The Real Me
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Over the last 6 years, I have learned your names and your stories. I think it's time for me to return the favor. Thanks for keeping it real. ^.^ / nixiepixel Fight for the users in our Discord: discordapp.com...
*The Unavoidable Truth:* I have been hiding behind the name Nixie Pixel, but no more! Thanks for showing me that there are genuine people on the internet. (✿^_^)
*Do you have thoughts/questions/concerns about my new video? I'm dedicating an hour to answer them right… now!*
Para mi ademas de bella, inteligente me gustaria saber si ademas de la informatica q te apasiona?
Very glad you stuck with it Nixie Pixel! Patreon sounds like a great idea.
Thanks a lot for your video Nixie Pixel😊And a big hello from France 😊
No... Thank you!
Nixie Pixel You're in my VIP circle for a reason ;)
I would absolutely be up for your Patreon idea! I really hope I can do my part to help you out in whatever way I can!
I also look forward to seeing more Linux and Tech videos from you in the future
Of all the countless videos I've watched on UA-cam, this is probably my favorite.
(* ˘⌣˘)◞[_]♥[_]ヽ(•‿• ) Cheers!
... sorry, I've been in Japan for too long I think.
It seems to be working for you! It was a very sincere video and you've obviously connected with your audience. Be safe and get home soon!
Cool!
You rock. Some people suck. Don't worry, natural selection will take care of them!
:-D Good luck and keep it up!
i really laugh out loud with your comment jaja,
I'm surprised natural selection hasn't weeded you out already.
NSLM Case in point.....
Siper2 Was just going off of your picture and comments you leave.
NSLM Took you two weeks to come up with something that "clever?" Here's a thought: try NOT being a jerk. It's really not that difficult. Try actually watching the video.
I have been following you with for a long time! I love your Linux videos!
I'm glad you are around and I hope you remain so. Your Linux tutorials have not just been helpful but fucking-helpful, which is the highest level of helpful you can obtain.
Nicole, first of her name and lord of Linux tutorials, breaker of codes, and wielder of the terminal!
Ooh, I like that - "[Lady] of linux tutorials, breaker of codes, and wielder of the terminal!" Can I steal it? /flex
Of course...as long as I am credited in bold highlights, otherwise I will flag the video and file a DMCA claim :p
firstatheist
Well if you win the claim, you can take my Google Ad revenue...and will be highly disappointed ;-)
In all seriosness, I would totally back your patreon content. Kickstarter sounds like a possibility but I hear they take a cut of your action...ultimately you deliver a quality product with lots of utility. You also have a solid presentation. I actually started using Ubuntu after watching one of your tutorials back in 2012. Still trying to master the terminal.
i sent you a message i could help you if you want we used to talk on steam back in 2009 and you helped me alot with my depression you were really nice to me so i want to help you and i can't imagine how it is to be stuck in a different country like that
I definitely remember you, ZZcool! I know how rough it is to go through depression and not feel at all like yourself, so it's really epic to see you posting GTA videos and helping out your fellow gaming community. I hope making videos has helped you like it has me! ♥
Nixie Pixel thankyou so much i really mean it could you send me a message here on youtube i really want to help you with this but i'd rather not explain that in comments
thankyou so much i miss talking too you
Nixie Pixel i also sent you a message on youtube you have no idea what it means for you to say that
but yeah i'd like to help you get out of this situation if you want me to but i'd rather discuss how in private
thankyou again
taltigolt Nixie Pixel I cannot help but laugh at hearing this. Not because due to you two and the situations you have and had, but that I am subbed to both of you. Taligolt, you provide great modding videos. I would love to help you in the future with my windows/linux knowledge I am developing throughout schooling. And Nixie, you inspired me into linux. You MADE my career. I am going for my REDHAT certification right now, and I am majoring in IT Science at Wayne State for networking in linux. I want to convert businesses over to linux. I would be happy to donate to you and your cause. It wouldn't be much, but the amount linux adminstrators make compared to microsoft is much greater, so ill be happy to help you out :D
Gerald Smith
Wow... just, I... holy-- thank you.. the feels.. happy...
(❁´‿`❁)*✲ﾟ* (sorry, speechless times like these call for Japanese inspiration)
re: taltigolt
Nixie, you're awesome! :D
Cute girl talking about Linux and people are upset? It's not like she's stupid or anything either, ok she's no genius but she seems to know more about Linux than the majority of Linux users I'd say which is saying a lot.
Also to Nixie if you want to start your crowdfunding thing put a link and I'll pitch in some for you. Good luck with your travels and future plans.
jebril, hoow would YOU know 'she's no genius' ? ? ? that's insulting.
Because Linux seems to be all male and mostly white at that, I'd've thought the Linux community would've been ecstatic to have her.
@@wynnhorton1208 no lol
Don't be afraid to ask for help! I've been there and if it wasn't for some very generous strangers I don't know what I would have done. You make Linux fun. I've been watching for years and if I wasn't broke myself I'd buy you a ticket home. Keep your chin up and don't be ashamed to take what you need. UA-cam sucks right now but the community is still there... They won't let you down. Good luck!
Thanks for everything you do, Nixie/Nicole - I've enjoyed your videos, your humor, and depth of knowledge about Linux and tech for a few years. Keep up the great work - I'm sure funding for your endeavors will show up soon.
Nicole/Nixie Pixel thank you for being a part of youtube. I actually became involved in the Linux community because of you. You are the sole reason I passed Ubuntu, Kubuntu, and numerous other distros onto friends, family and complete strangers. I learned a lot from you and lately I have been sad to see you haven't posted on youtube in a long time. I'm sorry you're stuck in Asia, if I had the ability to I would help get you home.
nixie/nicole - thank you for all your marvelous backlog of helpful videos. i am very glad you are out there, and yes, fighting for us users (and coders) and not the sponsors. i am so very sorry when you first decided to express yourself and your love of tech and wanting to share that, that there were people out there, particularly guys, who attacked you so horribly. ugh. good on you for not caving into it. those people make me feel sad for them - tech should be the great level playing field, for all races, genders, nationalities, beliefs (even none), human-kind in general, all contributing positively to build up, not tear down or needlessly attack. i have been playing with switch-booting ubuntu on a chromebook and your tips in your linux videos have been so very helpful to me. please know you have fans out here who got your back. hope the trip back from japan was easier. be well and thank you for all that you do to spread your knowledge and appreciation of tech. as they said in galaxy quest - never give up, never surrender!
mixie I found you by researching linux OS, on utube and i think you are a excellent young lady, you made me smile and too become more enthusiastic about using linux OS, keep up the good work and thank you!
Hello Nixie. I lost my youtube and all my subscriptions that went with. I am happy to have found you again. You have been a great help in the past with many issues that I have been blessed/cursed with. I really don't have many ideas other than we all deserve to be happy and do what we love to do.
I am all in on your venture no matter where you go, no matter the channel, no matter the vendors..
Just keep doing what you do as I am 100% sure I am not the only you have helped and not the only that enjoys seeing your Smile..Keep safe and smile!
Aww man I miss her take me back six years ago when times were much simpler.
You are awesome. I have been checking out your videos for about 3 years now. I've loved that you always seem to express how much you love what your doing in your vids. Plus you have given me tons of small things that I have worked into my linux experience. It was a big help to me and am very thankful for that. Especially being that I was totally new to Linux when I first started watching your vids. Your Waze GPS suggestion has been a daily part of my life. I would watch and help out in any way that I could for people that are so helpful to others. Thank you again for all that you do.
I switched to Linux back in late 08 after watching one of your Ubuntu videos. So you made a long term fan out of me.
I'd you decide to have your fans fund your work I'll show a tiny support. 1% of your many fans is probably enough to make it worthwhile.
"DICKSON"
Nicole, youre a beautiful part of our community. I'll be honored to help you any way possible. ♡
I'm a granddad who started using Linux about 6 yrs ago. I came across your video clips a short time after and they proved invaluable to me. I have learned so much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with an old timer ... your time and my time, priceless!
Nixie even though I've only got familiar with your videos recently, I found them to be the most informative and fun. They have helped me see a lot of cool things about Linux and the community. Thank you so much, and I hope you keep making content for us to enjoy. I also hope you make it home soon.
are one of the reasons why use linux, you helped me a lot with your videos. Thank you! Nixie Pixel
Thanks for proving that Linux is not just something to Nerds and Geeks only...
Nixie la Linuxera mas bonita que he visto y de quien he aprendido muchismo tambien
Yoyo Fernández como traducirias "nerds and geeks", yo lo uso en ingles (como lo conosco) pero Google me lo pone como "los empollones y los frikis"
This was extremely heartwarming, I am glad you are opening up to your fans. We wish the best for you and hope that you get home safe and soon. This ideas you have are wonderful.
I guess the only concern I have is that, people who don't help through Patreon, will they be left out on content? Or will those who contribute, be eligible for 1-on-1 tech support and perhaps more personal videos (videos showing them something they request).
*All in all I wish the best for you and hope for your safe and immediate return home, as well as I await the regular content that is coming out!*
A really good question, and the answer is "absolutely not!" Patrons of my creation would get additional stuff but I will continue to make my normal videos at the same pace, and even faster!
My dream: If I have enough funds I will hire an editor -- which if you know me, you'll know that editing is the BANE of my existence and part of the reason videos take a bit to be published in the first place. (¬‿¬)
Nixie Pixel Well that is fantastic news! Thanks so much for the reply. Well then, I definitely support this endeavor of yours and can't wait to see what good things come out of it. This is awesome.
Heh that would be really nice, that way you can just focus on creating the content and not worry about the mess of editing heh.
Wish I could help in more ways than just donating but for now, that is how it is :D
I like when people talk to other people like people, but while demonstrating at the same time that they know what they're talking about. I was an instant subscriber and am enjoying catching up on your posts. I appreciate people in the any tech community that are willing to share what they know to help others without being condescending or rude.
On behalf of myself and your followers I would like to thank you for your videos. Your linux tips helped me so much. I can not even begin to explain the troubles I had when I first started dabbling with the confusing penguin.
I always enjoy your videos. A much prettier way to learn some tech.
A strong community is better than a strong sponsor. Watch Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls, Band) www.ted.com/talks/amanda_palmer_the_art_of_asking on TED.
I watched it. Her ability to trust is amazing.
Do Patreon Nikki, it works pretty well. Get off the adverts and the crap networks and just let your supporter support you and they will. :) Good luck! And I hope you make it home!
You have taught me more about Linux and Open Source than any book, class, or tutorial that I have done. Thanks and you got my support.
I'd use patreon but only if regular content is produced. I subscribed to you because I found your videos interesting. I don't need tech support or live streams with you or the ability to call on you day and night.
I'd just like to see you make more videos, regularly. If patreon helps you do just that, I'm in!
Why patreon and not subbable? Because I already have a patreon account where I back other youtubers, and I can't be arsed opening yet another account just for one youtuber. Patreon seems pretty damn polished top from a subscription model perspective.
Absolutely, I couldn't have said it better myself!
@The Pervy Prepper honestly? Thanks for the reference but t
3rd party linking in general can be shady. I'd just CNAME a domain like buynixiecoffee.com and have it link to all the things 😉
Also link tree may be okay.. I think the core issue is that you're beholden to a hosted solution for all your content so unless you have other ways to supplement your income, you can't (and should have never) relied solely on UA-cam 💜
Re your crowed funding idea? Go for it. If you're producing good content, and you always do, people should be willing to part with a little cash. So it comes down to the size of your audience.
Say everybody parted with just one teeny tiny little dollar per month. How much would you earn?
About a 160,000 dollars a month
one day you will be the spokeswomen for linux products.. for sure..
for jewbuntu. or. she already is
Thank you for having the tenacity and courage to put yourself out there. I recently found your videos and they are helping me with a Linux class that I am taking. Thank you so much!
I'm more of a 3d Blender animation type of guy and I know 1 Blender user that does free Blender tutorials on UA-cam. That's not how he makes most of income tho. He also creates expensive hardcore user tutorials that entirely cover some artistic medium in Blender. So, I thought, maybe you could make a series of hardcore Linux tutorials, and sell the series on your website, or something like that.
This is an amazingly, excellent, over-all brilliant idea that I haven't thought about before, thank you!
but theres already linuxacademy.com/ :S
awakaraga
Doesn't matter! There are, literally, thousands of us that make tutorials for Blender. We aren't even competing with each other really, cause some people just like the way some tutorial makers do things. I recently had a few subscribers ask me to do a tutorial on UV unwrapping in Blender. Mind you, I'm an animator. I gave them links to tutorials that I thought were good. They said they already tried those, and said they just like the way I explain things. I'm not very good at all, but hey whatever. It was a simple tutorial. The more options people have the better. No1 loses.
Nixie Pixel
Not only focusing on Linux alone, I suggest you can look into Open Source Tutorials, as there are very less tutorials for Open Source out there.
I love your videos, Nicole! It doesn't matter to me that you're a girl and that you're extremely attractive! We're all adults. People need to act like it. Thanks for the videos even if I'm two years late. I just now found your channel a week ago. I've learned a lot already! I learned Steam was on linux and my old favorite games are there. I installed and am now playing them again.
Love you girl! Keep up the good work! It doesn't matter to me as a man that you're a girl and doing this. Keep up your love and keep up the good work!
Im a huge fan. I actually heard about you from one of my instructors at college (computer science, 2 terms left), he's a huge fan as well and was telling me about your Linux videos. They helped me out a ton and opened up my eyes to the world of Linux and some of a cool things you can do with it. When you release some shirts I know more then a few people that will buy them up. Good Luck and keep up the awesome videos.
Keep at it! The Linux community needs more creators like you. I just found this channel recently and I think you are doing a great job.
Hm, I missed a few years. What happened? Why were you stuck in asia and how did it end?
Nixie Pixel We use Patreon here at Geek Beat and I know the people at TWIS who also use it. If you need any help or have any questions, I;d be more than happy to get you in touch with John and Cali or Dr. Kiki. Tom Merritt and Chris Pirillo use it as well.
That would be great, I was on the same network with you guys and met Cali several times - though she is always busy. I'd love to send you an e-mail to chat about it, if that's okay?
Nixie Pixel I mentioned this over on Facebook, but I'll mention it again. You know your stuff, have you looked at Google Helpouts as a means of making some money, and working one on one with people sharing your knowledge and making money? The program has potential, and is still in the early stages of growth, but always something worth checking into.
Nixie Pixel Its absolutely okay. Anything I can do to help.
Eric Schuetz
I am *so* sorry I didn't see your message before! Google Helpouts looks like a very interesting concept. I think it would be a great model for me to get started with even more comprehensive tutorials - thanks so much for letting me know it existed! ^_^
No problem...and no worries you didn't see my post on FB. It's Facebook. Ya know...it sucks.
The story about how you started off.... Literally moved me... It is really inspiring to see such a success after so much demotivation
I've only started following Nixie but I like the content. I'm a big fan of directly supporting the producer and not funding a giant in the middle. Any idea that allows the community to empower the producers gets my vote, and I vote with my dollars. I'm looking forward to your updates, Nixie. Keep up the great work.
P.S. for a good example of how the 'crowd' can be a viable business model for development, take a look at Blender. I'm one of thousands who contributed to buy the source code for Blender. Its a decision I've never regretted.
Keep up the good work and don't give up. Who cares what people say to you and say just because you are a girl that you can't talk about tech. There will always be haters. Just brush them off and do what you do best. I'm sorry to hear that you are stuck there I hope you get back home soon and safely.
Hmm, ever considered livestreaming video games? I know it's not exactly what you do.. but video games can potentially help you a bit!
I'm into it - my other channel Geekbuzz was mostly gaming. Problem is that I archived because of the UA-cam content ID stuff. Now that UA-cam/Google has BOUGHT Twitch I can only imagine what's happening there.. :P
Nixie Pixel Hmm, so far no impact on the Starcracft and league streamers :)
Nixie Pixel Well, on the plus side, they can only react after the fact mostly. Streams generate revenue from contributions done live, while streaming. Who cares if they take down an archived vid on twitch. The live stuff is what matters.
Great idea, I hear you can actually get a decent amount of money on Twitch if you have enough viewers. I'd bet your reach would improve greatly by streaming there. Not to mention helping to sell those "Top Secret" T-shirts. If you embed your stream in your own site you might be able to also get additional ad revenue and affiliate commissions on gaming/tech products.
You are Awesome and I love how well and simple you explain things. I've relearned things and understood many more. Best of luck and I will continue to support you.
I m a recent subscriber to your channel. I was searching for a Linux destro for new users and I find your videos quite interesting and knowledgeable about Linux Ubuntu. You are a genuine and honest person. Keep making more informative videos. You are really doing a good job. We all support you, so keep up the good work👍😊
I dont know what happened to you on facebook etc, but I hope you got the thiroid thingy under control. Please post an update. We love you fat or skinny, makeup or none, sick or healthy Nicole.
Miss, I'm sorry that you have to be treated like a little child, and purely as an object of visual gratification. I dislike feminism, but I'm also sorry women have to be treated this way. I respect any lady that enjoys herself in this science, despite the disgusting comments of people. You seem like an awesome person, and are one of the most beautiful-est ladies I've seen(maybe I just have a thing for redheads), and I appreciate what you do(even though I don't have a Linux-ubuntu association). Keep it up and God bless!!!!
--African college student
I'm very proud of you and all of the hard work that you do. Infact it's not many of us Linux people in the USA and you got my support.
You seem so honest and genuine. Really like your videos. I'll chuck a few pound so you can carry on the teaching. Best of luck for the future
I love you!
Beautiful even without any make up.
I tried linux once and gave up very quickly, then I discovered your Linux videos and they helped me tremendously.
So a big thank you to you Nicole,for me your a great Linux Guru,knowledgable and calming
This is the first of your videos I've watched & you seem pretty cool & genuine! Here's hoping you aren't stuck for too long. Forget what others say about what you aren't. You have built an audience so you must be doing something right :) support all the way from NZ!
Pay no mind to the Zachary Bittners of the world. The reason they're so quick to troll is because they believe the technology world is some kind of "no girls allowed" club.
Well...that's a crock of shit.
I have enjoyed your videos and benefited from them. I'll be happy to throw money your way. Young girls need women like you to encourage their interest in technology, and silly old men like me need a few how-tos every once in a while.
Viva Nixie!!
i learned Linux because of u
that's a 100 dollars worth!
I love the idea of using Patreon. Also, just fyi: Your channel has been used as a resource in an introductory Linux course for IT-admins-to-be. Thanks for all the work you put into making this an interesting and fun channel.
very beatiful and very smart girl.
Real techies don't care about gender they care about content...
I think you do a fantastic job. Let us know in a video where to send our support; you can count me in!
"They care about content." Well said, my friend. (*^▽^*)
I'm relatively new to this channel and Linux in general, but I really want to thank you for all the work put in those videos. Before I discovered them, Linux seemed so cryptic and now I enjoy it and can't stop learning how to properly use it. Also i want to say that I respect you very much, not just for all the help you offered along the years to people like me who needed it, but also because you had the courage to continue making youtube videos even if at the begining people didn't appreciate your efforts, a courage and determination not many people have (myself included:) ). You have some good ideas for the future and I will gladly support them. I hope you will manage to get home soon.
"Once upon a time, from the obscure world of command lines a penguin rose, with the confidence he could change the world. Time has passed and soon his ideas started to grow and inspire, the dreaming penguin turning slowly, but surely into an OS army, everyone being unique in his own way. All over the OpenSource World there was chaos until Nixie came, the One Lady to rule over them all ... and bring the power of terminal and the mysterious force of Bash Commands to everyones desktop."
Sorry for all the grammar mistakes and for taking over the comment section, just felt like typing. :)
I just discovered you and your channels. In posting this I have looked at videos from both Nixie Pixel and Geekbuzz. First, I find your videos informative. They give bottom line assessments without a lot of quibbling or a loss of fairness. Second, I have watched several of the Alt OS videos. The presentations there are more polished and exhibit more confidence than in earlier videos. Finally, in light of what was said here, you have to pay the bills like everyone else. I did not block the ads in the Alt OS videos. They are brief, to the point, and oddly enough, informative themselves. It's not that I haven't heard of Netflix, but not being in the business, I was not familiar with some of the other sites. I will leave them unblocked.
I picked up on your channels while looking around for things that protect privacy, escape tracking and trying to figure out why the latest TOR browser can't be accessed by all users from the applications folder in El Capitan OS X. But I liked the other topics also. I downloaded LibreOffice program from your spot. I usually don't comment on anything on the Tube, although I will answer questions occasionally. For the first time ever, I am going to actually subscribe to a UA-cam channel, both of them. (I spend as much time on UA-cam as on regular TV.) The approach has stayed fresh over eight years and the presentations have gone from being very good to professional without being slick. Keep up the good work!
Not gonna say first, but yay! New video!
Sorry but you need to grow up before you get on here you. Don't know shit I know how to speak. Well better go play baby dolls and mind your own business and keep the hell out of. Mine. Because you don't know shit
Sorry but you need to grow up before you get on here you. Don't know shit I know how to speak. Well better go play baby dolls and mind your own business and keep the hell out of. Mine. Because you don't know shit
Elaine May what? I have no idea who you are.
Elaine May DOUBLE SELF RIGHTEOUS POST!!!! For when you want to try to appear superior, but show yourself up as a bellend!
if i had money id buy what ever your selling. if your were the poster girl for the mintbox of chrome box I'd buy it just like a girl spread over top a hot rod.
Wat
TBH I watched a video of yours the first time a few years back because you were beautiful, but I stayed because you give such great content. I'm serious when I say that I look for your advice when I need some on a particular subject about electronics/software. This is one of my favorite channels. Don't ever listen to the assholes out there. You rock!
I was about to suggest you Patreon, then you actually mentioned it.
It's a great idea!
I use it to support my game design passion.
Do it!
And spam us your project! :D
Zachary Bittner Stop being a Douche. If you don't like it that much don't watch then go and troll some one else. Nixie Pixel has helped me some with some cool videos and for other stuff I had to look else where. If you feel the need to have the "right information" out there then make your own videos on the subject. But my main question is. Nixie Pixel why are you stuck? lol
nando fiction Because its disingenuous. She is asking all of us for money and I am part of a collective of "all of us" I am pointing out that if she wants my money, all she has to be is real and genuine. I do not find her to be either.
Or are you of the opinion that the only comments that should be allowed are supportive ones and all criticism should be silenced. Because we all know, if there is something that tech journalism is missing, its circle jerking and grandstanding. Right?
People find her genuine though. Your opinion is OK for you to have but dude it is yours. She might be viewed differently by others and if they feel the need to support her in the time of need then so be it.
nando fiction People can have their opinion as well, and they express their opinion of support often. I don't care and have only commented back to people who have challenged my opinion. You don't see me calling people douche's for expressing their opinions of support. So what exactly is your problem?
I never said you can't have an opinion. But you definition of genuine is slightly off. She is herself as far as anyone can tell and that is genuine. But you are right calling you a douche was out of line and I apologise
nando fiction According to www.nixiepixel.com/about-nixiepixel/
she refers to herself as "gamer girl", "wild gamer chick".
Ok, lets see this title of "gamer"
www.xboxgamertag.com/search/NixiePlays/
steamcommunity.com/id/nixiepixel/games/?tab=all
yeahhh..... not really impressive. I don't consider myself a gamer and here is mine.
steamcommunity.com/id/abandersnatch/
If Nixie Pixel is a gamer. I must be divine gaming god.
Wouldn't you say that her referring to herself as a gamer is disingenuous? I would point out that her self described "geek" and "nerd" is also disingenuous, but this is the easiest and most obvious to point out.
You are amazing. Will you marry me? :)
Umut Topuzoğlu türkler olarak her yerde kendimizi belli ediyoruz. :D
I've come from using the mac computers at school having never used a command line in my life and you've taught me more about my linux laptop than anyone else on youtube.
Nixie, I think your idea is awesome! Your videos really helped me out when I was just starting out with Linux and had no idea what I was doing. I would happily contribute if you were on Patreon.
Random, out of left field comment guy here: I have tremendous respect for what you do. You kind of break the whole stereotype of the beautiful girl who knows diddly squat about any of that nerdy stuff (I have personally never believed such lies as I have been schooled by some bombshells at various technical subjects). The information you provide is viable, concise, and accurate, and I am glad you chose not to listen to the residual misogynistic refuse that still seem to pop their ugly heads up here and there. So, thank you! Btw, I am a brand new Linux user (cheers!)!!!! and your videos have so far helped tremendously. Kudos!
Leave other people who always think negative.
I follow you since 2 years ago. You help me alot. Thanks for helping US.
i appreciate your honesty and never get depressed over comments made by the little-minded. you are doing a great job.
I really learned a lot from your videos in this channel.
Great job.
I have been supporting a musician friend of mine on Patreon and would love to back you also.
Thank you for all you have provided over the years.
Nice to meet you Nicole. You will always be Nixie to me!! :)
BTW, it takes a lot of courage to open one's self to people close to us, let alone to the world. Kudos on having that courage. YOU ROCK!!!
+Nixie Pixel I watch this when I need inspiration. You are awesome Nixie.
Wanted to throw this in as someone working in Tech and letting you know how much you and people like you are what is truly great about the Internet. People sharing ideas across borders for the sole purpose of bettering the community. I have personally benefited from your Linux vids and find your gaming content very entertaining. [Yay MTG, D&D, PAX, etc!] Keep doing what you do because you love it. Stay safe out there in Nippon. ~DJ LL
Hello Nicole aka Mrs. Pixel, I am a 26 year old guy who has done manual labor for 7 years to help my family with money (it was a very stressful time), with that I could not get into computer tech or even could afford a computer because of my situation until this past year. I say that because anybody that tries to put you down tell them to go to Hell because from the videos I have seen, you have worked your ass off, never forget that. I could not give a crap if someone was male or female with learning about tech stuff. I am the only guy in my family learning about computer technology (this is my first real year of it) and with myself being a blank slate I want to learn everything I can. Thank you for your videos.
I first started using Linux because I got the BSD and could not even recover from it. I was going to use a Linux live disk so I could download windows... There was no turning back :) Your videos have helped me alot, they helped me go from a n00b to an average user. Your videos are helpful, and I kinda just enjoy hearing your voice... Dont mean to be a creeper, just one of my favorite parts of your videos :) Keep it real Ms. Pixel :)
I really enjoy your Linux videos! I download them on my iPhone and listen to them in the way to work. Good stuff and keep up the good work. I'll definitely support your work.
I've been following you for years now, and you've been always quite real. You are one of those people taking Linux to the common user. And I applaud you for that. Whether you name is Nicole, or Nikki or Nixi, you seem to get the message through. There's 159309 people following you on this channel alone and those people talk to their friends about you or link to your stories. I hope you realize how far your videos reach. You're real alright. And when I think about it... we've seen the 'real you' a couple of times before. Either that, or you're a great actress. ;)
thx for all you do, personally been a tremendous help to me in getting off the ground with linux, will always support/be a fan
Love your videos ! Asking for support is totally understandable - you are yourself on the videos and your genuine ... Great qualities to have.
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have introduced me to Linux. Thanks to you I installed Ubuntu and, while I have cheated on old Tux with Micro$haft, I have always held a soft spot for the GNU/Linux community. I am giving it another try. I am typing this off of Ubuntu but I have also gone on to try OpenSuse, Arch, Zorin OS, and many other distros in the process. Thanks for all of your videos.
Nixie/Nicole,
You're amazing at what you do, keep it up! When I switched to Linux your videos were a tremendous help. I fix and build computers and when people ask about possible getting Linux and which distro to get, I refer them to your channel.
I would definitely donate and I know a lot of happy new Linux users that I'm sure would also.
Thanks for all the Help,
Michael
Always enjoy your vids and help. I've been using Linux virtually full time for six years now. Still have to use Windows occasionally for my wife's business but we do love Linux. Thanks for all the work you do, you are appreciated! Have a lovely day. :)
While I don't usually comment on stuff, I'd like to point out that I would support your work as much as I can.
I just want to say thank you.
I started with Ubuntu a few years ago. I remember when I was weighing the pros and cons of doing this. I watched some of your videos and you made Linux seem more accessible to me.
You describe yourself as awkward, but yet you have a way of making people feel welcome. To me, you encapsulate the open source spirit. I’ve never talked to you, yet you’re a friendly face that doesn’t just spit out fourtran like English in monotonous drawl.
Like you, I encountered a lot of snobbery and ugly behavior when I started dabbling with various Linux distros. Basically, “tech hipsters” who “liked Linux before it was coo” and embody everything that I would picture with a closed source community or an “exclusive club”.
To me, open source is supposed to be like family. It’s blood, sweat and tears. People working together to make something that is accessible and functional.
Anyway, it’s been a lonely world for me in the Linux community. You’ve given me hope that there are nice people out there that just want to help. So, again, thank you. Also, I would totally be willing to help you out in any way that I can.
I am glad you didn't quit doing what you do. Got yourself another subscriber. Also, Patreon is a new and better way of actually earning something from what you do, since youtube started being so much more aggressive with content control. You keep going, it's nice to see people getting out of the crowd with stuff like this, it related and even more linux related, guys or girls, it doesn't matter. The simple fact that she or anyone else raises awareness to the Linux community and Linux based operating systems, it's a great thing. They are a lot of people that would be so much better of with using this over windows/mac. Because the more people use Linux, the more the big companies that make software and games will have to adopt making their products available to linux. Some will say, but the big companies won't go open source with their products, and won't give them for free.Yea, you are true, but that is because no one thought of coming up with a new business model for this type of products. Look at all the "free to play" games that are doing just fine, and some even thriving based on a "free game". We need a change in terms of software/game development, and that change can only come if more people adopt open source software. Good luck with your channel and video and keep supporting the open source community. PS: I'm pretty sure no one will read this comment because it's to long =)).
Always thought your videos to be very informative. Love that you support an open source OS, as well as are now (and finally) stepping up to that "figure" (don't like to say the man/corporations/government and such) that most of us are under the thumb of. I share any videos of yours that can help get the "open source" word out there, and teach anyone to use Linux.
A faithful subscriber!
I think your videos are tremendously helpful to people, and, much like open source developers/projects, taking donations seems perfectly acceptable. A lot of people are scared of Linux and you make it infinitely approachable (like to the point where I could point my mom at one of your videos to learn how to do something Linux-y, and she was never able to figure out how to program the clock on the VCR over the twenty-some years she owned one). Thank you.
I'm glad you stuck it through. Great videos, and you seem like a good person, which makes it all the better.
As a dad with two amazing daughters I would be proud to have you as a third. I enjoy the way you present, you have a funny air about you. I think the information you share is relevant and you always seem to hit the right note with it. Go to it, just make sure we're kept informed so we can folow and enjoy your vids.
Hang in there! You have always been good information for me and my trip to learning Linux! Never stop being who you are! I am a fan!
Nixie. You have made it six years with your videos and help. You increased my understanding of Linux and CLI considerably from something I used to tinker with to just to pass time. To something I am passionate about. Do what you think is best. We will always be there to cheer you as long as you are here for us.
I want to take the time to say thanks for all that you do. I am currently working on my bachelors degree for cyber security, along with trying to establish a career in my field, keep food on the table, and roof over my head. It does suck trying to constantly make ends meet, and one day I know that you will achieve you goals! Thanks for answering my unasked questions in a Windows/Mac infused world, which make it difficult to ask without being judged by the followers of those two OS users. Thanks again, and hope everything comes out okay, to me you are a Rockstar! W00t!
Sounds like a great idea - and not at all uncommon. Webcomic artists work for tips, and this patreon thing looks good. Also: Nothing wrong with hiding behind a different name online! Most of my friends primarily know me as Thalass online. It's an old intertoob tradition. :P Good luck getting home.
Thanks for the video. I appreciate your approach and have shared your work with several friends. I hoe for the best for you in your continuing endeavours.
Nixie, it is much more pleasurable listening to you than those mono-tone tech nerds you were talking about. Keep up the good work.
*ships the lady a hug*
I wish you the best.
And thanks for reminding me I should show your works and others to those who really want to learn about Linux and don't want to be given the RTFM standard response.
Always been a bigger watcher of your videos Nixie. Would not mind chipping in a little to help you for sure!!
I've only seen a couple things on your channel but best of luck with this. It's sad to hear that youtube doesn't have better structure in place to really support those who actually make good stuff on the content side.
That's a great idea, I hope you do it. I like watching your vids, you seem so genuine and down to earth, keep it up Nixie.