channel and second. Your efforts are appreciated. 🙏
I know I’m just one person here and while I’m sure there are more that share this opinion, I recognize there probably aren’t enough of us to sustain you as a creator if you stopped doing what you’re mainly know for. That being said though, my wife and I love watching you together and find your personality very funny and relatable.
Sometimes I watch your main channel when you talk about Green Day and Limp Bizkit and such, but the majority of the time my wife and I both get excited when we see you’ve uploaded a new tier list about cars or snack foods on this channel because we know we’re gonna laugh our asses off along with you. I guess what I’m saying is we really enjoy your personality and humor and how relatable you are, and don’t care what subject you’re talking about. So just wanted to say thanks for all the laughs and know there are some people out there that really enjoy your “less popular” stuff!
I’m the wife, I agree 100%. I’d love to see more lifestyle videos and stuff on the side. Coming from a Subaru owner, your car owner tier list made me laugh harder than I have in a while. We love you, Finn ❤
So many of us feel this way Finn! doesn't matter topic as long as it u doing the talking!
Correcting the grammar of haters is the shit I LIVE FOR.
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Please don't quit! I love your videos. I am totes down for other content as well.
Finn, I LOVE your content! And I watch all of your videos and always look forward to every video you put out!
Keep doing all you’re doing, my man! It’s appreciated!
Your videos on mental health have really helped me understand and work on my own shit. You're a good dude, don't let the haters get to you too much, you have a lot of fans who love your content 🙏🏻
Also, you got me on my journey to better my mental health, so thank you for that!
I’ve gotten a hell of a lot out of Finn’s videos over the years. Whether it’s learning not to take myself so seriously, to stop thinking the world is against me or even just not making music fandom my whole personality - I’m a better person having found your channel 😊
Really enjoy you, Finn. Between this channel and the main, I've definitely watched a lot of videos that aren't topics or bands I'd normally be interested in. I really enjoy the topics I know and like, but I've absolutely found new interests because I enjoy the way you present content. Appreciate you man
I find your content comforting. It reminds me of conversations I'd have with my music buddies when we were teens. We'd just chat about all kinds of band lore and urban legends and such. Good times 👍
Now we all have kids and jobs and moved, but you're like some pocket buddy stuck in my phone that will tell me about music stuff 😊
However, I'd listen to you talk about anything because I already associate you with those old memories probably lol
I miss when you talked about other music, like the Hyperpop vs Doom Metal was awesome, the rap/trap videos were interesting, the Lil Uzi review was awesome too, Carti, etc. stop pleasing the metalheads Finn, do whatever the fuck you want, many of us will always stick around.
I agree. It felt like he had a chance at being a curator of sorts. I enjoyed the podcast with Fats’e quite a bit for example. Even if that type of content tanks the whole point of it is like who else is interviewing or talking about underground artists in that realm or to that capacity, other than maybe neopunkfm, but at times it’s nice to hear the perspective of someone who has been around the block a few times seeing music genres and scenes rise and fall, having the context to relate new sounds and movements back to the source while also giving the newer artists and music the credit and audience it deserves. I think if Finn continued down that road it wouldn’t have as much immediate success as the nu metal/Millennial content, but taking that route would’ve probably grown to be more successful and interesting in the end. Look at Fantano, I knew they’re not directly comprable, but at least he seems to do what he wants and isn’t afraid to talk about things absolutely no one knows or cares about, thus he ends up being ahead of the curve or right on the pulse of music news, even covering artists no one other media source will. Yes it’s a business, but no Finn doesn’t need to pander and rehash the same content over and over again to maintain success in the business. Content aside, I feel like Finn is slightly more misogynistic and and overall more conservative in the way he speaks and caters to his audience than he used to be, but maybe that’s just me.
@@capnjames Finn makes JOKES, you know those right?
@@gasmaskestore8018 yea im kinda in and out of his videos have been since like 2019 some jokes land others don’t
Hey dude, this seems like a great time to thank you for getting me into Emo rap like Brendan Savage, Nothing Nowhere, ITSOKTOCRY, etc
You introduced me to them years ago and I"m still discovering new awesome stuff in the genre. I was losing excitement for music beforehand because I was listening to the same old stuff over and over again. So you helped at least one random person find some enjoyment!
Same, I don't like pure emo rap that much, but I love it when these new artists release rock albums (like Void Eternal) and I'd love to hear them being talked about more.
Yes! Him making me aware of guys like Convolk and Lil Lotus helped me expand a lot my music taste
When Finn talks about newer “Emo” bands with a short clip of a song, I always go check them out! Even though I love my 2000’s Emo & scene music, I love discovering new artists, and Finn’s channel is the perfect place to do that!
I was delighted to hear Finn loving lil peeps work.
All of these people were involved in the making of that Enter Shikari video from 2005
Hold it right there, the video for Sorry You're Not a Winner is legendary.
Love that song/video. I can’t believe it took me till April, 2020 to come across it.
@@FairyCRatshmedium cheerios shirt went hard.
Lmao
I honestly prefer this channel to your Punk Rock MBA account. I like how open you are here, the extended discussions you have of music in general is fascinating and I love how you include people making comments. I'd recommend maybe changing the environment you film in. Enjoy the sunny day while you're shooting this shit or something. Whatever you do next, Finn, I wish you the best because you're a wonderful person who shares beautiful, insightful messages.
You've been one of my favourite music personalities to watch over the years. I sort of wrote myself into a corner with this channel because Ibtalk about Magic the Gathering but I'm HUGE into metal and metal culture and your takes on every facet of the genre is refreshing to me because it itches that nerdy part of my brain. If you do decide to quit, I totally won't blame you but I hope you realize how much of a loyal fanbase you do have, who appreciate you
I don't hate Papa Finn, he will have the best BBQ crowd.
Finn’s BBQ guest choices are the one thing I agree with him on 100%.
DAMN RIGHT! u said it right!
For real: Hagar showing up with choice cuts is the tip of the BBQ iceberg. It only gets better with every guest.
Of you try to please everyone, you please no one
It’s genuinely tragic that so many creators are unable to expand and grow because their audience refuses to watch content that isn’t an echo chamber of things they love and beliefs they already hold.
I hope you’ll be able to expand to talk about more music you love in the future.
I don't understand what you want people to do. Do you want them to lie to themselves and pretend to like the current state of music that clearly sucks?! Did it ever occur to you that people are drawn to nostalgia because today's world is garbage and lame?
@@travisreifke4356There’s lots of good music coming out today. The fact that you hate everything that’s not old tells me you’re living in the past. That’s truly sad.
@@nicwelch Cool. I'll be sure to cry really hard about it while I'm enjoying the music I listen to.
And to follow up, brotherman you help me through some shit and helped me relive my childhood through your content. I’m a recovering alcoholic and am doing very well, and Finn you help bro. I relate to you on that level and when you talk about your personal struggles I relate so keep your chin up, ignore douchebags or sometimes decide that you wont read the comments even though I know it’s hard and necessary. Dude, Rome from the east coast got your back bro!
I really liked the few videos you have done breaking down some of the more current popular bands, like Ice Nine Kills and BMTH. Most of these bands that are popular now, have been around way longer than people realize. It’s cool to see a video that gives you the bands whole history and whatnot. Either way, I’ll keep watching your stuff. Love ya Finn!
All I see on Reddit is “His wife said something I don’t agree with!” These people are so pathetic lmao
Imagine being so mentally fragile
@@FinnMckentyPRMBA We once called those people differently, using the word synonymous with cats.
@@21palicaahhh felines
@@21palica nice sexism, dude
@@SuperRat420 Did you just assume my gender? Nice bigotry.
If I really hated you I wouldnt even bother saying anything.
Exactly, I don't have the time or energy to hate watch content. I simply unsubscribe and it's out of my mind forever.
That's so true. Imagine leaving a comment on Patrick Bet Davids channel 😖 I'd have to shower
That sir is because we are well adjusted members of society and aren’t terminally online regurgitating the same crap other terminally online people are.
this is the truest statement that can be made! if sum1 hates u then they wouldn't have time 4 u!
@@kreuz7siebenInstead you randomly bring him up on another channels comments?! I’d say that’s a little worse! 😂
We need a tier list video about the type of videos you make.
YES
Yo Finn, you are an amazing creator and I’m here for anything you would like to talk about. You’re commentary and videos have motivated me and helped me get my shit together. I appreciate you dude!
I say talk about whatever you want to talk about and don’t quit. I came for the music and specifically BMTH and nu metal stuff (my bf introduced me to your channel), but I enjoy watching the other videos equally, such as the one you talked about your past and addiction; etc. please don’t quit unless you genuinely want to! I think you have many listeners who probably don’t comment and silently enjoy a lot 🙂 the angry people are the ones who comment most and it’s ridiculous so many people don’t want their beliefs challenged. It’s enriching to listen to other content!
You legitimately have gotten me into so much music that's outside of the rock space and I'm so thankful for that 🙌
It's honestly scary to think that so many people and organizations actually use unhinged internet comments as the barometer for public opinion.
I know that statistically I'm in the minority because I love your business talks and have thoroughly enjoyed talking to you one-on-one. You've been nothing but helpful and kind, so thank you Finn.
-David
I really loved that crossover you did with Big Herc. That was really cool to watch
I like all your content, your takes (even if I disagree) are all great and your sense of humour is what keeps me around. Not to mention your openness and willingness to get into discussions about betterment that is realistic and not based in short cuts and influencer tricks
“Maybe I’m just not good enough at it”
Bro, that line made me sad. You’re one of the best RUclipsrs I’ve ever come across, and I enjoy all of your content. I’ll confess I’m far more likely to click your videos about music, so maybe I’m part of the problem. I’ll try to be a more contentious consumer of digital content.
I don’t always agree with your taste (your opinion on Deftones does suck 😛) but you’ve taught me so much, reawakened love for bands I had borderline forgotten about, and introduced me to new and old bands that I’ve really come to enjoy. I’m sure there is plenty I could learn from you about the other topics that you’re passionate about.
I hope you don’t quit.
Don't encourage him.
@@jaegarbombs7297 why wouldn’t I encourage one of my favorite content creators to continue creating content?
Im a deftones mega fan and I still love watching Finn as well.
@@jpthedrummer4258 first video by fin I ever watched was his Deftones video. After treating them with so much respect, imagine my surprise to find out he actually hates the band 😂
To be honest the topics of your videos don't even concern me; I'm here for your sense of humor. And also that's why this channel is way better than the main one. If anything, you should dunk on bands and fandoms even more.
Yea me too. I could watch him talk about anything. I disagree with him sometimes but duhhhhhhhh. He's a good dude. I think the hate comes from him daring to speak to non-progressives.
Agree 100%
@@joshcornwell6061 I don't know if it's just politics man... some time ago I said something slightly derogatory about Tool and I couldn't believe the outcome. Felt like I was wearing a Maga hat at a Writers Guild strike.
I fell out of listening to heavy music because of all the toxic people in the scene and online. You are genuinely the dude that got me back into harsh music and introduced me to a ton of bands I really love now. I get the burnout though man, just know youre making an impact with alot of people out there too.
Since I was a tween I've always loved learning the history of bands. How they got started, their influences, and things that happened over the course of their career. I honestly would tell my parents I wanted to be a music historian! LOL! That was in the early 90s. I'm now a Realtor and am living vicariously through FINN! Plz don't stop! I thought I already knew everything and I get so much new info from you
Dude I love your channel. I think we're around the same age so I really enjoy you talking about music genres from the past and present. You post whatever you want and you don't owe anyone an explanation for anything!
You are the best and funniest music youtuber ever. I could watch a same video of urs 30 times and still enjoy it.
Bottom line is your funny as hell, so i will continue to watch regardless of how many times you re-hash content.
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@@FinnMckentyPRMBA I legit think you should try stand-up lol
You're
My favorite thing you do are the “Did the 90s suck?” Or whatever and you just roasting culture from a certain period. That cracks me up. I could watch your videos on that all day 😂
I really enjoy watching your stuff, and sometimes I learnt interesting things. Today, for example, you explained how a channel actually works. I never thought about it like that.
As a creator as well, TY for the point around the 7min mark. People always say, "do something different if you want!" or "create what makes you happy" & 99% of the time the analytics & social comments say otherwise if you deviate, it's disheartening & frustrating
Yep
Finn you may roast all my favourite octanecore butt rock bands, but I will always listen to your takes lol. You help me find a lot of new artists tbh
'Fans want bands to keep making the same album' Finn just described 90% of comments on every AFI video.
CANNIBAL CORPSE has entered the Chat
@@SamuelBlackMetalRider CC do make the same album over and over though. Haha.
@@andrewshideler5037 that was EXACTLY my point
BUT...what does Corey Taylor think about this?
I came to the same conclusion about intentionally living and leading with gratitude. It's a daily choice, but overtime, it becomes second nature and changes our perspective on the world both inwardly and outwardly.
Hey man, you are my favorite RUclipsr. I have seen almost every single PunkRockMBA video and a lot of your videos on this channel. I know it isn’t easy but try not to get discouraged by people needlessly hating you. I will support your videos as long as you choose to make them. I hope that is for years to come. God bless!
I legit watch almost every video you post on this channel and your main. Even if it's some band I don't care for like idk Nickelback or whatever i still watch just cuz i love to hear your own take on literally anything. Might have something to do with how I used to read your old articles back in like 2010 on metal sites that I adapted to your style of discussion. But i hope you know someone out there unironically enjoys everything u do
Please make a 311 video and even if you feel your content is getting stale, you’re still the best at this. Keep it going Finn!
As someone who almost started a 311 cover band called Re-Eleven, I second this
Yes I agree. Finn make a 311 album tier list.
I must have missed the episode where you came out as Finn McDiddy.
I doubt this will be seen but honestly you have such a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of highlighting up and coming bands. I spend so much time trying to find local zines or magazines that talk about new artists and they just don’t exist like they did 20 years ago.
Agree with this take
I always found it fascinating how you approached music from a marketing perspective. You're the only channel (that i'm aware of) that has that discourse, and I find it super interesting. I play in punk bands since forever and absolutely no one in the scene takes that into account.
No sugar coating in that video. Your frustration is glaring and I genuinely got sad watching. I watch your content because you’re the type of person I’d have at my BBQ. Regardless of the subject material, your personality is what keeps most of us here. Keep your head up.
I’ve always liked your content. I don’t always agree with you but I respect it. And I’ve learned about stuff I would otherwise know nothing about (like trap metal). O say just keep it up.
And I can’t stand trap metal but I like to learn about things I don’t know. I’m 50 and Iron Maiden is one of my favorite bands and I love Megadeth and Tool but I know that’s not for everyone so I can get past that and not be a gatekeeper.
Video idea: tier list of band merch. Thought it would be interesting to hear your opinion because of your graphic design background
Yep I’ve done some of those!
Finn please don’t quit RUclips, you’re one of if the the most wholesome and bright shining light who is giving positive insight and truly meaningful lessons to a community you have aimed your content towards. However, at the end of the day this is your job. I hope you take the route best suited for your life. This is all to say that you are an absolutely positive force in me and countless others lives.
This is the problem with social media anymore. People are so pathetic. I’ve always enjoyed your content man. I’m glad you speak the truth it’s what people need to hear.
*The Internet vs. Finn Mckentty*
The trial of the Millennium 😅
Your content is what reinvigorated my love of heavy music. The haters are just mad because their greasy neckbeards are itchy and they're too unshowered to remember why.
If I really didnt like you I wouldnt bother saying anything at all. This video was you at your best and most real.
The content that made me keep coming back was the breakdowns of genres and history of different bands which also got me in to a lot of the music I listen to now very informative
I love your content. Especially, your older stuff. Don't let the haters bring you down. Eff them!
Its literally your job, you give the general population what they want. You cant help what people watch, its your niche.
How can someone unironically hate Finn? You're one of the few creators I watch who actually lived in the 90s to tell us how it was
That's why I ironically hate him... Wait, how does that even work? Jk.
But now I'm seriously contemplating how to consciously hate someone ironically. Or if that's even possible.
What people think of you Finn is none of your business. The experts of the comments section are usually there with their 2 cents in pursuit of their 2 minutes of fame in the comments section, not surprising at all.
Or we really think our criticism will help Finn see things he cant.
What a ridiculous statement. Of course it matters what others think of you.
Finn, you are the reason people like me who used to be stuck in the past are opening up to new things. My tastes have broadened because of your content and it makes it even more entertaining for me when you do talk about the older stuff. Because it's not the same thing over and over.
I find this funny because I don't listen to any of the music Finn covers but I enjoy his breakdowns on cultural monents/sub-cultures that I have close to no exposure to. I'm probably an outlier but I fw his videos
It feels good to finally see you talk about this because I’ve felt you frustrated for a while now. I first started watching PRMBA because it made me discover so many new bands. I didn’t even know slam was a thing. I started tuning out when you started just laughing at old stuff. I systematically don’t click on any video that has the word "cringe" in the title. You have so much more knowledge and insight to give than to take easy swipes at bands that have fallen out of style. I know I’m not the common viewer, but I’d love to have you talk some more about what’s going on right now than Limp Bizkit.
Wish I could!
@@FinnMckentyPRMBAOh well. I'll still watch some of your stuff. Sometimes it feels right. That video about terrible nu metal songs for example. I had no idea these bands existed except maybe for Adema. I spent an hour afterwards digging on the internet and trying to understand how the fuck any of these guys got a record deal. You're really good at music histoty.
So sorry to hear this man, you’ve taught me tons about such a variety of artists and genres. And exposed me to many artists I wouldn’t have discovered on my own. Sincerely hope those gatekeeping trends shift, or another solution presents itself, would hate to see you go.
I actually think your best content is anytime you talk about the late 2000's- early 2010's "core" scenes. And i still feel like there's a wealth of content in those bands/that era. The second channel always feels fresh, I personally loved the Final Fantasy tier list lol
FINN WE FUCKING LOVE YOU DUDE.
I've been watching Finn since late 2019/early 2020 and honestly my favorite topics are always the self improvement ones about relatable things like going back to college and turning ones life around. The tier lists though are a close 2nd. I've found tons of music I like through these two channels two, and I like that Finn often says things that I don't always agree with.
On the new music vs millenial nostalgia thing - a few years ago you put a 10 second clip of Neck Brace by City Morgue in a video. It instantly connected with me and I don't think I'd have gotten into newer hip hop as much if I that didn't happen - so thanks!
I wish you talked about more high brow topics. How do bands find success? What’s the process? How do they make music? What separates the good from the bad? What are the best shows and why. How do agents work? How do producers do their job? Who are the labels and how do they operate? You have so much untouched territory that brings it back to education about music
Tank the Tech is your man for that kind of content!
props for taking the comments in stride and not getting overly defensive or aggressive about it. you have a great channel and your personality and delivery are engaging. we're around the same age and I feel like you'd be chill af to hang with and just shoot the shit about music in general. if u ever in Chicago come through fam
21:22 Your take aways here’s remind me of exact reason I subscribed to your channel and perfectly describes the type of content you true fans are here for.
Finny, you're one of the most down to earth creators i've followed over the years and appreciate that fact, also the "let me rant about my terrible audience" videos are funny as shit no matter who it is.
It’s upsetting cuz i started watching your videos in 2019 and what turned me on to them was the fact that you put me on to so much new music and ideas about how to be less of a nerd and more of a normie, which helped me grow up a lot and inspired me to level up my career as an artist.
I mostly enjoyed the old band history breakdowns. There are tons on RUclips but you had a great perspective, I do miss that stuff.
For the record, I thought less of your opinion when I started watching your vids, but very quickly realized you are a super genuine guy that has a great love for music. I definitely enjoy your videos and would watch your business videos, if they were shown to even exist to me by youtube.
Finn, you're my best friend's favorite content creator, and for more reasons than just your videos about nostalgic bands. I've learned a lot from you, and I enjoy hearing you speak about different topics. No matter where the future leads your channel, just know that you'll always have at least two viewers supporting you with their whole hearts. Thank you for everything you've posted.
I watch your videos because I like how you approach the variables to artists' successes and failures, no matter the genre. Actually, comparing artists from different genres contributes to identifying how the rules might be different for each scenario.
Keep up the good work, Finn. And stay well.
I like your humor finn :) i’ve been binging a lot of your videos. please know that a lot of your subscribers enjoy your content. Please don’t stop making these content.
I legit got into some newer music due to your older videos, especially trap metal. In my opinion, my favorite part of your nostalgic videos is about how the music "died" and what filled that void going forward. Gave me a different view on music as a whole and helped break away from gatekeepers and such. Keep on keeping on.
I must admit, I do not even always see videos that are not related to things I am already interested in. Sometimes I just don't click on them, sometimes they are not even very visible in my feed.
I do always appreciate different perspectives on things I am interested in. You have said many things that I do not agree with, but I appreciate the different perspective and that is great.
Ultimately, if everyone was like me this would still probably result in fewer views for things that are different than 1990s-2000s metal/rock.
Additionally, there are only so many things that can be said about music that was made 30 years ago. The thing that consumers of content fail to realize is that content sources all eventually must end, change, or become stale. There is no way around that inevitability.
Your videos are great! I have been exposed to a lot of new music and information from your videos and I am grateful for all you have done.
I unironically do want to hear your advice for my career lmao.
I've been trying to be a web developer for several years now and have been falling flat on my face, while supposed business experts tell me the demand for developers are high and continue to grow.