Andy/Photonicinduction Alive And Well

[MrMobodies]

Yeah more I see it I think this is indeed a hoax and I apologize for making this thread without more research.    But guess at this point we should still try to confirm either way.  Good to know that some of you have contacts, so best to see what is the most appropriate method and go from here.  Did not know about his company or the name of it.

It would be nice for him to simply make a quick video saying he's still alive but he may have his reasons (legal etc) to not post or show any online presence.

They wouldn't be leaving him positive feedback for work 2 weeks and 2 months ago.
That is a clue that supports that he is alive.

[EEVblog]

They wouldn't be leaving him positive feedback for work 2 weeks and 2 months ago.
That is a clue that supports that he is alive.

Yep, seems pretty conclusive. He's probably in India somewhere being happy.

[Mickster]

His last uploaded YT video, where he was particularly critical (with good reason) about the difficulties experienced when trying to get his wife to the UK, was quite saddening.

IF anything had happened to him though, I'd like to think that maybe a family member, or Polar, might've put something out as a tribute.

Fingers crossed that this is just some dumb sh*t kid doing a stupid troll stunt.
SMH if so.

[Brumby]

He's probably in India somewhere being happy.

If I recall correctly, that was an option he mentioned........

[EEVblog]

His last uploaded YT video, where he was particularly critical (with good reason) about the difficulties experienced when trying to get his wife to the UK, was quite saddening.
IF anything had happened to him though, I'd like to think that maybe a family member, or Polar, might've put something out as a tribute.

He specifically said in that video that a trusted friend has a account login details and there is a pre-recorded video to be released if anything happens to him.

[Chipguy]

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[MrMobodies]

That proves most likely that this kid is a troll.
That is a very good find 
Well done, thank you!

I was interested in the wallpaper (whether the were photos stuck on or apart of the wallpaper print) and then I was told to stop hawking the kid as they can do stupid things and he his only a kid. So it makes me a bigger troll I suppose.

At the same time his account may also be compromised and it might have not been from him who posted it.

[soldar]

There's no comparison between the UK and the US where immigration is concerned. The USA has a well organized and regulated system that is professionally run and works like clockwork. The UK is a whole different story. It is very difficult to immigrate to the UK or get a permanent residence permit. The whole system is set up to be complicated, painful to navigate, and to deter you at every turn. Many people have given up in disgust when confronted with the deliberately obstructive and impenetrable bureaucracy involved.

HA! I can tell you have never had to deal with them.

The INS and successors are one of the most inept, inefficient and corrupt agencies in the USA. They are underfunded, understaffed and burnt out. They take forever. Most of their staff are burnt out and couldn't care less. And those are the good ones because then you have psychopaths and sadists who take pleasure in playing God and destroying people's lives.   I have seen and suffered much abuse.

The news is full of stories of incompetence and abuse and even corruption. I know quite a few stories personally.

The Oregonian, back in 2000, published a long series of investigative articles exposing the corrupt mess that was the INS and things have only gotten worse since then. https://www.oregonlive.com/editors/index.ssf/2013/04/libertys_heavy_hand.html

Just recently we learnt about the abuse inflicted on the Latino asylum seekers, including being separated from their infant children, which were kept in cages like animals and many of which were lost in the system and could net be reunited with their parents and some died.

The USA has a well regulated system in the same sense Dachau had a well regulated system.

[dr.diesel]

Somebody left another view of "company removed" yesterday.

However doesn't totally set my mind at ease as it can often take months for an installation/service/product/etc to be satisfied with.

[JackJones]

It's a pretty common trope to joke about the death of a youtuber that uploads very infrequently. It's prime trolling ground for, well, trolls. I have seen it before. And the kid that posted the original info said this 7 hours ago:

"I’m related to Andy but my cousin andy died and this Andy is still alive"

It makes no sense, either there is some big misunderstanding, or just plain old common trolling.

[MrMobodies]

Somebody left another view of Lasertex yesterday.

However doesn't totally set my mind at ease as it can often take months for an installation/service/product/etc to be satisfied with.

He also has an Ebay account.


I think that concludes that he is definitely alive.

[tooki]

I don't know the rules about UK, but in US...

There's no comparison between the UK and the US where immigration is concerned. The USA has a well organized and regulated system that is professionally run and works like clockwork. The UK is a whole different story. It is very difficult to immigrate to the UK or get a permanent residence permit. The whole system is set up to be complicated, painful to navigate, and to deter you at every turn. Many people have given up in disgust when confronted with the deliberately obstructive and impenetrable bureaucracy involved.

While I'd say that the US and UK governments are very much kindred spirits, your description of the US system is absolutely batshit crazy wrong.

It's a mess. Applications taking inordinate amounts of time, all kinds of irregularities, etc. If you're living in USA, then you have no idea how US immigration is viewed by foreigners: these days, they only bother trying to move to US as a last resort. The hassle isn't worth it. It's easier to do Europe (including UK) or Australia.

And for long-term green card holders, the process to get US citizenship is taking forever now. We're talking about it taking 10 years to have applications processed. (Not 10 years until you're eligible to apply, 10 years from the time of application!!!) The backlog is unbelievable.

So while the UK does have a strict immigration system, and one that sometimes makes (serious) mistakes, the US system is almost indisputably worse.

(I'm an American living in Europe, and know various Europeans and Americans who've moved to the UK, as well as some Europeans who've moved to USA. And of course tons of people from all over the world who've moved to Switzerland. Switzerland is strict, but efficient and generally fair. USA and UK are both irresponsibly bad.)

[langwadt]

I don't know the rules about UK, but in US...

There's no comparison between the UK and the US where immigration is concerned. The USA has a well organized and regulated system that is professionally run and works like clockwork. The UK is a whole different story. It is very difficult to immigrate to the UK or get a permanent residence permit. The whole system is set up to be complicated, painful to navigate, and to deter you at every turn. Many people have given up in disgust when confronted with the deliberately obstructive and impenetrable bureaucracy involved.

setup as a popular response to the bad apples that get in, but it usually it only hit everyone else because the bad apples are often covered by international treaties

[EEVblog]

He also has an Ebay account.
Feedback left for others this month:
I think that concludes that he is definitely alive.

Yep, that pretty much does it.

[EEVblog]

I heard from Andy, he's alive and well! 
His wife has now joined him in the UK and they look happy!
He hopes to get back to doing videos soon.
Proof of life:

[Brumby]

I heard from Andy, he's alive and well! 

Good news.

His wife has now joined him in the UK and they look happy!

Fantastic!!      

[JPortici]

This is fantastic news. To hell with that stupid kid

[Muttley Snickers]

This is fantastic news. To hell with that stupid kid

+1
Proof of lies, what an arsehole he was to spread such crap.      

[dr.diesel]

That is great news.  Hope it inspires him to make an update video.

[EEVblog]

Sneak peek at some of his latest backyard craziness 

[Bud]

 The copper bus bar alone must have cost a fortune...

[Muttley Snickers]

Perhaps the thread title could now be amended.    

[Jeroen3]

Good news!

Someone did change the title, maybe also link the above comment in it?

[StillTrying]

Does this mean he's now as famous as Mark Twain, and Bill Bailey?

Edit. ... and 165 Guests are viewing this topic.  Yes, nearly.

[schmitt trigger]

Does this mean he's now as famous as Mark Twain, and Bill Bailey?

Indeed!
The rumors of his death have been greatly exaggerated