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Channel Rebranding? (Patreon)

Published:
2022-05-11 22:31:26
Imported:
2026-06

Poll

Channel Rebranding?

  • Hyena 96
  • Human 71
  • 2022-05-11
  • 167 votes
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Content

So uh, in light of recent developments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL3eWPXVs50

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaeenWY2CUs

I've been considering whether I should be getting new channel art for the let's play channel. I've had the same art for quite a while, and he only has one face. I was thinking I could start browsing for artists that could draw my hyena Marrow a few different ways for thumbnails. Maybe a different one for each genre/timeslot. RPG, puzzle, frustrating game, etc.

I wanted to know how people would feel about a shift in branding, or if I'd have a revolt on my hands lol

Is it time for a change?

Marrow's Gallery:

https://www.furaffinity.net/gallery/marrowhyena/

Comments

DareDaemon

I voted Hyena but the more full answer is a simple 'do what makes you happy' which seems to be Hyena.

Nikki

I vote human but only because I want them to be as close as possible so that you just do what you intuitively rather want to do; if that‘s naive I‘m sorry but maybe it works right??

Daniel Berg

+1 on the "do what maeks you happy" train. Marrow is awesome, but so are you!

Qmoko

Why not both? If you are planning on different pics for different series, may as well have a few marrows with a keith

Dave

Marrow’s awesome! But I’m solidly on the whatever makes you happy train.

Kevin Rise

Do what makes you happy

Marius Fiksdal

I felt bad voting human, it's just that rebranding always seems like a risk to me. Much like the others I would also pick "I'm fine with either" if that was an option though. You do you.

tenby

i'm in the 'do what makes you happy' camp

Donald Brown

This Marrow thing isn't something I associate with the channel. If I saw a channel branded with that imagery, I'd think it would be something completely different than a variety Let's Play channel. It's too narrow, too niche, and not applicable. I can see Marrow being used for Bored Keith, but the furry/anime vibe seems off for the main channel, which I associate with the human Keith.

Octobelus

After hearing your voice when you talk about Marrow, I’m on the Marrow train 🚂

Jonathan B.

I voted 'human' but am really cool with whatever makes you happy. I get a little weirded out by v-tubers / "this avatar is me" stuff. But I'm here for the content, commentary and good vibes. And I know that won't change regardless of your branding.

Jim Frykman

I voted 'human', but I don't have a strong preference and the only thing that would make me revolt is the Toby Fox - Ruins outro going away :D

blalo'u

Hey, Hyena would make you stand out more *and* it makes you happy, win win.

Talisen Skywing

I chose hyena. Not enough hyenas on YouTube. Especially one like what you have

Starbuckwhy

Just please PLEASE please keep the undertale ruins song at the end. Thank you! My family sends their love. :)

Olivia

I voted human just cause I'd miss seeing that lil face if he was completely gone, but I'm happy with whatever makes you happy. I'd love to see a mix of both somehow, cause Marrow is awesome too!

Jesse Miller

I'm happy with whatever persona/fursona you want to be. I still voted for my furry favorite but you be you and I'll happily support you no matter what.

Kristine Harbek

I'm also on the "Do whatever makes you happy" train. From a purely business standpoint, I'm sure there's good arguments for both. It seems like you love Marrow a lot, and it's definitely a more interesting design. But I hope some of the art will feature some columnar jointining still. ;)

Dives

I voted Hyena because loud and proud makes me happy.

Ganymede105

Honestly, whatever you want. If your channel revolved around you talking about the furry fandom and showing furry art, I'd say go with Hyena. If your channel was just you in front of the camera talking games and other non-furry-related stuff, I'd say human. But your channel is about playing games and listening to your commentary, and for that, it really doesn't matter what you want the "image" of your channel to be so long as people look at it and know it's you. So I say, you do you.

Phoebrie

Another vote for whatever makes you happy :)

Joker

I voted human, but chalk me up for another 'Whatever makes you happy'. I also liked the option some people mentioned of just doing both. Just switching it up between furry and human based on how you feel or on what series it goes on.

seyren

I enjoy the way you thematically match the t-shirt design based on what game you're playing (Mario games, Zelda, the pomegranate for Hades...) in your current thumbnail style. Having several different expressions at your disposal seems like a logical progession. And much as I like the current art (it's always nice to see a friendly face), Marrow is adorable and wonderfully expressive; I can already see him scratching his head over a particularly tricky puzzle game or grinning happily while hanging out with friends in multiplayer. Is there a risk of losing a bit of brand recognition? Eh, maybe, but considering the numbers that essay is doing, there's probably a LOT more people who've seen Marrow than those who just remember your old channel art. (when I saw the email subject, I first thought this was a reaction to all the people telling you to rename BoringKeith to something else ^^)

NanoScale

I voted human because I don't really like furry art, but I'm not gonna stop watching if you switch to hyena.

Blindsight

Didn't expect that. And can't really relate lol. But I support it. 🔥🙏 And the hyena looks dope.

Kaito Gillscale

I vibe with the anthro stuff, but I'm a newbie in your circle. My vote comes with a pinch of salt.

Marc Schroth

Not voting because I'm also echoing the "whatever makes you happy" option. It's difficult for me to try to guess the reasons you would choose one over the other (or possibly showcasing both Keith AND Marrow) without being in your shoes. If the only thing holding you back from going with Marrow is that people won't like it, I can at least be one voice telling you that won't be the case for me.

Adam Hošek

I've yet to listen to that podcast, but I'm basically on that "do what you want" train as well. I like your current artwork and such, but that's because I'm used to it (not that it isn't good, on the contrary!), but change is part of our lives, so I welcome anything. Especially if it's part of your persona (real and virtual). Your channel is definitely a reflection of you even if it is "just" your public image and not 100 % you as a whole. So if you feel like changing your artwork and bringing in something more furry this time, just do it :-)

BallotBoxer

Both will work, but I voted Human. Thinking of growing the channel, there are lot of ignorant people out there (potential new viewers, lol) who might turn away out of superficial misunderstandings. Human reads as simple and neutral while not competing with the game art. My bias: most furry art gives me uncanny valley chills. Dog head on ape body is more chimera than cute to me. One would need a strong artist (like the talented ones shown in the fan art section of the Legoshi video) to bypass this bias (pass the "bad anatomy = bad drawing" test).

Jeffrey Michaelis

Hate to give the unhelpful answer of "it's up to you", so my thoughts are that the hyena will probably create more unique/distinct art. Like I can't imagine branding anything with my face, if I had a brand I probably would have some sort of mascot or icon to allow more fantastical situations without feeling like I am inserting my actual self into something. But, I am just here to watch games, so you could change nothing or go full vtuber if you wanted and I would just keep watching. (granted puzzles games aren't super great for "live reactions". Queue up that 10 hours of intense witness puzzle staring, lol.)

Shinsoo Graves

Yeah, in terms of growing the channel, the hyena will likely cause some possible new viewers to shy away.