Youtube.

paleoperson · 11-02-2017 2:23am #1

This man earns more from two of these videos than you likely do in a week of hard work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVPNkBSkFdg

This gentleman made his millions from football.... not from playing it, not from analyzing it, not even really from playing a computer game... from opening god damn FIFA 17 packs and recording his reaction to it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_37rPzUb8k

Anyone still want to defend capitalism?

Arghus · 11-02-2017 2:25am

It's a disgrace Joe.

somefeen · 11-02-2017 2:29am

I can be proud of my weeks hard work though.

readyletsgo · 11-02-2017 2:33am

So? Do it yourself and earn that money!

Cameo · 11-02-2017 2:40am

Capitalism enables people to set up their own businesses, it enables people to purchase as they wish with their hard earned money, so yes, I'm happy to defend capitalism. There is certainly greed and exploitation but I don't understand why some people living in (and availing of) a free market society make out that exploitation and greed are the only components which make up capitalism.

me_irl · 11-02-2017 2:42am

Cameo wrote: »

Capitalism enables people to set up their own businesses, it enables people to purchase as they wish with their hard earned money, so yes, I'm happy to defend capitalism. There is certainly greed and exploitation but I don't understand why some people living in (and availing of) a free market society make out that exploitation and greed are the only components which make up capitalism.

Word up!

Junkyard Tom · 11-02-2017 2:43am

paleoperson wrote: »

Anyone still want to defend capitalism?

Capitalism? It's more like anarchism.

anarchism

belief in the abolition of all government and the organization of society on a voluntary, cooperative basis without recourse to force or compulsion

Capitalism depends on a central authority (property rights) and is arranged along hierarchical lines (corporations).

Steve · 11-02-2017 2:43am

And you post them here & they get more views..

Kinda defeats your rant..

paleoperson · 11-02-2017 2:51am

Junkyard Tom wrote: »

Capitalism? It's more like anarchism.

Capitalism depends on a central authority (property rights) and is arranged along hierarchical lines (corporations).

It's also all about manipulation.

People literally go to school to learn manipulation and practice it their entire lives thinking it's a legitimate job.

B.A._Baracus · 11-02-2017 2:54am

These channels appeal to teenagers.
But you know what, if people are willing to watch? then good for them.

There's a lot of information floating around on the net about youtube demographics. Most users are teenagers who respond to "animated personalities" aka, over the top behavior.

...And Justice · 11-02-2017 3:02am

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

These channels appeal to teenagers.
But you know what, if people are willing to watch? then good for them.

There's a lot of information floating around on the net about youtube demographics. Most users are teenagers who respond to "animated personalities" aka, over the top behavior.

It's mental, my kids don't watch TV and never have, it's always been YouTube, the missus is the only one that watches the TV. New generation addicted to ipads and YouTube. Imagine the TV being portable to any location in your bag or pocket when you were a kid. Madness. And the fact you can watch what you want, whenever, none of this who shot JR tapes being flown into Ireland and being showed on the six o clock news ....then waiting for a week to watch it.

kneemos · 11-02-2017 3:10am

Probably a million odd watched the Late Late Show tonight and earned RTE tens of thousands. Is it the amount of money you find objectionable or the concept of success?

...And Justice · 11-02-2017 3:11am

There's a lad on YouTube called "How to basic". He's got 8.7 million subscribers, he's about ~500 videos. I would encourage posters to have a look, especially the "cheese burger pizza" that's what the world seems to love these days...

satguy · 11-02-2017 3:18am

My Son gets about €40 per month from YouTube, and the same from Amazon each month.
He is only 17, but teens these days know things we don't, and I can't remember the last time I saw him watch TV.

His Channel ...
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVSkGhhFq5DZLhYQf7atrig/videos?sort=p&view=0&flow=grid

...And Justice · 11-02-2017 3:30am

satguy wrote: »

My Son gets about €40 per month from YouTube, and the same from Amazon each month.
He is only 17, but teens these days know things we don't, and I can't remember the last time I saw him watch TV.

His Channel ...
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVSkGhhFq5DZLhYQf7atrig/videos?sort=p&view=0&flow=grid

If your son is getting €40 per month for 1990 subscribers, that means the lad I quoted above is getting ~€180,000 per month? Have I got the maths right?

satguy · 11-02-2017 3:39am

...And Justice wrote: »

If your son is getting €40 per month for 1990 subscribers, that means the lad I quoted above is getting ~€180,000 per month? Have I got the maths right?

There is a guy in Athlone that is earning 8 Million a year, for just playing games.

This Guy
https://www.youtube.com/user/jacksepticeye/videos?flow=grid&view=0&sort=p

kneemos · 11-02-2017 3:43am

...And Justice wrote: »

If your son is getting €40 per month for 1990 subscribers, that means the lad I quoted above is getting ~€180,000 per month? Have I got the maths right?

Mostly based on ad views rather than subscribers from what I gather. That gaming stuff is probably a goldmine for ad revenue.

darkpagandeath · 11-02-2017 3:46am

If you want to earn money. It's in the old Anti SJW vids. Click bait at its finest. You don't even have to believe in what you are saying.

B.A._Baracus · 11-02-2017 3:52am

...And Justice wrote: »

If your son is getting €40 per month for 1990 subscribers, that means the lad I quoted above is getting ~€180,000 per month? Have I got the maths right?

It doesn't go on subscribers actually

It roughly works out $1.50c for each 1000 views (Only a rule of thumb tho) But that is dependent on what genre your channel is or should I say what adverts will be display there. Like a video gaming youtube channel will display video game related adverts. While say a DIY youtube channel will display black and decker ads etc. Some pay more for others. The king of advertising spending is usually legal/insurance companies. So if you were pulling in a demographic of that you're 1.50c per 1000 views would be higher.

... I won't lie.... I am in the middle of setting up a YouTube channel :pac: I aint under no illusions of becoming a millionaire. Feck if you can earn rent money by just making videos then why not!

darkpagandeath · 11-02-2017 3:54am

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

It doesn't go on subscribers actually
It roughly works out $1.50c for each 1000 views (Only a rule of thumb tho) But that is dependent on what genre your channel is or should I say what adverts will be display there. Like a video gaming youtube channel will display video game related adverts. While say a DIY youtube channel will display black and decker ads etc. Some pay more for others. The king of advertising spending is usually legal/insurance companies. So if you were pulling in a demographic of that you're 1.50c per 1000 views would be higher.

... I won't lie.... I am in the middle of setting up a YouTube channel :pac: I aint under no illusions of becoming a millionaire. Feck if you can earn rent money by just making videos then why not!

I wish you luck, PM me the chan if you set it up. If you have flexible morals maybe focus on click bait ? Easy money for rent.

Mountainsandh · 11-02-2017 3:56am

...And Justice wrote: »

It's mental, my kids don't watch TV and never have, it's always been YouTube, the missus is the only one that watches the TV. New generation addicted to ipads and YouTube. Imagine the TV being portable to any location in your bag or pocket when you were a kid. Madness. And the fact you can watch what you want, whenever, none of this who shot JR tapes being flown into Ireland and being showed on the six o clock news ....then waiting for a week to watch it.

Same here. Worst, I'm the Mrs and I don't watch tv anymore. So much so, we've cancelled our Sky, and I haven't watched TV since the day of this very toilsome phonecall.

I would absolutely not begrudge Youtubers their money.
It's a job. You can see the evolution of someone like Jack Septic Eye in retrospective videos, you can see the amount of work and learning involved along the way, how they self taught to the point where they appeal to so many youngsters.
They were clever, and the ones making big money are talented and hard working. Fair fks to them.
They replace popstars we used to look up to as teenagers, some of whom were on extravagant money too.

As a grown up it's been fascinating to see the shift in my kids (and myself and the Mr !) from TV to Youtube (and other platforms). A real societal change in a way. We're not willing to suffer TV programs simply because "there's nothing else". It's a great thing to not have to, imo.

B.A._Baracus · 11-02-2017 4:21am

darkpagandeath wrote: »

I wish you luck, PM me the chan if you set it up. If you have flexible morals maybe focus on click bait ? Easy money for rent.

Thanks man

Seriously tho, anyone who is a bit tech-savy should give making YouTube videos a bash.

darkpagandeath · 11-02-2017 4:34am

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

Thanks man
Seriously tho, anyone who is a bit tech-savy should give making YouTube videos a bash.

It's easy, you need to be a personality.

...And Justice · 11-02-2017 4:45am

In going to set up "how to basic Ireland"

Morpork · 11-02-2017 4:47am

Have very recently started a gaming channel myself and I have to say it's pretty enjoyable to work on it. I love to play games anyway, but I like the idea of having something to work towards and show for it in the end.

I'm focusing on speedruns at the moment if anyone is interested please drop by.

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCzbYc1AYBH4p-csJ5XRIlCA

B.A._Baracus · 11-02-2017 4:54am

darkpagandeath wrote: »

It's easy, you need to be a personality.

Too right my good man

Dial up the knob on the personality meter and record.
But it's interesting to see just how many people are making a living from YouTube. It's quite insane. It really is a wild-beast of a website.

kneemos · 11-02-2017 8:17am

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

It doesn't go on subscribers actually
It roughly works out $1.50c for each 1000 views (Only a rule of thumb tho) But that is dependent on what genre your channel is or should I say what adverts will be display there. Like a video gaming youtube channel will display video game related adverts. While say a DIY youtube channel will display black and decker ads etc. Some pay more for others. The king of advertising spending is usually legal/insurance companies. So if you were pulling in a demographic of that you're 1.50c per 1000 views would be higher.

... I won't lie.... I am in the middle of setting up a YouTube channel :pac: I aint under no illusions of becoming a millionaire. Feck if you can earn rent money by just making videos then why not!

Doesn't seem very profitable,as a hobby fair enough,but as an income?? How many videos even get 10,000 views.

everlast75 · 11-02-2017 9:07am

me_irl wrote: »

Word up!

You had to go and make a Cameo appearance

silverharp · 11-02-2017 10:54am

satguy wrote: »

My Son gets about €40 per month from YouTube, and the same from Amazon each month.
He is only 17, but teens these days know things we don't, and I can't remember the last time I saw him watch TV.

His Channel ...
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVSkGhhFq5DZLhYQf7atrig/videos?sort=p&view=0&flow=grid

Ive noticed that with my son he doesnt watch TV , I need to have a movie night just to watch the odd movie. TV stations are fcked in the future unless there will be lots of money in chairlift adverts. Frankly Im looking forward to when they pull the plug on outfits like RTE and the Irish Times.

kneemos · 11-02-2017 11:04am

silverharp wrote: »

Ive noticed that with my son he doesnt watch TV , I need to have a movie night just to watch the odd movie. TV stations are fcked in the future unless there will be lots of money in chairlift adverts. Frankly Im looking forward to when they pull the plug on outfits like RTE and the Irish Times.

Sad day for journalism in fairness. RTE have done some fantastic stuff in recent years.

...And Justice · 11-02-2017 11:21am

kneemos wrote: »

Sad day for journalism in fairness. RTE have done some fantastic stuff in recent years.

The best thing to come out of RTE was reeling in the years, the rest is garbage.

Youtube.

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