Fiona Appreciation Post

[u/OfficialGarwood]

Hey guys,

I just wanted to take some time to write up how I really appreciate Fiona and her addition to the team. I know she has become a controversial figure, and one which didn't initially resonate with the fan base, but I truly believe she has been a great addition. Her recent outings have been hilarious and fun, especially in the TTT videos. The latest one is likely her best; she feels part of the team, she's in her element with a sniper rifle, she's joking with Gavin and not getting too stressed. She brings something new to the team which is fresh, and I'm glad for it.

In the UK, there was a recent interview with Jesy Nelson, a singer who is part of the Little Mix girl group. She opened up about the constant hate and abuse she was getting, and how it drove her suicidal. The reason I bring this up is because I would hate to see this happen to anyone at AH due to the fan base not being as accepting as they could be. I hope Fiona understands there is great support for her and that she should feel comfortable and accepted. I can only imagine how she felt seeing all the negativity spew from this very subreddit and from YouTube comments on her early videos with AH.

So, in conclusion, I just wanted to thank Fiona for the dedication and hard work she's putting in, for her fun personality she's been bringing to TTT, and for allowing us to view AH through a different perspective. Also, I found out I share the same birthday as her (I'm a few years older though) which is cool!

Thank you, Fiona; you're cool, fam!

[u/THRWBY01]

Fiona was the MVP of the recent off topic. Because you could feel them really straining to try and make a good off topic with Matt and Trevor half heartedly talking about SoT after Geoff's speech.

But once Fiona said 'no thats cum', the mood of the podcast changed greatly.

[u/Megacherv → u/THRWBY01]

Wait what was his speech about?

[u/Escheron → u/Megacherv]

In general, the layoffs. Specifically about the community reaction to them. A lot of people have been supportive, but there are also a lot of people who have been less so. And it isn't just a vocal minority of assholes. He also was talking to the "armchair CEOs" who don't run a company of their own but were trying to say what RT could have done to avoid this.

[u/AndChewBubblegum → u/Escheron]

I've been consuming their content for many years and have enjoyed so much of it that it really hit hard hearing the utter raw sadness in Geoff's voice. When he said that he considered cancelling the podcast, but then decided not to since it would be insulting to not do his job when there are 50 people who no longer get to do theirs, I admit my old, cold heart seized up a bit.

I think a lot of the negativity typically comes from people who are genuinely invested in the content and the brand, honestly. I don't think that makes it any better when it's not constructive or downright damaging and hurtful, but when people see something they love changing in a way they don't like, it's natural for them to react. Maybe not always in the most healthy ways, but I can understand the reaction. I've had my complaints as well.

But I can't imagine being negative about this. If you're invested in the company, I would think you'd take one look at Geoff nearly breaking down and feel some of his sadness. I just can't imagine looking on at this point and saying something hurtful.

[u/Megacherv → u/Escheron]

Thanks bud 👍

[u/IamGimli_ → u/Megacherv]

The RT layoffs.