What's the future of our YouTube Channel? It's Been Hard.
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- UA-cam is hard sometimes. We been asked recently if we are quitting UA-cam. We answer this and give a major update on our life.
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what is wrong with people. trolling and saying nasty thing. i think you 2 are not bad looking at all. and so you are 2 gay men. hwat is the big deal with thhis. yoe are gwown men. people need to mind their own biz
I can't stand the innuendo. Disgusting
I was heartbroken (but not surprised) to hear about the ugliness you both are experiencing. This is my first time commenting but we have been watching you since a few shorts months after you started your channel. I hope someday we bump into you both on a cruise!
We never book a cruise before searching your channel for past reviews.
LOVE THE NEW HOME! That espresso machine is to die for! xxoo
Love your videos. Aloha from Hawaii. ❤
@@TaraCatoggeit’s all click and bait. I subscribe so I check my favorites daily.
You asked...simple answer. We want YOU! Your humor, your honesty, your excitement, your sense of fun, your lovely relationship. Please don't change.
Perfect post! ❤❤❤
Love your new place! Looking forward
to your Australian cruise. I never read titles; I just look for " Ben and David"
and watch whatever you post.
Well said, Holly. You have spoken for the majority.
This!!
Absolutely agree. Stay as you are.
As a conservative straight man I have to say this. Please don’t change. Please keep being the Ben and David that I love watching every Sunday. You guys helped me and my wife during lockdowns. PS. I keep telling my wife if we ever cruise with you guys I have to have a meal with you! You guys are one of my favorite couples to watch.
I was going to say the same thing as a conservative straight white woman - I can't IMAGINE anyone being critical of you, especially these days. It's so much easier to just click the video off.
Don't you mean thar they are one of your fravorite(!) couples. 😀
YES! This is me, conservative and straight, but I love these guys! Do not change! We love you!
agree.....but we shouldn't have to label who / what we are. it doesn't matter to people who are not still back in the Stone Age.
Same they crack me up and really fun videos.
I love the normal videos. I do not like the clickbaity titles at all. I find them annoying. I actually just go to the creators I follow each week to find their videos, and search for topics I am interested in so the clickbaity titles don't do anything for me at all.
Yeah, the click bait titles are pretty juvenile. UA-cam is trying to become tiktok.
Me too
Well said!
We hate them too! We always make sure the video content matches the title if we go for a strong title! We don’t want our viewers being disappointed.
Same also
DO NOT CHANGE A THING. You are wonderful to watch because you are authentic, funny, and a little bit cheeky. We want to watch you being you!
We watch every video you post. Please don’t change. We like you just the way you are.
❤
Change is good. But don't change you. Keep taking us places we can't go.
I agree 100 %
Couldn’t agree more!❤
Right on, don’t change ❤️🇨🇦❤️
Do NOT change. I swear if Ben stops his sausage innuendo, I will scream 😂
😂 Agreed!
Agreed!
Or ball shaped foods! 😂
I will never understand people who spend their time spewing hate. Please know there are tons of us who watch you with joy.
Oh, and enjoy New Zealand - it's amazing!!!!
Don’t change, we love your honesty, humor and sensibility
I'm sorry guys that u r going thru this. I'm a 74 yr old white woman, a former nurse living in Florida that really appreciates your honesty, the content of showing me all your trips & the joy & humor & love u put out to everyone. I laugh out loud with your humor & jokes & at some things that are very British that delight me. I want a world where we can all love whomever we wish.
Your love as a couple comes thru in such a positive joyous way. I don't watch any other utubes regularly as I watch you both. Please know there are so many people like me & don't give up making honest content we all love. This world can be harsh & you guys are my highlight now that my cruising days are over. Thank you.
I agree wholeheartedly. The guys are a highlight of my week. I follow many travel vlogs and Ben and David are my favs also.
I agree! We can all come from different walks of life and still love each other! Ben & David make me laugh and educate me at the same time.
Well said. I love to watch their videos and especially when I’m having particularly painful day ( I have an injury/ illness that means constant pain). I think they are so sweet with their families and each other. Does me such good. Better than any medicine! 😊
Don't EVER change guys, love you exactly how you are.
Hi guys. I'm a 73-year-old white conservative Christian. Your videos brighten my days. I see two very happy people who bring happiness to others. Negative people are unhappy people, and that is not you. Much love❤you go with what makes you happy
I feel the same! I'm a 48 year old white conservative. I absolutely love these guys. They make me laugh!!😊
Very well said 🙏
Just stay the way you are. Your videos are delightful and informative. Thanks for all you do.
I'm a 60-year-old white liberal, so you have your political bases covered. 😅
God believers are so dumb
Haters gonna hate. We watch you guys BECAUSE you're cheeky, silly, and make us smile. Don't change a thing, see you on Utopia!
Just keep being you! That’s why we’re here! ❤
Thankyou ❤
Agreed - I love that you are real.
You know what I liked seeing? How a family went on a cruise with two wheelchair using children and how THEY experienced not just the ship itself but also the land voyages etc. I've probably seen 1000 cruise videos (many yours!) and never seen that. THAT was incredible both in terms of your insights as to accessibility as well as how not just 85 year old grandma in a scooter (as is cruise tradition) but two KIDS can still get around and navigate cruises and have a blast! THAT's what I loved seeing and why I'll never unsubscribe
Yes! As a special ed teacher, the kiddo's I teach are so full of energy and curiosity, but often their physical or sensory needs stop them from going places and doing things. That video would have helped SO many parents with decisions about travelling on ships.
Love you guys PLEASE DON'T CHANGE!
Only found your channel a few days ago & cant wait to enjoy your new adventures ❤😊
Anyone leaving negative or homophobic comments must be miserable with their own lives. The two of you are lovely, your jobs (even though I know its still hard work) are an absolute dream, you have built a lovely home, and you both seem like genuinely kind people. I have been watching for years and in the back of my mind, knowing how gross the internet can be, have hoped that people have not been homophobic towards you two. I can't stand the thought of it. Just know that the majority of us love you and you are a positive corner of UA-cam that is appreciated and loved!
Nothing riles the trolls more than a handsome gay married couple living their best life
What I like about your channel is that despite never having been on a cruise, nor do I intend to, I come back to watch you guys because you are friendly and funny! :)
I’m a 70-year old conservative, straight women who discovered your wonderful channel in the spring when researching for a cruise to Alaska. I have been following your videos ever since. You are kind, funny, honest, informative, and I love the spark and the happiness you share with each other. Never, ever change. I encourage my friends to watch your channel when they are looking for cruise ideas and hope they pass the word on. I will be there to watch you, dumb clickbait titles or not!
Me too! Old lady, white, conservative and totally IN LOVE with Ben and David, wish you lived in my neighborhood (I’m in the USA). I will be sure to look for their videos
Don’t ever change!!! Don’t be “less gay” be you, I love you. I’ve taken “paint me gold and call me Oscar” as my own 😘
lol !
Fly me to the moon and call me an astronaut, don't change.
😂🤣😂
I hardly ever comment on these videos, but I was moved to comment on this one. My wife and I love your videos and look forward to watching every Sunday. Please don't change anything that you're doing. We love the content and we love you guys.
Agree, I watch every post with my wife as well, and we love love love what you guys do. Please keep being you and sharing your joy with us. Love is Love and we love watching you guys keep it up. Ignore the haters
No worries! i’ll just search for you guys! I enjoy the honest cruise info and reviews. I enjoy the long one the most…
My husband and I started cruising after 40 years of working hard. The two of you and a couple of other vloggers gave us the courage to start a new vision for our lives. Thank you and keep up the good work. You never know how your content can change a life.
My husband and I can only afford to infrequently cruise so we live vicariously through UA-camrs such as you. You give us great pleasure watching you cruise and being your lovely selves. We especially love your kindness and protection of Steph during her journey. Please continue being yourselves.
I also live vicariously through their adventures…
I’m sorry that you get nasty comments. You are lovely, genuine, and kind. Stay with us!!!!
genuine🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
One of the reasons yours is one of only a couple of channels I ALWAYS watch is because you are genuine - genuinely yourselves, genuinely honest, genuinely entertaining, genuinely kind. Please don't ever change.
I dont care what you caption your videos. I watch you two because you're relaxing to watch. So do whatever you have to do. I'll still keep watching.
I agree, it does not make a difference to me what the caption is as I watch all your videos regardless. Also dont care if you gay, straight, green, black, white, yellow, alien or anything else because its you that makes the channel not what you look like or anything else.
Ditto!!! Their title could read “come watch paint dry and grass grow” and I’ll still watch!
Please don’t ever change, you are my comfort channel. I love you both so much, your sense of humour and your personalities bring me so much joy. I hope to bump into you on a cruise someday. Happy cruising!!
You all could use your Ben-isms as titles. Like when Ben eat something tasty and he proclaims, " Madonna upside down on a pogo stick that's good!"
Some creators have the it factor most don't, you guys do so I'm sure you'll figure it out. 👍
I like that
This is the way! 😊
Great idea
Brilliant!
Brilliant way of playing the algorithm 😊
I am a 61 year old straightish non cruiser.. I would never take a cruise. I get sea sick, sometimes even watching you cruise. But yet here I am. I watch for your personalities and everything about the 2 of you and your adorable family. The parts I enjoy the most are the food, and routine of the trips. I could listen to either of you read the phone book, so much personality. Please ignore the haters, you are for sure my favorite couple to watch.
@@katajha831 Same here. Wouldn't cruise again at 60, and I live in a cruise port. Don't drink because I'm in recovery. Don't eat because I'm on Mounjaro. 😂 Still love watching their cruises.
My dear boys. I just want to hug you both and remind you that peace and love will prevail.
No more hate and division.
We're NOT going back.
David and Ben, you guys are soooooo loved. Never stop being the people you are. We all look forward to your podcast.
Please don't let the hateful comments dull your shine. We love you!
This 73 year old white straight Canadian gal lives vicariously thru your travels. Please keeps it up. Love you two and your fun personalities 💖
So, are you tossing them a bone, letting them know who you like to have sex with? Wow! What difference does it make who you like to have sex with?!
I am a 73 years old conservative woman and I love you both!! Don't change we love you! My husband loves you too!
We are avid cruisers and I subscribed to your channel BECAUSE of your "unique" dynamite dude duo chemistry! I love how respectful you are to one another, to fellow cruisers and the crew! You are informative, funny, articulate and just overall great watching. There will always be a troll who can't just scroll just to be an a--h---! Sooooo... "Ahoy mates, I'm pirating your channel because you're both absolute treasures!" Get it? Got it? GOOD!
I am a 73 yr old WF widow, I recently lost my wonderful hubby of 54 years, and I have watched every one of your videos. I was hooked once I found your channel a couple of yrs ago, so I went back and binge-watched them. I do not understand what ppl give you a hard time about or why they feel so free to do so. It doesn't matter to me which cruise you take, what kind of cabin you stay in or what the title is. I love your style of showing me what the experience is like and your energy is beyond compare. The humor is fantastic even when it's just a little naughty wink moment that would go right over a child's head, it makes me giggle. I watch videos for entertainment. If I wanted drama I would watch the news but I gave that up long ago. Sometimes your video doesn't show up for me but I know the schedule so I just go to your pg and find it. I adore both of you as I'm sure many other ppl do also. Just keep being you and we'll always find your videos. I don't understand what YT is trying to do but as with anything in life I don't need to understand others mindsets. Congrats on your beautiful new home. I would love to join to be able to see more of it but being on a retirement income does not allow that. I'm looking forward to the new adventures on your horizon. Thank you for sharing your life with us and...ships ahoy!
Same here! I love these guys. I am not much of a cruiser and now my life makes travel difficult. I watch cruise videos and many other types of videos for entertainment. Ben and David, i will search you out so you don’t have to worry about YT pushing your content out to me!
We, an 80 year old Illinois couple, truly enjoy your travels, your families, your videos, and your new house! Keep sharing your adventures. ❤
Im a straight married man. I love you guys just the way you are. I adore the interactions, comments and everything about you. Your channel is without a doubt the best in the category you serve. Keep doing what you do! Much love guys🎉
Ben and David - don't change a thing! So sorry you are getting hateful messages... Please know you have a big community that supports you, and that you bring much laughter and joy to so many!🛳️🛳️
I’m a conservative straight woman and I absolutely love your videos. You make me laugh, you tell the truth and you’re a lovely couple. I don’t think you need to change a thing only do what makes you happy you both happy. ❤
Please don’t change. The reason I watch you is because you are so down to earth. A shame you aren’t allowed to be normal. 😢❤
You asked. Don't change. It's not broken and doesn't need fixing. I love living vicariously through you, especially when you include family trips. Xxx
Its a shame you felt a "reset" was needed, but we don't know what's going on behind the scenes. My wife and I love you as a couple and as presenters. You publish valuable, factual views about the ships and their services, always in an entertaining way. Smiles cross our faces!
Don’t leave. Your videos helped me get through cancer and now that I am in remission, I watch to get my Ben & David fix. I love watching your videos with your family. Ignore the negative Nancy’s you both are awesome!
To be honest, I first saw you on your Disney cruises because I’m one of those “Disney Adults”. I’ve stayed because of you both. I love your kindness, humor (corny puns and all) and genuineness. Watching your videos makes me happy and takes me away from the stresses of life, if only for a little while. For every troll and hater there are so many more of us who truly think you’re awesome. Keep creating and I’ll keep watching!!! Much happiness with the new home and have a blast on your upcoming adventures!!
Narrow-minded people aren’t your audience anyway. We love you guys and will be intentional about liking and commenting more to help offset the negative energy. Thank you for the honesty in this video and over the years. Cheers to this new season, gents.
Please don’t go down the click bait road, I’ve stopped watching click bait sites. Love your honesty and style of videos and you don’t hold back on the truth. Keep doing what you’re doing and keep on creating.
I hope the two of ye have many years of happiness in your new nest. Don't change as you are what we the fans love and want.
Stay the way you are with long content videos. Your channel is a binge watching channel. When new folks find you, most go back and start watching from the beginning, like I did. I watch your channel for the education of cruising, I have never taken a cruise but my wife and I are saving up to try our first one thanks to you.
💯!!! That was me. I found you guys a few months ago and watched almost every single video.
What I don't understand is why those trolls waste their time watching videos that bother them so much. Way to take the high road, and who cares what they think?
So glad you guys are sticking it out! You're my #1 channel for cruise videos. You guys have a great balance of helpful content and your fun personalities. ❤
Ben/David - I am so sorry you have received horrible comments. I find such joy in your channel, your travels, your adventures, your reviews. Please pay no attention to those who seek to destroy ..the only ones they denegrate are themselves.
Two of the best videos that I have seen on UA-cam are 1) Ben’s Mom’s first cruise and 2) the cruise with your nephews.
Thank you !
I’m always here for Ben’s food quips. Don’t let other peoples ignorance and negativity take away from your happiness and success. You’re both awesome.
As someone new to cruise content, and an American Conservative, I wouldn't want you all any other way! You guys bring highly informative information and a funny wit and charm that is infectious! Keep making your videos and as long as the fun is there ill watch!
UA-cam takes everything people hate: clickbait, extreme overreacting, those awful “shorts”, insane luxury that’s completely out of reach (sponsored is the worst), and just jams it down everyone’s throats. THIS GARBAGE UNDER PERFORMING FOR A REASON UA-cam! Don’t go slapping an algorithm on it to make it work, just chill, let people like what they like! YT should consider the success of the Great British Bake Off and how many comments center on comfort watching, catching up with old friends we don’t know IRL, learning about things we maybe can’t experience on our own because we’re caregivers or people battling really tough medical conditions.
Anyway, we hear you, and we love you. I immediately blocked a cruise creator YT was pushing on me, who was commenting on other cruiser’s appearances (assuming they were trying to be funny) but it was just awful. You two are just so lovely and have wonderful production values, and I appreciate that immensely.
These guys show large aspects n areas of each ship. I feel like I'm right there🎉
As someone who has watched you through 2 pregnancies, dont ever change. Ive watched you guys through so many midnight feeds, pump sessions, sleepless nights. You are support in more ways than you'd think.
Dont ever change.
My oldest, 6yr old even recognizes you
You guys are a staple in my house
UA-cam are crazy. Your videos are amazing. 68 year old woman here who loves watching you, your content and your relationship. May be one day I’ll even go on a cruise. Xx
You both are like sunshine on a cloudy day. PLEASE continue this channel and more importantly, just continue to be you! Because that is what you both do best.
Bring your beautiful nephews back. They are lovely boys!!!
Please please please don't change!! As Billy Joel said, I love you just the way you are!!!
People who don't appreciate you two are welcome to take the plank off the ship!!
I would never take a cruise BUT only watch because you guys are so cute! Remember, "They hate us because they ain't us!" Xoxo Darlene
New member here. My wife and I LOVE your videos. DO NOT GIVE UP! Haters can cram it with walnuts! Know that there are TONS of people rooting for you! Keep on being amazing!
I love you both just the way you are! You’re positive, honest, well spoken, and your love for each other is evident and so sweet. This straight old senior loves your videos!
I'm 75, live in Michigan, USA, and absolutely love you guys. I love the longer videos, and don't care at all what the title is. As soon as I know it's you guys, I'm clicking on it. Your reviews are so fair, and your tours are so thorough, I love it! Please don't change your formula. It's perfect.
I agree with you!
I normally stay out of the comment section. I wanted to drop in to say- please don't change your lovely selves. It is so nice to have the Queer community (my community) represented. I really love the new house!! Keep being you.
Here here ! 🌈
I’m a 76 year old lesbian in a 48 year marriage. I LOVE your videos! And, we love cruising! Especially loved your recent videos with your nephews and their challenges with cruising.
Please don't go anywhere, you are one of my top UA-camrs, and if I don't see your videos pop up on my feed, I just click my subscriptions to see what new videos you have.
Forget the naysayers, the homophobes, the morons. You are the best in my book!
Don't change! You're loved exactly the way you are ❤
So sorry to hear about some of the awful comments. UA-cam should pull its finger out and do something about it. Be yourselves, don’t ever change. It’s one of the reasons I ❤ your channel.
I don't have any complaints about your channel. Y'all cheer me up. I love both of your accents! Y'all have a great sense of humor! I love watching your family when you have them on! Your mom and the kids are a hoot!!! I wouldn't change a thing!
Thank you so much!!
You are so precious, love all your content.❤😊
Until I started watching y’all, I never wanted to cruise. I’ve always been so afraid of it but now I’m not and it’s all thanks to y’all!!! Please don’t ever change. Please never be less than to please anyone. Always be exactly who you are!!
Don't quit, guys, your part of our Sunday funday every week. ❤
You two are my wife and I Sunday evenings, please never change! We love any length of video as long as it exists! Otherwise at the end of our weekends aren't the same without you both!
Never apologise for being you. Your subscribers will always know when your videos drop and we never miss out on seeing your hilarious, honest reviews. You’re both amazing; keep to your values and ignore the haters. ❤
Be loud, be proud, because I'm sure there are plenty of friends out here loving every single thing about you two and your content. We might not be as vocal as the lousy trolls, but we are here.
p.s. you have set up a BEAUTIFUL new home. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Please don't change. I love you guys. Unfortunately, the haters are going to hate. For every negative, there are 10 positives. You tube needs to pull their heads in
You guys are some of the sweetest, most respectful, truthful, most polite, kindest, good natured people out there. Try to not pay any attention to nasty people. Excited about your upcoming cruises! Keep on rocking it!!!
I love your "real" content. UA-cam needs to stop playing with that dang algorithm because most people get annoyed with those shock/negative videos. It gets old. You two are so refreshing and authentic. ❤
My wife and I really enjoy your videos and will always search to find them even if UA-cam tries to bury them. We’re not clickbait fans. You are our “go to” and trusted source for cruise info. Keep doing what you’re doing because it’s great!
Hi from San Antonio, Texas! At 77, I’m past my cruising days but religiously watch all your videos because you make me happy with your genuine kindness and your sometimes goofy humor. Please don’t change any more than you have to, to satisfy the UA-cam Algorithm Monster. Love from one of your biggest fans.
First - I love your personalities. Second - I really enjoy you sharing your experiences. Third - your new home is beautiful. Last - If you stopped, I'd really miss both of you!
You guys are who you are and you both are AWESOME!!❤😊
Sometimes I don’t see your videos unless I directly look you guys up ! It’s really ridiculous 😮 we all still out here to watch your content!!
Scoot is owned by Singapore Airlines, it’s a great low cost carrier! We love your channel and we love you both. A wonderful example of love and partnership ❤
What I see is two handsome, intelligent, personable gentlemen whose videos are informative, entertaining & well thought out. You do you. I enjoy you just the way you are.❤❤
I'm in agreement with the other comments,don't change who you are! You guys inspired me, a legally blind partially deaf older woman, to book my cruise for my 60 th birthday in 2026. So,please, be yourself and thanks for sharing!
It’s you that I enjoy and I don’t care about the content if you’re ready to change topics, I will still be watching you!
What I like most about you guys is that you don’t let hiccups or unexpected events ruin your trip … I love the optimism and glass half full attitude. You don’t pull punches and give honest criticism, but you don’t let what’s “not up to par” ruin the whole trip or color your reviews of the parts that are good. I Love your long format videos; love your accents and your personalities! Love the “silly puns” and jokes 😉
No clickbait needed for me, but it also doesn’t annoy me because it’s how the business works. ❤ love the channel and am looking forward to seeing more of the world with you 😃
You two could fill up theaters if you ever choose to do a speaking tour - maybe to promote the amazing book you'll write someday! 😊 Keep being yourselves - we love you! 🥰
Don’t let the trolls get you down. It makes me sick that you guys have to deal with homophobia. I love your videos and I’ve learned so much. You do you! And I’ll keep watching. Peace.
Well said! I love their humour and authenticity. As for their sexuality, I don’t care!
My husband and I love you both! It's horrible to hear that you get such disgusting comments but please know that we love all of your content! It's fun, informative and true! Don't let the haters win and continue to be unapologetically yourselves! ❤
The two of you are very upbeat and honest. You find a way to highlight the negative without being nasty. I love the 2 of you and your how you interact with each other. I am a "boomer" and I am proud to be a subscriber!
I wish UA-cam would listen to the masses. Most of us hate clickbate. Love your videos just the way they are, and even if you have to change your video titles, I will still watch. Your both great, and I love your humor!
Hi Ben and David! I'm glad you're sticking with UA-cam! I love your channel!
Just carry on being yourselves and we will all still watch just the way you are
I've always heard that the more popular you get, the more trolls that you get, too. Must mean that you're doing something right! ❤ Thank you both for the excellent, quality content that you give us.
You are you, and that is perfect. You don’t need to be anything less of anything, because who you are is what makes you fun to watch. Love your sense of humor and the way you treat each other with consideration. The earth needs more of that kind of kindness. Keep up the good work, and thank you for your content!
Hello from Tampa FL USA. Please stay the way you are. Love your authentic selves. My dream trip is Australia and New Zealand can’t wait
The simple answer to your question of what we want to see, is YOU. Its your personalities, your excitement and your wonderful relationship with each other and your families and friends that we thoroughly enjoy.
Your announcement that your finally coming to Australia had us squealing. Please let us know what cruises so we can try to get on one with you. Wed love to do the meet up in Sydney but would need notice as wed have to arrange flights and accommodation. Also remember if your docking in Adelaide for the day, reach out and we will happily show you our beautiful city for the day.
I can't tell you how happy I am for your new home, and your exciting year. To heck with the haters, you are both such wonderful ppl, and I for one appreciate you both.
Please don't change. We love how authentic and genuine you are!
Hi guys, just wanted to send out support and love; I think that those of us who subscribe and watch every week don’t bother to tell you how awesome you are so the negative jerks take over. Much love from Ohio- you’ve been there during divorce and Covid to always make me feel better. Thank you 😘