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"Very dramatic shift" - Linus Tech Tips opens up about the channel's declining viewership (www.sportskeeda.com)
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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?

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[–] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] Engywuck@lemmy.zip -1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

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.xyz 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

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.

[–] Engywuck@lemmy.zip 0 points 4 days ago

Only if you don't value your time.