We're having a listener Get Together! 3pm ~ 11pm, 16th March, in Reading, UK. We need to know numbers to secure a venue, so please sign up over at GetTogether and let us know if you can come. https://gettogether.community/events/717/listener-get-together/
Latest User Error Show is out! Exercise your 'free will' to listen. In which we lament mobile Linux, forget physical media and discuss the worst books we've ever read. It's worth a listen, if your brain will let you. https://community.error.show/t/episode-57-free-to-succeed/110?u=popey
@kev@ChrisWere Every so often I consider actually making some content, but then worry I'm just adding to the world's woes. One day, maybe. I think I have a better face for radio then youtube though, tbh :D
@ChrisWere@kev I want to see you succeed. You're an intelligent, articulate, knowledgable chap who actually does research. I wish there were more like you on YT. Too many people just turn on the camera, babble like a village idiot, spewing their ill-informed reckon on the world and get thousands of views in the process. So disheartening, especially when they're wrong, but have an audience. xkcd 386 strikes again.
@ChrisWere@kev .. but what do others in this apace do that works, pulls in views and keeps people engaged? What are you doing differently that isn't working. The only way to change outcomes is to change inputs, I imagine (again, as a non-expert in this area). 2/2
@ChrisWere@kev Far be it from me (a non-youtuber, but pro-consumer of youtube ;) ) to make suggestions. But I find it difficult to watch the long rambly videos. Something tight and focused is easier to digest than something which meanders a lot. Now, I realise I am but one viewer, and everyone has their preference. Also note that rambling is somewhat your 'schtick', and nobody wants a thousand same-as videos. 1/2
@kev@ChrisWere Also, separately, live streams seem quite popular and community oriented. I have recently been getting on a number of live streams as they have essentially replaced my LUG as my community of like-minded friends. Sadly your live streams seem to always start as I am going to bed, so I have yet to see a single one. :(