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Somebody call VH1: "The Fine Bros" are trying to trademark "reaction videos"
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About time, see if it stems the tide...
They apologized and won't do it.
https://medium.com/@FineBrothersEnt/a-message-from-the-fine-brothers-a18ef9b31777#.inaryq9tk
They weren't being given a choice. They were about to suffer the humiliation of losing their trademark application, and React World doesn't work if they don't own the trademarks. Furthermore, their brand was being destroyed. This was having a real financial impact on them.
Vincent Alexander
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I really hope someone re-uploads the videos they pulled down.
I'm sure there are some people out there.
Eppy Thatcher
God's had his chance.
So in a way we will all remember this day and that video as being when a community came together to make something good happen.
At what point do you suppose they looked at the numbers rolling off their subs page and said "Well fuck. Better cut the cord on this one."
150k? 200? 250?
At what point do you suppose they looked at the numbers rolling off their subs page and said "Well fuck. Better cut the cord on this one."
150k? 200? 250?
I wouldn't jump as far as considering them angels. There was not much choice left here.
YianGaruga
Banned
good job internet
still, fuck fine bros.
still, fuck fine bros.
crisdecuba
Member
Good job, internet. And I think this has been a learning experience for the Fine Bros.
Vincent Alexander
Member
They'll remember it as the day the world got good.
I don't think it was just that, but the legal pressure too. I think they forsaw that they'd lose their trademarks too, so it was lose lose. They basically didn't have a choice.
Eppy Thatcher
God's had his chance.
Weird to think about the fact that - if they hadn't made that announcement video and just filed for the trademarks quietly this might have not had the chance to flame out so big before some of them made it through and then they might be in the position of not having a chance to call backsies and attempt to garner any good will.
In the long con picture of all this ... the ferver and backlash over their initial video may have actually saved them hurt after all.
Zombie James
Banned
Wonder if this 180 will stop people from abandoning the channel or if this whole thing ruined their reputation for good. Doesn't look like the numbers are slowing down any.
Didn't expect these losers to comment about this.
Honestly, until this week I had no idea who these guys are. Normally, I always give people second chances but after seeing all their previous actions regarding Ellen, Sandy Hook, etc... I don't know if I can. I still feel like they're greedy, delusional, extremely hypocritical, and just all around douches but they ultimately did the right thing even though I believe it was solely out of self preservation and not because they realized that they were morally wrong.
Jacksinthe
Banned
They didn't do this because they wanted to. They did this under pressure. They listened, but not to the internet and their "Update." video has already shown us that. We had beef and all they did was yap about how WE were the ones confused despite their previous actions.
The only light that went on above their heads was the one in the interrogation room with their sponsors.
The only light that went on above their heads was the one in the interrogation room with their sponsors.
AHAHAHAHAHHAHA
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Heh, I see. Not much of a choice, considering people would just dislike every new video they upload to the tune of thousands, if not tens of thousands, if they don't do this, and they also have the risk of losing money big time.
Yeah. I'll believe that they've turned over a new leaf if they can go a year without claiming someone is ripping them off.
alfredofroylan
Member
I don't have the numbers but I remember that Channel Awesome took a hit during the Lupa saga and had a hard time recovering.
We fought the internet and the internet won.
ScientificPizza
Banned
this should have been done in a video, tbh, considering what this is all about
i'm sad this is over now. this has been a fun time. it's cool to see everyone banding together to fight against bullshit
i'll just watch that counter keep ticking down until it eventually slows and stops.
good job everyone
Idontbelieveyou.gif for them. Stay vigilant they will try some shenanigans again.
For the most part the guy's defense is pretty weak and seems like a setup for the woman to be like "No, you're wrong and here's why!"
Too late, they're on my shit list, they're only doing this because the internet left them no choice. That's as admirable as a junky deciding not to rob your house when you have him at gunpoint and telling him to get the fuck out.
Tom Nook
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kitschbeam
Member
We finally stood together and change the world, internet.
Chezzymann
Member
People might not even realize its over if they dont release a video. So i bet the subscriber count will keep going down until they do
I was waiting for him to drop the facade and devil advocate, but he seems to actually believe what he was saying.
SolidSnakeUS
Member
Good on them. Exactly what we were fighting for and more.
Well done internet. Well done.
Before anyone thinks about going back to watching/supporting Fine Bros, just remember that they will likely try something similar again, what they were doing wasn't that original, and you can likely find another group of reactors that are just as if not more entertaining. [I always get a kick out of the people over at Facts. and as far as I'm aware it isn't run by shady folk]
ScientificPizza
Banned
the fact that they thought all of this was a good idea in the first place should be enough for people not to support them in the future. it's not like they came to the conclusion to withdraw their initiative on their own. if the backlash wasn't this severe it would be a react world and we'd all just be living in it.
greed is what started this whole thing, and greed is ultimately what ended it. this was a business decision, not a moral one. if they could have still gotten away with this, they would have
don't support the fine brothers
Palabragrís
Member
But...
Has the Internet won or are they waiting for a new chance to try?
Knowing them..............
Has the Internet won or are they waiting for a new chance to try?
Knowing them..............
R_thanatos
Member
Intresting #reaction from the fine bros.
#teaminternet win again
Systolique
Member
They really have no sense of PR it's insane, they are issuing a written apology on the internet after publishing 2 horrendous videos.
I mean, who cares? I've could've written it, my little sister could have written it, it has no impact whatsoever.
You don't get to act like douchebags and then write 20 lines saying "o btw sry lol xoxo".
I mean, who cares? I've could've written it, my little sister could have written it, it has no impact whatsoever.
You don't get to act like douchebags and then write 20 lines saying "o btw sry lol xoxo".
Admiral Woofington
Member
holy shit WHAT
MrCunningham
Member
They are tripling down on their apologies. It's either this, or continue to watch those subscribers drop in numbers. Good job, Fine Bros.
Palabragrís
Member
Best explanation so far:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a49fipjglyc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a49fipjglyc
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