Breaking up with Vercel

Yep. It's happening. Vercel is no longer a sponsor. This is a big change, and I hope y'all understand.

[tdotgg]

The comments have me speechless. I love you all so much. ❤

[spageen]

it looks as if Vercel took all the furniture in the divorce

[klausbjarne]

Next Theo video: "Me reading this blog post was brought to you by shadow legends"

[jat]

People who think everyone should do everything for free all the time are annoying

[henilshah]

So because of a few JS hating assholes:
1. Theo lost a brand he really believed in
2. Vercel lost the only creator they liked
3. We as community get annoying ads between meaningful content.

Who TF won?? ☠️

[hunter]

I never understood why you got so much shit even though you’re up front and transparent… I’ve always learned a lot from your videos and I hope things get better for you

[IvanOdintsoff]

That's some crazy situation! You want to be sponsored by companies your trust, but then people see as you trusting just because your're being sponsored. Almost a paradox.

[timbauer]

I don't know why the internet is such a toxic place. I love your content and I've always felt your honesty and authenticity have shown through. That's why you're the number one tech influencer I watch. I'm a tech lead of a small team at a small company and, for what it's worth, you're the first source I trust for news and trends in our industry. I'm sorry the toxicity of others has so deeply hurt your business. Please don't get jaded and don't change. It may sound corny, but I really want to believe that goodness and honesty always win in the long run. Peace nerd. ❤

[shanekeney]

For the record, I've appreciated the transparency and most specifically, the videos and content you create. Respect the decision and the change. People seem to always forget that building content is a business and revenue is a necessity. Keep it going you're doing great!

[KoOcie]

Theo, don't forget that most of us are here to hang out with You. Whether it is a stream or yt videos you and your team are doing a great job! Do whatever is best to keep doing it !

[andredesbiens]

Transparency is the reason I follow you! Please don't change that!

[WebDevCody]

Now reach out to Convex and do a video for them. I’d love to hear your opinion on the technology.

[steve-adams]

I’m okay with ad spots. If your content is good, I’ll accommodate listening to ads. I do it for all creators whose content is valuable to me. What I can’t tolerate is ads simply because I’m here. There has to be a fair exchange.

Even as a 15 years-in developer I often learn from this channel. It’s absolutely worthwhile.

[morgan]

alt title: “why we can’t have nice things”

[aghileslounis]

Maybe now you’ll understand that’s it’s you that we like, you yourself, your skill, honesty and transparency.

[richardhaddadau]

Theo, I've been watching you for a while and one thing I was very appreciative of is your honesty about brands. You never exaggerated a brand, even when you believed in it, to the point that it sounded fake and, whether or not you mentioned a sponsor, you were brutal with tools you didn't like, you were honest regarding tools you did like, and you were also transparent about tools you use and the features you hated.

I will not be stopping my subscription on Twitch. It isn't much but it's what I can give at the moment.

Speaking of subscription, I'd like you to advertise my product, no I'm kidding 😅 Keep up the awesome work!

[DingleFlop]

Really not a fan of people being so cringe about how you make money in the system we're all forced to participate in.

[additionaddict]

can't even afford a chair anymore

[jonnyso]

I think LTT is doing sponsors and adds the best in youtube. Both in the video editing, placing and timing, but with a clear separation of whats an add what isn't, and on the occasional content that need some disclaimers made, they make it. Personally I think mixing things up is a mistake, it makes the whole video feel like a hidden add, even if you didn't intend it to be. And even if you make an entire sponsored video, I prefer it when its obviously one and all cards are on the tabel. I never questioned your integrity or doubted you in these matters, I'm talking mostly about the vewing experience.

[dough-pizza]

Man you are the victim of the JavaScript hate boner everyone seems to have gotten. More often I find your comments to be an echo chamber parroting the same stale opinions (and I'll be honest I might have been part of it a few times) but genuinely Theo you've helped me a lot in my work because whenever I had some JS related queries and your video pops up in the search I would instantly click it because I know I can trust you and whatever you suggest would be the best solution there is.

Anyways I would love to see you grow and be profitable. Just keep on doing what you do best bud