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"Am I the only person who doesn't really watch YouTube recreationally? I only use it for music videos and movie trailers occasionally. "
You’re not alone. You and I can sit in the corner and swap music vids. |
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"Am I the only person who doesn't really watch YouTube recreationally? I only use it for music videos and movie trailers occasionally.
You’re not alone. You and I can sit in the corner and swap music vids."
I'll bring my blackcurrant squash |
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By *1876Man 19 weeks ago
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"Am I the only person who doesn't really watch YouTube recreationally? I only use it for music videos and movie trailers occasionally. "
Nope...me too. Not into all the fuss otherwise, but that's me. Some people love it... |
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By (user no longer on site) 19 weeks ago
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Hbomberguy.
I think 'video essay' is the hardest type of youtube content to make. More than music.. or anything else i can think of. And he excells at it.
The easiest I guess would be mukbang content where people react to food they eat. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP 19 weeks ago
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"Am I the only person who doesn't really watch YouTube recreationally? I only use it for music videos and movie trailers occasionally. "
Probably about 80% of my TV is YouTube nowadays. Nowhere else can I watch an overexcited historian tell me about seahenge, then a surly old builder explain where London stock bricks came from (and why they all look burned), then watch a man with very gnarled fingers fix an ice machine, then.. I dunno, someone iterating to build a tank out of Lego?
And then between all that you'll get some crazy art, some funny art, some weird art. There's a pixel art video of a dog explaining funk to a smaller dog. It's brilliant.
I guess it's an acquired taste, mind. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP 19 weeks ago
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"Hbomberguy.
I think 'video essay' is the hardest type of youtube content to make. More than music.. or anything else i can think of. And he excells at it.
The easiest I guess would be mukbang content where people react to food they eat."
I do like a good hbomberguy video - though, I'll be honest, I often balk at the length of some of them and file them away for when I'm ready to watch something that long 😂 |
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"Am I the only person who doesn't really watch YouTube recreationally? I only use it for music videos and movie trailers occasionally.
Probably about 80% of my TV is YouTube nowadays. Nowhere else can I watch an overexcited historian tell me about seahenge, then a surly old builder explain where London stock bricks came from (and why they all look burned), then watch a man with very gnarled fingers fix an ice machine, then.. I dunno, someone iterating to build a tank out of Lego?
And then between all that you'll get some crazy art, some funny art, some weird art. There's a pixel art video of a dog explaining funk to a smaller dog. It's brilliant.
I guess it's an acquired taste, mind."
I guess I just prefer watching good dramas 🤷🏻♀️ |
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By (user no longer on site) 19 weeks ago
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"Hbomberguy.
I think 'video essay' is the hardest type of youtube content to make. More than music.. or anything else i can think of. And he excells at it.
The easiest I guess would be mukbang content where people react to food they eat.
I do like a good hbomberguy video - though, I'll be honest, I often balk at the length of some of them and file them away for when I'm ready to watch something that long 😂"
Yeah there's a time investment for sure. His stuff is so painstakingly detailed though.
I reckon it could easily take him a year or more just to make one video. And I do come away from his content feeling like I've learned something. |
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Clownvis Presley is my favourite at the moment.
Coopers Pub Livestream Karaoke.
Walking livestreams or recordings, someone walks on beaches City streets doing pov streams.
Retro Cartoons like Speed Racer.
Vintage Rock n Roll videos.
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"Am I the only person who doesn't really watch YouTube recreationally? I only use it for music videos and movie trailers occasionally. "
There's lots of educational content on YouTube so I use it for that mostly |
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"BeardMeatsFood
James Hoffmann
Cultaholic (wrestling channel)
Harrison Webb
Mike Israetel
James Hoffman! Awesome YouTuber. I want a Bripe."
Pretty much all my opinions on coffee are just regurgitated Hoffmann videos  |
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There’s no rhyme and reason to what I watch- I don’t have the attention span for long videos.
Mostly cooking (food porn  ) and lately there’s been an influx of Asian/Russian immigrants to different countries in Latin America and they make videos (mostly about food) in perfect Spanish, local accent and all. Love that.
Right now I just cut my own hair following a tutorial. I was not going to pay the £60 a mobile hairdresser wanted to charge me.. they want to charge same as salons without the overheads! (I don’t go to salons either, lol- very rarely do I go, once every year)
And as mentioned before, lots and lots of music videos.
I love Youtube  |
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"Pretty much all my opinions on coffee are just regurgitated Hoffmann videos "
I know James! James is ace.
I’ve only ever watched his videos when I’m thinking of buying a coffee gadget though. I want to know he approves before I spend my money on trash by accident. |
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By *ypersoonMan 19 weeks ago
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I have quite the variety in YouTubers I follow whether it's Worldwide Darts for the latest darts reviews, Sam'sTrains for model railway reviews, official motorsport championship channels like the World Rally Championship or Ben Embling for his heritage railway & tourist attraction POVs.
But I have met a YouTuber before, Chris Eden-Green who is a independent film producer that has filmed a lot of heritage railway material of his own plus made programmes that are more watchable without falling asleep  |
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A guy does engineering tutorials that are basically him talking through jobs he’s doing in a way that explains how he’s doing it and some tips on what not to do.
When he fucks up he leaves it in and explains why he fucked up, which is really good.
He puts up about 2 a week that are usually about 20 minutes or so in length which makes it easily watchable.
He has an ability to transfer knowledge in a way that is very natural, you don’t even realise you are learning, he’s not an engineering professional it something he just doe as a hobby himself.
Only trouble with it is he’s from Newcastle and you could do with subtitles sometimes |
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"Pretty much all my opinions on coffee are just regurgitated Hoffmann videos
I know James! James is ace.
I’ve only ever watched his videos when I’m thinking of buying a coffee gadget though. I want to know he approves before I spend my money on trash by accident."
His gadget reviews are excellent, it's helped me when deciding to buy a new brewer or not. His own company's coffee is pretty great as well. I am absurdly envious that you know him though. Can you get him to make me a pourover? 😅😂 |
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By (user no longer on site) 19 weeks ago
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A few I follow:
Wayne Goss (makeup artist. I like him as he doesn't spend 30 mins blabbing on before getting to the point and his tips are actually practical rather than only useful if you want that 'instagram' face )
Dark Corners Reviews (B-movie reviews, I love his sense of humour and on-going gags)
Abroad in Japan (English guy who went to teach in Japan and now lives there. he does everything from food, travel around Japan to silly stuff like teaching his Japanese friends English swear words or stopping at all 30 plus rail stations on the same circular line in Tokyo in a day)
We Are Pride (LGBTQ+ movies, web series and documentaries). |
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"BeardMeatsFood
James Hoffmann
Cultaholic (wrestling channel)
Harrison Webb
Mike Israetel
James Hoffman! Awesome YouTuber. I want a Bripe.
Pretty much all my opinions on coffee are just regurgitated Hoffmann videos "
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It's amazing for finding academics and other researchers (including policy institutes). Buyer beware etc, because there are no quality checks on any of this stuff, but there's some incredible stuff. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP 19 weeks ago
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"I didn’t realise YouTube was an adult thing too, my kids are YouTube mad but at 38 I thought I would be too old for it."
YouTube definitely has a lot of kids content, driven by the lack of regulation vs TV making it very lucrative for advertisers (..yeh).
But a lot of content is directed at "adults", young and old and all in-between. The best content imo is when you get some super-specific nerd telling you about what they love, it's so captivating.
It's so much better than bullshit TV documentaries, where a generic presenter will spend an hour giving you 10 minutes worth of content without any real depth to anything because they need to reach such a wide audience. Some of these YouTubers are only pulling in 10k views per video, some have somehow reached millions of views without ever talking down to their audience - just getting really good at making you as excited as they are about their passion.
But there's a lot more shit to wade through until you can find the good stuff. In a lot of ways it's like discovering new music - you spend a lot of time listening to shit or mediocre music before you uncover a gem that resonates at just your frequency, and would never - ever - make it to Radio 2. |
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"I didn’t realise YouTube was an adult thing too, my kids are YouTube mad but at 38 I thought I would be too old for it.
YouTube definitely has a lot of kids content, driven by the lack of regulation vs TV making it very lucrative for advertisers (..yeh).
But a lot of content is directed at "adults", young and old and all in-between. The best content imo is when you get some super-specific nerd telling you about what they love, it's so captivating.
It's so much better than bullshit TV documentaries, where a generic presenter will spend an hour giving you 10 minutes worth of content without any real depth to anything because they need to reach such a wide audience. Some of these YouTubers are only pulling in 10k views per video, some have somehow reached millions of views without ever talking down to their audience - just getting really good at making you as excited as they are about their passion.
But there's a lot more shit to wade through until you can find the good stuff. In a lot of ways it's like discovering new music - you spend a lot of time listening to shit or mediocre music before you uncover a gem that resonates at just your frequency, and would never - ever - make it to Radio 2."
And the recommendations are invariably unhinged shit these days. Best avoided |
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By (user no longer on site) OP 19 weeks ago
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"And the recommendations are invariably unhinged shit these days. Best avoided "
Music and YouTube both. Neither of these things has a clue what I want.
I watched this amazing video by Freya Holmér called "The Beauty of Bézier Curves" (go watch it, it's an amazing video and might con you into finding computer graphics interesting). YouTube then spent months - MONTHS - thinking I'm just really interested in how to draw a curve. |
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"And the recommendations are invariably unhinged shit these days. Best avoided
Music and YouTube both. Neither of these things has a clue what I want.
I watched this amazing video by Freya Holmér called "The Beauty of Bézier Curves" (go watch it, it's an amazing video and might con you into finding computer graphics interesting). YouTube then spent months - MONTHS - thinking I'm just really interested in how to draw a curve."
It reminds me of the early internet, where search engines were awful. Except we know they know how to do better and have the money to make it happen.
Apparently the aim is to keep people on the platform. The stuff they recommend actively repulses me. |
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By (user no longer on site) 19 weeks ago
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"Not a YouTuber but I love watching DRUSKI’s videos
And Beta squad"
The guy from Beta squad, if it's the guy I'm thinking of, did a mini documentary about a klan leader in the states, . I think the title on youtube is " I pranked Americas most racist man".
-Ending with him trolling the guy epically.
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By (user no longer on site) 19 weeks ago
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"Not a YouTuber but I love watching DRUSKI’s videos
And Beta squad
The guy from Beta squad, if it's the guy I'm thinking of, did a mini documentary about a klan leader in the states, . I think the title on youtube is " I pranked Americas most racist man".
-Ending with him trolling the guy epically.
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Yes! Nico!
I haven’t watched it but weirdly, a colleague recommended it to some of us in a team meeting |
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Slomo guys - Slow motion videos
Nerdforge - Fantasy art creation
Sabine Hossenfelder- Sarcastic science news
Abom79 - Precision metal machining
Linus Tech Tips - Computers/tech
Baumgartner Conservation - Fine art restoration
My Mechanics - Antique mechanical objects restored
Magnus Mitbo - Ex elite climber meeting interesting people and trying challenges
To name just a few. |
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By *AYENCouple 19 weeks ago
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Jacob Collier - musical genius
Myron Golden - business genius
Jordan Peterson - ologist genius
Tom Hougaard - a not particuarly good trader, he just trades the same markets and times that we do.
Pedulla Studio - woodworking genius |
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"I don't follow anyone on YouTube. I'd put it in the same category as taking pictures of your lunch."
Well that just demonstrates your complete ignorance of what is actually on YouTube.
I have successfully reconfigured the wiring of an electric motor from 3 phase to single phase following a YouTube tutorial.
I have dismantled and replaced major components of my washing machine following a YouTube tutorial.
I have successfully cut threads on a lathe following a YouTube tutorial.
If you want to watch shit on there, then there is plenty to watch, but if you want to use the vast quantity of educational material that is in there to better yourself and to help save some money, you can do that just as easily. You don’t even have to sign up to anything, just turn it on and watch the tutorials.
But hey, you just carry on being ignorant, it’s way cooler.  |
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By *a LunaWoman 19 weeks ago
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I watch full blackhead removing vids on YT of a Spa in Vietnam.
They only show snippets on Tik Tok, which is never enough.
I also follow an ASMR artist on there. They’re my relaxation go to.
I’ve also used YT for car info and for music vids.
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By (user no longer on site) 19 weeks ago
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"I don't follow anyone on YouTube. I'd put it in the same category as taking pictures of your lunch."
Arthur, judging by what you've posted on other threads can I suggest ' rick dior' to you on youtube. You'll like his channel.
He's an older jazz drummer & a student of joe morello.
Superb content. |
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"Currently watching Big Clive fix an ice maker. Gotta love some Big Clive.
Who are some of your favourite YouTubers?
Are we in primary school or something !"
You can also find nostalgia content if that's your bag.
Or highly professional material that is more niche than what standard television has to offer - legal commentary, academic discussions, continued professional development, entertainment, and more. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP 19 weeks ago
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"Francis bourgeois,he is a train spotter but an absalute legend.
His effervescent enthusiasm is heart warming, regardless of an interest or not in trains."
This is the essence of YouTube to me - watching people who are infectiously passionate about their chosen subject matter. It's just so much fun watching someone talk well and enjoy talking about something they love, and as a bonus I'll probably learn a bunch of stuff I didn't know and wouldn't have ever found out any other way. |
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"I don't follow anyone on YouTube. I'd put it in the same category as taking pictures of your lunch.
Well that just demonstrates your complete ignorance of what is actually on YouTube.
I have successfully reconfigured the wiring of an electric motor from 3 phase to single phase following a YouTube tutorial.
I have dismantled and replaced major components of my washing machine following a YouTube tutorial.
I have successfully cut threads on a lathe following a YouTube tutorial.
If you want to watch shit on there, then there is plenty to watch, but if you want to use the vast quantity of educational material that is in there to better yourself and to help save some money, you can do that just as easily. You don’t even have to sign up to anything, just turn it on and watch the tutorials.
But hey, you just carry on being ignorant, it’s way cooler. "
So it has been of value to you. I hope you are not too upset that I expressed my ignorant opinion. |
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"A few I follow:
Wayne Goss (makeup artist. I like him as he doesn't spend 30 mins blabbing on before getting to the point and his tips are actually practical rather than only useful if you want that 'instagram' face )
Dark Corners Reviews (B-movie reviews, I love his sense of humour and on-going gags)
Abroad in Japan (English guy who went to teach in Japan and now lives there. he does everything from food, travel around Japan to silly stuff like teaching his Japanese friends English swear words or stopping at all 30 plus rail stations on the same circular line in Tokyo in a day)
We Are Pride (LGBTQ+ movies, web series and documentaries)."
+1 for Wayne Goss! 
John Maclean is also a treat to watch, but quite bougie.
Natalie Wynn (contrapoints) is also another favourite of mine |
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Still amazes me how people think YouTube is for kids
I love watching history documentaries on YouTube or I watch political commentary rather than use mainstream media.
For entertainment I watch too many channels to name |
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We love "Campervibe".
Louise and Emily, a married couple of van lifers that have bought and are renovating an old cottage in Ireland.
Emily is a giggling snack bandit, ex RN & Louise is the 'builder', a very talented carpenter that can turn her hand to almost anything.
They're living in their self converted van with "Summer" the cat and AJ the dog.
AJ is just amazing, having lost one of his legs to cancer last year.
Louise is a great film maker and the banter is really funny. |
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By (user no longer on site) 12 weeks ago
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I'm on there too.
But I won't divulge anymore info..
I wouldn't class myself as my favourite youtuber though I think my content is good (& quite hard to do- at the risk of sounding arrogant.)
As I've mentioned above, when I watch a youtuber like hbomberguy I think he's a good example of how far you can take youtube videos as an art form. |
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By *arkRichMan 12 weeks ago
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"Anything by Simon Whistler and there is a lot to watch. He has thousands of videos covering a load of topics. "
Simon is a machine, the amount of content he creates… but he does have a big team to be fair |
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