Justin.tv: The Masses Are Asses

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Oh, this is so rich… Check this punk ass out as he bad mouths some chick working at a movie theater because she won’t let him take his Justin.tv camera inside a movie auditorium with it on.

That’s frigging rich. You do this for your work? To make a living you broadcast on Justin.tv?

Stop the shit.

Good on her for not giving a shit about his stupid explanation too.

I’m all for freedom to photograph and video wherever and whenever, but she was anything but a bitch in telling this moron to STFU and turn off the camera. It’s a movie theater. He tried to bully her and she wasn’t buying it. Good on her.

Lewis makes an apology on his blog:

I’ve always done my best to make others feel valued and appreciated in my presence, and in this case, I failed. I took offense to a portion of my life which I’m quite passionate about, and know that my passion runs deep for anything I dedicate my life to. I cannot be stubborn and feel justified in my actions because of my passion or the wrongdoings and disappointments I’ve faced in life and with people. Thus, I concede that I’m wrong and admit to my error. I will personally apologize to Bryanna in person this week and make the video available within this post.

*cough* marketing speak wishy washy weasel words alert *cough*

And, of course, he has the requisite breakdown complete with foot stamping, whining, bitching and complaining that nobody cared about him until he acted like a complete and utter asshole.

Where were you while I was interviewing everyone from Craig Newmark to Kevin Rose? Where were you when I was breaking major news on my blog which got overlooked by the majors? Where were you when I was bridging relationships with the world’s leading CEOs? Where were you during the many moments of my lifecast where I profusely thanked someone for their service? Where were you when I gave a tip to a server who didn’t deserve it? Where were you during my crappy relationships where I simply wanted love, respect and commitment? Where were you when I created my own PR campaigns and secured coverage for my projects in the Detroit News, Nashville Business Journal and other media oulets? Where were you when I gave money to the homeless? Where were you when I talked to Cisco about sponsorship of my podcast? Where were you when my father died? Where were you when I called for our nation to put an end to social constructs? Where were you when I got the exclusive interviews prior to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and other mainstream outlets? Where were you when someone’s child said they loved me?

Nah, no one bothered to take interest in anything I mentioned above. No one took the time to see the life of a good and decent person who has only asked for the basics in return from others. Instead, you chose to gossip about one of the most meaningless and baseless portions of my life. What about everything else? Is all that matters in the world is when we’re pissed off, or when we’re frustrated with life and people? Does my life’s work and who I am as an individual not matter? How is it that I can achieve so much in life without mention, yet a minute-long video can have the world in chatter?

What is really important in our society today?

Oh really. Shut up. You chose to broadcast your life on Justin.tv so if you act like an asshole and everyone notices, it’s on you, my friend.

Tech Crunch has more stories including one about someone who I actually like getting thrown out of a book reading for putting it on Justin.tv.

[tags]ronald lewis, asshole[/tags]

  • http://ronaldlewis.com/ Ronald Lewis

    Only an idiot will broadcast live in a theater — Something I’ve never done. You’ve got your facts all screwed up.

  • http://ronaldlewis.com Ronald Lewis

    Only an idiot will broadcast live in a theater — Something I’ve never done. You’ve got your facts all screwed up.

  • http://www.futuregringo.com/ james

    “This is my life, this is who I am???” I’ve never even seen his site, but it’s understood by any fifth grader that many private establishments don’t allow recording devices, REGARDLESS of who you are.

    As for all his other “accomplishments” – it should be simply expected that you be a polite and civil person in public situations. NOT being an ass isn’t going the extra mile. As annoyed as I get at uneducated retail employees I understand they are doing their job. This lady was far from a “bitch”. She was courteous and respectful to the guy, and he should have obliged…

    james…

  • http://www.futuregringo.com james

    “This is my life, this is who I am???” I’ve never even seen his site, but it’s understood by any fifth grader that many private establishments don’t allow recording devices, REGARDLESS of who you are.

    As for all his other “accomplishments” – it should be simply expected that you be a polite and civil person in public situations. NOT being an ass isn’t going the extra mile. As annoyed as I get at uneducated retail employees I understand they are doing their job. This lady was far from a “bitch”. She was courteous and respectful to the guy, and he should have obliged…

    james…

  • http://sarahmeyers.net/ Sarah Meyers

    That Ronald Lewis man…I didn’t care to stay for the book signing to see the editor of Elle. I told everyone the show would start at that time, so when they asked me to leave Boarders I decided to do an improv show instead.

  • http://sarahmeyers.net Sarah Meyers

    That Ronald Lewis man…I didn’t care to stay for the book signing to see the editor of Elle. I told everyone the show would start at that time, so when they asked me to leave Boarders I decided to do an improv show instead.

  • http://www.insignificantthoughts.com/ Vinny

    Ronald, the facts as presented are this:

    You had your head cam on.

    The woman asked if it was a camera.

    You said yes.

    She said you had to turn it off.

    You told her to check out your stream.

    She told you to turn it off.

    You walked away in a huff and called her a “stupid bitch.”

    What part of the “facts” did I get wrong?

    I got it 100% right, you talked to her like she was a moron, she was anything but a bitch and you lashed out at her. Then, you apologized on your blog for being a complete and total dick. Then you went into a stomping tirade about how nobody cheered your dumb ass on when you gave someone a tip and had some kid say he loved you.

    What exactly do I have wrong?

    Do yourself a favor. Stick to making a spectacle out of yourself on your stupid cam on Justin.tv and whining about how nobody notices you on on your blog and stop worrying about who has what “facts” wrong.

  • http://www.insignificantthoughts.com/ Vinny

    Sarah:

    Good on you for not making a scene. Unlike Ronald, you’re a class act.

  • http://www.insignificantthoughts.com Vinny

    Ronald, the facts as presented are this:

    You had your head cam on.

    The woman asked if it was a camera.

    You said yes.

    She said you had to turn it off.

    You told her to check out your stream.

    She told you to turn it off.

    You walked away in a huff and called her a “stupid bitch.”

    What part of the “facts” did I get wrong?

    I got it 100% right, you talked to her like she was a moron, she was anything but a bitch and you lashed out at her. Then, you apologized on your blog for being a complete and total dick. Then you went into a stomping tirade about how nobody cheered your dumb ass on when you gave someone a tip and had some kid say he loved you.

    What exactly do I have wrong?

    Do yourself a favor. Stick to making a spectacle out of yourself on your stupid cam on Justin.tv and whining about how nobody notices you on on your blog and stop worrying about who has what “facts” wrong.

  • http://www.insignificantthoughts.com Vinny

    Sarah:

    Good on you for not making a scene. Unlike Ronald, you’re a class act.

  • http://ronaldlewis.com/ Ronald Lewis

    Vinny,

    It’s not a crime to take offense or be pissed off at someone. Everyone that has joined this “Ron is an asshole” bandwagon act as if I’m the world’s first person to do something like this — Which I’m not.

    Furthermore, I do not wear a headcam — It’s attached to my shoulder. Again, you guys make far too many assumptions based on a minute long video. Gee, Vinny, if I’m such an asshole, why do so many people come back everyday to speak with me and talk about their lives and ask for my advice?

    Well, I guess I can’t be surprised by this reaction, because after all, we do live in America.

  • http://ronaldlewis.com Ronald Lewis

    Vinny,

    It’s not a crime to take offense or be pissed off at someone. Everyone that has joined this “Ron is an asshole” bandwagon act as if I’m the world’s first person to do something like this — Which I’m not.

    Furthermore, I do not wear a headcam — It’s attached to my shoulder. Again, you guys make far too many assumptions based on a minute long video. Gee, Vinny, if I’m such an asshole, why do so many people come back everyday to speak with me and talk about their lives and ask for my advice?

    Well, I guess I can’t be surprised by this reaction, because after all, we do live in America.

  • http://ronaldlewis.com/ Ronald Lewis

    James,

    Do you know anything about me to assume I’m not polite and civil? Of course, so what can you say about a minute-long video? Absolutely nothing. This is no cardinal sin and we’ve all responded in this way at some point in our lives. Get over it already.

  • http://ronaldlewis.com Ronald Lewis

    James,

    Do you know anything about me to assume I’m not polite and civil? Of course, so what can you say about a minute-long video? Absolutely nothing. This is no cardinal sin and we’ve all responded in this way at some point in our lives. Get over it already.

  • http://www.insignificantthoughts.com/ Vinny

    Oh wow. I assumed you had a stupid headcam and you have a stupid shoulder cam, therefore all prior commentary on your complete assholish behavior are no longer valid. Spare me.

    East Coast Vegas is quite an asshole, and people still visit him. A wise man once said that rotten fruit attracts more flies than fresh fruit, but that doesn’t mean it tastes better.

    Finally, you aren’t the first person to be an asshole, but you were, you did it on video, and lots of people saw it. That’s the price you pay for having an exhibitionism fetish, sir.

  • http://www.insignificantthoughts.com Vinny

    Oh wow. I assumed you had a stupid headcam and you have a stupid shoulder cam, therefore all prior commentary on your complete assholish behavior are no longer valid. Spare me.

    East Coast Vegas is quite an asshole, and people still visit him. A wise man once said that rotten fruit attracts more flies than fresh fruit, but that doesn’t mean it tastes better.

    Finally, you aren’t the first person to be an asshole, but you were, you did it on video, and lots of people saw it. That’s the price you pay for having an exhibitionism fetish, sir.

  • http://ronaldlewis.com/ Ronald Lewis

    Exhibitionism fetish? Hardly. I think you’ll need to defer this to those who bare their breasts for viewers. Unlike them, I use lifecasting to engage people, but of course, you can’t get over the fact of what a big asshole I am. Fine. I’m an asshole, and you’re a bastard.

  • http://ronaldlewis.com Ronald Lewis

    Exhibitionism fetish? Hardly. I think you’ll need to defer this to those who bare their breasts for viewers. Unlike them, I use lifecasting to engage people, but of course, you can’t get over the fact of what a big asshole I am. Fine. I’m an asshole, and you’re a bastard.

  • http://www.insignificantthoughts.com/ Vinny

    I know you are, but what am I.

    Next time you whine about people not noticing you, just think of this conversation and notice how devoid of any actual substance your comments are and it should sine a light on the fact that nobody knows or cares who you are or what you do.

    And anyone on J.tv has a thing for being an exhibitionist. Denying that makes you look even more devoid of thought than you already appear to be.

  • http://www.insignificantthoughts.com Vinny

    I know you are, but what am I.

    Next time you whine about people not noticing you, just think of this conversation and notice how devoid of any actual substance your comments are and it should sine a light on the fact that nobody knows or cares who you are or what you do.

    And anyone on J.tv has a thing for being an exhibitionist. Denying that makes you look even more devoid of thought than you already appear to be.

  • http://ronaldlewis.com/ Ronald Lewis

    Vinny,

    After this experience, I couldn’t care less who cared or not. And I certainly don’t care about those who only assume what they wish to. Be well.

  • http://ronaldlewis.com Ronald Lewis

    Vinny,

    After this experience, I couldn’t care less who cared or not. And I certainly don’t care about those who only assume what they wish to. Be well.

  • Bob

    Wow, Vinny.

    Wow.

    I CANNOT believe that sniveling, self-aggrandizing, cowardly, REVEALING breakdown speech. This pathetic excuse for a human being needs (1) a serious beating, (2) a real job and (3) some profoundly humiliating, confidence crushing, self-perception SMASHING online, 21st century Internet humiliation. I wonder if he floats?

  • Bob

    Wow, Vinny.

    Wow.

    I CANNOT believe that sniveling, self-aggrandizing, cowardly, REVEALING breakdown speech. This pathetic excuse for a human being needs (1) a serious beating, (2) a real job and (3) some profoundly humiliating, confidence crushing, self-perception SMASHING online, 21st century Internet humiliation. I wonder if he floats?

  • Bob

    PS: My above comment is intentionally over-the-top; it’s late, I’m tired, and I think it’s funny. I also think it’s funny that Ronald came to this blog to defend himself – wasn’t one speech enough, Ronald?

    lol

    Good times, and good night.

  • Bob

    PS: My above comment is intentionally over-the-top; it’s late, I’m tired, and I think it’s funny. I also think it’s funny that Ronald came to this blog to defend himself – wasn’t one speech enough, Ronald?

    lol

    Good times, and good night.