It was indeed, I used "Blonde moment" to tone down my initial reaction, which was Phil you've got to be seven kinds of dumb for letting her go. IMHO nothing gets close to Nikki on Phils site all these years after.
I must admit every time the "bored" comment comes up, I have that scene from gone with the wind in my head, where Nikki looks at Phil and says," frankly Phil I don't give a damn". Now maybe I could send her something along those lines for an idea, what do you think Blud?
You are good Rizzzo, you have compelled me once again...
Reason #1
Boredom, yes... and as you can tell, it's not just me. There are lots of other people in this thread that describe feelings of her performances and content that I can relate to. I am a firm believer, that you and I were lucky as frick to have been born and given life, and if you are not enjoying what you are doing... you better start. Because life is not as long as we might hope. I want to die with the thoughts of... wow... I had a lot of fun in my life. So, if it's not fun... I am not doing it.
This is not about money, financially, yes it hurt to let her go. But money does not make me truly happy. If you do something that you truly enjoy, then the money will come. That's my logic anyway.
Reason #2
During latter shoots, it became apparent to me that something was awry. Keep in mind, I had already been duped, lied to, and betrayed with the Jerry Springer episode. If you are putting 200% effort and someone else is putting 36% effort, would you continue onward??? Dupe #2 was not going to blind side me. I learn fast. Take a look at the scoreboard. It's a tie...
Dupe Scoreboard
phil-flash | Dupe Count | 1
Nextdoor Nikki | Dupe Count | 1
Stupid, you may think I am... but stupid... I am not.
Side Note #1
Don't get me wrong. I don't hate Nikki. I even forgave her for the Springer stuff and moved onward with 200% effort. But I needed the effort back. So it just didn't work out. I believe it was a great relationship, we had a boatload of fun and created some great content. But outside influences, outside limitations, and jealousy seem to coerce Nikki. At least that is how I saw my run with her. My working relationship with her was always hindered by that coercion.
Side Note #2
I wish Nikki all of the success, I don't want to see her go away. Everyone deserves a chance for success or continued success. My hope, is that possibly she is influenced by this board and things you all say. Influence, meaning take what you like and use it and throw out the stuff that you do not like and don't use it. I do this on a daily basis. No one should be convinced to do something, they should do what they want. If she doesn't like some of the things I say... well... life is tough as well as the truth (sometimes).