My Newest Video on City of Springfield Legacy of Racism and Corruption

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u/james3374 2d ago

Hi Eugene Subreddit!

I uploaded my newest videos to Youtube yesterday and would love feedback. If the video is too long or the subject matter doesn’t interest you, I’d still love input on the Thumbnail, video title and hook.

I’m currently exploring a subject matter that probably won’t be as popular as others, but it’s personal and rewarding to me, so I understand that. I still have the attitude that I’m here to learn the craft and improve, even if I switch niches in the future.

I’ve received input on Reddit before that helped me make improvements and appreciate anything you can offer, if it’s respectful.

Thank you!!

James

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u/Odd-Measurement-7963 2d ago

By craft, do you mean journalism? Yeah keep at it 👍 there is a thirst for local journalism that challenges the status quo.

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u/james3374 2d ago

Thanks for the feedback, Odd!!

I only studied journalism at LCC for a couple of years, and did not pursue it as a profession. I do love the hobby of creating important commentary, though!

This is my hobby, along with volunteering in the community and social activism.

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u/Oregonized_Wizard 2d ago

He does not have any actual examples or evidence which is what he should have if this was journalism. It’s an alarming claim he is making but he needs to do better

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u/james3374 2d ago

You're wrong, Oregonized_Wizard.

I listed many, many published articles from the Register Guard, KVAL and the Oregonian.

I cited my tort claim notice to the City of Springfield, which is public record.

I showed official City of Springfield emails, screen grabs from their official website and footage from the city's official YouTube channel. I used a screengrab of the Springfield Mayor's Facebook post.

I can see that you've posted a lot of criticism and complaints on this thread that were deleted by you or a moderator. Why are you so invested? Are you related to one of the subjects that was exposed?

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u/Oregonized_Wizard 2d ago

I watched your entire video. You flash a few articles but don’t give the viewer any of that information. You make claims but need to give proof. You put a lot of work into this yet don’t see the problem. I was trying to help you since this is an important issue but you know what. I’m done. At this point I don’t care. Keep posing and I’ll keep reporting it.
It’s your jobs to provide the evidence for your claims. Not mine, not anyone else. If you can’t do better then your post should be removed. Do you want a slander lawsuit? Should I send links of these post to the folks you are talking about? Instead of arguing with me, make a better video or include proof so no one can have an issue with your claims

None of my comments have been removed or deleted. And this is my second comment in this post.

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u/james3374 2d ago

RG commentary about racist email scandal

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u/Oregonized_Wizard 2d ago

That’s the type of stuff you should include in your post. The proof, the actual examples.

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u/james3374 2d ago

I did include many, many screen grabs of published news articles throughout my video.

Edited for typo.

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u/Oregonized_Wizard 2d ago

Your quick flashes don’t mean anything. I watched your video. Did you upload the wrong video? You can’t just say “so and so” news said it happened and flash a headline. That. You shared a ton of links here, put those under your video. Then no one can doubt your claims

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u/cheesy_friend 1d ago

Do you not know how to search a headline in a search engine?

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u/james3374 2d ago

State busts SPD chief

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u/james3374 2d ago

KVAL: Racist work emails

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u/Oregonized_Wizard 2d ago

Again, that belongs with your post. Your evidence should be shared with your post. Not only in comments

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u/james3374 2d ago

Oregonized_Wizard, you also pursued me on r/oregon subreddit and complained until the mods (illegitimately) censored my post.

All of the published Register Guard articles I cited are behind a paywall. But here's what I could find just to start you off. Most of these articles are cited in my video.

Yes, please feel free to forward links to the people I addressed in the video. A defamation lawsuit isn't my concern, since all of this is documented and I already went through the legal process (please see other videos on my YouTube channel before making a false claim).

I already settled with the City of Springfield for Discrimination and Illegal Retaliation and this is public information.

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u/Oregonized_Wizard 2d ago

Again, your proof should be in your video or at least included in your post. Lazy journalism is not helping your story.

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u/nogero 2d ago edited 2d ago

You don't seem to get it. Wizard is correct that your evidence or proof should be *IN* the video at the time/point you level your accusations. Evidence can be in your own words, you don't need links to others. Tell the facts.

I became skeptic as soon as you implied, "everybody is white therefore they are all racist, white supremacists."

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u/james3374 2d ago

The Oregonian: SPD recruit files lawsuit for discrimination, hostile work environment

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u/Oregonized_Wizard 2d ago

Not sure why you are posting this here. I’m not doubting your sincerity, I’m telling you your claims need proof. That proof does not belong here. It belongs with your post. Add that to the actual post or video. That makes it so no one can doubt your claims

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u/james3374 2d ago

Oregonian: Springfield OKs Diversity Goals after racist email scandal

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u/Oregonized_Wizard 2d ago

Great stuff, but it belongs with your post. So anyone seeing your post sees the proof that backs up your claims. Having it in the comments does very little help

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u/cheesy_friend 1d ago

Sea lion much?

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u/Superyear- 2d ago

Thanks James. I do believe it goes through well. If I was you, I would continue with pursuing pursuing my passion. Well done. Keep posting when you post new content.

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u/james3374 2d ago

Thanks so much for the encouragement, Superyear!

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u/EUGsk8rBoi42p 1d ago

Can you do one on Eugene? Specifically how Kaarin Knudsen was appointed manager of the city hall project which failed, money spent with nothing built for 10 years, and how she was chosen by the DPLC to be Mayor?

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u/james3374 1d ago

Thanks for the comment, sk8rBoi!

I would love to keep doing these videos to fill the gap left by local media in the community. Like I said in a different post, the RG articles are behind a paywall, so most people don't have access to doing their research.

Social media is the only source for some of this news.

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u/ballaedd24 1d ago

Make a stop at the Moms Historic House or book an appointment with a historian at LCC or UO. Better yet, check out the sources in the library.

You'll get better at research with more experience. Keep pushing forward!

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u/james3374 1d ago

Thank you!!

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u/Paladjordan 1d ago

Have you heard about the "brown roundup" letters circulating in Lincoln county?

I dig what you're doing, please reach out if you want to branch out to the coast for stories.

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u/james3374 1d ago

Paladjordan: No, I haven't heard about this! I'll look it up. Many people in Oregon aren't aware of just how racist and homophobic the state is.

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u/Paladjordan 1d ago

Right?! I've learned that the state is not as advertised, by any means. It's more like "Keep paying attention to Portland's weird stuff like the naked bike ride. Meanwhile, city governments will continue to have an absolute monopoly over things, inflating the rate of homelessness and simultaneously fattening their wallets"

I'm more than over it.

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u/james3374 1d ago

Yes! We need to take back control.

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u/james3374 1d ago

Thanks for the patience (from most of the posters). These videos take a lot of time to write script for, organize evidence for my B-roll, shoot and edit. I'm still very new to all of this.

I'm really trying to figure out how to tell this story in chronological order while keeping the viewers entertained. I already tried loading up evidence in videos, but people didn't want to watch that. So I have to balance with showing evidence while keeping it entertaining and moving forward.

Maybe I should include more links in the video description? Show the entire news article in the b-roll? But viewers won't pause and read this- I already tried. It doesn't matter how many sources I provide, many people just try to find faults and close their minds.

To skip to the chase, I've already been through a BOLI and 3rd party, city paid investigation. I have stacks and stacks of documents that people won't be interested in. I've already settled with the city because they didn't want this to go to court. I've already measured out the defamation risk (I can prove everything I'm saying).

The weird truth about people, I've learned, is that many don't want inconvenient truths to get around, even if they resent the corruption and lies. There are people who absolutely oppose disrupting the status quo, even if they hate how things are currently.

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u/ballaedd24 1d ago

A hundred years ago, there used to be a lower case t and three capital ks on the side of Skinner Butte. https://www.reddit.com/r/Eugene/comments/h95t1y/zoom_in_on_skinner_butte_circa_1921_to_see_our/

Eugene has a deep-seated history of racism, bigotry, and genocide I wish more people would recognize. Even the namesake of the county is known for his abhorrent treatment of Black, Indian, and Mexican peoples.

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u/selu3463 23h ago

Yes . The video is well done 👍. Keep doing what you are doing.

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u/james3374 21h ago

Thank you, selu!

My Newest Video on City of Springfield Legacy of Racism and Corruption Activism