Mike Mullis has now publicly exposed himself as a mentally unstable hypocrite, and its all because of this video...
In the constantly evolving world of online content creation, one expects diversity in perspectives and opinions. However, it's crucial to maintain a sense of fairness, professionalism, and decorum - even amidst disagreements. Unfortunately, not every content creator subscribes to this principle, as evidenced by the recent behavior of Mike Mullis, the host of the Next Level Gaming Podcast channel.
As a fellow content creator, I recently found myself embroiled in a clash of opinions with Mullis. The focal point of the disagreement was a critique I did of a video he uploaded about the Intellivision Amico game "Cornhole". In my critique, I incorporated snippets of his gameplay footage, a common practice among reviewers. But the approach sparked a vehement response from Mullis.
In a display of profound indignation, Mullis claimed that featuring clips with his children was "illegal and awful". He asserted that his kids' privacy was being violated, and it was an attempt to manipulate the narrative in favor of his cause. It's a concern that, at face value, would seem genuine and worth addressing. In response, I attempted to resolve his worries by blurring the faces of his children in my video.
However, the crux of this controversy lies in Mullis's own content. It is peculiar that he takes umbrage with the depiction of his own children in video footage, while he himself has uploaded videos featuring unrelated children and families at the Intellivision Amico Crayola event. This contradiction not only raises questions about Mullis's sincerity but also paints a picture of a creator with a significant double standard. Why is it ok for Mike to go around filming other people's kids in public without their consent, yet in his mind completely unacceptable and has a meltdown when someone else criticizes a video game... and just happens to use tiny bits of his publicly published gameplay footage to prove a point?
One can't help but ponder: is the issue truly about "children's privacy", or is it more about shielding the Intellivision Amico console from criticism? As my critique is centered around revealing what I believe to be the fraudulent aspects of the console, it appears Mullis is more concerned about safeguarding the image of the console than the privacy of his kids... and that is truly disgusting. Remember, at the end of the day, it is a (currently non-existent) plastic box of a console that you are having a hissy fit about, not your kids.
This narrative is further supported by Mullis's persistent attempts to 'take me down', despite my efforts to rectify the situation. These actions have cast doubt over Mullis's 'family-friendly' façade, being the poster boy advertiser for the ill-fated 'family friendly" Intellivision Amico, and instead exposed a darker side of intimidation and threats.
Mullis's aggressive behavior escalated to the point of issuing ominous warnings on Twitter, with claims of ending my career, peppered with phrases like "f**k around and find out".
In an era where online threats are taken very seriously, this type of language is inappropriate, to say the least.
The public platform of YouTube allows content creators like Mullis and myself to engage in open discussions, debates, and even criticisms. It is a privilege we must respect. Sadly, the actions of individuals like Mike Mullis who resort to threats and intimidation reveal a deep-seated disregard for this community.
In this narrative, the core issue isn't about privacy or the merits of a video game console; it's about respect, integrity, and the responsible use of influence.
Unfortunately, Mullis's actions have shown that he may have lost sight of these principles, assuming he ever had principles to live by in the first place.
~Smash
