DarksydePhil / TheyCallMeDSP / Phil Burnell - General Discussion

[Pubic Enemy #1]

I saw this quote pop up recently, and it really reminded me of Phil. It's from A Theory of Fun in Game Design by Ralph Koster.
"Fun from games arises out of mastery. It is the act of solving puzzles that makes games fun. In other words, with games, learning is the drug."

That really explains a lot about Phil's attitude. Phil doesn't like challenge. Challenge generally leads to failure while you learn, adapt and eventually overcome. That in itself is its own reward, which is why people pay $60 for the privilege. But failure to Phil is too much to take, so every failure is down to a bug, or a delay, or bad design, or an equipment issue. In his mind, Phil has nothing to learn, because he already knows it all, so whenever he fails it must be the game screwing him.

From a psychological standpoint, Phil literally hates the entire point of videogames. He hates the core psychological principle behind gaming. No wonder he's so miserable. He's depriving himself of the hit of endorphins everyone else gets from failing, learning, and overcoming.

Was 50/50 about putting this in the psychology thread but eh. Feel free to move it if it'd fit better there.

 

[James Smith]

He was actually saying his office is "too small" for streaming from yesterday. Mainly because he's too exceptional to figure out how to make his desk work for streaming and just like to sit in his loveseat.

[snip]

Both look the exact same to me. Same level of professionalism, same level of safety, same level of convenience in figuring out what's going on if something isn't working right. Why would he change it. (Bottom three circles are the obligatory "some kind of shit" that he has piled up in there that I can't identify.)

The tax codes are written with the intention of taxing revenue/sales generated from businesses that are reliant on Washington. So even if you're a company operating in another US state, you still have to pay the Washington sales tax for customers originating from there.

I know you've argued this and similar points a few times, but let's be real here: is it cost-effective to pay a CPA to spend hours on paperwork to bring your annual B&O tax liability from $1500 down to $500 or even $0 by making a bullet point list for the DOR about what business activities fall under what classification? I would argue no. It won't pay for itself for years and years. He's better off just paying the full, highest-tier tax and being done with it.

 

[johnny5150]

Not to mention he stayed in that lobby full of kids a bit longer than he did the other lobby.

Phil does act and talk like a little kid.

 

[Freshtodeath]

Based on how aggravated and disheveled he seems lately I think there really is some sort of tax situation. I think he probably was/is making good money but it is going into a vacuum somewhere, perhaps being sucked up by debt.

I think I figured out why DSP seems like such an asshole. I think he is incapable of feeling emotion. So he tries to express himself how he thinks other people would and that's why he comes off so weird. Like think about different situations he's been in and it makes total sense.

 

[dsflfdsl23012]

I saw this quote pop up recently, and it really reminded me of Phil. It's from A Theory of Fun in Game Design by Ralph Koster.
"Fun from games arises out of mastery. It is the act of solving puzzles that makes games fun. In other words, with games, learning is the drug."

That really explains a lot about Phil's attitude. Phil doesn't like challenge. Challenge generally leads to failure while you learn, adapt and eventually overcome. That in itself is its own reward, which is why people pay $60 for the privilege. But failure to Phil is too much to take, so every failure is down to a bug, or a delay, or bad design, or an equipment issue. In his mind, Phil has nothing to learn, because he already knows it all, so whenever he fails it must be the game screwing him.

From a psychological standpoint, Phil literally hates the entire point of videogames. He hates the core psychological principle behind gaming. No wonder he's so miserable. He's depriving himself of the hit of endorphins everyone else gets from failing, learning, and overcoming.

Was 50/50 about putting this in the psychology thread but eh. Feel free to move it if it'd fit better there.

DSP got 4th place at Evo and was basically #1 anyways since he was the only American to make it to the top 4. He also considers himself, overall, one of the best gamers in the country and he's got a 10 year legacy to back that up. I don't doubt Ralph Koster is an intelligent human being, but his book is titled A THEORY of Fun in Game Design. Theories are just that, theories. They aren't real. And everyone knows DSP is the realest motherfucker on the internet.

 

[rizlajizzla]

1. It's DSP so I don't give a fuck.
2. It's not like the kid was being obnoxious and REEEEing into the mic like a lot of the CoD kids do. DSP asked a question and the kid called him an idiot for not looking around since the answer was so obvious.

Personally I applaud the kid. How many times does DSP get shit on here for not noticing the obvious? Now literally, a real life 11 year old child told DSP to his face that he was an idiot and pointed out how obvious the solution was. He didn't cuss or scream or sperg, just called him an idiot and told him to be more observant. All it did too was make DSP look worse by flying off the rails at the kid. I've seen other streamers get punked out by other kids, way worse, and they usually laugh about it and go "WHOA! That kid's got a mouth on him haha! Where's his parents?!" DSP ran (like he always does) and then started talking shit about how he'd smack the kid around and stuff. Clearly his pride was hurt.

I was attempting, and clearly failing at, sarcasm re: kiddo. Apols. So settle down.

She was quite reasonable, and then a little bewildered and BOOM! A grown-ass man threatened violence. (Her not hearing it makes no odds, a cunt is still a cunt when no one is looking.) Of all the shit I have seen this man do, that little display was a new level of asshattery.

WON'T SOME ONE THINK OF THE etc...

Based on how aggravated and disheveled he seems lately I think there really is some sort of tax situation. I think he probably was/is making good money but it is going into a vacuum somewhere, perhaps being sucked up by debt.

I think I figured out why DSP seems like such an asshole. I think he is incapable of feeling emotion. So he tries to express himself how he thinks other people would and that's why he comes off so weird. Like think about different situations he's been in and it makes total sense.

Well said. I am just waiting for him to go full American Psycho. His face is just a mask. He has a completely flat aspect until he remembers to Human.

 

[BrunoMattei]

 

[dsflfdsl23012]

I was attempting, and clearly failing at, sarcasm re: kiddo. Apols. So settle down.

I know. I was agreeing with you, and adding my two cents.

 

[Christopher Alyre Fleming]

I think I figured out why DSP seems like such an asshole. I think he is incapable of feeling emotion. So he tries to express himself how he thinks other people would and that's why he comes off so weird. Like think about different situations he's been in and it makes total sense.

You ever run into somebody that got picked on when they were younger & they turned out to be a nice, well adjusted person? That's not Phil. Phil's the person that got picked on (A LOT) when they were younger that you feel bad for, until you run into them years later & say to yourself "I can totally see why this asshole got picked on so hard when they were younger". He's always been an awkward cocksucker & always will be.

 

[DukeMorty]

You ever run into somebody that got picked on when they were younger & they turned out to be a nice, well adjusted person? That's not Phil. Phil's the person that got picked on (A LOT) when they were younger that you feel bad for, until you run into them years later & say to yourself "I can totally see why this asshole got picked on so hard when they were younger". He's always been an awkward cocksucker & always will be.

Phil reminds me of a family member who was picked on as a kid and was socially awkward. When he became an adult he became a total dick. While his brother was picked on but was not socially awkward and as an adult became a nice guy. On top of that Phil is a only child so he was most likely spoiled which gave him this arrogant attitude thinking he is God's Gift to Humanity. Not saying all kids without siblings become dicks but statically most of the time they became arrogant and douchey. Honestly, Phil will never change unless a life changing event happens like a near death experience but even then its a small chance. Like my cousin I mentioned who became a dick, he went through a life changing experience but still was an ass and if anything became more arrogant because he thought he was invincible. Thus I say Phil will never change and be a lolcow forever.

EDIT
I was looking at Washington's rules on operating a business from your home and apparently you need a business license to operate one. Has Phil ever mentioned he has a business license or permit to do that? I say this because I remember a YouTuber, Kossdf, got evicted from his home because his county did not allow operating a business from your home.

 

[werek89]

Why i thinking of dsp got rekt by an 11 year old on VRChat to the movie Kung Pow.
Wimp Lo is dsp!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d696t3yALAY

 

[neger psykolog]

Both look the exact same to me. Same level of professionalism, same level of safety, same level of convenience in figuring out what's going on if something isn't working right. Why would he change it. (Bottom three circles are the obligatory "some kind of shit" that he has piled up in there that I can't identify.)

Because we're talking about DSP I can't honestly tell if you're being sarcastic. But if you're not I'd say that changing it can just be a bit of a refresh. I get that he has his reasons to stream from within his "office" because of tax but its just weird that not only has he not moved a single fucking thing, but he's also put no money into anything.

His main "investment" that he keeps going on about is the "soundproofing" which you could achieve similar results by putting some carpets up on the walls. Its unbelievable that someone earning upwards of 80-100k per year uses a 10 year old TV, a broken ass "loveseat" and until recently an old ass office chair.

The only things he's actually upgraded have been because he got them for free or because they physically broke.

Since your autism levels are better than mine, what distance is he even sitting from his TV? It has to be 6-8 feet I assume? At that distance you wouldn't even notice a 4k TV compared to 1080p. Probably doesn't help that he's basically blind.

I know you've argued this and similar points a few times, but let's be real here: is it cost-effective to pay a CPA to spend hours on paperwork to bring your annual B&O tax liability from $1500 down to $500 or even $0 by making a bullet point list for the DOR about what business activities fall under what classification? I would argue no. It won't pay for itself for years and years. He's better off just paying the full, highest-tier tax and being done with it.

True. If I were in the same situation I'd just assume the worst rate (1.5% I think?) apply it to my average income (100k) and then estimate I'm going to be liable for up to $6000 in backtaxes. Then let the CPA do his shit and see what comes of it. If he's actually working with some sort of magic lowball figure then... I guess he's DSP.

If it were a substantially higher percentage for backtaxes (say 10%+) then I'd totally consider using a pro jew tax attorney to try and gimp the system.

 

[Waveysauce]

You ever run into somebody that got picked on when they were younger & they turned out to be a nice, well adjusted person? That's not Phil. Phil's the person that got picked on (A LOT) when they were younger that you feel bad for, until you run into them years later & say to yourself "I can totally see why this asshole got picked on so hard when they were younger". He's always been an awkward cocksucker & always will be.

Except a lot of picked on kids turn out to be cops and then try to live as if they are bad ass. he got picked on and became a bad ass panhandler. You can tell he is tough a.f how in his story when panda went to the hospital he was ready to clock the taxi guy.........

 

[FalsePositive]

Part of me really wants to see Phil still doing this shit ten years from now. Old, whats left of his hair is grey, blind, gravely voice, absolutely hating every day of his life aside from when his new kidnapped woman makes him some hamburger helper. Kwahlity kahntent, d00d.

 

[N0thingICanDo]

Anybody with a single functional eye and watched any 10 minutes of yesterday's stream or archived video know he was bitching with the games and roasting his viewers while providing boring comments, this guy is a master of lying without a blink of his pig eyes, i hope he gets suspended by twitch soon so that he can stop making negative influences to the young immature audience of his, i'm serious

 

[Faded]

Since your autism levels are better than mine, what distance is he even sitting from his TV? It has to be 6-8 feet I assume? At that distance you wouldn't even notice a 4k TV compared to 1080p. Probably doesn't help that he's basically blind.


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5.14

Nothing he can do.

 

[samovski]

Anybody with a single functional eye and watched any 10 minutes of yesterday's stream or archived video know he was bitching with the games and roasting his viewers while providing boring comments, this guy is a master of lying without a blink of his pig eyes, i hope he gets suspended by twitch soon so that he can stop making negative influences to the young immature audience of his, i'm serious

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He's slowly but surely reaching new levels of pathetic. Shit talking preteens, banning anyone and anything that remotely says anything that could be "detractor" like. Now his outstanding bullshittery is in full effect. There's a difference blaming someone for his piss poor performances, this is just him trying to re-write history sub-24 hrs later.

Maybe if he pretends he's fun enough people will start believing it. Maybe if he pretends his content's good enough people will start believing it.

Sadly for him, people seem to be waking up and seeing him for what he's been for years. A sad joke.

 

[BallBuster]

5.14

Nothing he can do.

Well, I'll give him credit for at least spending the money to get a Focusrite Audio Interface. Everything else is a fucking disaster and he should be ashamed of himself.

 

[PedoPhil]

5.14

Nothing he can do.

I get anxiety when I see the amount of dust that's on his pc case, unbelievable, literally a pig living like a pig

 

[FalsePositive]

5.14

Nothing he can do.

Eww, he spends every day of his life in that claustrophobic pigpen.

Also a really sweet 90º viewing angle he's got there.