YouTube Is Bad For My Health - Why I Leave My Channel Sometimes
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- Опубліковано 5 кві 2022
- The brutal honest truth about making UA-cam videos. Sometimes being a content creator isn’t fun…at all. Not all of us enjoy being monetized. Having to keep up with the algorithm can be stressful and it causes anxiety. For me anyway.. Which makes doing this bad for my health at times. Some of you asked for this video, so here it is. Just for you. Thanks for all your support over these last couple years. I’m not done though.. I had to take a break from making videos so I could get my head back in a better place to make content that not only you enjoy, but I enjoy making again.
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I'm here because I find your videos interesting. Not just to see motorcycle videos. That's just something we have in common. We are around the same age and we both started riding after our kids were old enough to still be ok if something happened. It's your channel and I believe you should make the videos that you want to make if you decide to make a video. that's just my two cents from a 47 year old rider that still ride the Supersport for fun. Lol. most of the guys who make motorcycle videos on UA-cam are in their 20s and some of their video and content gets annoying. so if you want to go ride to a barn as your videos from now on, I'll still be here.
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I started watching your videos when I was still learning to ride. You're one of the only people I found that's not obnoxious or over the top. I watch your videos typically during the nicer weather months and like to have them kind of stack up so I can binge a few. You're very down to earth and it makes watching videos relaxing. If you're stressed out it'll be noticeable through the videos so its good you know when to step back for a minute and collect yourself.
Ride safe!
Your worth is not measured by how many views you get. Do UA-cam IF and WHEN you CHOOSE to.
Your videos are valued by me. I don’t give a damn if I like a barn video, and only 1000 other humans do as well.
Thank you and take care GW.
That pretty much how my channel is rolling. I create content as I can although I tried to shoot for once a week which is challenging for me. I have other life priorities
“Really don’t like getting paid for doing this...” I get it. I’ve always said no to “tournament fishing” or “disc golf tournaments.” Once you get wrapped up in that it becomes work, not a hobby. I really enjoy your channel, whenever it pops up. 👍🏼
I watched the Barn video and I thought it was great! I like seeing remote out of the way places. That's the kind of motorcycle trips I like to take.
I’ve been watching you from England since the start. Love the videos. You’re ramblings are just how I am when riding, all sorts of stuff drifting through my head. Know that you’re appreciated buddy. You truly are.
Sounds like there's a lot of emotions in this one. Thanks for sharing with us!
I'd like to think the vast majority of audiences just appreciate videos as and when they come out. There may be an expectation of quality, but that applies to a lot of things we watch, buy, ect...
I've seen your channel "blow up" from when you first started and felt a little envious, but at the end of the day, it's nice being a smaller creator.
You do you, Buddy. Safe riding. 🙂👍
Thanks Red. I do still watch your videos even though I don’t have my Vulcan anymore. Your channel is one of my favorite “small” channels out there. 👊🏻 Keep making them videos and I’ll keep watching!
@@GasWorksISO ah, cheers!
I'll have a hot brew to you in a bit. ☕️👍
I first came across your channel after I got my monkey. I thought hey, this guy seems real. After a couple videos, I quickly realized it was like I was looking at myself in a mirror. I first came for the monkey vids, now it doesn’t even matter what you upload. For me your videos are therapy, if it’s about two wheels or not. Seriously, thank you.
You’ve been a staple, my friend. 🤘🏻👊🏻
I've been doing this for a year and I love producing videos as a creative artistic outlet. I'm not concerned about evergreen videos or subscribers. So I applaud you for doing your own thing. Do what you enjoy, algorithm be damned.
Wow, I didn’t know UA-cam was like that and obviously how it made you feel. I passed my bike test a couple of years back at the age of 52 and looked at you tube for help and guidance, loads of info out there and I follow a few people, what I really like about you and the videos you post is how natural they are, very relaxed, very informative and unscripted. I try and ride like you, nice and relaxed and take it all in. As long as you feel safe doing them and your family are ok then I’ll be happy if you only posted one video a year. Chin up mate, take care and thanks for this post, it’s one of your best. Cheers. 🇬🇧
I just enjoy watching different people ride around on their cycles .... the commentary can be about anything or nothing or lots of it or hardly any at all. I quit watching cable several years ago so it's been netflix & youtube & dvd. I hate to hear you feel pressure to create content but I get it. Good luck and try to enjoy yourself.
14 years cable free myself! Stress levels much lower thanks to that! Thank you for watching my videos. 👊🏻
Keep it up buddy, Try not to be too hard on yourself.
Thanks for sharing your heart. It makes total sense to me being an introvert myself… I have been a long time follower of your channel and I love your style.
PS I actually loved your photography video where you photographed that old barnhouse👏. Hope to see some more of those innthe future…
Take care
I bought my first Harley-Davidson partly because of you. I never “got it” until I watched your Street Bob videos. I originally subscribed because of your Vulcan content, but when you got your Street Bob it all made sense. Thank you.
i hear ya man. gotta keep it balanced and live with moderation. it's hard sometimes but it's one of the most necessary things you'll ever do. keep up the good work and i'll see you in the next one.
“Don’t forget to have fun” indeed! Your channel was one of the reasons I started on motorcycle, because it looked like you really enjoyed riding. You feel like talking, not talking, just ride, your neighborhood is peaceful enough that riding vlog is enjoyable anyway
Glad to see you back. Have loved listening to stuff you share.
I'm trying to build my "Hodge Podge" channel. It's a slow process.
You have some really good information. Love listening to whatever you have to share. It's life... you're real and what you share is real.
Thanks for all of your help and wisdom.
I do videos of whatever I feel like to do. I upload them to save them for my own self. However, if I can build my audience and end up making money eventually, that would be cool.
I’ll admit, having UA-cam basically buy my Harley isn’t a bad thing…lol
@@GasWorksISO you were one of the first vloggers I followed when my husband bought me my Harley. I just started riding in April 2020 on my 2019 Heritage. For my endorsement in December 2019, but the pandemic happened.
I am 60 years old and absolutely love riding...a hidden talent that I didn't know existed.
Thanks for all of your help and guidance. It really means a lot.
I follow other vloggers that do it for a "diary" of their life... but very interesting to follow. It's great to see and hear perspectives of life through other people.
Love your content! It's so original
It is good to see you again, I enjoy your videos, you are a authentic and keep been yourself. I ride for have less stress and your videos give help me in the past.
I found your channel educational and it's fun to watch you ride not to mention the sites 👍 thanks for the work you do for all of us.
As a fellow introvert who also started riding in their middle years, I've really appreciated your videos, and where you're coming from. They've really inspired and informed me as I've began my 2-wheeled adventures! So don't knock yourself, you do well with your videos, you've got your own unique approachable style which I've really enjoyed. Many moto-vloggers can't even get the basics right, and you do! Also as someone who works in the entertainment/media industry, you hit on one thing I always tell people - whatever you're creating, just make it for yourself, don't try to please others. If you build it, they will come. If they don't, then f*ck it, you didn't make it for them anyway! 😁
I appreciate your words. Thank you for watching. 👊🏻
This was very interesting...I would venture to say, a lot of us are introverts, but somehow when that camera starts rolling we morph into something else...I enjoyed hearing your thoughts. I don't need to be popular, but I want people to watch my videos...ah, yes, well put! Thanks for the video!
Don't forget you are reaching ppl all over the globe. Watching from Belgium.
Thanks for reminding me….😊 That’s easy to forget sometimes. Thank you for watching! We have the same first name BTW. 👊🏻
Exactly, keep it fun. If it ceases to be that and just being a cog to feed the almighty algorithm, take a break. You also have to remember, not everything you do will be gold. On the other hand, you'll get some pleasant surprises from viewers. Always search for that happy place or balance. I wish you well with it all.
Your "chill" demeanor is probably what gets most of us to keep watching. Pretty sure anyone can relate to something you say in every one of your videos. Thanks for being true to yourself and not the algorithm.
My man! UA-cam is an interesting journey. Finding that balance is certainly a battle. Keeping it fun is key for sure. Always good to watch your vids. 🤙💯
👊🏻 Always good to hear from you! Glad you were able to take a break yourself.
Even though this is the first video I see from you, I totally understand what you are talking about. That pressure you felt is interwoven into their algorrhytm IMO. As long as you care about the growth as many people would you will feel that pressure. If you want to take fun out of something try to do it for a living. This is very authentic and so true. Thank you.
You're down to earth. Be yourself. You get personal and that's relateable.
Been watching you off and on lol. hope you enjoy what you doing never mine viewers they will watch whatever they want anyways. enjoy the ride.
This hits deep. From 3:30 - 3:50 I thought you were describing me. Lots of love brother, amazing channel and content.
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Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy your videos. Just going for a ride. I started watching before I had a bike and I have learned from your conversations. Do what you love we just enjoy hanging out with you on your bike. I enjoyed your barn video. Give it time it took time to gain your following to that point. It will take time to build a photo moto video following. Those of us who like you we will be here for it and you will soon gain new friends that share your passion.
I really appreciate your viewpoint. It matches how I feel about my own channel. My channel is tiny and I am not even close to being monetized, nor am I ever expecting to be. I created my channel as a hobby to learn how to use a GoPro and edit which I am making improvements. What I have noticed with some channels that have started small and then grew into monetization is the focus some have on making money and asking for subscribers, stacking it with Patreon and selling t-shirts etc.. etc…etc…. I get it that they are trying to do YT as a career but it gets a bit over the top with some of them. I usually unsubscribe when those creators start selling their content. I appreciate honest creators like you who are down to earth and have something of value to add. Good job!
To this day I turn down sponsorship offers. I have the same view about other channels as you. It drives me nuts how a majority of them crank out videos with titles that have zero to do with the content, or they take 30 minutes to mention the topic. I don’t watch any of the “big” motorcycle channels because of that. I won’t even go into how the big channels don’t even acknowledge the people watching their bs. No thanks, no appreciation, don’t reply to comments…etc.
I could relate to your message. I intend to start my channel with the comment section disabled. It will upload videos for myself and not the algorithm. Later at some point, I will engage. I will not watch any how-to YT videos about 'increasing viewers', ' thumbnails', 'algorithm', etc. I will keep my day job
thank you for sharing this I am still a tiny channel and sometimes feel like burnout from UA-cam that is why I started different strategy whenever I feel like editing and creating content I do it but not publish right away just uploaded and published later that is why my channel runs on few months behind on content. That allows me to take a break once in a while and still try to please the algorithm. I was not planning to create weekly but my friend that is a UA-camr told me to give it a shot. So here I am also still not comfortable talking to the camera 😆
Talking to the camera is like anything else that takes a while to get used to.. If I can do it, ANYBODY can…lol
You are one of the reasons I bought a Adv 150 because I just wanted something that could cruise like you where. Your videos on the Adv 150 made me look into a bike I would of definitely overlooked. I'm very happy I didn't. The Adv 150 feels like a vacation from my other bike. 🤣😂🤣
Kind of reminds me of rural Petaluma, where I used to live as a kid. I'm a beginning rider and have a small channel I started a few months ago, just for fun. :)
Great post, and thanks for the honesty. You mention "uniqueness" - The 3 things I feel that was different about your channel when I first came across it. 1. We never saw your face, which was cool. 2. Your voice. Something about the accent. and 3) You were clearly having fun. I think that's why folks gravitate to your channel. Glad you've got your head right and focusing on the fun. BTW - what jacket is that?
This is YOUR life.
Not UA-cams or any of us.
I respect that you felt the need to simply walk away.
Life can be a real blanker blanker sometimes and life requires your full attention in those times.
Never think you owe anyone on UA-cam anything.
You simply don't.
Life comes first.
If it's meant to be ,your channel will thrive.
If it is'nt ,it won't.
Working yourself into misery cannot change that.
Nice country ride,I enjoyed it.
People who are aware of self mortality, consider quite important, what they leave behind. I think You leaving something valuable for us and those who will come after us. People need motivation to do anything, and You are giving people quite positive motivation, I think. Whit such mindset monetary rewards are secondary, although could be necessary. And not pleasing ego trolls is kinda badge of honor anyway.
Its your channel, its your life. I truly enjoy your videos but personally, I'd rather you share what you want, when you want and keep your channel fun instead of it turning into another damn job.
Consider anything you get paid a bonus for doing something you enjoy doing! :) On a personal note, two things. First, your channel, your video's, was the tipping point for me finally taking the plunge and getting a motorcycle. The one I've wanted for so many years. It came down to, if not now, then when? Thank you for that. Second, you, as a person are someone I would like to know and have in my life. I might live on the other side of the country but I can emphasize with dang near everything you talk about. Your channel is one of the best I've found. Your video, your audio and the content is dead on for the things I'm interested in. Including the one where you were talking about stopping and taking pictures. Thank you for all you do. See you when I see you :)
I appreciate you watching and enjoy reading your comments. You’re one of a small group that keep me wanting to make more videos. So thanks for your support.
Thanks for sharing this. I don't own or ride a motorcycle, but I watch plenty of them. (smile) Go figure. There's enormous value in creating content that makes us (the content creator) happy. Somebody else will enjoy it, too. Hang tough!
I enjoy watching you just zipping around my hometown area and spit balling. Ignore the numbers and algorithm. Do this for yourself, we'll be here to enjoy the ride.
This is almost the same reason why i cant seem to get my UA-cam channel going anymore. #1 i cant even talk on video as much as you do. #2 kind of camera lazy i am. I just bought a new pcx160 and a new adv150 and have not even made a video of them. But my largest problem is talking on video. well its good to see ya back, good luck man and keep up the good work!
It took me a LONG time to be able to talk on camera, and I’m only able to do it if I speak from the heart. You have no idea how heavily edited 95% of my videos are….😅
Thanks again for the advice. We're not in it for the money... LOL Just looking to have fun and document it for when we're old and can't ride anymore, we can sit with our wine and laugh at ourselves and remember all the fun we had. LOL But you know if we can grow our channel and make a little gas money that would be a great too 😀. Thanks again.
My first watch. I love honestly,don't stop.
I'm not sure how or why this video was recommended to me but I can't help notice our content kinda seems similar. I've been on a UA-cam diet lately and I have no interest in my own channel growth. I do it for friends and family. You've got a subscriber in me. Thank you.
Hey, we re gonna miss you! I really enjoyed your videos. Enjoy your break!
I enjoy your vids whatever the content, keep 'em coming as long as YOU enjoy the fun of it.
I want to thank you for publishing this. It helped me. I'm a writer and an extreme introvert. I have written a series of books that became somewhat popular, not best sellers but they made money for me on Amazon and Barnes and Noble and some other platforms, Once I started writing them and publishing them I started feeling pressure and read that I needed to publish every 3 months or less. I hate deadline and commitments. Even making an appointment with a doctor or dentist looms over me. I wrote for my audience and did fairly well but then decided to write a book that was a little more personal but still fiction. It is going nowhere. I'm sick of writing and trying and feeling that pressure so I'm not writing now. Don't know if I ever will again.
People like us feel pressure from the "Them and They" who live within us. It is our impression of the people around us and sometimes we may be spot on with our estimation of our role with them and sometimes we're off, but we always feel it more than them. Unfortunately, I'm 70 years old and still haven't found a way to successfully deal with being a family man and writer while living down deep inside my head. I hope you work this all out and manage the family situations and your need to communicate but also be private and not under a lot of pressure. I'm getting back into biking. I've done it off and on (like I do all things) for almost 60 years. I have enjoyed your content and honesty.
I thought of starting a UA-cam channel and publishing videos of my biking experiences but realizing it would be just more pressure and diminish the pleasure I feel riding and adventuring, I've decided to pass on my own UA-cam channel.
Be well and Be safe.
Thanks for sharing that. It’s good to know I’m not alone. I haven’t been publishing any videos in the last few months, but I miss the process. I’ve been busy producing videos for friends and doing other side projects, some which I’ve been offered money for. I turn down the paid gigs because with those jobs there is always pressure. I don’t need the money so I just don’t do them.
i like the channel because is "real" .... and can relate .. do what feels right and enjoy what you like, no pressure. I actually go back and re-watch older vids... anyhow good to see you return
after watching this video yesterday I need to relate my story to you and I hope you read this. In the fall of 2019 I went through a loss of a relationship and my home . I ended up having to move 150 miles to live with some friends while I was regrouping my life. At the time I was 65 and felt so much anguish and loss, daily life was a struggle. It had been 25 years since I owned my last motorcycle and had started thinking that maybe I would look into buying another. It may have been in November of 2019 I ran into your channel and began following you and subscribed. watching your videos and listening to your thoughts led me to make my bike purchase. By the end of January 2020 I purchased a BMW F310R and in March hit the highways getting my riding skills back. This was at the beginning of covid so the highways were nearly empty and it was heaven. being out on my bike riding was the thing that saved my sanity with what was going on around me. I live in Ohio and in 2 years I put 16000 miles on the BMW. In March of last year I was able to trade the 310 in for a BMW F900R and have put 6000 miles on it since then and now in a couple of months I will be 69 years old and hope I have a few more good years of riding left. Somewhere along the way I lost track of your channel, not sure what happened but I am glad I found this video yesterday. I watched all of your early videos back in the beginning. To finish up I want you to know how you helped me get through a very tough period in my life and influenced my decision to buy my bike. We never know who or how our words are going to help someone and I just wanted you to know that there is so much value in what you have done on this channel. DUDE I think you literally saved my life! I am serious.....
I don’t know what to say other than I’m glad you took the time to tell me your story. Guys like you are what makes doing these videos really worth it. I hope you have many more years of riding ahead of you.
@Gas Works ISO thank you, keep the faith in what you are doing and take time away when you feel the need. You have to take care of you first.
I would love that list of smal motovloggers you enjoy watching.
"Why is the wind always blowing?"
If it didn't blow, it wouldn't be wind... 🙃
What's up man. It's been some time! I do remember your video about your photography because that's one of my hobbies too. I hear what you're saying about a UA-cam channel and at times I also feel pressured, but not enough where I dislike it. Yet. I really enjoy creating content and a video a week I feel I can pull off. The hardest part is finding the time and the motivation. For the last several years I've been dealing with some personal things (I've never talked about on video) and it's been unbearable at times. I've thought about walking away from this, but I need some outlet to keep my mind busy on something so it helps. My advice is to create videos that you want to make, not to appease the YT Gods. If we're authentic the audience picks up on the human element and they appreciate that more so than some staged, boring video you don't enjoy making. See ya around! ;)
I’ve been thru some shit myself in the last couple years. UA-cam always takes a back seat until things get sorted. I hope you find peace. I know it’s rough to deal with. Thanks for watching. 👊🏻
The comments are what I figured they would be. Understanding. Your followers watch you because they relate or appreciate how you personally explain things. We appreciate your honesty too. Sure we like endless videos. BUT not at the expense of your health. You've shared enough of yourself that a number of your followers will always be around because we like you. So you do you, man. Not feeling it, don't do it. BUT when you do, we'll be here to check out your video. Even if like you say, ride to take a picture of a barn, or say nothing more than hi! wanna take a ride with me. Then at the end, say have a good day! Safe travels!
PS
Now I gotta find that video you took a picture of a barn. 👍
Just scooting along with traffic and scenery flashing by on yer ADV is sufficien,IMHO!
(Apologies, I just spam watched your last videos. I was late, haha) I'd love to be able to do something with my channel, but I press the record button and just ride in silence. I bought the stuff I need to talk, but my brain runs blank, haha. It's fun for me, but me being dull and boring depresses me..at the same time. It's weird. Hoping to get back at it this year. But, your content is killer, in my opinion, dude. The photography stuff is absolutely astounding! Like I've said before, you've shown me (us) some of the gnarliest views! I happily enjoy your rants, and your informational teaching stuff. But, whatever you end up deciding to do with the channel, I hope it puts a smile on your face. I'll be here until the end, buddy! 🤘🏻
Wanna know a trick? Don’t force a topic. Many times I go out to record a video and end up talking about something other than what I intended. To me, that makes it not only a better video, it also flows better making editing easier. Build the video around whatever you’re naturally thinking about. I typically record about an hour of footage and edit it down to around 12 minutes. The rest goes in the trash. If I can do this stuff, anyone can…and that ain’t no BS.
@@GasWorksISO I think I tried too hard to do kind of what you talked about. The evergreen videos. That, and wanting some sort of schedule for the bs algorithm. Boy did that fail, haha. But, thank ya' dude! This actually made some gears turn for me, honestly. (Along with the info in the video) No forcing, just go with the flow, essentially.
Thank you for the input it's the second video of yours I've watched and you have certainly hit the mark, relating to the points that needed to be addressed concerning finding a happy place whilst having fun during this arduous task of channel maintenance.
Your advice here has certainly brought a lot of light since I am one of those small channels deep in Southern Africa where just finding decent roads are a task at hand, never mind having all the right gear as you would notice if you had to check one of my videos out.
As for the anxiety issues even as small as I am I can truly relate, whilst all of my videos are shot with a phone camera editing and providing good sound has been another of my battles.
I must say the info here provided will at least help me clean up my act and keep my videos motorcycle related only, do a few changes to my cover photos and maybe change the channel name which is in my personal name, after being challenged by my younger son during covide with my limited digital experience.
If you ever have the time kindly watch one of my latest videos and your experienced advice is most welcome.
Good luck with the future of yours and keep riding and filming.
All the best from Johannesburg.
Pedro Reprezas
I’ll for sure check out your channel.
I like your motorcycle content, but when you did the graveyard stuff I really enjoyed that.
I remember to video that you was talking about and enjoyed it. I was also making vlogs at the time, and was nowhere near the amount of subscribers as you. On November 25th 2019, I was involved in a motorcycle accident. After 3 days in the hospital and dealing with my injuries I deleted all my vlogs. Depression is an ugly thing. Well, I have since replaced my motorcycle, and got back into riding again. I want to make new vlogs with the new ride, but just can't seem to get myself to get beyond going out, and recording the the ride. For some reason as soon as I start editing, I find something I don't like about it, and just delete everything. I feel like it just doesn't seem entertaining to me.
Dude…. First, I’m glad you’re feeling better! Second, I hesitate pushing that upload button almost every time. None of them go exactly as planned. And many things I don’t like about them. Getting in the mind set of not giving a crap is where it’s at. Remember who you do this for.. us, or you… Ride safe
@@GasWorksISO thank you, my thoughts about who I'm doing this for more than anything is my family and friends to look back on, second is myself. Finding isn't my issue since, because of the accident, I'm now a stay at home dad and the kids are school age, while the others are adults. I've already decided the next trip out, good or bad I'm editing the video and put it out there.
So many of other channels have become nothing more than infomercials pushing products that are given to them (i.e..influencers). I'm OK with channels being sponsored, but most have abused the practice and gotten away from creating content I care to watch.
@@bsalvis I agree, I feel like I'm watching a infomercial with commercials
@@GasWorksISO thank you for the inspiration. I've made a few videos and have pushed the upload button. This time I'm not overwhelming myself, and only releasing one video a week, on Saturday mornings.
Hi! Subscribed :) Just do what you love doing ;)
This is the first vid of yours I've seen.
To be honest, it's nice just to watch somebody going around, especially on a bike, talking sensibly and well, not pretending to know everything about how the world works or how it should work, and instead just coming across very well.
Wish you all the best, and hope I haven't added any more to the pressure by subscribing.
No added pressure. Welcome aboard.
I did some filming but never posted any of my videos. My thought, I was riding to make a video. I wasn't actually out riding and enjoying my riding. It kinda took the fun out of riding. I decided it wasn't worth it.
I enjoyed this video. I was reminded of another UA-camr with a very successful channel. He did a video with tears in his eyes. He said he started his channel just for fun not for making money. He said he had lots of fun and really enjoyed it. He said he started out making the videos he wanted to make and now he's not happy anymore. My suggestion was that he go back to the beginning. To go back to making videos he wanted to make and not worry about anything else. Just do it for you and no one else.
I get offers every now and then for sponsors, paid advertisement spots, and product reviews. I turn them all down. I know the pressure that would put on me, and I don’t want it. Even though the money would be nice, the stress would suck.
@@GasWorksISO I used to have a computer business in Eastern Washington. Before I started a computer business I helped people with their computers for free. After starting my computer business I got to where I hated computers. Because it was about making money and it was a lot of pressure. Later, after retiring, I was a volunteer High School computer teacher. I loved it. I was sharing my knowledge and one of my interests for free. If I started another computer business I'd probably hate it again.
I watched that video you mentioned - the one where you were focusing (no pun intended) on a lot of photography - back when you first posted it. I think I even commented on it. I thought that was an awesome video, and I’m surprised it didn’t get more views without you mentioning it again. As far as I’m concerned, more videos like that would be welcome.
Here’s a thought: do you ever take any of your bikes off-road? I don’t recall seeing you doing that very much. Maybe take your Monkey on some open trails in your area. I don’t mean high-speed, hair-on-fire, motocross type $#!+, just casual exploring. I certainly like doing that on my Monkey. Might make for some more of those great photo-ops.
At any rate, whatever you decide to do, I agree that it should be fun. And if it’s not, taking a break is the right call. Thanks for the explanation, but know that even without it, it’s all good. Seeing a video of yours pop up on UA-cam after a long dry-spell is always a pleasant surprise. Looking forward to your next video… even if it’s a year from now. 😉
Matter of fact, I’m currently setting up my ADV 150 to do some light trail work! Can’t get too far off the beaten path, cause I don’t have anyone to ride with if something were to happen… not good to be alone! So, yeah! Look forward to some off road exploring this year!
Excellent! Am looking forward to that very much!
Sounds like ride your own ride, except its motovlog your own motovlog.
Respect.
If you decide to just upload videos with no commentary with just riding and motorcycle sounds like an ASMR video, I'd watch that too
🤔 might have to do that…
24THOU AINT NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT!
Do what makes you happy,nothing else.
Follow your own path
Oh. I've been wanting to ask someone like you. I've seen accounts start really small and low views. Then, all of a sudden, you see they have thousands of subs and views mysteriously change. So basically, they bought subscribers and views. Imo. It reeks of a personality disorder, but whatever. Usually, those accounts eventually stop creating or if they have a lot of disposable income they continue on. You can tell who's authentic and who's supporting their own neurosis. Any thoughts on this? My account is UA-cam algorithm cancer I think 🤭
Well.., I haven’t seen those channels personally, but I’m sure there’s some shady stuff going on. However, all it takes is for UA-cam to really start pushing your videos out there to have your channel really blow up. Most cases it only takes one video to hit it big to get traffic to start coming for your content. That doesn’t mean it’s gonna take off though. You need a back catalog of videos all those new viewers are going to want to watch, and subscribe for. Say for instance you make a video on mowing grass and it takes off big time.. If your channel isn’t about mowing grass and that’s the only video you did in that subject, your channel won’t grow because all those new viewers are there for mowing grass, not something else. So, you gotta focus your videos. Make them work together. That’s how channels grow organically. No shady stuff.
@Gas Works I'll take one of your shout-outs! Maybe it'll help me break out of the hundreds. I told viewers I'd give away an extra new Yamaha Racing jacket if I reach 1k subscribers 🤣 them poor people be waiiiiiiitttting a long time! 🤦♀️🤦♂️
Just started out under an alternate account have a few hundred views couple of subs was hoping for more by now but 100% like you with being introverted, no real interest in being popular would like to have monetized videos but not interested in spending 20hrs of work for a video to get 50 views. I enjoy my non-work time riding to no where or chilling, Im doing IT work 8-5 and I dont want to do that anymore either. I have no interest in using a pc 18hrs a day. I get it, gotta put in effort to get out results, i dont know. and then I don’t know what I want to put effort in, music, showing of my mediocre gaming skills? Im not interested, is someone else gonna be?
I left Facebook cuz it felt like my mind was melting and I spend hours a day watching vids on this n that on here and Im feeling the same way like Im wasting my life just watching these
videos vs working on my bike or riding or something somewhat productive.
Good Video likely came up cuz I’ve watched similar vids haha
UA-cam is bad for my health because I don't get enough views. Just sour thoughts.
Take care of yourself before you take care of the algorithm or viewers.
Don’t try so hard making videos for us. Just use your videos taking us on your weekend rides and tell us how your week has been going. The good and bad. Pretend your having coffee with a friend while chatting. Kind of like a Dear diary thing on bike rides. Your rides are about letting of stress and pressure.
Use the UA-cam money to maintain your bike and fill it with gas.
Your videos are awesome and helpful hints got me excited about buying a 2021 Honda ADV 150 I see you like a friend we have same interest I agree UA-cam can't be unhealthy thanks for being honest.