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Keith Aron's avatar

Congrats, Clint! And thanks for modeling consistency, curiosity and the investment of no small amount of sweat collateral on your way to attaining the 10M milestone. And humility - thanks for modeling that, too. Wishing you more steady, sustainable growth (and joy in it) to come! 🎉🎉🎉

Gino Cosme's avatar

Clint, that’s massive. Ten million views on a niche channel isn’t “luck”, it’s reps. Two years of showing up with a clear point of view and zero desperation to become Algorithm Flavour of the Week is exactly how the real ones win.

Also: “slow growth still counts” is the line people need tattooed somewhere visible. Your Male Gayze/vintage montage lane is specific, weird (compliment), and genuinely generous. You’re not just serving thirst, you’re giving context, craft, and that queer subtext that makes people feel in on something.

Here’s what I respect most: you’re celebrating the audience, not worshipping the number. Ten million is a marker. The community is the asset.

Congrats!!!

Clint Collide's avatar

Oh, Mr. Cosme, you’ve truly made my day. You have a way with words I admire and aspire to. So glad my love for/of the audience comes through. Thank you for being a virtual friend here on the sometimes dangerous “streets” of the internet. Continued happiness and health to you, kind sir!

Gino Cosme's avatar

Thanks for the ridiculously kind note. I’ll take “way with words” and try not to let it go to my head :) And yes, your love for the audience absolutely comes through. It’s the difference between “content” and someone actually showing up with a pulse.

I’m happy to be your virtual friend on these occasionally unhinged internet streets. Wishing you the same: happiness, health, and a solid filter for nonsense. x

Dr Ray Lightbown's avatar

I caringly add my apreciation and support.

Clint Collide's avatar

I thoughtfully accept and send my love and respect, Uncle Ray!

Aidan Wharton's avatar

Awwww, yay!! Congrats!

Clint Collide's avatar

Thanks, Aidan. When you get a chance, check out the homepage…finally added that feature I mentioned to you awhile back: https://www.youtube.com/@collidepress

Cheers and continued success to you and yours, kind sir!

Aidan Wharton's avatar

Oh my gosh, I just saw it. That really means so much to me. Thank you thank you thank you!

Clint Collide's avatar

You’re most welcome. Just put it up in the last couple of days. Not sure how many will see it, but hope it helps you and your podcast grow. You’re doing good work…keep it up, my friend! Reach out if you need a cheerleader. Cheers!

Paul Friedman's avatar

Your collier Sixes is the best

Like you back

sixes's avatar

🎶❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🌈🏳️‍🌈🚢😱🐧🎵 Congratulations Clint 🎵🐧😱🚢🏳️‍🌈🌈🖤🤎💜💙💚💛🧡❤️🎶 So well deserved. Ciao Bello and Bella Ciao in English https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HsartoltcE RT 02:05

Paul Friedman's avatar

Thankyou for liking sone of my thoughts buddy

We guys gotta stick together!

This writer and his videos give us a forum

Spread the word

And

Thankyou

Clint Collide's avatar

Thanks, Steve! Can you give Seth my contact info? Swoon…

Doug Thompson's avatar

Cheers Sixes, it will not let me thank you on your messages to me gggrrrr

Paul Friedman's avatar

Thanks Doug

Kind of you

Stay safe and warm

Here in Georgia - another weekend to arctic freeze our asses off 🥶

Doug Thompson's avatar

Thanks Paul. Weather(in my area) is snow free and only gentle heat is required 👍 for now at least. Take care DougT🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Paul Friedman's avatar

See Doug , That is just cruel !

Bitter cold 🥶 and more arctic cold on the way

Gentle heat ????!!!!

Why not just say - you can walk outside in shorts no shirt

😢🙄🤪

I guess I should still wish fir you a good and safe day as I am not so cruel

Shalom y’all

Paul Friedman's avatar

And why aren’t you working right now on 20 million ???

Git in that saddle son and plow on !!!

WHOO hoo

Yippy

Clint Collide's avatar

Who said I’m not? 🥸

Jandro's avatar

Congrats on the milestone Clint! I just checked out the Youtube channel (was not aware before) and wow what a beautiful collection of photos and videos. It all feels so whimsical of a time lost past. Keep doing what you are doing man. Love seeing amazing folks thrive. You've got a fan here.

Clint Collide's avatar

Thanks, Jandro! Yeah, I started the channel during a depressive period, to lift my spirits. And not only did it do that, it helped spread some nostalgic joy to others. Mostly. Haters gonna hate. Lovers gotta celebrate! :-p

Btw, I’ve got your last several posts bookmarked to read. Cuz they deserve more than a passing glance. And I have the attention span of a squirrel lately. You know us squirrel friends…always looking for nuts. Which makes us a little nutty!

Hope you and yours are well, my friend. Cheers!

Michael Parise's avatar

Congratulations Clint and all who support Collide Press!! Great successes. We're are hungry for everything that supports who we are and what we as a community have been doing. Keep it up!!

Michael

Clint Collide's avatar

Thank you, dear Michael. Couldn’t do any of this without the kindness of wonderful folks like yourself. Cheers!

Fred's avatar

Ah, Mo Rocca! Aren't we a handsome and creative bunch, Clint?

Congratulations on your continuing success!

Clint Collide's avatar

We are indeed. A motley mix, a little something for everybody. Love it. Thank you for being a (virtual) friend, Fred!

Clarke Fountain's avatar

Congratulations. Also...Mo Rocca. What a mensch. A generous soul. Wonderful quote, too.

Ron's avatar

Many congratulations, I started on your youtube and sign up for Substack because of you. Thank you, you are awesome.

Clint Collide's avatar

Thank YOU, Ron. So glad our paths crossed…cheers, my dears!

Dennis Dunnum's avatar

yay!!!! Congratulations.

Clint Collide's avatar

Couldn’t have done with with gents like you, Mr. Dunnum! Cheers…

Allen Jackson's avatar

Congratulations!! I really enjoy your videos and comments.

Clint Collide's avatar

Thanks, Allen! I appreciate you and your kindness. Cheers….

Lee's avatar

Great job, friend! Yay!

Clint Collide's avatar

Thank you, Lee…cheers to you and yours!

Michael Horvich's avatar

Clide, Congratulations! I may have just made it 10,000,001! Fondly, Michael

Clint Collide's avatar

Oh, Michael, your views count for way more than just one. Thank YOU! :-*