A lot of Youtube channels are reporting declining viewership lately.

EX1: https://youtube.com/watch?v=cpVnx4_yqTo
EX2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF0tmhEtVJE

Fun times. Looks like a lot of channels are seeing a decline not just Linus. Hes just the latest to talk about it.

Then I saw this article as well and thought I would share.

Anyone here youtube creators? Are you seeing the same thing, a general downturn in viewership?

  • iopq@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    1 day ago

    Watch veritasium videos, they are well researched and informative. I have sponsor block and ad block so I don’t get annoyed

    • Engywook@lemmy.zipEnglish
      17·
      1 day ago

      I prefer to read books. Thanks. By the way, the fact that you need adblocker an sponsorblock to enjoy a few videos speaks volumes.

      • boonhet@sopuli.xyzEnglish
        2·
        23 hours ago

        You also need to buy books, or borrow them from someone else who did. YouTube videos are free usually.

        • Engywook@lemmy.zipEnglish
          11·
          22 hours ago

          There’s nothing free in this world. You’re paying with your attention and at least metadata, independently on how many blockers you may use.

          • boonhet@sopuli.xyzEnglish
            3·
            22 hours ago

            Yes exactly. They provide a service, you pay for it by watching ads and facilitating personalised advertising.

            In comparison, some of the books I’ve bought have cost more per book than a month of YouTube premium, so the value isn’t THAT bad on YouTube.