Thank you for helping to change my life today

I only wish I could have contributed sooner. Is that a Sonic plush I see? When was the last time you did a Sonic video?

You were like Gonna quit my channel and get a real job and we were like REAL JOB! NAH. Also now you can make whatever you want have fun!

I’m so glad you’re still here the only reason I wasn’t watching anything is because I’ve been busy living life you’re so fun and holesome and there my favourite YouTubers I’ve got autism and adhd so I can relate

A bit late to the game, but I'm so happy and excited for you. Been watching since 2014 and have loved every video I've watched of yours. I'm so proud of this community for sticking together and letting you continue with your dream job! Best wishes <3

As an autistic person, I’m filled with joy at seeing someone else on the spectrum doing the thing they love. Go for it Strider! I’m proud to support you and your adventures with Boo 🥰

You are so welcome , Employee of the week infinately!

I LOVE YOU I WATCH YOU WITH MY GIRLFRIEND YOU ARE THE BEST

I literally can’t explain my joy at hearing this!!!!!!!!

You deserve it! I'm so excited to see your channel continue, you were a big part of my childhood<3

Thank you

You deserve it

Welcome back to the fold of freedom.

Waited until payday to join the patreon, so happy to see I’m actually a late comer to the party! So happy you get to stay on YouTube!

as soon as you said you was struggling i had to help! as someone on the spect we need you here :) love from the UK also iv never done this before but your like my uncle/friend iv had for all these years and you had to stay :3 <3

im glad it worked out. the world would be a sadder place without your videos Josh.

I’m not the type of person who does Patreon due to my hobbies, but if it means helping out someone who’s like an old friend to me over the years it was completely worth it. Just take your time Mr. Strider, we’re all here for you!

This is the first Patreon I’ve ever even considered donating to, you’re worth it.

i’ve never subscribed to any patreon, but i finally gave in once i realized i wouldn’t be able to watch your content anymore. I’m also on the spectrum and i just really love your vibes. Can’t wait to see what you create!!

Your videos are worth the money I'm so glad everything worked out. I've been watching you for years and it made me sad that it might be over but I'm so happy you can keep doing this. Your videos are so intriguing for me :) I love watching them whenever I can

As soon as you mentioned a link to Patreon, I had my wallet ready to pay the $5.

Your content is worth the $5 a month to me. You're one of the most genuine creators on YouTube and you deserve to keep going.

SO glad Josh. SO glad. You are such a genuine, humble, kind person, and when I commented yesterday I just hoped hoped hoped you'd get more Patreons than just me. Cheers to everyone who joined!!! <3

We love you Josh! Take care of yourself 🫡 that’s an order!

good on ya !!

they could never make me hate u phantomstrider 🥹♥️

This video was beautiful. As always, you are a model of being gracious & genuine. I don't think most people knew you were experiencing difficulties and we are so so glad that you were courageous enough to ask for help. That's a pretty difficult thing to do. I am not on the spectrum but diagnosed with adhd and pretty severe anxiety (always love your joke about running on anxiety - totally get it). I am also an extreme introvert with a stressful job that requires a lot of face to face interaction. Your videos never fail to clear my head. My only requests as one of you new "bosses" are that you keep being yourself and make your physical, mental, and emotional well-being a priority.

As an Australian and someone who's on the spectrum myself. I would feel dishonored if I were not to support you. We'll help keep your channel going as long as we can. Thank you for all the positivity you've brought to this world Strider. We need people like you.

I'm so glad you get to continue these videos! Don't ever feel like you have to make 'click bait' videos. There's so many of those, and I love hearing the genuine excitement in your voice when you get to talk about the things you love. Your 'howdy' intro always makes me smile, no matter how many times I hear it.

I am so happy we made a difference here. Your videos are always a treat, and I couldn't bear the thought of the channel ending just because the YouTube algorithm doesn't know what's good for it. Now, then. As one of your new bosses, I wanna make something very clear to you: You are to prioritize your mental and physical health over us poor slobs. If you need sleep but you need to keep working on a video or else you won't be able to release it on time? Delay the video and get some sleep! We'll understand, and we'll still be here when the video is actually ready. This channel is so clearly a labor of love, and I will not stand for it becoming anything less than that if we have anything to say about it.

As one of your bosses make sure you take care of yourself 😊

You got a lot of support backing you up 😄

Your videos are so cozy, and are some of my favorites to watch or have on as a rewatch in the background. I’m hoping things work out! Thank you for providing so much comfort with your content over the years!

I believe in you Josh , i really love your style .. im not diagnosed as being on the spectrum but i do have GAD and ADD so much love .

It is great Josh :). Most people were just unaware of the situation. We are all willing to support you. :D Great to see more of your videos :D

I’m thrilled to hear that you can stay! 🤩 Love to see you so happy and looking forward to the future 😊👍

As one of your new bosses, I want you to also make sure that your well being and mental health is in tiptop shape, and know that any setbacks will be completely understandable. Also, very glad to have you staying, and very happy to have had the opportunity to help you in any way I can!

Glad i could do a part in helping this community, ^_^

This made me teary eyed, we love you and your amazing content ❤️

Love you Josh!! Keep on, keeping on!

I am SO happy for you! Your videos are fantastic and I love seeing them! Happy to hear about all your special interests!

Thank you Strider!! You helped me through my darkest times so I'm proud to support you now. I still love your stuff! ~ GrazzaD

YAYYYYYY!!! So happy for you strider!!!!♥️♥️♥️

Happy to help out and see you stay on YouTube

This video alone was worth a membership! Love ya man!

Wow, the vid blew up fast as it should have. This is what happens when you spread a message. Everyone deserves to be happy dude👍❤️

You're going nowhere sir! See how much we love you? ACCEPT OUR LOVE!

You rock man! Autists gotta stick together

You are one of my favorite creators on the platform, and despite what differences we might have regarding some things I have the utmost and deepest respect for your purity, kindness, and genuine joy you bring to every thing you do. I am more than happy to support you to the best of my ability and look forward to what’s ahead. Cheers mate.

congrats dude! Happy to help!

Never say never my friend

I’m happy to help you out man. You just keep being you and making the content you love. While I may not be on the spectrum like you and many of the other viewers. Something just clicked when I first watched you years ago. Please keep going for as long as you want. Keep growing your channel. You are important to everyone single one of us. I don’t think words could describe how we all feel as a whole. However if I could say what I want to say in one phrase it would be this. Thank you Strider.

I'm so glad it's starting to work out again! I watched the video about potentially ending the channel on my way to class, not my best idea lol. But I'm super happy for you and Nin that you can keep making these wonderful videos! And the remake of the video you mentioned sounds like a great idea Josh! I would love to see an updated version. Much love!

Hey Strider! I literally only just saw your video on YT and immediately came to pledge. I'm so happy to find out that you're going to remain on YT! I'm going to keep my pledge for as long as I'm able to! I'd truly miss you if you left

No problem at all, I'm glad to help, and thank you for making these videos for us for years will do anything to help you keep going!

<3 You must stay with us

See? I told you this was good idea. Although if you have to stop you could also just game.

Hello Patrons! Thanks so much for the amazing support.. Josh and I are absolutely so humbled by your support and I just wanted to thank you all for continuing to support PhantomStrider.. 😀

Yay! So happy it's working out! Thank you for everything.

Thank you so much for everything you've given us. You deserve all of this and so much more, and I can't wait to see what happens next! :)

Patreon might not last too. Might wanna take that sponsor path saberspark mentioned if it does

i’m so glad i could help :)

Mate you better take some sponsorships too so you can THRIVE. As a ND myself I happily stan king 👑

You mean so much to me Strider. I am so happy to do this for you

The fact that this literally happened overnight just shows how much we don't want him to leave lol. Hopefully we'll keep this train going for as long as possible. #LordStrider

Ahhhh! Yay! Strider has like a thousand bosses now haha

I'm someone on the spectrum and your videos mean a lot to me, I couldn't help but wanna help you out!

You made videos that helped me in some pretty bad times in my life, I have not watched your videos in a while but I will forever be grateful that your content was there when I needed it. I'll keep my pledge for a while you deserve it.

Nice smile :)

I saw your video, and I signed up as soon as I could. Your videos have helped steer me through life, during my lows, I would pop on one of your videos, and I would just feel better. I'm giving as much as I can, around $5, but I just want to thank you for everything, Strider.

Hey from the Western US! I admit to not being a Spongebob fan, but you turned me on to Gravity Falls and for that alone I can throw you some money each month.

you are more then welcome, we love ya. keep up the good work. we all know how bad youtube is to live on unless your a huge name

so happy to support you josh!!! we need you on YT!!! you are one of my fav creators

You're definitely helping me cope right now, my dad is in the hospital now, he had brain bleed and had to have a burr procedure done. It went well thankfully, he's currently unconscious and hopefully he'll wake up in the next few days. Despite my troubles today I was still happy to give money and help you out and knowing your career is safe now brightened up my mood somewhat. I'm on the spectrum too and your videos have given me lots of joys over the years even when i've disagreed with your opinions(I.E. Scooby Doo, Velma). Glad you're not at the whims of the youtube algorithm anymore and can do what you want to do. Intrigued to see what videos you have in store for us.

I love your videos! Always made my day. I hope you can make more dude I love your stuff.

I'm late to your channel but have been a subscriber for a few yrs now & have LOVED your channel! I'm even still going back to watch your older videos. I had to help & I consider it a blessing to do so. I just enjoy your content so much & look forward to your videos. I hope this will help. Its not much, but this is all my budget can do right now. I hope other loyal viewers will pitch in & help if they can. I deal w/ anxiety & depression & seeing your videos are fun, calming, funny & just so relaxing to me. You're an awesome content creater & I hope you're able to keep your channel running. Best to you PhantomStrider! 👍🏾🙌🏾😊 🙏🏾 MLondon💜

My son and I combined and did the $10, so it's $5 from us each. Your videos have been apart of our lives so you deserve all the support in the world. You're the one true positive source on that app and you deserve this all and more. Glad to be here!

Just saw your YT video, signed up, and am thrilled to see this video already. You deserve all the success you find and more. I'm allistic but neurodivergent (ADHD) and love your content. I'm not really even a Spongebob fan but I love hearing people talk about whatever they're super into, it's just a really fun way to learn about things.

so so happy to see so many people come together to keep your channel alive, you absolutely deserve this

Spongebob W!!!

Happy to be here and help! I'll support for as long as I can!

I’m so glad we made it happen! More than happy to support someone I grew up watching, I’m now in my dream career myself and now I can help you stay in your dream career! I’m so happy for you, you deserve this and more! Congrats!!

Anytime you are a great creator and love your stuff.

You're a wholesome person and you deserve to do what you like! Also, yay more weird food videos! Here's an idea, how about food in cartoons. You could even break it into a dozen more specific topics ^^

You deserve it dude.

I'm crying! I am so happy that the videos are going to continue! You're videos have helped me a lot the last few years

LETS GOO!!!

LET'S GO!!! Can't wait to see what you have in store for the future : )

You're one of my few favorite creators on YouTube. Glad you're staying!

You are very welcome, Josh. It is so good having you back, buddy.

Congratulations!!

We weren't gonna let you go after all these years, we got you strider!

I’m absolutely delighted to hear!!

It’s made my day knowing we’ve helped you to stay, Strider. Your content and this community are amazing. Looking forward to many terrific years to come! 👍❤️💯

It's wonderful things have all turned around. Keep it up with all the fantastic videos!

I have OCD and a couple of other diagnosed MH conditions. Your videos are often what I turn to when I need to calm the turmoil that is my brain. There is something about your voice and delivery that almost instantly brings me back to an even keel. I have never watched spongebob in my life, but I can listen to you talk about it for hours. Thank you for doing what you do, and always being authentically yourself.

YESSSSSSSSS AWESOMEEE!!!! So glad this worked! So happy for ya josh. You deserve it man. This makes my aspie heart smile

You did, genuinely, just help me through a rough patch of anxiety. Listening to your videos has calmed me down from a panic attack when little else has helped. And as a fellow anxiety sufferer, I know you know what that means 💚

YESSSS I was so scared we would never see another video from my comfort channel. I love watching your videos, they're always so comfy to watch before I go to bed. I'm more than glad to support you so you can keep on doing what you love. Thank you Strider!🎉👻

I'm SO SO happy that this went so well!!! Thank you for asking us for help, a lot of youtubers would've just let themselves die but you know that this is what you wanted to do and took a chance to keep it alive. Thank you so much for entrusting us with this <3 <3

I’m thrilled for you and us!! It took a lot of courage to make the decision to stop and putting yourself out there on that. I am so happy so many more people want to keep you making these videos for us. ♥️

Thank YOU for your great content over the years. I'm happy to help. Hope to see more.

Work on videos that make you happy! Don’t burn out!

I just joined the patreon and I’m so glad you’re here to stay!

I'm so happy for you Strider glad you can stay on youtube!, can't wait for the SpongeBob video

I'm glad your able to stay on YouTube

Wooo!!! So glad it's been saved. You're great Josh, it would've been a huge loss. You're important to the youtube community and you inspire so many of us in the autistic community. Never be afraid to ask us for help cause we care about you and want you around.

Only other thing id like to say is it's so awesome to see so many people you've reached being able help in return, also secretly hoping that one day I'll see some holiday related vids but that's probably just me :P

Glad we could help bud!!! I knew when I saw the video of you saying you were shutting down production, I said WE were not going to allow that!!!

Josh is one of the most genuine YouTubers I’ve seen on the platform. Glad to support.

i’m so glad that I am able to donate and change his life for the better! Josh is such an amazing creator and someone I am honored to call a friend!!!!

I'm more than glad to help. And I'm really glad you were able to reach your goal. I saw the video and I had to help

Yes I’m so happy to see that you can keep making videos. Your videos make gloomy days brighter☺️☺️

YES!!! We're keeping Strider!!!

Take your time, Josh Creativity takes time

Keep on being you, we’ll be your best bosses

There’s no way I would allow one of my favorite creators for the past decade to leave us like that. Especially the best and worst series. It brought me a lot of joy.

We're so back

This is a team effort! We love you josh

I'm glad I could help out 😀

Glad I could help, my man

I don’t like seeing creative people go away so I’m happy to help you out.

I wanna do what I can, I'll be a member for as long as I can too ^^

We love you strider. There's a wholesomeness that permeates from your videos. I couldn't just do nothing and let that flicker out

It couldn't have happened to a better person! I can't speak for everyone but please don't feel pressured to accelerate or make major changes, this has happened because your content is already good enough for us to want more. My subscription will be active as long as you need it, friend.

I’ve watched your channel a lot, and will watch more so now. I’m glad to give you 10 dollars a month to keep seeing your amazing content

You aint going anywhere, pal <3

I love your spongebob vids. they tickle the autism niche in my brain. thanks for being great Strider.

Also can we get more Legos videos? I really enjoyed those

You deserve it, man! You're a super nice guy and you put out great content; you deserve to do what you love. I'm happy to be a part of it!

Just unmembered on your YouTube membership and now I'm on patreon for you . I've been watching for you for over 5 years and enjoyed your videos especially with how while you are!

You've always been there for us, Josh, so let us be there for you! :)

So happy to help you Josh! Found your channel during Covid and love all of your videos. You are one of the best YouTubers I follow and you deserve all of the support.

Ladies and gentlemen, we did it. We helped this wonderful man keep doing what he loves doing. This wouldn’t be possible if he hadn’t reached out to us for help. We had come together as a community to make sure he got all of the help he needs. I’m so proud of what we have done. And Josh, from me to you, the very minute that I saw you were in trouble, I knew I had to help out in some way. I’ve always respected you and your work. You’re probably the most wholesome person I’ve seen on YouTube. When push comes to shove, just remember that we will always have your back. It has been an honor and a privilege to help you out.

Just about the quickest I’ve ever clicked on a video. Happy to support :)

Just saw your video and I subscribed I am so happy for you, I have been watching you since 2015.

I've enjoyed your videos for years, and the fact that you're on the spectrum always appealed to me (SPED teacher for kids with severe autism and other behavioral/emotinal/trauma disorders). Glad you can stay around.

Can't deny the idea of never getting to see another phantomstrider vid was the driving force, so the chance to keep him going was enough for me

My autistic son loved your videos when he was young and I got used to hearing your voice. When he stopped watching I had to subscribe because I missed hearing it! I think you're delightful, and I'm obviously not the only one! Good for you Josh! ❤️

So amazing to see all the support! Keep being yourself Josh! We’re happy to see you stay 😄

Yay! So happy you’re staying! When I seen your video, I immediately made a Patreon to help you continue doing what you love.

Josh, I've been a fan of your's since you helped AnimeAmerica with their "Biggest WTF moments in anime". I've always loved your content, and always will. I just got back to your channel for your SpongeBob videos, and I hope to see.more soon. Once a fan always a fan

Hey Josh, just saw your video, I've watched you since I'd say 2017 or so, and always appreciated your attitude and demeanor when breaking doqn subjects, along with always being a positive influence and being consistantly good quality. I hope you can continue to make videos. Dusted off my patreon and sent my $2 your way. Much love, guy. 🙂

I made a patreon specifically for this. I regret nothing

Probably the most wholesome creator I watch. Every video is like a hug, and damn if I don’t need that sometimes. Hope you keep doing what you love bro, I’m rooting for you 🙂

I'm so happy your staying

YAY !!!! <3

AW YEAH WE DID IT WOOOOOO Seriously though I am so happy for you man

Lets goooo! I was so saddened to hear you might have to shutter the channel, so I had to come and throw my support in :) Much love to you and yours, from one person on the spectrum to another <3

let's gooooooooooooooooooooo

This has made my day! 💜 we're so glad we still have you around, Strider!

So happy for you Strider it’s absolutely insane how fast you reached your goal.Also, don’t worry about putting out the SpongeBob video by next week just take your time. We will be here whenever it’s ready - your new boss(lol)

I'm Josh's mum. I am crying right now. My boy is going to keep doing the thing he loves and lives for. Happy happy tears! Thank you everyone 💙💙💙💙

Honestly, all that i ask is that u return to cartoon content. and from the looks of things, that might be what u intend on doing. ur such a nice guy josh. keep it up!

I saw your video and immediately rushed here to donate! I'm so glad you got enough patrons! I was heartbroken to think that you were having such a hard time, but I'm so glad you're on YouTube to stay!

Yes! So excited!

HA! Ya think you were done? Not until YOU want to retire! If we have our way, you will get to do this as long as you want! Keep up the passion, the hard work, and the good attitude bud. Thanks for everything you do.

You for sure deserve it, you are probably one of if not the nicest, least toxic people on YouTube. That has remained consistent within the 7-8 years I've been watching your videos :D

I am so glad you get to keep doing what you love. Don't forget to focus on your mental health first. It is okay to have a longer gap between videos if it means improving your mental health. Good luck with everything. BTW, I noticed you have a couple of stuffed Sonic dolls. Very cool. I remember watching the cartoon in the 90s (born in 1982).

Got a tad emotional watching this. So glad you’re able to stay and we still get videos from you

Man I was so worried when I got that notification this morning so glad to see we were able to save strider from turning into a phantom

Happy to help as well! I believe in you and your channel. I'm in the spectrum as well and over the past three years people told me numerous times that I'm not able to become a good health care worker. I've got my professional certificate last Friday, passed my exams with A's and B's. Stay true to yourself, it's worth it. Thanks for your videos, your authentic content and for being yourself.

YAY! I've never had an employee before 😂 I'm so happy you'll still be here! One of my best friends is on the spectrum, so I love to help those who are as well. 💛 If I had a tail, I'd wag it. Lol. Keep doing your passion and take your time! Don't push yourself. 😊 We're here for you! 💛

this literally made my day. i’m so unbelievably happy that you’re able to continue doing what you love and with no more restrictions and conforming to youtube’s algorithm. congratulations man, we’re all so happy for you!

You helped my younger self discover so much good content and you deserve my 5 dollars you're amazing dude

I'm so happy to see you've managed to to get the Patreon support needed :D. I left a Twitter reply and QRT and already left a comment on the playlist post, but I cannot stress enough the impact your content has left on me. I feel so happy that you've managed to bounce back in some capacity. Recent YouTube dramas and BS like that have left me very cynical about the state of current YouTube and YouTubers as a whole so I really do appreciate seeing channels like yours release content that actually respects your audience. I really really really look forward to seeing future videos from you. The modern cartoons video is one I'm VERY excited particularly. Legit all afternoon today I've been watching your Patron playlist in the background while playing Minecraft. Was smiling like a friggin doofus the whole time I was watching this Thank You video. So so happy to see this :) Thanks, Strider.

No need to apologize for being excited! I imagine today was a whirlwind of emotions but I’m so glad you were brave enough to be vulnerable and ask for help. Your videos are extremely comforting to me and many others ❤️

Glad to help.

So happy that you're able to keep on doing YouTube! I've been watching you for years and was so sad to see the video earlier about you having to quit. Glad that you're able to keep on making videos!

You've always been there for us, so we're doing the same for you!

God i am actually getting so emotional watching this. Im so glad seeing you this happy. Seeing that video on youtube was so sad but im glad i watched it abd coukd join the effort in keeping you online doing what you love!

We all love you very much , my son reallly loves the spongebob ones and i like every video your a massive inspiration and never forget that

Here’s to more of your health and happiness <3 Found you a few years ago and subbed so fast after watching the first few videos because I couldn’t stop laughing. You really helped me through Covid, and learning that you’re also on the spectrum was part of what led to me accepting that fact about myself. I could go on and on and on, but to keep it simple, I’m really, really happy that we’re not gonna lose you <333 and thank you for making such an impact on us all <333

Where close to finishing to 2nd goal already as well 😱. Edit: Never mind, we already passed it 😅🤣.

I am sooooo happy we were able to help you keep working your dream job!! Thanks so much for all you do and share with us!!

We’re happy to help you!

More than happy to help.

Still have a safety net man. Like my mom said.

We happy to help you helped us all you touched a lot lives

Now as your new boss, I'm inspired by Mr. Krabs to say "GET BACK TO WORK, MY BOY!" 🙂

THIS IS THE BEST NEWS EVER

Happy to help a big part of my childhood

So happy we can help you! ❤️

Hey, it's my pleasure. You can't leave us.

Happy to help, Strider!

This made me cry😊 you inspire me so much to chase my dres and make it possible!!! Thank you friend 😊

I hope you sleep better from now on I like a well rested amploye

Happy to help!

Same here. I didn't even know that you are on the same spectrum as me. And even watching your content solo or when you were collabing with Robyn on Anime America was amazing to see. I can't wait to see what's next.

You're welcome Josh! Happy to be here 😊

phew!!! 😮‍💨 i was so scared to lose out on this wonderful channel!

Hope we see more of boo

I'm so happy we were able to come together as a community and make this happen for you! I'm on the spectrum and I've always found your videos so soothing and entertaining 🖤

❤️

You're very welcome Josh.

This put a huge smile on my face! Haha, good on you, bro! 🙌😁

So happy you can continue to do what you love! I’ve loved your content and have watched for the past 8 years. Here’s to the next 8 years!

I’m so happy you make me smile every time I watch you videos when I have a tough day

So happy we can help!

Congrats man, so glad you got the support you deserve.

I'm so happy for you Strider!

WE DID IT EVERYONE 🎉🎉

♥️✨ We want to support you!

Glad to be here, Josh!!