Great vid Steve. As a fellow guitar channel (still trying to make my own way like yourself) I’m glad you’ve done this video. It’s important this is highlighted. You’re a top bloke and you’ll end up succeeding with this for definite. If you ever wanna collab on a vid gimme a shout. I only need 20 more subs myself before I hit what I always dreamed of as being a good goal for me at 5k. Keep up the good work buddy
*EDIT* Keep the video.... there is nothing wrong with calling people out on potential wrong doing. If you're wrong then so be it, maybe there will be some transparency presented and if not then we all know the answer then don't we? People doing this sort of thing and not being called out is why they keep doing it. I can't see there being a negative impact from doing so. If they are buying subs then they don't have the public clout at their fingertips to cause you issues
When I first started my channel I thought for sure everyone else must be buying views and subs because it was sooooooo hard getting started. It really feels like the algorithm is against you in the beginning. Eventually I realized that if people are buying views/subs/etc. its actually hurting them. You want the algorithm to learn what kind of viewers watch your videos so it can serve your videos to more viewers with similar tastes. Its all about training that bit of code that puts you in front of a potentially ideal audience. If someone buys views they are confusing that algorithm with data from bot channels that don't really watch any thing. It will only hurt channels that buy numbers like that. The only reason I can think of that a channel would buy numbers is to entice brands to hire them, which is self defeating because the brands will be able to tell on their end if a video with tens of thousands of views resulted in very low clickthrough to their product. SO WHAT'S THE POINT?
Don't let it bother you man, in the grand scheme of things it just doesn't matter. I came to the YT game super late and have plugged at it for about 9 years now. Well over 1000 videos. Growth is slow, but inevitable. Be happy to know your competition is buying subs. If you know... the algorithm knows. It KILLS the channel. I even ran some promos on video via the official YT promotion tab. Turns out that's the exact same as those shady click farms. I can say without question, that's a bad idea and hurts you. Keep the work ethic, keep making content and connecting with people
Thank ya kindly for the words of wisdom sir 🫡 Big fan of your work mate! 😀👍 If you're late to the game 9 years ago - em fecked! 😂👍 But yes mate - I'm over it. Was very annoyed, had a rant, twas cathartic. That'll dae 😅👍 Cheers 🍻
Totally agree mate! 😀👍 Trying to follow your lead sir - proper grafting and great content. It's a crime you're not at the 100k yet, touching distance though! MON THE RATS! 💪😎
You're doing UA-cam and viewers a service by pointing these things out. I also like KDH as I feel he backs up his arguments with facts and doesn't shy away from so called 'controversial' topics. Also subscribed to The Guitar Geek as he is really good at viewer engagement and covers a good range of products.
Thank ya kindly mate 👍 Even if you're not sub'd to the other 2 channels, I'll bet you're still aware of them, have seen thier thumbnails etc... The guy I'm talking about, I reckon very few "real" people have heard of him, as the views and subs are mainly bots 🤖
You're 100% on this mate, great way to tackle it mentioning the channels that have legit got to the 100K milestone through hard work and hard times I'm sure. UA-cam isn't as easy as it looks from the outside but those of us that do it should all do it fairly. If they want a UA-cam plaque so badly they can just buy them on eBay for about 70 bucks!
Finally got to watch this. Brilliant! I constantly preach to my audience about spotting fakes, and not get discouraged with slow growth. It actually is a benefit to having a back catalog for when people find you and see if they bond with you. You can spot a fake a mile away or 2.2km away when they have a ton of subs and they have one video with 30k views and it stinks and the rest never break 1k. And I still say you should be at 40k by now
@@stevecassidyguitar thanks appreciate the support the new doggo🐶 might slow things down a bit🤣 couldn’t get half of the stuff done yesterday I needed to do for 🎥🎬. Maybe I should quit 🎸and start a puppy channel🤣
Short story for you, Steve. First off, I 100% agree with you on bought subs and views. My hobby channel was approached by one of these shady "SEO experts". A hobby channel like mine would be nuts to do something like that. Now, to the funny/odd part: I do some Lego stop motion to mark certain dates of the year, etc. Every July, Discovery TV has Shark Week, so I did a short video with a few swimmers and a few shark chasing and catching one. All this while avery poor "Jaws" theme plays. It's done 13K views.Just plain weird.
I had no idea subs could be bought. I named one of my videos "The best Stratocaster I've ever played", and lo and behold, it immediately got 1000 views! Anyway, if subs can be bought, how much can we make by becoming subscribers? If I had £1 per sub, I'd make thousands per every day.
It was fairly new to me too! I'd heard of it before in general but for some reason never thought I'd see it in the Guitar community 🤷♂️ Cheers mate! 🙏
The struggle is real. I've made 300+ guitar videos and I'm just starting to get close to 2k subs now. But buying subs and views would never enter my mind. It would probably just screw with the analytics and the algorithm in some way anyway.
Super surprised you have 3.91K subs and not way more (I seriously didn't look till now). I've now watched a bunch of your videos and all have been entertaining and helpful. They got me to purchase two Jet Guitars, and I love them. You're one of my go to channels for guitar info. The other is TheGuitarGeek. 😊
Beautiful park you're in,really 11:12 interesting glasses you've got there ...sub bought ! Oh! The guitar content ! I guess I see these guys that appear to buy subs as like industry plants and just ignore them . While I'm rambling , I'd like to add to your comment about KDH being controversial .... He is the ONLY place I've heard speculate on usa bc rich guitar faked by Ed Roman : which I had been suspicious of since early 2000's. We *do* need guys like him around
Cheers mate! Just like the Subs - The Specs are fake too 🙈 I get a lot of comments about them so had to make this vid: ua-cam.com/video/LKLu7dve2gc/v-deo.html It's my only other vid from the park 🤓👍
Good points well raised👍. The 4 channels you mentioned are great channels which I have been subscribed to for a long time. What makes them engaging is the fact that they all come across as genuine likeable and unpretentious guys. I fully agree that buying subs and likes is dishonest, and likely results in misleading the viewers. Seperate note: Please don't delete this video and keep up the great content👍. Awesome video quality and colours.
Thank you mate! 🙏 Just to keep the video shorter and the thumbnail less busy I picked 4 recent (around) 100k channels, but I could easily find another 40+ legit channels that everyone has heard of. But Yeah I'm a big fan of those 4 channels too 👍 "So far" the comments section here has been sensible and no-one is promoting more negativity or calling out channles, that's what I was most worried about 😅👍
@stevecassidyguitar probably nearing 4.5m but he's been doing this forever, I watch your videos, they're pretty good and hopefully honest. One of the problems with alot of reviewers these days is everything is " the best guitar they've played ever " loooool. Honest reviews are better. Keep up the good work
Thank ya kindly mate 😃🙏 Welcome to the channel 👋😃. Apologies for the delay... Your comment got caught in the "held for review" section - damn over sensitive filters! 🙈
I found your channel looking for a review of a Charvel DK22, great review btw. I subscribed because of the production quality, the humour and your honesty. The community on UA-cam can smell a rat pretty quickly. Your subs will go up in time. I’ve seen this with other channels that produce content with similar qualities to yours. I also admire you for not naming and shaming the channel involved.
Cheers mate! You're right. I just had to get this off my chest, it had been building up for a few months. It's been cathartic - It's done now. I can get back to geeking out over cheap HSS strats 😜
Ive been following your channel for awhile but just realized i wasn't subscribed , thats fixed now, love your brutal honesty and looking out for budget minded players like myself, stunned to see you're under 5k subs, you deserve to be at 500k by now, hang in there its gonna happen for you!
Thank ya kindly for the sub mate - much appreciated 😃🙏 I've had a few people say the same thing about not realising they're not subbed. I've did the same thing with some channels I've been watching for years! Didn't realise I wasn't subbed either 😂🙈 Easy done 👍
Mate I can completely understand your frustration, I can see the effort you put in and your commitment. I can imagine seeing someone buying their way would be very annoying. My thoughts are tho what would do they get out of it? How would it benefit them, I mean if the views are fake and they pay for them surly UA-cam isn’t paying them for videos they won’t be making ad revenue. I just can’t see how paying for it would be advantageous, unless it just to boast how many subs they have. Anyway mate don’t feel bad for making this video your opinions are valid and warranted. Keep up the great work as always Steve I know your channel is going to go from strength to strength.
Thank ya kindly for your encouragement as always mate! But yeah, I suppose the only real benefit is show they can show thier "numbers" to land brand deals etc.
I’m just a happy consumer of the knowledge you and others put out there; never considering the more unpleasant aspects of that endeavor and I enjoyed listening to what you had to share. I bumped into your channel just yesterday and took a liking to you right away. It goes without saying: your fashion is the bomb! But beyond that I enjoy the quality of your production, both visually and in content. Looking forward to watching more in the future. You just won another sub….the real wayl
Thank ya so much for your kind words, taking the time to comment and... for the Sub! 😃🙏 Welcome to the channel 👋😃 I wasn't aware of this more deceptive side of guitar YT until recently either. Quite annoying but the rant was cathartic. I'm over it now - Almost 😂👍
Well man, I understand you. I stared my guitar channel 1 year ago, focusing on quality and it's an insane amount of work, so it's annoying to see what you mentioned. But, people doing this is going no where, it's a lie and sooner or latter it will be obvious to every one, specially brands if your goal it's to make business out of it. Just focus on your thing and keep going. I was hopping to see you at Guitar Summit, maybe next year 🤘.
Cheers mate! 🙏 You know how it is 😎👍 and you're right, it's hurting thier channels in the long run. If anything it becomes a money pit, where they have to keep paying for the views and subs. Unless it's offset by the ad revenue 🤔 But then what's the point in that, especially when the channel isn't putting the audience first 🤷♂️ Guitar Summit next year! I really hope so! 😀🙏
Its not me. I have had my channel 4 years this month, and cant even break 3000 Subs yet. Its taken ages as i have had to gain monetisation to upgrade my video gear etc.
Happy 4th B'day when it comes Jonny! 😀👍 I've since looked into it a bit more - It's not even that expensive to buy subs and views, but it will definitely damage a channels organic growth (You can't buy that). You're doing it the right way mate 😎👍
You know what’s ridiculous? The only requirement I remember for the old YT monetization requirement was like 1000 views, that was when I was trying to be an 11 year old youtuber lmao. Even at 70 subs, I was monetized, making a solid $.05 per video. I literally didn’t make enough to withdraw before they retroactively changed the requirements, causing my demonetization lmao.
100% agreement on the topic. Don't worry about putting out negativity with this video...impossible with your stylish glasses. The glasses spread good comic vibes. Subscribed.
It's obvious when someone is doing this for all the reasons you lay out. I don't really have a problem with it in the same way I don't have a problem with an obvious comb-over or a badly fitting wig. Everyone can see it's a falsehood, but if the deluded individual partaking in this (self?) deception gets some kind of solace from it, I'll just leave them to enjoy their delusion.
you're a wise man Mr Robson 😎👍 I was Naive to it in the Guitar Sphere - didn't think it was a thing. Then got a bit too animated when i realised. But yes - Rant over. It's off my chest now. Job done , Back to HSS strats 😜👍
Don't take the vid down. Steve, Henning put me onto your channel with a similar vid mentioning your channel. I think your opinion is definitely valid. I've subbed to you due to Henning mentioning your channel and your content is good.
Cheers mate! And welcome to the channel - thanks for the sub and your kind words 😃🙏 The vid is staying up... I was worried people would start accusing channels of this practice here in the comments. But everyone has been well behaved 😁👍 I've only had to remove a few comments/guesses 🙈
This was a very refreshing video - keeping it real mate. We like that 👏👏👏 Personally I could not give a rats ass about how many subscribers or views etc a channel has - if I like it I like it. You might see it different as you have skin in the game but from a consumers point of view it’s a little different. I’ve been watching your channel for over a year now and I think you’ll acknowledge you’ve had some great growth in that year. I didn’t care back then how many subscribers you had. You’ve got something a lot of UA-camrs don’t have - Character and Personality. And your heart is in the right place. You channel is somewhere where we’re all made ‘Weclome’ (love that btw 🤣) and I thank you for putting the time and effort in mate. No need to buy followers man, we’re here, and we’re legit 💪
Please don't do it here! I'll have to pull the vid and delete comments etc. I don't want to censor anyone, but also don't want Beefs etc. 😬 I don't have the time or energy for any of that
Thank you mate! Yeah it was news to me too until a few months ago. Got it off my chest now tho. Time to get back back to geeking out on cheap HSS strats 😜👍
Ha! Cheers for the sub mate! 🙏 I get asked a lot about the glasses so had to do a wee vid on it : ua-cam.com/video/LKLu7dve2gc/v-deo.html The only other vid I've did from the park 🤓👍
If I’m correct, and I think I am, you’re spot on - that didn’t take much digging to find out who it is. Only discovered your channel recently cos I got interested in buying a lefty Jet. Really like your content so far.
This popped up on my feed, and I subbed. I swear, I have NO IDEA who this could be about, not enough clues (but UA-cam rules indicate that if you're going to film a rant in a park, you have to make sure your face is 3 inches from the camera)
It's hard out here for sure! Its so true a lot of good channels don't even get discovered. Its very hard to keep positive which has made me step back from uploading for awhile. I will start again I'm just trying to figure out what is gonna work for my channel.
If they have poor engagement the algorithm probably doesn’t push the content. (It doesn’t care much about the subscriber number.) It sounds like a recipe for losing money.
Huh. Just subbed you, great presentation by the way. If the clues you left led me down the right path… let’s just say that channels that have to do such things, lack any real “soul”. But I am only 99% certain.
Started seeing bot comments on many channels - so I think they're trying to hide their bot-shinanigans via other channels. You can tell their bots because its the same comment over and over and the profile has a link to some spurious porno sales place or a russian crypto site. One of the best YTers for guitar is Chords of Orion, some old dude like me playing ambient music and trying out pedals. Hello Sailor is also really cool. Adam Newman too, but then he's also a jobbing comedian.
Soz for the delay - just found your comment, it got caught in the "held for review" net. Luckily I don't seem to get any of these bot comments - they likely target bigger channels. I know of Chords of Orion, he's a very chill dude 😎👍 Not familiar with the other two, but the last one sounds up my street 😃👍
Your Rant is an education, I didnt know this was a thing. Dont let this "get to" you, your channel has built up a great community and you can be proud of the achievement of getting all of your well earned subs. Keep going. we all appreciate the content and the laughs. Dundee looking beautiful in the background. Cheers Steve.
Cheers mate! You're totally right. This Rant had been building up for a few months, I had to let it out. It's done now though - Back to cheap HSS strats now 😂👍
Wow is this really a thing someone would do?... It's definitely not cool and i must now try to work out who this imposter is 🤔 The irony is if you did 'name and shame' them this film would probably go viral and take your own subs to 100K! Just saying... 😉😂
Ha! you're probably right mate 😂👍 But then I could end up becoming one of those Drama channels 😂 But yeah... it's definitely a thing. A pointless thing, but a thing nonetheless 😜 Hope you're good mate 🙏
Good point Steve and Well worth mentioning, I’m sure there’s a lot of that goes on on UA-cam. PS: I really enjoy your channel and you put out some great content and you fully deserve 100,000 subscribers. It’ll happen mate. I have no doubt about it.
I feel your frustration Steve, i have followed ypu since you started and were worried that your channel would never take off, but it has and will continue to grow. I have subscribed and unsubscribed to many channels over the years and have learned how to spot those that are only on here to make money and don't care how they achieve it. I hope you can leave this video up, it might open some peoples eyes as to how a few dodgy people can spoil it for the genuine channels. Chin up, and just keep on doing what you are so good at.😊👍💓
Thank you so much Barbara - thank you for the support as always 🙏 I've gained a lot of new subs from this video. Which if I'm not careful can be a bit of a trap, I'm not planning on making more rant/drama/goss vids, but I can see why so many channels take this route 😂👍 But like I say - it's a trap! 🧐 If i can find a way to do vids like this without the Drama/Goss/Negativity then I could be on to a winner - because it took waaaaay less time to edit 😂
@@stevecassidyguitar Wait and see how the comments go on this video. In UA-cams early days the bulk of content was based on hints and tips for repairing cars etc. Today you can find content on any subject you can think of, a lot of which is not that good. It has become a good hunting ground for the "Grifters" who want to have their and your cake as well. The worst ones are easy to spot they plug their channel at the start of every video and ask you to "Buy me a Coffee" or have mid video self adverts plugging their latest sponsors. Take care Steve, and just keep an eye out for any trolls.
Damn straight sir! Its not negativity if its the truth, like so many who havent a clue how the youetube thing works I wouldn't have thought this would be a thing or even be worth it so the fact your bringing it front and center is a good thing :) You've been nowt but proffessional about it and offered up legit ways of making a crack at the whole youtube thing without resorting to underhanded tactics. Dont feel youve been putting out negativity because you havent sir Crackin as ever, keep smiling sir :)
Thank you so much mate! 🙏 I was just glad to get this off my chest, and hopefully let people know there's some bad actors out there in the Guitar sphere too 😅👍
Whoops apologies mate - that might have been me 😬 I did remove some comments that were either correct guesses or accusations of other channels. But I did respond to them all first to say I'd be removing it within the hour, hopefully to let people know I'd seen, read responded and you potentially got too close!! 😜👍
The reason I subscribed to your channel is because the honesty displayed in your reviews. It’s refreshing as 99% of guitar and guitar equipment related channels are full of shite. I’ll tell you why………………Because the NEVER criticise ANYTHING. They are just conning the consumer. For personal gain. My reasoning/logic is VERY simple. I have many guitars, synths and pedals. Which have been collected over the last 35/40 years (I am 64). NOTHING I own is perfect. Every piece of kit has it’s positive and also its negative characteristics/aspects. I don’t own anything, that I could not objectively critique. You Tube is no different to anything else in life. There will always be those that will screw/scam the system. It’s a fact of life. Having said all of that……………You do you. You have a good product. It’s refreshing and clean. Takes effort and good content to get a channel up there and the proper recognition for your efforts. I have varied interests from geology, archaeology, science etc etc. I have witnessed channels (not specifically guitar related) struggle to get to 5,000 and again to get to 10,000 and then just explode. They are honest and passionate about their subject matter………..and keep on delivering. Stay strong Steve 👍
Well said. I see it a lot as a musician with people buying Spotify plays etc, its not good. I've go thardly any subs, but I'd never pay for more, its pointless and just makes the work you put in worthless.
Ah! I never even thought about spotify views! Proper can of worms here! Totally agree it's pointless 👍 But I also think it's potentially damaging to the community, and could put people off starting channels, or even worse - loads of people starting channels and buying views and subs from day 1. I'll bet that probably happens already too!? I'm so old! 🤣
I was getting ready to throw fists for the Guitar Geek. Glad we cleared that one up early on in the video. Gonna watch the rest of this one then check out some other stuff on your channel!
There was a guy who got caught buying views, who reviews tv. He apparently got arrested for domestic dispute with his wife, then his wife spilled the beans on him. The wasn't likeable by any means, got lots of hate even before then. He was like no bs, telling truth about everything, calling out other tubers. He still on UA-cam, doing TV reviews.
Yeeesh! 😬 Yeah I do't want any of that kinda drama. If thie comments section here gets out of hand (it's all civil so far) then I might have to pull the vid 😬
Buying views is beyond counterproductive for a guitar youtube channel. Anyone monetized that sees what youtube actually pays will know that is a losing game 10/10 times, and if the person is trying to use artificial numbers to shop to companies for brand deals the companies aren't stupid enough to not see right through it. I wouldn't worry about it at all and see it as a non issue.
Cheers Jim! 👍 I'm not worried about it (anymore) only when I realised it was happening I got a bit too riled up and had to get it off my chest 😂 it's done now tho - rant over. Back to geeking out on cheap HSS Strats 😜
@@AudiomoMusic Ha! Sounds good to me mate! I'm off to China tonight, back in a couple of weeks. Catch up when I'm back 😀👍 Also It's looking like I've failed to pick up a Jazzmaster this year (so far). Was considering the Sire J5 (in blue of course 😎) Not a traditional JM but very tempting
Well it´s kinda the general game of all social media relatetd channels, its the time we´re liing in, sadly! Keep up the good work mate, don´t let you down by others, do your thing :)
Thank you mate! You're totally right. Turns out i was a bit naive to this in the Guitar space. Had to get it off my chest though - Job done. Back to regular guitar geekery! 😀👍
It's a walk in the park, well a very autumnal one 😀. I only watch a few guitar channels, yours being one of them, and if the perpetrator of this heinous crime is happy with how they fake the views / subs then shame on them. Keep doing all your good stuff Steve and your channel will grow I'm 110% certain of that. BTW John Cordy is sublime a guitarist and reviewer as is my personal favorite Dave Simpson and of course your good self.
Im equally outraged steve didnt think it was a thing till now. A level playing field is only fair. Ps your channel is the best thing ive seen over the last few years . Look forward to every vid and livestream.
Aww mate! So kind of you to say - Thank ya so much mate! 😀🙏 But yeah there's definitely some baddies out there - and they're easy to spot now too 👍 High views and subs with very few comments - Stinks!
Enjoyed your rant Steve, it's something that goes on for sure! I have a blues guitar backing track channel with around 6k subs. Been going about 4 years now. It's about producing good quality content, whatever and however you do it. I don't have as much time as I'd like to spend on creating new tracks and growing subs, but the long, hard way is the best way imo! Subbed you for being brave in shining some light on the charlatans out there...
Cheers mate! 🙏 Glad to hear you can appreciate the plight 💪 Congrats on the 6k Subs when it comes - any minute now mate 😀👍 The rest of my vids are nothing like this. This was a one off rant I had to get off my chest. Back to geeking out on cheap HSS Strats now 😂👍
Well I've since looked into it, it's actually way less expensive than I expected to buy views - like 1000 for around $5. They'll still ge the ad revenue from the views, but I doubt they'd break even there
Appreciate your integrity here Steve. Of course, you now have us all wondering who you are thinking about. Not least because we might choose to boycott the channel. At the same time, if its as poor as you describe, we probably dont watch it anyway. 🎸🎸
Cheers mate! 🙏 And apologies 😬 I can't name the channel as I'm not 100% sure and can't prove it. I also don't have the energy or time for a YT beef 😅. But you're right... Most people are very unlikely to have come across it - I believe it's mainly bots that are racking up the views. Whereas the 4 other channels at 100k I mentioned, I'm sure most people will know them or at least recognise them. 👍
@@stevecassidyguitar I watch Jim at Audiomo, John Robson, Ryan at 60 Cycle Hum, Henning, Guitar Geek, In the Blues, Guitaristas, Know Your Gear, RichWords, among others, and yours of course. There's plenty of quality stuff out there! 🎸🎸
Appreciate this video Steve... UA-camrs need to know this non-proper game actually happens..Sad to say that. Is this person's initials DS to whom the crappy, long videos your referring to..Sorry if I'm wrong but I think I may be right..
@@billycarter4832 Ah I think I know who you mean! If it is who I'm thinking, then... nah - I'm almost certain he's legit. He's an OG 👍 I know they're not to everyone's taste though 👍
The content mines are tough 161k subs for sitting by the track while a train goes past my phone that doesn't even let a sim card work perched on a $30 tripod. Feel guilty sometimes but heh, its luck of the draw sometimes.
sadly its nothing new steve, one thing i do since trying to become a actual guitar channel myself is to do google ads, youtube even promotes it. i try and target guitar channel watchers to try and get my channel out there and known. i can be honest here and tell you all that my channel initially was a "guitar player reacts to other guitar players" type of deal because it was a easy win it seemed, i did a load of alip ba ta reactions, all very legit and genuine though as i am a guitar player, so i felt my opinions and reaction to this master player were rather decent and honest. but they may aswell be dead subs, s once you try and upload something of ones own work, they dont watch. but it got abused by all sorts of channels...that is how i got my 20k subs to be honest, and now im making a go of trying to be a guitar youtuber. watching John Cordy inspired me to start making a serious go of it. i did a eastman juliet showcase of playing and cinematic shots, and eastman even aknowledged me on facebook and put my vid on there main page and awarded me a top fan badge, i was so chuffed. you deserve way more subs dude, your playing and production and character is top quality mate...you are a inspiration too. you will grow for sure steve...but your doing it the right way. I am just slowly starting the grind and playing it genuine and enjoying the playing guitar and video production process. keep on doing what you are doing and change nothing...i also like the glasses LOL...adds character mate. and you can always trust a Jock best regards Wes Atlantean Guitarist (a pasty english dude)
I don't know anything about google ads. Will have to investigate. Thank you so much for sharing your insights, kind words and vote of confidence mate - hugely appreciated sir 😀🙏
It's a bit like back in the day where record companies used to "incentivise" people to go and buy singles on a saturday to get their artists into the charts. All's fair etc.
Wow I never knew this was a thing, Steve! But I suppose I can’t be surprised. Record companies used to pay radio stations to get an artist’s song played so it could climb up the charts.
Man i am 100% sure i suscribed to your channel some weeks ago for the video about the players, but Now i find out that I'm not suscribed, that happened to me before on other channels, it's strange
It doesn't feel nice to see someone not putting in the same effort as other creators, but just paying to get more views than them. And when that video shows up in someone's feed, it could be taking a slot that would've gone into someone who is really putting in the hard work.
Steve!!! I asked you not to make this video... I told you in confidence that me buying that package of 100k subs was a secret. I can't believe you outed me.... Great video my man! This is such a big issue. Ultimately, buying subs/views will only cause your channel issues. Having a channel with 100k subs is useless if the videos only get 200 views. That shows it's not a genuine audience.
😂👍 I can't remember you saying anything about keeping it a secret - soz 😬 Turns out you can buy the views too. And maybe comments too - but BOT comments on a guitar channel totally wouldn't work. 😂 They'd have to be very well informed.... "Nice Red Guitar 👍" "That's a good price for a real electric guitar" "I really like that rock n roll music sounds"
The video was good. It lost me on "and you know why I don't like it? 'cuz it's not fair" Life's not fair! Agree with everything (even the not being fair part) just wish a more eh.. "more better" (quoting Uncle Ben) conclusion would have been given. Good video.
Cheers mate! i hear ya 👍 I don't know what the copnclusion is really - I was just glad to get it off my chest. Maybe "Viewer be ware" or something 🤷♂️ Any suggestions welcome, I'll keep it in mind for future 👍
Great honest video mate. One channel comes to mind that has over 700000 subs, but only 30000 views per video! Keep doing what you do, honest content is the best content. Now I'm gonna subscribe to your channel. Have a great day.
Thank ya kindly mate 😀🙏 None of my other vids are like this one. I just had to get this off my chest. So apologies in advance for my other "content" 😜👍
You're totally right! 🤓👍 I get a lot of comments about them and there's a bit of a story so I had to make this explanation vid: ua-cam.com/video/LKLu7dve2gc/v-deo.html From the same park too 😜 Cheers mate! 🙏
I've been offered a million plays on Spotify ... for a price. And constant UA-cam "marketing experts" selling subs,views, promos ..... My experience was lots of views ..... in India and Indonesia. Not sure why those countries spiked for me. It ALL feels fishy. Not cool. Not a level playing field. Lots of social media sharks fishing for $$$ victims. NONE of them are legit.
I might have to take this one down - Kinda regretting it already 😬🙈
Don't be surprised if it dissapears 😁👍
Nooooo! Keep the video! 👍
Great vid Steve. As a fellow guitar channel (still trying to make my own way like yourself) I’m glad you’ve done this video. It’s important this is highlighted. You’re a top bloke and you’ll end up succeeding with this for definite. If you ever wanna collab on a vid gimme a shout. I only need 20 more subs myself before I hit what I always dreamed of as being a good goal for me at 5k. Keep up the good work buddy
let me know where you got your glasses first!
@@stevecassidyguitar don't be a pussy! This is important man
*EDIT* Keep the video.... there is nothing wrong with calling people out on potential wrong doing. If you're wrong then so be it, maybe there will be some transparency presented and if not then we all know the answer then don't we?
People doing this sort of thing and not being called out is why they keep doing it.
I can't see there being a negative impact from doing so. If they are buying subs then they don't have the public clout at their fingertips to cause you issues
When I first started my channel I thought for sure everyone else must be buying views and subs because it was sooooooo hard getting started. It really feels like the algorithm is against you in the beginning. Eventually I realized that if people are buying views/subs/etc. its actually hurting them. You want the algorithm to learn what kind of viewers watch your videos so it can serve your videos to more viewers with similar tastes. Its all about training that bit of code that puts you in front of a potentially ideal audience. If someone buys views they are confusing that algorithm with data from bot channels that don't really watch any thing. It will only hurt channels that buy numbers like that. The only reason I can think of that a channel would buy numbers is to entice brands to hire them, which is self defeating because the brands will be able to tell on their end if a video with tens of thousands of views resulted in very low clickthrough to their product. SO WHAT'S THE POINT?
It makes very little sense to me too mate 🤷♂️
Massive fan of your channel btw! 😎👌
Can we be best friends now? 😀
Hear hear Ryan!
@@stevecassidyguitar @60cyclehumcast I endorse this friendship :)
Gotta say I enjoy your content when I get to put my feet up after work . Thanks for your latest release .
The algorithm is always against you. It was created to maximize exposure of the creators which give the most profit to UA-cam.
At first glance i thought those glasses could be a an app ...lol ..nice video
Cheers mate! I get asked a lot about the glasses so had to do a wee vid on it :
ua-cam.com/video/LKLu7dve2gc/v-deo.html
Don't let it bother you man, in the grand scheme of things it just doesn't matter. I came to the YT game super late and have plugged at it for about 9 years now. Well over 1000 videos. Growth is slow, but inevitable.
Be happy to know your competition is buying subs. If you know... the algorithm knows. It KILLS the channel.
I even ran some promos on video via the official YT promotion tab. Turns out that's the exact same as those shady click farms. I can say without question, that's a bad idea and hurts you. Keep the work ethic, keep making content and connecting with people
Thank ya kindly for the words of wisdom sir 🫡
Big fan of your work mate! 😀👍
If you're late to the game 9 years ago - em fecked! 😂👍
But yes mate - I'm over it. Was very annoyed, had a rant, twas cathartic. That'll dae 😅👍
Cheers 🍻
I too am making a vlog about the same, social blade is a game changer, well said, the snakes are everywhere
Cheers mate! 😀👍 Hope the vlog goes well 👍
I'm just glad to know the Snakes exist - Could be a bit disheartening otherwise 😜
Personally I feel that buying subs wouldn’t feel like an achievement, you’re doing it the right way Steve.
Totally agree mate! 😀👍 Trying to follow your lead sir - proper grafting and great content. It's a crime you're not at the 100k yet, touching distance though! MON THE RATS! 💪😎
You're doing UA-cam and viewers a service by pointing these things out. I also like KDH as I feel he backs up his arguments with facts and doesn't shy away from so called 'controversial' topics. Also subscribed to The Guitar Geek as he is really good at viewer engagement and covers a good range of products.
Thank ya kindly mate 👍
Even if you're not sub'd to the other 2 channels, I'll bet you're still aware of them, have seen thier thumbnails etc...
The guy I'm talking about, I reckon very few "real" people have heard of him, as the views and subs are mainly bots 🤖
"We desperately need to talk about knobs" - Jonathan Cordy 😆
And we did! 😂👍
It was better than using one of his more recent videos when he says "we need to talk about slurs (and slides)"
You're 100% on this mate, great way to tackle it mentioning the channels that have legit got to the 100K milestone through hard work and hard times I'm sure. UA-cam isn't as easy as it looks from the outside but those of us that do it should all do it fairly. If they want a UA-cam plaque so badly they can just buy them on eBay for about 70 bucks!
Really!?! £70 isn't too bad. Might have a look 😂 Or even better I might make one! A really shitty cardboard one 😂
Cheers mate! much appreciated 🙏
Finally got to watch this. Brilliant! I constantly preach to my audience about spotting fakes, and not get discouraged with slow growth. It actually is a benefit to having a back catalog for when people find you and see if they bond with you. You can spot a fake a mile away or 2.2km away when they have a ton of subs and they have one video with 30k views and it stinks and the rest never break 1k. And I still say you should be at 40k by now
Ha! Cheers mate! 😀🙏 Your channel knows nothing of slow growth! 😜 You've been killing it this year mate! 😀👍
@@stevecassidyguitar thanks appreciate the support the new doggo🐶 might slow things down a bit🤣 couldn’t get half of the stuff done yesterday I needed to do for 🎥🎬. Maybe I should quit 🎸and start a puppy channel🤣
I really appreciate your rant ! You are honest, witty and knowledgeable. You deserve more success !
Thank ya kindly Chimp! 🙏
I’m just glad to get to 1,200 and it’s bl**dy hard work
100% mate! Good on ya! Getting to that 1k is a hard slog and the deepest learning curve imo.
Short story for you, Steve. First off, I 100% agree with you on bought subs and views. My hobby channel was approached by one of these shady "SEO experts". A hobby channel like mine would be nuts to do something like that. Now, to the funny/odd part: I do some Lego stop motion to mark certain dates of the year, etc. Every July, Discovery TV has Shark Week, so I did a short video with a few swimmers and a few shark chasing and catching one. All this while avery poor "Jaws" theme plays. It's done 13K views.Just plain weird.
Well done mate! That sounds like a fun vid 😂👍
I had no idea subs could be bought. I named one of my videos "The best Stratocaster I've ever played", and lo and behold, it immediately got 1000 views! Anyway, if subs can be bought, how much can we make by becoming subscribers? If I had £1 per sub, I'd make thousands per every day.
I only learned about the phenomena of "Bought Subscribers" a couple of weeks ago. Thank you for educating me about how to recognize these channels.
It was fairly new to me too! I'd heard of it before in general but for some reason never thought I'd see it in the Guitar community 🤷♂️
Cheers mate! 🙏
The UA-cam algorithm recommended this video, now watched it a few times for clues , liked and subscribed👍
A few times!?! 😀 Thank you so much mate 🙏
@@stevecassidyguitar oh the irony
@@nihilistlivesmatter 🤣
Very valid point. Needs to be said.
Cheer mate! Much appreciated 🙏
The struggle is real. I've made 300+ guitar videos and I'm just starting to get close to 2k subs now. But buying subs and views would never enter my mind. It would probably just screw with the analytics and the algorithm in some way anyway.
Exactly mate! There's no shortcuts. Well... turns out there is 😂
But like you say - it's not worth it 😎👍
Super surprised you have 3.91K subs and not way more (I seriously didn't look till now). I've now watched a bunch of your videos and all have been entertaining and helpful. They got me to purchase two Jet Guitars, and I love them. You're one of my go to channels for guitar info. The other is TheGuitarGeek. 😊
Thank you so much mate! 😀🙏 Hope you're loving your Jets 😎👍
Beautiful park you're in,really 11:12 interesting glasses you've got there ...sub bought !
Oh! The guitar content ! I guess I see these guys that appear to buy subs as like industry plants and just ignore them .
While I'm rambling , I'd like to add to your comment about KDH being controversial .... He is the ONLY place I've heard speculate on usa bc rich guitar faked by Ed Roman : which I had been suspicious of since early 2000's. We *do* need guys like him around
The only other vid i've did in that park, I explained the glasses:
ua-cam.com/video/LKLu7dve2gc/v-deo.html
Thanks for the sub mate 😀🙏
Good video and you have referenced channels that I too follow and enjoy greatly.
I love the specs!
Cheers mate!
Just like the Subs - The Specs are fake too 🙈
I get a lot of comments about them so had to make this vid:
ua-cam.com/video/LKLu7dve2gc/v-deo.html
It's my only other vid from the park 🤓👍
Nothing to regret about this video. You make valid points in a constructive manner. Well done and keep up the good work!
Thank ya kindly mate! 🙏
Good points well raised👍. The 4 channels you mentioned are great channels which I have been subscribed to for a long time. What makes them engaging is the fact that they all come across as genuine likeable and unpretentious guys. I fully agree that buying subs and likes is dishonest, and likely results in misleading the viewers. Seperate note: Please don't delete this video and keep up the great content👍. Awesome video quality and colours.
Thank you mate! 🙏
Just to keep the video shorter and the thumbnail less busy I picked 4 recent (around) 100k channels, but I could easily find another 40+ legit channels that everyone has heard of. But Yeah I'm a big fan of those 4 channels too 👍
"So far" the comments section here has been sensible and no-one is promoting more negativity or calling out channles, that's what I was most worried about 😅👍
@@stevecassidyguitar wish I had 100k subs for somebody to moan about (innocent or not) 😂🤣even 10k would do me 🤪🎸🤘
I have wanted to make a video like this but bottled it. So well done you for doing it. You make very good points.
Cheers mate - I'm glad I'm not the only one who got irked by this behaviour 😅👍
Thanks for uploading this, I will keep my eyes open in future. I do like the four channels you mentioned. Keep up the great work.
Thank ya kindly mate! 🙏
I knew it! Rick beato been buying views since the dark ages!
😂 I think Ricks got a couple more than 100k now - Although I've not checked in a while
@stevecassidyguitar probably nearing 4.5m but he's been doing this forever, I watch your videos, they're pretty good and hopefully honest. One of the problems with alot of reviewers these days is everything is " the best guitar they've played ever " loooool. Honest reviews are better. Keep up the good work
I would say Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy has. They guy is as fake as they come
@@stevecassidyguitarLMAO 😂
Love your character and content , good luck on your utube quest , greetings from S. Wales .
Thank ya kindly mate 😃 much appreciated 🙏
Video and audio quality is absolutely insane!!
Thank you kindly mate! It was a bit of a vlog practice too 😜👍
Good video my friend. I didn’t find it negative at all. In fact, it made me subscribe. That and your cool ass glasses.
Thank ya kindly mate 😃🙏 Welcome to the channel 👋😃.
Apologies for the delay... Your comment got caught in the "held for review" section - damn over sensitive filters! 🙈
I found your channel looking for a review of a Charvel DK22, great review btw. I subscribed because of the production quality, the humour and your honesty. The community on UA-cam can smell a rat pretty quickly. Your subs will go up in time. I’ve seen this with other channels that produce content with similar qualities to yours. I also admire you for not naming and shaming the channel involved.
Cheers mate! You're right. I just had to get this off my chest, it had been building up for a few months. It's been cathartic - It's done now. I can get back to geeking out over cheap HSS strats 😜
Can't get past them glasses, brilliant 🤣🤣
They have a story! 🤓
ua-cam.com/video/LKLu7dve2gc/v-deo.html
The only other vid I've did in that park 😂
@@stevecassidyguitar Thanks for linky. Another good video :) Love the giggs, the interaction and the persona, keep it up my guy.
@@stevecassidyguitar Dude I wear glasses and I like yours so much, I'll probably get a similar pair later down the line (but with lenses of course)
It was throwing me off so bad. I couldn’t tell if they were real or a filter for at least a few minutes.
Steve! Get your own glasses line and sell them as merch!
I would rather have 100 real subs than 100,000 fake subs. Love your videos, keep up the good work. 0:15
Thank you so much mate! 😀🙏
I have 10. Legit, I think.
It’s family and friends!🤣
@@geekPlayground Oooft! That'll be awkward if you ever get an unsub 😬
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Ive been following your channel for awhile but just realized i wasn't subscribed , thats fixed now, love your brutal honesty and looking out for budget minded players like myself, stunned to see you're under 5k subs, you deserve to be at 500k by now, hang in there its gonna happen for you!
Thank ya kindly for the sub mate - much appreciated 😃🙏 I've had a few people say the same thing about not realising they're not subbed.
I've did the same thing with some channels I've been watching for years! Didn't realise I wasn't subbed either 😂🙈
Easy done 👍
Mate I can completely understand your frustration, I can see the effort you put in and your commitment. I can imagine seeing someone buying their way would be very annoying. My thoughts are tho what would do they get out of it? How would it benefit them, I mean if the views are fake and they pay for them surly UA-cam isn’t paying them for videos they won’t be making ad revenue. I just can’t see how paying for it would be advantageous, unless it just to boast how many subs they have. Anyway mate don’t feel bad for making this video your opinions are valid and warranted. Keep up the great work as always Steve I know your channel is going to go from strength to strength.
Thank ya kindly for your encouragement as always mate! But yeah, I suppose the only real benefit is show they can show thier "numbers" to land brand deals etc.
I’m just a happy consumer of the knowledge you and others put out there; never considering the more unpleasant aspects of that endeavor and I enjoyed listening to what you had to share. I bumped into your channel just yesterday and took a liking to you right away. It goes without saying: your fashion is the bomb! But beyond that I enjoy the quality of your production, both visually and in content. Looking forward to watching more in the future. You just won another sub….the real wayl
Thank ya so much for your kind words, taking the time to comment and... for the Sub! 😃🙏 Welcome to the channel 👋😃
I wasn't aware of this more deceptive side of guitar YT until recently either. Quite annoying but the rant was cathartic. I'm over it now - Almost 😂👍
Steve, your fans are true friends. I know I am. You earned my respect and love, mate. Beautiful scenery!!!
True friends...on UA-cam!?....😂😂😂😂
Aww mate! That's so kind of you to say! 😀🙏
Scotland can look pretty impressive in the autumn too 😎👍
We're all pals here! 😀👍
The comment section for this vid could have been waaaay worse 😂
Its me. I am the one buying subs. At Jersey Mikes and Quiznoes.
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I promised I wouldn't name you! But If you're gonna out yourself then it's fair game 🤷♂️
No Wawa?
@@vorpalblades I live in the south so I don't have Wawa around here.
@@LucasLeCompteMusic bummer...
Well man, I understand you. I stared my guitar channel 1 year ago, focusing on quality and it's an insane amount of work, so it's annoying to see what you mentioned. But, people doing this is going no where, it's a lie and sooner or latter it will be obvious to every one, specially brands if your goal it's to make business out of it. Just focus on your thing and keep going. I was hopping to see you at Guitar Summit, maybe next year 🤘.
Cheers mate! 🙏 You know how it is 😎👍
and you're right, it's hurting thier channels in the long run. If anything it becomes a money pit, where they have to keep paying for the views and subs. Unless it's offset by the ad revenue 🤔 But then what's the point in that, especially when the channel isn't putting the audience first 🤷♂️
Guitar Summit next year! I really hope so! 😀🙏
Its not me. I have had my channel 4 years this month, and cant even break 3000 Subs yet. Its taken ages as i have had to gain monetisation to upgrade my video gear etc.
Happy 4th B'day when it comes Jonny! 😀👍
I've since looked into it a bit more - It's not even that expensive to buy subs and views, but it will definitely damage a channels organic growth (You can't buy that). You're doing it the right way mate 😎👍
@@BudgetGuitarShow Your content is still really good Johnny, keep plugging away
You know what’s ridiculous? The only requirement I remember for the old YT monetization requirement was like 1000 views, that was when I was trying to be an 11 year old youtuber lmao. Even at 70 subs, I was monetized, making a solid $.05 per video. I literally didn’t make enough to withdraw before they retroactively changed the requirements, causing my demonetization lmao.
Wee Johnny Boy ,,,Wee Johnny Bag...We know it's you working undercover for Fazley...
Some of love you & what you do Johnny!
There’s an old saying…”BS will get you to the top but it won’t keep you there”…good stuff Steve…rock on🤘
Well said mate! Cheers 😃👍
100% agreement on the topic. Don't worry about putting out negativity with this video...impossible with your stylish glasses. The glasses spread good comic vibes. Subscribed.
Ha! Thank ya kindly mate! 😆🙏
Welcome to the channel 👋🤓
Thanks for the sub 🙏
It's obvious when someone is doing this for all the reasons you lay out. I don't really have a problem with it in the same way I don't have a problem with an obvious comb-over or a badly fitting wig. Everyone can see it's a falsehood, but if the deluded individual partaking in this (self?) deception gets some kind of solace from it, I'll just leave them to enjoy their delusion.
you're a wise man Mr Robson 😎👍
I was Naive to it in the Guitar Sphere - didn't think it was a thing. Then got a bit too animated when i realised. But yes - Rant over. It's off my chest now. Job done , Back to HSS strats 😜👍
Don't take the vid down. Steve, Henning put me onto your channel with a similar vid mentioning your channel. I think your opinion is definitely valid.
I've subbed to you due to Henning mentioning your channel and your content is good.
Cheers mate! And welcome to the channel - thanks for the sub and your kind words 😃🙏
The vid is staying up... I was worried people would start accusing channels of this practice here in the comments. But everyone has been well behaved 😁👍
I've only had to remove a few comments/guesses 🙈
This was a very refreshing video - keeping it real mate. We like that 👏👏👏
Personally I could not give a rats ass about how many subscribers or views etc a channel has - if I like it I like it. You might see it different as you have skin in the game but from a consumers point of view it’s a little different. I’ve been watching your channel for over a year now and I think you’ll acknowledge you’ve had some great growth in that year. I didn’t care back then how many subscribers you had. You’ve got something a lot of UA-camrs don’t have - Character and Personality. And your heart is in the right place. You channel is somewhere where we’re all made ‘Weclome’ (love that btw 🤣) and I thank you for putting the time and effort in mate. No need to buy followers man, we’re here, and we’re legit 💪
Please don't do it here! I'll have to pull the vid and delete comments etc. I don't want to censor anyone, but also don't want Beefs etc. 😬 I don't have the time or energy for any of that
Yes, I extended my post 🤷♂️😉
@@stevecassidyguitarI hear ya mate, no probs. Actually, I’ll edit that part out just in case 😉
Didn’t know, although I should have guessed, that subs could be bought. Thanks for the vid, and the channel, you’re doing a great job
Thank you mate! Yeah it was news to me too until a few months ago.
Got it off my chest now tho.
Time to get back back to geeking out on cheap HSS strats 😜👍
Well positivity abounds I've never heard of John Cordi or the Studio Rats.. So I'm off to give them a view (and maybe subscribe). Thanks
Nice one mate! You won't regret checking out either channel! 😀👍
Although John Cordy might make you wanna quit guitar 😜
@@stevecassidyguitar I know what you mean Mr Cassidy. John is a serious, serious player.
@@paulmckenfitnessnutrition2434 One of the Tastiest players going these days 😎👌
Subbed purely for those amazing glasses and your valid rant :)
Ha! Cheers for the sub mate! 🙏
I get asked a lot about the glasses so had to do a wee vid on it :
ua-cam.com/video/LKLu7dve2gc/v-deo.html
The only other vid I've did from the park 🤓👍
If I’m correct, and I think I am, you’re spot on - that didn’t take much digging to find out who it is. Only discovered your channel recently cos I got interested in buying a lefty Jet. Really like your content so far.
Thank you so much mate 😀🙏
and yeah... It's easy to spot once you see the signs. I'll bet I'll notice a lot more of them now too
who was it
@@Evy-1988 I need the info too lol
@@TheDistortionPrinciple it's not worth it. It's not someone you likely know
This popped up on my feed, and I subbed. I swear, I have NO IDEA who this could be about, not enough clues (but UA-cam rules indicate that if you're going to film a rant in a park, you have to make sure your face is 3 inches from the camera)
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It's hard out here for sure! Its so true a lot of good channels don't even get discovered. Its very hard to keep positive which has made me step back from uploading for awhile. I will start again I'm just trying to figure out what is gonna work for my channel.
I hear ya mate 👍 I'm thinking of having a wee re-assess in the new year too 👍
If they have poor engagement the algorithm probably doesn’t push the content. (It doesn’t care much about the subscriber number.) It sounds like a recipe for losing money.
You're totally right! Plus they have to keep paying for the views to keep up appearances - It's a trap!
I've seen this in instagram aswell. One person i followed has gone from 500,000 subs to now 2.1 million within 8 months
WOw! That's some growth! I'm totally clueless when it comes to Instagram - I have an account but kinda gave up on it ☹️
Huh. Just subbed you, great presentation by the way. If the clues you left led me down the right path… let’s just say that channels that have to do such things, lack any real “soul”. But I am only 99% certain.
Thanks for the sub mate 🙏
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Started seeing bot comments on many channels - so I think they're trying to hide their bot-shinanigans via other channels. You can tell their bots because its the same comment over and over and the profile has a link to some spurious porno sales place or a russian crypto site.
One of the best YTers for guitar is Chords of Orion, some old dude like me playing ambient music and trying out pedals. Hello Sailor is also really cool. Adam Newman too, but then he's also a jobbing comedian.
Soz for the delay - just found your comment, it got caught in the "held for review" net.
Luckily I don't seem to get any of these bot comments - they likely target bigger channels.
I know of Chords of Orion, he's a very chill dude 😎👍
Not familiar with the other two, but the last one sounds up my street 😃👍
@@stevecassidyguitar I find all these channels really relaxing, good after a busy day.
Nah, don't take it down. THis is the first time that I've heard about "Buying subs". Didn't know it happened and I'm disappointed that it does.
Comments section is behaving well so far. So it's staying up 👍
Unless it gets out of hand 😂🙈
Well done sir! This is a totally valid complaint and I believe that you handled it with with great grace! Good on YOU!!!
Thank ya kindly mate! 😀🙏
I'm going back to geeking out on guitars now - Just had to get this one off my chest 😅👍
Rock on! I'll be watching!
This world is not a fair place.
Agreed! 🤓👍
KDH, Andy and a few others are great channels. Just subbed to you now. 😊 Will check out your videos over the next few days
Cheers mate much appreciated 🙏 Apologies in advance, none of my other vids are rants 🙈
@@stevecassidyguitar hahahah and that’s ok man. Ones good enough, I’m here to learn about the good stuff to be fair. Cheers and have a lovely day 😊
Your Rant is an education, I didnt know this was a thing.
Dont let this "get to" you, your channel has built up a great community and you can be proud of the achievement of getting all of your well earned subs. Keep going. we all appreciate the content and the laughs.
Dundee looking beautiful in the background. Cheers Steve.
Cheers mate! You're totally right. This Rant had been building up for a few months, I had to let it out. It's done now though - Back to cheap HSS strats now 😂👍
Wow is this really a thing someone would do?... It's definitely not cool and i must now try to work out who this imposter is 🤔 The irony is if you did 'name and shame' them this film would probably go viral and take your own subs to 100K! Just saying... 😉😂
Ha! you're probably right mate 😂👍 But then I could end up becoming one of those Drama channels 😂
But yeah... it's definitely a thing. A pointless thing, but a thing nonetheless 😜
Hope you're good mate 🙏
@@stevecassidyguitar Lets make a collab where we call out all the channels doing it!!!! Joking, joking... kinda.
@@ThreeChordDave 🤣
@theguitaristas Spotted in the wild!! looking forward to your upload friday!
Good point Steve and Well worth mentioning, I’m sure there’s a lot of that goes on on UA-cam. PS: I really enjoy your channel and you put out some great content and you fully deserve 100,000 subscribers. It’ll happen mate. I have no doubt about it.
Aw mate! Thank ya kindly - much appreciated sir 😀🙏
I’m a fan of each of those named guys! And maybe your right - we do have to examine every source. Good take on how to examine too.
Cheers mate! 🙏 Viewer be ware 👍
I feel your frustration Steve, i have followed ypu since you started and were worried that your channel would
never take off, but it has and will continue to grow.
I have subscribed and unsubscribed to many channels over the years and have learned how to spot those that
are only on here to make money and don't care how they achieve it.
I hope you can leave this video up, it might open some peoples eyes as to how a few dodgy people can spoil it
for the genuine channels.
Chin up, and just keep on doing what you are so good at.😊👍💓
Thank you so much Barbara - thank you for the support as always 🙏
I've gained a lot of new subs from this video. Which if I'm not careful can be a bit of a trap, I'm not planning on making more rant/drama/goss vids, but I can see why so many channels take this route 😂👍 But like I say - it's a trap! 🧐 If i can find a way to do vids like this without the Drama/Goss/Negativity then I could be on to a winner - because it took waaaaay less time to edit 😂
@@stevecassidyguitar Wait and see how the comments go on this video.
In UA-cams early days the bulk of content was based on hints and tips for repairing cars etc.
Today you can find content on any subject you can think of, a lot of which is not that good.
It has become a good hunting ground for the "Grifters" who want to have their and your cake
as well.
The worst ones are easy to spot they plug their channel at the start of every video and ask you
to "Buy me a Coffee" or have mid video self adverts plugging their latest sponsors.
Take care Steve, and just keep an eye out for any trolls.
Damn straight sir!
Its not negativity if its the truth, like so many who havent a clue how the youetube thing works I wouldn't have thought this would be a thing or even be worth it so the fact your bringing it front and center is a good thing :)
You've been nowt but proffessional about it and offered up legit ways of making a crack at the whole youtube thing without resorting to underhanded tactics. Dont feel youve been putting out negativity because you havent sir
Crackin as ever, keep smiling sir :)
Thank you so much mate! 🙏 I was just glad to get this off my chest, and hopefully let people know there's some bad actors out there in the Guitar sphere too 😅👍
Interesting aspect. But it is Amazing to See who's engaging here in the comments.
I couldn't believe it either mate! 🤯 Surreal! But it seems the topic is of particular interest to other Guitar channels.
Looks like my last post has been pulled ! Sad 😳
Whoops apologies mate - that might have been me 😬
I did remove some comments that were either correct guesses or accusations of other channels.
But I did respond to them all first to say I'd be removing it within the hour, hopefully to let people know I'd seen, read responded and you potentially got too close!! 😜👍
Thanks for posting! Valuable topic to be aware of. Definitely not cool people are doing this.
Cheers mate! Viewer beware 😜👍
The reason I subscribed to your channel is because the honesty displayed in your reviews. It’s refreshing as 99% of guitar and guitar equipment related channels are full of shite. I’ll tell you why………………Because the NEVER criticise ANYTHING. They are just conning the consumer. For personal gain.
My reasoning/logic is VERY simple. I have many guitars, synths and pedals. Which have been collected over the last 35/40 years (I am 64). NOTHING I own is perfect. Every piece of kit has it’s positive and also its negative characteristics/aspects. I don’t own anything, that I could not objectively critique. You Tube is no different to anything else in life. There will always be those that will screw/scam the system. It’s a fact of life.
Having said all of that……………You do you. You have a good product. It’s refreshing and clean. Takes effort and good content to get a channel up there and the proper recognition for your efforts. I have varied interests from geology, archaeology, science etc etc. I have witnessed channels (not specifically guitar related) struggle to get to 5,000 and again to get to 10,000 and then just explode. They are honest and passionate about their subject matter………..and keep on delivering. Stay strong Steve 👍
Thank you so much for the encouragement mate - Much appreciated 🙏
Well said. I see it a lot as a musician with people buying Spotify plays etc, its not good. I've go thardly any subs, but I'd never pay for more, its pointless and just makes the work you put in worthless.
Ah! I never even thought about spotify views! Proper can of worms here!
Totally agree it's pointless 👍 But I also think it's potentially damaging to the community, and could put people off starting channels, or even worse - loads of people starting channels and buying views and subs from day 1.
I'll bet that probably happens already too!?
I'm so old! 🤣
I was getting ready to throw fists for the Guitar Geek. Glad we cleared that one up early on in the video. Gonna watch the rest of this one then check out some other stuff on your channel!
Ha! Cheers mate! 😂👍
I'm a big fan of all the channels mentioned here 👍
I'm subscribed to Andy and KDH but honestly never heard of the other 2 ,
If you appreciate awesome guitar playing - I'm sure you'll enjoy the other 2 channels too. They both do very laid back chilled reviews too 😎👍
There was a guy who got caught buying views, who reviews tv. He apparently got arrested for domestic dispute with his wife, then his wife spilled the beans on him. The wasn't likeable by any means, got lots of hate even before then. He was like no bs, telling truth about everything, calling out other tubers. He still on UA-cam, doing TV reviews.
Yeeesh! 😬 Yeah I do't want any of that kinda drama. If thie comments section here gets out of hand (it's all civil so far) then I might have to pull the vid 😬
Buying views is beyond counterproductive for a guitar youtube channel. Anyone monetized that sees what youtube actually pays will know that is a losing game 10/10 times, and if the person is trying to use artificial numbers to shop to companies for brand deals the companies aren't stupid enough to not see right through it. I wouldn't worry about it at all and see it as a non issue.
Cheers Jim! 👍
I'm not worried about it (anymore) only when I realised it was happening I got a bit too riled up and had to get it off my chest 😂 it's done now tho - rant over. Back to geeking out on cheap HSS Strats 😜
@@stevecassidyguitar i'd love to have another chat where we talk all about those cheap HSS strats instead of boring old offsets!!!
@@AudiomoMusic Ha! Sounds good to me mate! I'm off to China tonight, back in a couple of weeks. Catch up when I'm back 😀👍 Also It's looking like I've failed to pick up a Jazzmaster this year (so far). Was considering the Sire J5 (in blue of course 😎) Not a traditional JM but very tempting
Well it´s kinda the general game of all social media relatetd channels, its the time we´re liing in, sadly! Keep up the good work mate, don´t let you down by others, do your thing :)
Thank you mate! You're totally right. Turns out i was a bit naive to this in the Guitar space. Had to get it off my chest though - Job done. Back to regular guitar geekery! 😀👍
It certainly ain't me,,, Im the 'shadowban' king 🤣
@TheLambLive You deserve far more subs than you have. Great channel.
100% agreed! Livestreams never get enough promotion on YT. Seems it's all about the vid uploads
Still got the best Livestream on the tube tho mate! EASY! 😎👌
@@TheLambLive I also seem to be lurking in the shadows, but you definitely should have at least double the subs you have
Thanks guys,, you're all very kind.
It's a walk in the park, well a very autumnal one 😀. I only watch a few guitar channels, yours being one of them, and if the perpetrator of this heinous crime is happy with how they fake the views / subs then shame on them. Keep doing all your good stuff Steve and your channel will grow I'm 110% certain of that.
BTW John Cordy is sublime a guitarist and reviewer as is my personal favorite Dave Simpson and of course your good self.
Very kind of you to say mate! So glad to hear I'm on your watch list with another 2 of my favourites 😀👍
I subscribe to you man :),and I do not think this is negative....if anything,it is truthful!
Thank you so much mate! 🙏
Im equally outraged steve didnt think it was a thing till now. A level playing field is only fair.
Ps your channel is the best thing ive seen over the last few years . Look forward to every vid and livestream.
Aww mate! So kind of you to say - Thank ya so much mate! 😀🙏
But yeah there's definitely some baddies out there - and they're easy to spot now too 👍 High views and subs with very few comments - Stinks!
Enjoyed your rant Steve, it's something that goes on for sure!
I have a blues guitar backing track channel with around 6k subs. Been going about 4 years now. It's about producing good quality content, whatever and however you do it. I don't have as much time as I'd like to spend on creating new tracks and growing subs, but the long, hard way is the best way imo!
Subbed you for being brave in shining some light on the charlatans out there...
Cheers mate! 🙏 Glad to hear you can appreciate the plight 💪
Congrats on the 6k Subs when it comes - any minute now mate 😀👍
The rest of my vids are nothing like this. This was a one off rant I had to get off my chest. Back to geeking out on cheap HSS Strats now 😂👍
Everything you’ve said is fair here. And keeping it classy not mentioning anyone by name 👌🏽. Keep up the good work, great channel Steve.
Thank ya kindly mate 😃🙏
Whoever it is, probably had the idea that the cost to buy subs or views is far outweighed by the potential gear they could be sent.
Well I've since looked into it, it's actually way less expensive than I expected to buy views - like 1000 for around $5. They'll still ge the ad revenue from the views, but I doubt they'd break even there
your fashion sense is impeccable
Cheers mate! - I'll take it 😃🙏
Appreciate your integrity here Steve. Of course, you now have us all wondering who you are thinking about. Not least because we might choose to boycott the channel. At the same time, if its as poor as you describe, we probably dont watch it anyway. 🎸🎸
Cheers mate! 🙏 And apologies 😬
I can't name the channel as I'm not 100% sure and can't prove it. I also don't have the energy or time for a YT beef 😅.
But you're right... Most people are very unlikely to have come across it - I believe it's mainly bots that are racking up the views. Whereas the 4 other channels at 100k I mentioned, I'm sure most people will know them or at least recognise them. 👍
@@stevecassidyguitar I watch Jim at Audiomo, John Robson, Ryan at 60 Cycle Hum, Henning, Guitar Geek, In the Blues, Guitaristas, Know Your Gear, RichWords, among others, and yours of course. There's plenty of quality stuff out there! 🎸🎸
Appreciate this video Steve... UA-camrs need to know this non-proper game actually happens..Sad to say that. Is this person's initials DS to whom the crappy, long videos your referring to..Sorry if I'm wrong but I think I may be right..
Thank ya mate! 🙏
The initials are not DS. But know you've got me wondering who DS is! 😂👍
@stevecassidyguitar
Excessively long over playing video...Only clue is he's from England...Weird dude
@@billycarter4832 Ah I think I know who you mean!
If it is who I'm thinking, then... nah - I'm almost certain he's legit. He's an OG 👍 I know they're not to everyone's taste though 👍
The content mines are tough
161k subs for sitting by the track while a train goes past my phone that doesn't even let a sim card work perched on a $30 tripod.
Feel guilty sometimes but heh, its luck of the draw sometimes.
True that mate! 😅👍
Looks like you're doing well though mate 👍
@@stevecassidyguitar the pivot to making guitars grows closer it's just more painful to film as a one person operation
sadly its nothing new steve, one thing i do since trying to become a actual guitar channel myself is to do google ads, youtube even promotes it.
i try and target guitar channel watchers to try and get my channel out there and known.
i can be honest here and tell you all that my channel initially was a "guitar player reacts to other guitar players" type of deal because it was a easy win it seemed, i did a load of alip ba ta reactions, all very legit and genuine though as i am a guitar player, so i felt my opinions and reaction to this master player were rather decent and honest.
but they may aswell be dead subs, s once you try and upload something of ones own work, they dont watch.
but it got abused by all sorts of channels...that is how i got my 20k subs to be honest, and now im making a go of trying to be a guitar youtuber.
watching John Cordy inspired me to start making a serious go of it.
i did a eastman juliet showcase of playing and cinematic shots, and eastman even aknowledged me on facebook and put my vid on there main page and awarded me a top fan badge, i was so chuffed.
you deserve way more subs dude, your playing and production and character is top quality mate...you are a inspiration too.
you will grow for sure steve...but your doing it the right way.
I am just slowly starting the grind and playing it genuine and enjoying the playing guitar and video production process.
keep on doing what you are doing and change nothing...i also like the glasses LOL...adds character mate.
and you can always trust a Jock
best regards
Wes
Atlantean Guitarist (a pasty english dude)
I don't know anything about google ads. Will have to investigate. Thank you so much for sharing your insights, kind words and vote of confidence mate - hugely appreciated sir 😀🙏
It's a bit like back in the day where record companies used to "incentivise" people to go and buy singles on a saturday to get their artists into the charts.
All's fair etc.
Ah! Yeah It seems not too much has changed then 😂👍 I was just oblivious until recently 🙈
Wow I never knew this was a thing, Steve! But I suppose I can’t be surprised. Record companies used to pay radio stations to get an artist’s song played so it could climb up the charts.
Yeah, turns out it's nothing new, but I was not hip to this being a thing in the Guitar UA-cam sphere until recently
I love your channel Steve, I’ve legit bought 2 Jets because of your channel
Thank you so much mate! 🙏 Hope you love your Jets! I still love mine 😀👌
4 of my favorite channels. 🤙🏻
Same here mate! 😀👍
@@stevecassidyguitar good video and I’m glad you are speaking about the topic. Subbing now.
Man i am 100% sure i suscribed to your channel some weeks ago for the video about the players, but Now i find out that I'm not suscribed, that happened to me before on other channels, it's strange
No worries at all mate! Thank you for subscribing! Once or twice... or having the intention to... Much appreciated 😀🙏
@@stevecassidyguitar better twice than once haha
It doesn't feel nice to see someone not putting in the same effort as other creators, but just paying to get more views than them. And when that video shows up in someone's feed, it could be taking a slot that would've gone into someone who is really putting in the hard work.
Totally mate! That's how I came across said channel, had been doing similar reviews.
Steve!!! I asked you not to make this video... I told you in confidence that me buying that package of 100k subs was a secret. I can't believe you outed me....
Great video my man! This is such a big issue. Ultimately, buying subs/views will only cause your channel issues. Having a channel with 100k subs is useless if the videos only get 200 views. That shows it's not a genuine audience.
😂👍
I can't remember you saying anything about keeping it a secret - soz 😬
Turns out you can buy the views too. And maybe comments too - but BOT comments on a guitar channel totally wouldn't work. 😂 They'd have to be very well informed....
"Nice Red Guitar 👍"
"That's a good price for a real electric guitar"
"I really like that rock n roll music sounds"
The video was good. It lost me on "and you know why I don't like it? 'cuz it's not fair" Life's not fair! Agree with everything (even the not being fair part) just wish a more eh.. "more better" (quoting Uncle Ben) conclusion would have been given. Good video.
Cheers mate! i hear ya 👍 I don't know what the copnclusion is really - I was just glad to get it off my chest. Maybe "Viewer be ware" or something 🤷♂️ Any suggestions welcome, I'll keep it in mind for future 👍
Man i love Jhon Nathan cordy, truly one of my favorite guitarrist out there, he's so fkin good 🔥🔥
John needs to give guitar lessons
Totally! The guy puts out incredible stuff every single day! 🤯😎👌
I think he does - sometimes 😎👍
@@sixslinger9951 hell yhea
@@sixslinger9951He already does. Truefire.
Great honest video mate. One channel comes to mind that has over 700000 subs, but only 30000 views per video! Keep doing what you do, honest content is the best content. Now I'm gonna subscribe to your channel. Have a great day.
Thank ya kindly mate 😀🙏 None of my other vids are like this one. I just had to get this off my chest. So apologies in advance for my other "content" 😜👍
@@stevecassidyguitar I've seen quite a few of your videos. A honest opinion comes across in your content. Keep doing what you do matey.
Those glasses look fake. There. I said it. I am not criticizing, by the way. And... good vid! Keep 'em coming.
You're totally right! 🤓👍
I get a lot of comments about them and there's a bit of a story so I had to make this explanation vid:
ua-cam.com/video/LKLu7dve2gc/v-deo.html
From the same park too 😜
Cheers mate! 🙏
I've been offered a million plays on Spotify ... for a price. And constant UA-cam "marketing experts" selling subs,views, promos .....
My experience was lots of views ..... in India and Indonesia. Not sure why those countries spiked for me.
It ALL feels fishy. Not cool. Not a level playing field. Lots of social media sharks fishing for $$$ victims. NONE of them are legit.
It's certainly opened my eyes. No idea why I was so naive to it before 🙈
See Dead Internet Theory.
Had never heard of this until now - just did a quick Googlie Wikipedia. Very interesting stuff!
Cheers 😃👍
Thanks for the usual interesting content Steve.
Cheers mate! 🙏
Ive been a fan of John Cordy since he was in ferris beullers day off
Hahahaha…that’s funny…and so true!
@@zenlandzipline lol. Like a twin i tell ya
@@TheDistortionPrinciple yeah. I can’t remember that characters name. The friend.
😂🤣
Cameron