Mike, I wouldn't worry so much about the "umms". This was an awesome site update and clarified everyone on what's going on with the site. You really should do more video updates. I think it adds a more personal touch than just typed words.

I'm looking forward to the certificate! I know that'll go to good use. Looking forward to the future and I guess as of now the blogs are back, right?

Looks like it. Thanks as always for an awesome update, my friend. Take care!

OH I can't wait for te store to open !!!

It's great to hear from you via the camera! When will the shop be open, and what shirts will there be out? I've always wanted an NC shirt!

Is there a chance the chat will come back.

hey whiteraven, I was hoping the same thing about the chat, I miss you guys!!

and I've been hoping a store would be in the future

It makes me happy knowing this whole community is advancing!! About time, its one of my favorite sites!
I know its been said many times but seriously, keep up the great work boys!!

Yes, you still can access the chat via IRC, but the java chat will be back soon.

Thanks for the update Mike! Sounds like some amazing stuff is on the way.

I agree with Cferra, I kind of like the video format on this plus you present it clearly and streamlined. I kind of wondered what was happening with the night life stuff, it's such a solid and original idea and the community is already built for it.

Points made, points accepted. Keep up the great work, guys.

I agree with Cferra. You should definitely do more video blog updates. I think it'll catch people's attention more than text would. Especially for people who don't want to bother to read.

In case you're reading this post, I have a suggestion for some talent you guys could probably pick up. There are three guys here who do a weekly podcast called the wrestle-cast. They talk about anything wrestling related and they are gaining a steadily increasing number of wrestling fans every week. They're pretty entertaining and I think the admins to this site should check out their work to see if they're talent worthy for this site.

T-shirts

Wow, great way to do an update! Please do this again-- it's so much better than a text update!

I plan on buying several T-shirts!

Can't wait to see all the new stuff... im tempted to email you but... i have to think about it lol JewWario knows me and my stuff though ^_^ hooray lol

Anyway thanks for the update. I like the video version over reading it, like another commenter said, its more personal I like that ^_^ Good Luck

It was really helpful when he did that and I hope he gets back on that soon.

Can't wait to see what's in the store, hopefully some of Doug's drawings on shirts or something.

I can't believe people are stupid enough to request movies Doug has already reviewed. People never cease to amaze me.

I like the video updates, Mike. It's more noticeable than just posting text updates where I might not notice it right away. As far as talent, have you ever seen Sadie's Gaming Infection on Youtube? She can be a potential video game reviewer.

Umm. Dude, Sadie stopped doing videos in May.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NFG4O-lZRs

(I also remember her getting pissed off at SA for not picking up her show, and proceeding to badmouth Little Miss Gamer. Just sayin' is all.)

Really? Wow, I didn't know that. Oh well, I'm sure there are plenty more talents out there.

Um (just kidding) Hey mike I would e-mail you my idea but I cant seem to find any contact info..or maybe im just dumb. Anyway please please dont do a pick up line videos thats so lame. But I am looking forward to the DVD and the store that should rock soon.

Oh... sorry about the... Bebe's... Kids... email...

I suppose I can assume that the Arcade is never coming back ever.

Woo, Channel Awesome's future is looking like its namesake!

I'm really looking forward to the future charity donation drives. If this past year's live donation drive is any indication, I'm pretty sure we can do a lot for these charities.

Thanks for the updates, Michaud!

i want to ask something:
will videos still going to be posted here when, for example, the blistered thumbs channel opens?
in this example i mean blistered thumbs's videos

because, right now it's really awesome and comfortable to be able to come here, and watch all the new stuff, it's really well organized(i'm talking just about videos, i think the blog part it's kinda disorganized) and easy.

i am afraid of what will happen after all the channels start to open...
i start thinking "oh shit i'm gonna miss out on all the good stuff!"

I think they're making different channel sites like Blistered Thumbs so it won't be like that, all on one site.

My guess is that it's really crowded with new videos here and for those who aren't tgwtg junkies they might miss Doug's new video which can get buried quickly, which means less revenue for him. Not just him, but all of the content producers don't have a long enough period to get the optimum amount of clicks and thus revenue.

So worst comes to worst you'll have to check a few sites as opposed to one.

But, this is purely speculation.

4XL shirts at all?

Your entrepreneurship is incredibly interesting, the business and artistic opportunities a new medium like the internet have created are fascinating.

I'm starting to create videos, and I can only hope to work with you one day.

Irregardless, I wish you and Channel Awesome the best of luck.
Keep up the great work.

I've been wondering about this for a while, but how much input does Doug have on new talent on tgwtg.com? I mean, I know he's busy and probably doesn't have much time for finding the talent himself, but just curious about it.

Good to hear from you Mike, it's always nice to hear that you guys are doing more than just holding Doug hostage so he can produce Nostalgia Critic videos for you (not that that's a bad thing, it's just nice to get a confirmation that we can indeed expect a lot more from you). All in all though, thanks for the update and don't keep us waiting!

@goldman:

Spoony, Linkara, Angry Joe etc. all have their own site and have their videos still posted here, so I won't worry about that too much.

Also, the videos are hosted on blip, so the people will get some money if their videos are watched. It's in their interest, that there are as many places as possible, for other people to watch the videos.

@Site Update:
I'm a little concerned about the premium area. Are there too many people so that there is trouble for the servers? Are there too few so that you expect more interest if you make it rare?

I mean, it's one source of "income" for the site... i'm curious about why you would cut that source off.

I would think he has a good amount of (leeway?) when deciding on talent. I mean he is the main guy of the site(his picture is with the site logo after all), but it more than likely falls to a majority vote between him, both mike michaud, mike ellis, bhargo, and maybe even rob. They are the founders of the site after all. This is all speculation and opinion on my part so don't hold me to this or anything stupid like that.

Wait...so that means people can't just sign up in droves...that means it'll be a privilege to join this site? I feel so special!.... God I'm pathetic

I wondered what the bar site was all about. Blistered thumbs sounds fantastic. Now its just the Comic/Anime site, assuming that is still going ahead.

PS Until we Win needs picking up mike, it is the best thing I've seen on the blogs. How are you supposed to tell people the blogs get you picked up if a series with many Awesome blogs and best of blogs under the belt doesn't get picked up?

Nearly every contributor has been picked up via the blogs and forums....

As for Jason, he will be officially brought on sometime soon.

I know how important the blogs and forums are. Anything that caused Linkara to get noticed must be a great thing. I was just saying Jason was getting alot of attention and if he wasn't picked up then some others may get the wrong idea about the blogs. Sorry if it sounded like I was critisizing you, It was unintentional if it did.

But its great to hear Jason will be signed.

do you guys need anyone else to hit up bars and try out pick up lines for the upcoming site? i had the same idea a while back, and have been collecting some downright horrible lines for just such a use.

i live in Portland Oregon, so there's no shortage of bars here to try them in =P

It's nice to be kept up to speed! Hope all these changes go over as smoothly as they can. I'll be watching. (And imagining a book of 500 MS Paint bookcases... )

Thank you for the information. I want to put a new show together about Anime, but I don't want to get in the way of Suede and take his site anime spot. Is it possible to have two people for that, or should I just let Suede have it when he comes back. And thank you for telling me where to send videos so I don't send them to Doug by accident. And people don't be a douchebag and bug the crap outta them they have things to do

I keep hearing from contributors "post in the blogs to get discovered."

How do I get a blog? I've been posting in the forum for over two months.

Under the user menu.