Why so many YouTubers are quitting right now.
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life really does work in the most interesting ways 😂🙌🏼 just gotta trust the timing of it!
I salute you both. Wish i can do the same. I know this what I want to do but the noise of life is pulling me back every now and then. I know that I am in a battle where I need to shut off these noises and be more disciplined. Will leave this here and visit this video again some time later to see what happened since I typed this:) Sending love to all
People ditched traditional cable programming and went to youtube because youtubers were more relatable to the average person. Today it has become corporatized, over produced, and even a bit pretentious. TH-camrs have become just as out-of-touch as their cable TV program predecessors.
More than anything else, I feel this is it.
That is a good comment. All things change when money is prioritized, right?
@@jeremyscloset Absolutely
I am glad to read this comment. Likes and views and subscribers. Sponsorships and brand deals and ad revenue.
It's all numbers. And whenever get focused on the numbers as a bottom line, we change.
Im glad you pointed this out. I wantnto stay authentic in my own channel. After 4 or 5 years of listening to TH-cam help channels, I had become programmed and desired what we are talking about.
I don't really want all of that. The prospect of it being my income stream began to take over.
That's too much attention for me.
I want to grow slow.
Amen! I a TH-camr but I feel this is the truth. I am a small, humble, non corporate little channel and I love it that way.
More youtubers are making videos about "why people are quitting youtube" than the amount of people that are actually quitting youtube.
ja it is seems to be the trending topic of brain fuck .... they come and they go... leaves some space for new folks to come through...
Hahahaha good one ☝️
People often say something without providing the source. That's usually the red flag.
I believe it’s because we saw a few very renown creators express the same concerns and TH-camrs are finally trying to shred light on it. We are finally understanding how the platform has shifted from making your own creative videos to having to sort of conform and take it on as a business and the cons that come with that.
I was about to say exactly the same. It's ridicolous! 😀
It's starting to feel like so many TH-camrs are quitting right now so OTHER youtubers can make content talking about it.
😂😂😂 facts lol
I love the new format and colouring. It feels a bit Wes Anderson. :) Nice!
I was gonna say that too... :) spot on.
Looks like a medical facility and he is the doc.
I’m in my 50’s and found your channel, not sure which one now that you have these 2 however during pandemic especially I watched you a lot, I admire how articulate you are and would recommend your content to our own children. I recently came across your dad on YT, your family is creative, talented and such good humans. This video speaks to me in a whole different way because last year I quit my day job of 31 years to pursue YT. It took me 6 months to get the courage to even begin. This video was encouraging. Thank you for always being so transparent. I’m going to keep going.
What I'm learning is that I need to infuse more of my personality into my content instead of trying to come up with the perfect niche & formula; it's too much pressure and takes away from the entire reason of starting in the first place.
I've been working on some new content ideas that I'll be rolling out later next week and I'm feeling so much more aligned with my path and just having fun & enjoying my journey every step of the way! 💃🏻
Great video! But a funny thing to note here I’ve seen more videos on other TH-camrs talking about why everyone is quitting on my timeline that actual TH-camrs quitting videos🤣
No, it is a script all TH-camrs follow. They all talk about the same things.
Thank you so much, please keep posting here! I love this channel
This was a really insightful watch. I've been thinking a lot about trend cycles recently, both in this new wave of creators and in other aspects of life, and it was really helpful to hear those thoughts reassured and built upon from someone in the place that you're in, so thank you for sharing that! I also particularly enjoyed the story towards the end and the perspective it provided.
I'm really enjoying the experimentations with new styles as well as these less produced chats. Appreciate your work!
I truly appreciate your sincere talk, from to the content to the delivery. It's so nice to see something that's not overproduced and at the same time gave me so much value, while also being really easy to watch. I could see myself watching youtube videos like this every day because it is, like a friend talks to me.
I've been thinking of doing this on my channel. It's just somewhat tough, since I'm so used to talk in a more lecturing way. But somehow I'll get there (or somewhere else :)).
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! The value of TH-cam for a creator and a viewer can be so different that I think what really helps guide long-term success is when the chart of what you value creating lines up with what viewers find valuable. If you create for an audience's values rather than your own it seems like it would be hard to not burn out.
the way you organize and visualize your ideas is so interesting to listen to!
This was a nice video to watch… interesting perspective on TH-cam opportunities as job openings. I liked the simplicity as well. Good luck with your experimentation Nathaniel!
Really great insights, thanks for sharing! I'm glad that this channel does still exist for you to share them even if it's not the breakthrough stage of the main channel
I enjoyed the aesthetics of this video too 😊 and a blurred out background was dreamy
Love these ideas! I agree with you about luck!
Luck includes timing, but if you’re consistent and working on your skills and willing to stay persistent even when your channel does not blow up right away, I believe eventually your time will come 🙌🏼
Yes, it does feel like I'm sitting in this room listening to you. The sound of overall straps ;) Something about the colors of the room is soo familiar and inviting.
Love the graph! I remember it so well when mentioned you liked to draw out your ideas. It stuck with me and I use it now. So, you often hit all 3 intrinsic values in your productions. Thank you!
I fell into the daily vlogs as well but unfortunately did not continue.
But now, as a filmmaker I’m seeing the cinematic trend which just so happens to fit me and my style.. that said I’m back on the platform and i think its my time.
Thank you for your inspiring content man! I can easily say you are a hige inspiration to me.
Nathaniel Drew, you got me. I’m 💯 sold on your course. This really couldn’t have come along at a more opportune time. I’m a photographer starting a new business and I’m more than ready to transfer those skills into video making/TH-cam. I think you’re awesome and I love your style and I know you’ve got a ton to offer! Definitely signing up for Frame by Frame 😀!! Omg I’m so excited!
Amazing!! Can't wait to work with you! :)
🧿 in the back is really perfect. I like to watch& listen to you. Your voice is ✨️
Strangely, what I most noticed is the sight of you dressed in white sitting in a room painted in a beautiful shade of blue. It felt like the visual equivalent of listening to monks chanting!
absolute banger - great to hear you talk game like this
A big problem is that TH-camrs are now critiquing other TH-camrs.
TH-cam is eating itself.
Duuuude Nathaniel... that trailer was eye and hear searingly beautiful! My goodness.. might just have to buy the course now :)
Love you wall colour, so calming
I've been working hard on getting my channel monetized, and I really hope that this year will finally be that year. Lately my channel has been getting more love and it really helps me stay motivated. I've also been focused on being more consistent lately and have noticed that with every video (or at least most videos) I make, my editing skills get better, along with the way I tell stories. It's a really fun and interesting journey. I don't really have a "niche" because I really just want to make videos about the things that I'm passionate about. As much as I get worried that my videos are too different from each other, that's just who I am and am trying to embrace my "eclecticness" haha.
Wishing the best for everyone who is working on their creative journey! 🥰❤️
so sorry for the irrelevant comment Nathan, but when I saw u uploaded this from Chania I had to write this comment. I've been watching your channel for 4 years now, and your videos where super illuminating for me at dark times.You have truly helped a lot and inspired me to not give up and also start my own TH-cam channel (MZ Through The Lens) and since I'm living in Athens, seing you being in Chania made me feel so close to you!! I'm super excited, wish I could come by and chat about random life things. Cheers :)
I found this video very interesting and just what I needed. I need to take it one day at a time and this was maybe a sign to change my direction. I’ve been on my TH-cam for 4 years now practically creating every week but my channel hasn’t gone anywhere. Thank you for your insights and inspiration!
I hear you, Sam.
Your videos have beautiful content.
Since you want better numbers,
did you happen to ask your viewers how they might want things changed?
For example, I watched a few of your gorgeous and well produced videos.
I wanted relaxation in this stressful world and not having to think.
You are a beautiful person who I would love to listen to on any day -
but when viewing a video labeled ‘relaxation’ I would be looking for no vocals and just music, (in my opinion.)
Your intuition & data from your viewers can best guide you in the direction you think is right.
- Signed, Some Rando On the Internet Who Has No Business Giving Unsolicited Advice
Completely agree with all the points you raised. Great insights!
Thank you for this clear analysis. I am thinking about starting content creation myself and this was very insightful 😊
I can totally relate to this. Cool stuff Nathan.
I appreciate the information you provided on the quality of videos.😊
I love to watch low production videos like (silent) vlogs. It feels like the "old" youtube back in the days where everything still was authentic and real and you felt like you could connect with the person making the video, have a glimpse of their life and/or see what their everyday life looks like. I understand that this might be boring to some people to some extend, but for me this content soothes me. It's kind of like a resting pole in an internet that became way too much profit oriented and more fake from day to day.
I agree with a lot of your points. However, some of the high production value stuff looks over polished, and the people presenting too shiny. The over polished content often falls into the trap of representing the unattainable, the too perfect or too good to be true. I also think there is something to be said for consistency as many people watch a channel over and over simply because they know what they are going to get; kind of like watching a familiar movie. In this case often the production value is far less important. The flip side is, that those who present honesty and real life ‘tell it like it is’ content, in reality often start over sharing and spilling to much tea, or spelling out TMI. Many viewers don’t like that, as they are looking for friends through the screen, not over-sharers. Finally, I think there is a difference between educating the viewer and preaching at them. At the point those TH-camrs start forcing their ethics and opinions via the screen onto their viewers, they split their viewership between those who go along wholeheartedly and those become disappointed or disillusioned and quickly move on. I think many would-be TH-cam educators end up falling into the trap of preaching or developing excessive ego’s that eventually lead to them losing subscribers. Finally, production values are all very well, but if the content provided is nonsensical, childish, idiotic, inane or inaccurate then people will also unsubscribe or move on very quickly.
Amen, you said this all so well!
Excellent points!
A ‘preaching’ tone can turn people off as well as literally preaching the word about your faith can.
My Mother always said when it comes to talking to people DON’T talk about money, sex, or religion!
But when we really believe in something , we must integrate it into our platform if we are going to be true to ourselves.
For example, I struggled with the idea of integrating my faith with my business. But after Jesus totally turned around a crisis in my life, I made a serious promise that I would stand for Him.
I have to honor the promise I made and I am willing to have tomatoes thrown at me: ‘I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me.’ - Philippians
I’m standing for what I believe in and what I believe is right.
You can’t make ALL the people happy ALL the time.
No matter WHAT stand you take there will always be the mockers and the critics.
Among that group somewhere are YOUR people.
Hopefully I can help people with my content as they take what they can use and leave the rest.
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Thanks this clarify things a little bit. Intrinsic value and Production Value.
Excellent explanation/insight - Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this.
There are always going to be opportunities in life. Very encouraging.
Loved this, and the reassuring words towards the end really meant a lot to hear. Like I know it all to be true within myself but then to also hear it from someone like you just hits different. Thank you for sharing in this format too.❤️
Here's my take from someone that is not a TH-camr. After the pandemic, people crave the intimate human interaction, but also love the fact that they can work hybrid and from home and get away from being around too many people at the office etc. So the intimate style of video, like this one, where you feel like the person is having a deep conversation with you maybe scratches this itch.
I agree -
To me it seems connection with others and valuable information is what people want most.
They want to trust the person delivering the goods.
This is why AI, although incredibly powerful, will never replace real human beings.
The pandemic likely heightened our need for connection, but the truth is it has always existed because we are social animals.
The more people can see who we really are - and the degree to which we put forth our best selves in the effort to serve them (while avoiding burn out & not overextending ourselves) - the better.
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Thanks for your thoughts Nathaniel, as a consumer of alot of youtube videos I can say that I actually way prefer the low production value, high intrinsic value vlog type day in the life videos or even just chit chat videos. As much as I appreciate the effort and production value that goes into a channel like LifeofRiza, when I watch video's like that it feels "over produced" and "more like a movie" than getting to connect with someone's life online. I personally don't watch youtube to watch movies but rather to learn about how different people live their lives, so that kind of "overproduced" "over cinematic" content feels a tad too much if that makes sense. I think there's a balance where just enough production value meets just enough intrinsic value and I think channels like Jusuf, Hitomi, Moya, AvaJules gets it right. But each to their own! different people enjoy different things. Thanks for sharing!
This. Production value and content quality are two different things.
Love this comment! I just made a similar one before i saw yours, haha :D
"I love to watch low production videos like (silent) vlogs. It feels like the "old" youtube back in the days where everything still was authentic and real and you felt like you could connect with the person making the video, have a glimpse of their life and/or see what their everyday life looks like. I understand that this might be boring to some people to some extend, but for me this content soothes me. It's kind of like a resting pole in an internet that became way too much profit oriented and more fake from day to day."
Hey Nathaniel 👋,
I find it interesting that you talk about this because I also noticed that a lot of TH-camrs I follow are either not as active as they were before or seemingly no longer active at all.
I remember when I started watching certain TH-camrs like yourself, I felt as if I’ve gotten used to anticipating at least a video or two either every 2-3 weeks or every month or so. (A weird way of describing it, I know 😅🤣) Nowadays, some of the TH-camrs I follow who still post videos from time to time are you, Lana Blakely, Malama Life, Lavendaire, Kelly Stamps, Life of Riza, & Colt Kirwan.
I’m not sure if you agree with this, but I think another reason many TH-camrs nowadays don’t post as often as they used to may have something to do with them just wanting to take a (long) break from TH-cam and actually enjoy living life. Maybe one day, many TH-camrs will make some kind of surprising comeback when we least expect them to. 🤣
Sending you lots of love!!! ❤️❤️❤️🤗
Ritchie
P.S. I know you talked a little bit about Nathaniel Drew 4.0, but I’m curious to know if you still have plans to continue your No Backup Plan podcast and feature any guests in future episodes. 😁
I needed this today.
Im going through a youtube viewer burnout. There is endless content but a lot of the same subjects
Even endless content gets boring. Seen it all!
Now I spend a lot less time on youtube
Also, I have an Airbnb. It peaked from 2017-2020
Then being an Airbnb host became way over saturated.
A lot more competition.
I enjoyed this video Nathaniel seemed fresh😊
The way this video popped up in my feed as I noticed a couple of TH-camrs I enjoyed watching haven't posted in over a year😅
Like in every social media - it is just another trend.
+People quitting coz it is hard doing it for such a long time, no matter what the job is.
So happy you're in Greece! ❤❤
I've thought about creating an ASMR channel for a long time now. I just feel like there's so much of it and so much creation and has been so much originality that it would be almost impossible to be original and make yourself stand out. I think at this point to be successful creating ASMR you have to stand out somehow
This video is so useful, I’m not committed to posting and make a career on TH-cam but rather as a Hobby and learn about it
The departures, well some of them are just 'changing things up and focusing on different channels', may well just be the 7-10 year itch to do something different. Now in my middle age I have felt that several times in my life, and it's painful when you feel trapped in the grind unable to change, reinvent or move on. So factor that into your career - expect that what you do will have seasons and the next thing will grow out of the experience you have developed in the previous season. Also creativity needs sabbaticals and new inspiration to stay alive.
I couldn't agree more.
Hey man, thanks for telling us how TH-cam works. Defin
I'm in the top left and don't care about making money on here just happy to put out content that helps people even if it's not "big numbers".
This isn't limited to TH-camrs. A lot of people, myself included, are feeling a general fatigue and are thinking of switching up the way they earn their money and/or live their lives. We're much more aware that we don't have to be the same versions of the people we always assumed we were or thought we needed to be.
i loved the new vibe, it reminds the damon edits
i loved it
what's the song at 15:00 ? it's so beautiful I want to listen to the full song 🥹🥹🥹🥹
They're quitting because YT is screwing channels they don't like. It's so bad that even other channels have noticed YT is messing with my channel! In fact, another channel sent me proof! He caught YT removing likes from my videos. As a content producer himself, this greatly concerned him.
He took a screen shot of one of my vids, clicked on the description, went back to the thumbnail view and took another screen shot. TH-cam had removed at least 20 likes away from my video simply by him clicking on my video's description! He did that to three of my videos, and on all three, YT removed likes from the video, so he stopped. He took before and after pictures of all three videos.
I called YT and they said it was impossible so I sent them the screen shots and they back-pedaled. They said they picked up "spam" on my channel so that's why they removed likes! They are straight up, bold faced, liars!
I exclaimed that I'm a small channel and don't even monetize! They said it doesn't matter. If they see spam, they remove it. Trust me, no one would spam my little channel. If I had a spammer, my channel would be bigger!
I assured them I wasn't being spammed and demanded that they restore the likes that my viewers had given my videos in good faith. It's not as if I had such a grand amount of likes to begin with! Also, because those likes improve my channel's social proof and analytics. As a small channel, I needed them. TH-cam refused.
I continue making videos because I hate evil and don't want them to win. Plus, I'm committed to providing helpful content. If you want to see my before and after screen shots, let me know and I'll send them to you.
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This happens because you have not bought likes from them, as this guy does...
Very good !! Honest and real !
É possível colocar legenda (tradução automática) nos videos do seu curso?
I always enjoying hearing your thoughts on various topics. I always learn something. I say this next point in jest… You could also make a video about why so many TH-camrs are making videos about why so many TH-camrs are quitting TH-cam. 😂
THE TRAILER IS BOOOMMBBBB DUDEEEEEEEWEWEW goddddd dxaammnnnnn!!! 🎉🎉🎉
Why bring the GD word into it?
That’s never a good idea.
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I want to take the course.
It’s like with everything as soon as you decide to make money out of something creative, a passion it comes up against blocks or something external comes in to tell you that you are not doing it right. It’s all part of the trap of the system we are in, creeps up on you whatever you do
Who are you? Where is your main channel? I’d like to check it out. I never heard of you before. This is the first video of yours that I can remember ever seeing. Great video. Good luck with your course. Thanks for the great advice!
I was literally having these thoughts today. My ideas and concepts are high production and take time, but I think I’ll start smaller. Would you recommend creating two channels from the beginning?
Tbh no
I would master one thing at a time (per Rory Vaden.)
Can you please tell me where your eyeglasses are from? 🙏🏻
how do you find niches that don't require lots of editing polish?
Thanks mate
Could you share some examples of good high intrinsic value/ low production videos?
thank you nat
The trailer WAS SO GOOD
After a few minutes I forgot if you were talking about TH-cam or the educational system of different countries 😅
Amo la estética 🤩❤️
Thanks again for this really interesting video !! I'm wondering if you'd have an idea why 'mathias mtvn' chanel don't grow that much compared to the quality of his videos ? I'm sure you don't have much time to go and see some of his videos but if you have, i would really be curious to have your opinion, i'm a follower of him since a long time and still don't understand his 'non-ascension'
i watch a lot of youtube but no one else in this 'genre' of youtube i guess, anyway i just love that the internet is so big you can say 'obviously the most famous example of this is...' and i just know there is 0% chance I have ever heard of them before
How are the changes coming along?
Why are so many TH-camrs making videos about TH-camrs quitting? 😄
It's the algorithm,lol!
This video 🤝 the book: the creative act
“Addicted to making an emotional impact with the things I make”🖤🖤🖤🖤
I just started youtube and saw this and I'm like 😳
Fresh fresh fresh fresh. Don’t go past the point of diminishing returns. Cool concept highlighting intrinsic and extrinsic motivators. Energy budgeting is so real these days.
awesome inside baseball!
How do you overcome imposter syndrome? I just started my filming project but I am my worst critic 😅 I feel it’s taking me longer than it should for one video. I also put emphasis on making pretty things
HOW TO OVERCOME IMPOSTER SYNDROME:
1. Talk back to that negative voice in your head. It never helps you to be more productive.
Tell it to SIT DOWN and SHUT UP.
2. Be YOURSELF.
3. Know that true success is paved with failures along the way. It’s just the nature of the learning curve.
Remember, you are not trying to be someone else. You are just trying to be the best that you can be at this particular stage in life.
Know that having bad days is part of the equation. Tomorrow is always a new day to start over.
Just because there are already voices out there doesn’t mean that you cannot add to the conversation.
Remember that nothing is perfect in this world this side of Heaven.
Good enough is good enough!
The worst thing you could do, in my opinion, is try to be someone else.
God made you a unique individual for a reason.
He put the creativeness in your heart for a reason.
You have a purpose in this world.
Your job is to know who you are, and stand for what you believe in - come what may.
What you can be sure of:
When you go out in the arena, you WILL get your *ss kicked.
You can never please all the people all the time.
All you can do is your level best.
If you don’t give up and keep trying to learn, you get a badge of achievement for your courage and tenacity.
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@Nathaniel Drew your clothing brand link is broken!
Ahh my bad, thank you for letting me know!
Nathaniel I would really love to buy this course but I use Premiere Pro... Would the course still work for me?
100%! The things we teach apply to any editing software, and my lead editor’s favorite software is premiere pro!
Thanks for your reply !
I think this has something to do with the fact that almost everyone is treating this as a business or as pure statistics, and honestly it's hard not to. You want more viewers more subs longer retention longer watch times and you start feeling detached from your follower and they start relating less and less to you. What once was fulfilling just stopped hitting the spot like it used to. Imo there will always be time for uprising and new content creators to shine as long as what they are making has value as you mentioned. Really well done video. I like the more relaxed and personal type of videos!
We can never lose connection with our people or we are TOAST.
Part of this equation is asking them what they want for content ideas and also answering social media comments without wasting too much time.
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I’m still watching Ben & Louis
Still love em both.
Miss Casey’s vibe too.
It’s refreshing to hear you say part of it’s luck. After going from a year where I had a video get 100,000 views and hundreds of comments to start the year and I finished the year with a few videos that got less than a hundred views I’ve really started to hate myself 😂. TH-cam is hard to figure out and it is the most humbling endeavor I’ve ever embarked on.
YT is unpredictable and the algorithm can seem so unfair.
However if you have something to say I say KEEP standing on your soap box and SAY IT.
Even those hundred people could have been changed by your message. In this world of ridiculous numbers, we must remember even helping ONE person learn something new is meaningful.
Look at the ‘Starfish’ story.
You threw one Starfish back in the ocean.
That MATTERS, Jon Joseph.
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Better question: why are so many TH-camrs making “why are so many TH-camrs quitting” videos?
I like TH-cam because we can get some good honest news and good medical information, I hope it is always there for us.
What a coincidence a lot of people are quitting right now 🤔. I feel some people are doing it just cause it’s the latest trend
Why the 3:2 ratio? Vintage feel?
I wonder how much being on youtube just to be on youtube, how much just being a creator as a career, doesn't really make sense for a sustainable, deeply meaningful career. I think to truly offer that intrinsic value, youtubers need to develop significant expertise, skills and perspective, beyond just the ability to understand the trends and skills of youtube. I think that you're almost saying that here but I hope you look into developing a career identity/skillset that goes even further. I think that the truly best content on youtube, in my opinion, maybe not the most viral, but with a loyal and growing audience, goes beyond the trends, has a unique voice and presentation on a topic in which they have truly become experts, through study and practice over many years or even a decade or more. I think youtubers see the relatively fast and huge success of some and just try to find the formula without focusing enough on building the knowledge base for that intrinsic value. I think the bar for what is considered valuable is too low, because something can hold someone's attention and seem valuable in the moment. It is interesting and engaging, but it is sort of the junk food of entertaining in that it doesn't really have substance.
I completely agree and this was 100% what I was pointing towards!
@@nobackupplan awesome. I can tell you care about living a deep life and making content that really matters. I'm excited to see how you keep growing.
Macrodynamics indeed.
Ad creep is real. One became two became 10-minute "commercials". YT built on the independent creator but now they can ignore that person or even make it harder and harder to move them off the platform.
Where are you right now, bro?
This is very wes anderson of you
I want to create more content, but it needs to come from the right place and at the right time. I need to give something instead of it just being about me. So, I’m working it out.
Customer service with Google is non-existent
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Well,Nathaniel. Ideas are wonderful. I expect I'm shadow banned here too. I'm shadow banned everywhere,so I'll say what I think. I think the falling away from TH-cam is a demographic thing. In part at least. A certain demographic group of TH-camrs,and this group has the biggest portion of professional TH-camrs,ones for whom it is their sole income,it's their "day job",they are all now just hit 30,in their 30s,and some hitting 40. They were born to a pre-existing world of tech. They grew up with both a familiarity with handling tech and in line with the development of it,all the time,new evolving versions,ideas,innovations,email,then then Google searches,then apps,then streaming....they got into you tubing in one way or another as teenagers or young adults,it was cool,it was hip,it was like Wordsworth said about the French revolution. Now that generation is middle aged. Yes,guys you are. Your minds are changing,your ideas are subtly changing,your priorities are changing,and nothing wrong with any of that.
Of the TH-camrs I follow,which is my sample group,only a few are these "it's my job" TH-camrs,and I hope they can diversify. Some of the ones I follow are older people,not hip,not cool,but have expertise to share in some field. Some,and I think this is sensible use TH-cam to enhance and direct attention to the activity that is their "real job". Like several Garden Designers,an Interior Design artist,a floating cafe on a canal boat,an artist,a Lord + Lady who took to TH-cam when COVID cut off all income from visitors to their stately home,now they're huge stars and probably make more income from Patreon than shillings at the gate. I think we're fine without the Mr Beasts and all that sort of nonsense,and they have to be fake anyway. I'd not even heard of Mr Beast until a week ago. I think in the end what most of us like in TH-cam terms is exactly what you've done in this video,someone talks to the people about life. Last I'll mention a very significant part of TH-cam,the part that I'm surprised is still going and that I worry could shut down the innocent TH-camrs as collateral damage. I mean the true information alternative what's really going on channels. I cite Russell Brand,Redacted but there are many others. I fear that one day the plug is going to be pulled,on everyone.