Lee Announcement | The Valleyfolk (Update)
*UPDATE UPDATE* - This is our worst video, by far, ever. If you want to see us sit down and discuss this stuff as ourselves, WITHOUT DUMB TALKING POINTS, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huaUZRAg3N4
*UPDATE* - Yep. We totally messed up with how we made this video. We meant well and missed the mark.... bad. Sincere apologies. Here is our updated public statement:
Friends of The Valleyfolk, by now you know that difficult decisions were made and statements were released, and there are lots of speculation and rumors going around. We’d like to address that as much as we can here.
We understand that the video we released seemed a little disingenuous, but none of us were prepared for how to handle this. What we knew was, difficult decisions needed to be made and you all needed to know about them as soon as possible and it needed to be as truthful, fair and informational, but also hopeful and positive as possible. We realize after all of your responses that you would have preferred clarity and we respect and completely get that. There are too many versions of that video and it seems we just chose poorly. We did our best to be as transparent as possible while also maintaining mutual sensitivity. Unfortunately there is legal red tape in the way of specific details being shared. Period. That’s the nature of how this has to be. It’s not ideal. But for very specific reasons we just cannot share any further details. And we are sorry that it has to be like this. But know that the core values of the group are still present, and we stand by them, as we have during this entire process. We built this thing to share in our love of comedy and entertainment with our friends and fans, and with hardships that none of us could have prepared ourselves for, despite many saying we should never go into business with friends, we choose to maintain that.
Regardless of what happens as a result of these decisions, know that they were made and presented to you while dealing with the pain of having to end a friendship and partnership. We are sorry if you feel like we’ve betrayed you. We expected some would feel that way. We are three humans who made a decision that we knew could damage the thing we built together and could ultimately lead to the end of it, but decisions needed to be made and we are now dealing with the consequences of that. With that said, please consider everyone involved and try to understand that the decision wasn’t made without a considerable amount of certainty that it was the right thing to do. And for those of you who have sent encouraging and positive messages, with well wishes for everyone equally, we see you and we appreciate you more than you’ll ever know during this incredibly difficult time.
So what happens next? Healing, communication when and where possible. And we are going to keep making stuff. Because there are people who believe in us, and WE believe in us and this crazy thing we love and care deeply about.
Thank you,
-Joe, Steve and Elliott
*ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION*
We're sorry for our silence, but we've been legally unable to update you guys until now. Lee may be off on her own adventures, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t stalk her (just not literally, please). LINKS HERE:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MsLeenewton
Instagram: http://instagram.com/leenewton
Twitter: http://twitter.com/leenewtonsays
TikTok: @theleenewton
Facebook: We’re not sure but maybe?
We’re now entering a new chapter of the Valleyfolk saga, and we cannot WAIT for you guys to see the insane Halloween sketch we have coming up. Stay tuned for new shows, as well as more of the things you guys have told us you want. That means more games, more shenanigans, and more of the BIGGER AND BETTER that we can’t talk about yet. Go follow and support Lee, and let’s see how high this insane roller coaster can go!
*UPDATE UPDATE* – This is our worst video, by far, ever. If you want to see us sit down and discuss this stuff as ourselves, WITHOUT DUMB TALKING POINTS, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huaUZRAg3N4
*UPDATE* – Yep. We totally messed up with how we made this video. We meant well and missed the mark…. bad. Sincere apologies. Here is our updated public statement:
Friends of The Valleyfolk, by now you know that difficult decisions were made and statements were released, and there are lots of speculation and rumors going around. We’d like to address that as much as we can here.
We understand that the video we released seemed a little disingenuous, but none of us were prepared for how to handle this. What we knew was, difficult decisions needed to be made and you all needed to know about them as soon as possible and it needed to be as truthful, fair and informational, but also hopeful and positive as possible. We realize after all of your responses that you would have preferred clarity and we respect and completely get that. There are too many versions of that video and it seems we just chose poorly. We did our best to be as transparent as possible while also maintaining mutual sensitivity. Unfortunately there is legal red tape in the way of specific details being shared. Period. That’s the nature of how this has to be. It’s not ideal. But for very specific reasons we just cannot share any further details. And we are sorry that it has to be like this. But know that the core values of the group are still present, and we stand by them, as we have during this entire process. We built this thing to share in our love of comedy and entertainment with our friends and fans, and with hardships that none of us could have prepared ourselves for, despite many saying we should never go into business with friends, we choose to maintain that.
Regardless of what happens as a result of these decisions, know that they were made and presented to you while dealing with the pain of having to end a friendship and partnership. We are sorry if you feel like we’ve betrayed you. We expected some would feel that way. We are three humans who made a decision that we knew could damage the thing we built together and could ultimately lead to the end of it, but decisions needed to be made and we are now dealing with the consequences of that. With that said, please consider everyone involved and try to understand that the decision wasn’t made without a considerable amount of certainty that it was the right thing to do. And for those of you who have sent encouraging and positive messages, with well wishes for everyone equally, we see you and we appreciate you more than you’ll ever know during this incredibly difficult time.
So what happens next? Healing, communication when and where possible. And we are going to keep making stuff. Because there are people who believe in us, and WE believe in us and this crazy thing we love and care deeply about.
Thank you,
-Joe, Steve and Elliott
*ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION*
We’re sorry for our silence, but we’ve been legally unable to update you guys until now. Lee may be off on her own adventures, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t stalk her (just not literally, please). LINKS HERE:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MsLeenewton
Instagram: http://instagram.com/leenewton
Twitter: http://twitter.com/leenewtonsays
TikTok: @theleenewton
Facebook: We’re not sure but maybe?
We’re now entering a new chapter of the Valleyfolk saga, and we cannot WAIT for you guys to see the insane Halloween sketch we have coming up. Stay tuned for new shows, as well as more of the things you guys have told us you want. That means more games, more shenanigans, and more of the BIGGER AND BETTER that we can’t talk about yet. Go follow and support Lee, and let’s see how high this insane roller coaster can go!
