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Published 2022-12-03
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All Comments (21)
  • @PlexusSkIllz
    This is overwhelming. It's sad to hear that James was and still is suffering from depression and that he lost his passion for doing projects. He inspired me to study engineering and honestly thank you. I hope he gets better soon.
  • You are not a 'shitty entrepreneur' you have inspired my son to be an engineer, to study & love science, engineering & robotics. As a parent I can't possibly thank you enough.
  • @harrywolf825
    There are 17k comments at the time of writing this but I know James is sitting there reading these so I hope he comes across this one. I started watching yall back in about 2015-2016 and you, colin furze, and william osman quickly became some of my favorite channels. I was pretty young at the time, maybe 12-13 but I was enticed by your abilities and was happy I found people who thought how I did, I wanted to make cool shit. I started working on transforming my room into a workshop and built a desk where I could store all of my electroinics and tools. A desk turned into a becnch, my pc to a CAD machine, and I even moved my turtle habitat into the hallway so I could fit another bench and more large tool setups. I now have a shop that I happen to also sleep in. Ive built dozens of very impressive projects using a wide asortment of methods, all because of things I saw in the shops of creators just like you. I'm now 19, in college for electrical engineering, all because of creators like you. I can and do build whatever my heart desires because people like you showed me that the only limitations were literally science itself. I owe all of my success to creators like you. All of my friends (and parents) think my room and the things I did as a kid were crazy, but everyone always loved what I came up with. I got to do what I loved from a young age because I had mentors like you, who didnt even know I existed, showing me it was possible. The skills, knowledge, and heart I grew for the wonderful field we call engineering all came frome my favorite people on youtube. Often times it felt like I was alone, Id get stuck and no one I knew had any idea how to fix the problems I was trying to overcome in my projects and in life itself, but I had people like you to look up to from a young age, and it got me to where I am today. I know shit gets hard, and It will not get easier, but the next time you are looking at your bank account thinking youve failed as a creator or entreprenuer, think about the impact youve had instead, because there are thousands just like me who owe it to people like you for being someone to look up to when life got too hard, when the projects hit a fault, or when things seemed impossible. Thank you for following your dreams, and inspiring hundreds of thousands of people just like me. Your contribution to us could one day change the face of science forever, and personally I think that means more than any amount of sucess anyone could have ever earned.
  • Hey James I’m sad to see you go but I understand completely. I’ve been watching you since I was just a kid when you only had a few hundred thousand subs and now you have over ten million. You are the reason I’m enrolled as a freshman mechanical engineering major dreaming I could work with you guys on your first iron man flight projects. I’ll miss you and thank you for everything.
  • @colinfurze
    Wish you all the best, the whole team. The internet is a strange beast thats ever changing, it can lift you up and drop you down. Keep your heads up and hopefully james will be back strong as ever.
  • @kathakasher
    James is one of the main reasons I finished my engineering degree. Spend most of my time writing these days but nothing comes close to the meditative calm of hacking away metal with an angle grinder for hours on end.
  • @odonnell116
    Engineering professional here and this is one of my all time favorite channels. I've done a handful of my own fun side projects and no-one ever really sees how much work goes into making those a reality. Take all the time you need James and we'll be here eager to see what you come up with next once you're healthy.
  • I've been following you guys for years, I feel like I was just a kid when I subscribed and now I'm a full grown man, seeing this hurts because James has been an inspiration to me for years, I know it'll take some time but when you have good people like you guys everything works out eventually, Good luck guys I can't wait to see what you guys come up with next.
  • @Enderia01
    We're always here for you, James! You always need to put your mental health first!
  • @tsunamifoxy
    James, you're an amazing, brilliant scientist who inspired thousands of people and kept us entertained with your content like no else's. You made us believe that crazy fictional technology can be achieved if we really put our minds and heart into it.

    But most importantly, you showed us that it's okay to follow your dreams, and that you can succeed in that quest, even though the price of success can be high.

    I believe I'm speaking for everyone when I say it's a good idea to take a break. You deserve it. Your health, both mental and physical, is more important than making videos. You've been there for us. And now it's time for us to be there for you. You mean a world to us, James. Stay strong mate 💙
  • @StevenNorth-1
    I'm happy to see Hacksmith coming together to support James through this. Burnout and depression is a problem I have faced in my engineering career and it's reassuring to see his team rally in his time of need. Can't wait to see the future of Hacksmith.
  • Fellow engineer here. I understand how the amount of work that goes into seemingly simple applications can be immense in complexity. I couldn’t imagine a project a WEEK!! I gotta say thats a lot of work going into what you guys love doing. I can also confidently say, your work is making a difference. You guys are inspiring the next generation of true engineers. People that will go into the profession, not for the money, but for curiosity and their passion for creating.
  • I have been watching this channel for years over multiple accounts. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for y'all.
  • The battle with mental health is a hard one. It took a lot of pushing from others around me before I finally got the help I needed and though I'm not quite where I want to be, I'm happier now, than I was before. The fact that you're taking this step is a pretty big thing. You got this. Seriously excited to see all of the great things that are coming.
  • @ComradMando
    Take however long you need James, were all here for you.
  • @ElectroBOOM
    Hey James, I'm sorry to hear about your real struggles. Of course your happiness always comes first and whatever you like to do we are here to support. I'm sure you will resolve them all, let me know if I can help!
  • @hazza64
    Thanks for being honest about the state of things and being open about James' mental health. Like others have said, it is amazing how far the channel has come and I hope that James takes all the time he needs.
  • Just take as much time you need. I’m 14 and these videos sparked my interest in engineering. I am taking engineering classes and I love it. I don’t care how much time you need just take it. thank you James
  • I hope things get better in time and i can't say I know what your going threw but I hope it gets better I know the donation is small but I hope it helps.
  • @kongcooks
    James, you’ve accomplished my childhood dreams and are an inspiration to aspiring engineers and entrepreneurs everywhere. Running a startup seems sexy but feels like hell. You more than deserve some time to take care of your health. I’m glad you’re getting the help you need. Hope you recover soon!