Patreon Update - Nov '19 - Part 1 (VIDEO EDITION)
Part 1 of the November 2019 Video odd-cast.
There's also an audio only version in a separate post.
Links to things mentioned in this video
DCC Documentary: https://youtu.be/TIzU5K76gBA
Rambo 3 End Credits video: https://youtu.be/Cx4ey-EmLm4
Part 2 will follow in two days (UPDATED - it’ll probably be on Sunday now)
Comments (85)
Wow, I have the same issue with not being able to smell or taste flavor- and only in the last year or so I've started to get all mucousy, and only in the last few months have I started having to try to use nasal spray. I've never had it looked at even though it's been a good 20-years that I haven't been able to smell anything. If you don't mind me asking, when did your issues really start to ramp up where you had them start to cut stuff out? Was that more recent - like in the last 5-years or so? I'm just wondering since you're the first person I've heard of that has had the same issues as myself. Obviously if you're sick of talking about it - no issues, no offense taken. In any case it really is helpful info.
They started to remove stuff when I really couldn’t breathe though my nose any more. Then after that they kept an eye on it and when the polyps returned they took them out again...and then again. I forget where it all started though, I have a feeling they were looking at something else like labyrinthitis initially - it’s a long time ago now - longer than my memory. It definitely sounds like you’ve got polyps. I’d recommend having an ENT specialist take a look and then having them removed if they’re there - they don’t return for everyone, and from what you say about the delay between your smell and taste going - it sounds like yours grow much slower than mine
Thank you for sharing the bit about your eyesight, Mat. A relative of mine is going through similar health challenges, and your detail helped me understand what he is going through.
Patreon are great, I love the platform, but they're really held back sometimes by technical ineptitude. The "shift-enter different from enter" thing I'd never heard of before, but it doesn't surprise me. For the longest time I've been doing Patreon posts on my Android phone and it's always a crapshoot if it'll work or not. It's something to do with their text editor, or the posts page; I'm not sure. It's gotten better lately. It even warns you when you get in there that "you're on an Android device, you probably want a pc for this." But what if I'm on a train and I release a video? I told Patreon about their difficulty with editing on Android phones over a year ago and their only fix so far has been to put up a warning that says, "Android phones no worky." That's the browser version. Of course, you could just use the Patreon app, right? No. For some reason, you can't create video posts in the app. No reason why. You just can't. SMH
Thanks for the openness about your eye condition. You're in our thoughts here in Louisiana.
LOVED Part 1. Enjoy the steak, even if it won't help! (With mushrooms and HP sauce! Yumm!) (Perhaps the guy was thinking of what US people call a "shiner"? A "black eye" in real English...)
I love these videos so much. Thank you for doing them.
I’m glad you enjoy them - they do also seem to rub some people the wrong way..so I suppose it’s just not possible to keep everyone happy all the time.
I am definitely looking forward to more videos on DAPs. I find them interesting. I just recently got into collecting old ipods. Even made a nice wooden dock for them and everything. But I find these players interesting to use because you basically have to think about what to put on there in advance, and they only do one thing, but they do that one thing very well. I also love these patreon updates. I really like your sense of humor and find the whole thing really fun.
It’ll be interesting to see how much I enjoy making the new Sony Walkman review and whether there’s enough interest to do more.
Given all the "trouble" introduced with YouTube comments is there a reason you have them turned on or does it effect the ad revenue if you don't?
You'd have less regrets after setting fire to your hair than turning off the youtube comments. In part 2 I mention the reaction to re-uploading a video, it'd be like that x100.
Talking about revenue on videos, I've just been noticing "Playback based CPM" amounts for each video and it seems very odd. I got over double the CPM for the Ford Sierra video that I got for the Ford Cortina video. I presume it's because advertisers want to target one video vs. another, but given the similar content matter it seems a little random.
Random is the only thing you can predict about youtube - it’s always going to be random. Just when you think you’ve figured something out - it turns out you haven’t.
So sorry to hear about your eye Matt. About 10 years ago now I was struck in my right eye. My vision in that eye never returned to normal. It's quite blurry compared to my other eye. I went to an eye doctor to see what could be done and he basically said "well you were hit in the eye sir". Not really what I wanted to hear. Anyway, not sure what I'm trying to get at. but, your not alone. I appreciate your strength. Love your videos. Keep up the good work. Take care.
I know what you were getting at - there are some things that can’t be fixed - but we move on.
Great update. On the Laser FX; I’ve watched it a couple of times. But I can see why it maybe didn’t garner the attention other kinds of videos would. For a novelty it’s not particularly “wild”. Reminded me of the Ruvi video. The angle was intriguing: “oh, what crazy format did Sony concoct for this one?” Not as much of an angle (besides being SkyMall/Sharper Image junk) for the Laser FX; maybe why it didn’t do as well? Just a useless thought. But I’m glad you mentioned DAPs; when Apple announced the newest iPod touch, it made me look at the market and I realized that there’s not really much there. Maybe something akin to an iPod that was suitable for streaming at home. Something I could have in bed (bad habit, I know). I ended up getting an old Lumia and installed MyTube. Just something that would divorce myself from reading emails and the like. New DAPs could be an interesting category to go down.
Thanks for sharing, Mat. I get the impression that (a) none of those pillocks that make stupid YT comments are patrons and (b) the Patron update videos may be somewhat cathartic (although I could be wrong on that last point).
I’ve got no one else to share it with. Most people tell work colleagues a few funny stories about the things that happened to them - most of my stuff happens online, but still I think it’s fun to share with others.
Matt I really enjoy these conversations and the content videos that you put out. Keep it up sir.
I always enjoy these behind the scenes videos - well done. Also I was looking at 78rpm records after you last video, just to see them, and ran across records that play using the box they come in. I'm not sure if you've ever talked about anything like this before, but I thought maybe it was of interest. If not, please feel free to call me a dumbass for wasting your time. https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-1947-Raphael-Tuck-Sons-The-Magic-Gramophone-Record-Complete-And-Boxed/383250304337
Reminds me of that video (was it a greeting card?) that played a message after doing some origami work to the paper. It must sound terrible!
FWIW Mat it would seem we're about the same age...both children of the 80s. And FWIW you still have a bit more hair than I do...mine started to disappear from the back right around the time my son was born in 2001, so I blame him for it :D
Don't know about any iOS application specifics, but Shift-Return is for starting the next paragraph without submitting a reply or having the system take action with what you've typed.
It took me ages to work that one out! I feel as though I should apologise for my previous walls of text prior to figuring out that you _can_ use paragraphs on Patreon.
After having watched all of your new videos of the last few month, I am happy to see that regardless of your health issues you are in a better mood now. At least this is my impression. In any case I hope that you are doing better than in the last few month. Especially after having watched your recent "45 vs LP" video, you look much more vivid to me. Anyway I wish you all the best!
I’m definitely not immune to ups and downs. If I didn’t keep myself busy I’d probably err towards getting into a depression so I keep my mind packed with things to work on. When they don’t work out it hits pretty hard, so it’s always a lift to get a success.
I really wish that there were an alternative to YouTube. I've tried to cut out Google services as much as I can, but I can't cut out YT as I really enjoy content by creators who don't have an alternative medium with sufficient reach. The naive utopian setup seems like some kind of creators' collective where all the views support all the platform costs in proportional measure and algorithms don't randomly reassign or prune recommendations. Does anyone think that is possible in our time?
I’d say it’s not impossible but also unlikely. Then again Patreon wasn’t really a thing five years ago and look where we are now.
Just finished viewing the DCC documentary. First time I ever heard of DCC was when a naming contest was announced on Swedish youth channel Z-TV (a bit like old school MTV, but in børkish). I guess this must have been in 1992. Apparently, Philips reasoned that the Swedish market needed a name different from "DCC" for whatever purpose. My guess is that this stems from personal stereos ("Walkmans" in most countries) successfully being marketed as "freestyles" (yes, in English) during the 1980s. Never learned what became of that naming contest, or who won it. All I know is I wasn't very impressed by DCC when getting a demo in an electronics store. Sure, it was more portable than CD, but other than that - what was the point? DCC was too little, too late, I guess. Very interesting documentary, though! Haven't quite realized the full impact you've had on the DCC revival - and vice versa, as you point out. Oh, and extra style points for that shirt pattern. 😁
I’m glad you watched it - I know Ralf put a lot of work into it and it definitely deserves more views than it has at the moment.
When you started reading YouTube comments, I pictured the puppet ranting and flailing his hands. It gave me a smile.
There are more than a few similarities between us.
This is the quality content I am glad to pay for. Get to hang out with my friend Mat for 38 min and I’m glad for it. Thanks so much, I’d watch hours of this and I’m glad you share. Thank you!
Mat when you read the comment "it's ironic that you're audio-visual youtuber but you're going blind" : your reaction had me dying it was hilarious. Sorry you're ironic. Have you tried eating only Doritos?
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Love the talk about the strange things people say in the comments section. I've only got strange comment to make, "please keep making the puppet videos!"
Love your vids so you take care now!
I’ll keep an eye on it.
It is a normal primal reaction to something discomforting people do not understand to try to make light of it or offer a solution that makes things feel like they can be understood simply. I would hope more people would have gotten over that instinct in their teens. I also wish the best for your specific case, and thank for you raising visibility to the A/V product markets needed by less represented corners of the population, especially the disabled.
Yes no one likes the idea of something that can’t be fixed. You get used to it as you get older - but when you’re younger you assume there’s a solution for every problem as that’s what you were lead to believe as a child.
Great to hear to mention Blake's 7. That's one of my favorite shows, but as an American I rarely run into anyone who is familiar with it.
It used to be my favourite show when it was first on. I haven’t seen it since though. I think it might be better left as a good memory. Some things just aren’t the same when you look at them again as an adult.
I put myself among the silent majority or "normal" people as you put it who rarely if ever comment on Youtube videos. Indeed this is my first ever comment on your channel. I enjoy all your content and appreciate the amount of work you put into it. Yours was one of the first youtube channels I started following regularly. The dubious commentary from viewers that you've shared here is one reason why I don't participate in the comments section. Also I feel it's redundant for me to add some token comment after watching an episode as I already show my support by my subscription and patreon pledge, and will continue to support you as long as you're around. The other reason I don't comment on your episodes is because I really don't have the sort of technical knowledge that would be useful to you. But it's funny to read comments from keyboard warriors out there who feel the need to show everyone how smart and correct they are. Anyway, I enjoyed this informal "odd-cast." It looks almost like a stock market review with your graphs and analysis, haha. Look forward to part 2.
Yes the most recent 45 video has perhaps three or four questions that have been repeated dozens of times. It shows that the youtube comments system doesn’t really work as intended. As soon as the answer to a question scrolls off the screen, someone asks it again. I’ve really tried hard to answer in the past - but in a recent video I copied and pasted the same answer twenty three times (it was also answered in the description) - so it’s definitely not fit for purpose.
Thanks for the mention of the DCC documentary! As you know I'm in there too (and I did the English and Dutch captions). And if any DCC enthusiasts want to know more about my preservation efforts, watch my presentation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEcgr46SH_4
We watch you so long that you've become a friend that we care about. Thanks for letting us in on some of the things you have to deal with.
I watch every one of you videos. Wouldn't want to miss anything. It's a benefit of being OCD. I hear that upping my steak intake will help with that, though.
You know, they say that the best remedy for reduced YouTube revenue is to eat a steak:D
I’m more than happy to give it a go.
The next time someone says "have you been to the doctor," tell them "you need to get your hearing checked."
More than anything I love you venting and ripping into the people leaving the comments. Best parts of these videos, easily.
Oddly enough you're the fifth YouTuber I've heard about having a lower than expected October, including myself. Everyone I've talked to saw decreased stats across the board, around between 28 - 36% lower for everything from overall views, subscribers, watch time, etc. Not all tech history people either, two of the folks I talked to simply do unscripted vlog-style videos. My own stats were Views: -33%, Watch Time -30%, Subs -39%, and Revenue -30%. Been wondering if there was an algorithm change or what, since most of it seems to stem from YouTube itself recommending videos less than they did in September -- which was a great month for all of the same folks! Heh, if anything it's good to have someone else join club. Maybe we're all just ~30% more terrible all at once though :D
Interesting. In part two I mention something that may have had an effect on the CPM (is that what it’s called - or is that a programming language) - anyway that’ll be along in a day or so. But thanks for the info - at least I wasn’t being singled out.
I am looking forward to the new Walkman Audio player one. After seeing the Sony HAP-S1 one quite a few years ago I wonder if anything better has come along. Maybe compare it to the new Brennan's as well.
I keep seeing the adverts for the Brennan devices. Maybe one day I’ll pick one up.
Do NOT listen to the Haters! You ROCK!!!!! Love every episode. Sorry that you have the issues that you have. But hey, we all have issues of some sort. It’s called Life. Keep up the AWESOME work!!!!!!!!!!
Yes everyone’s got something going on, especially as you get older.
Wishing you good health, whether you eat steaks or not. 😃👍
Love this rambling as always. Commenters on Youtube are the worst. You are bang on with peeking in an deciding not to be a part of it. Sad to hear about October's revenues. Hopefully Patreon makes up for that and keeps you afloat?
Yes patreon is the backbone - I appreciate the support and always try to give a bit extra back to Patrons whenever the time allows.
Thanks again for all your help in keeping the dcc format alive. I always love the extra patreon materials.
I hope everyone who hasn’t already seen it, goes on to watch it...and shares the link as well.
ok it might just be me but I love you calling these "Odd Casts" haha.
I like it too. It only came to me while typing this post. I suspect I’m not the first to use it - but I’d like to think I am.
Always love these videos - thanks for the informative ramble. That cliffhanger!
I wonder if some of the commenters come from countries without socialised medicine, so people not talking to medical professionals about problems is more common?
Yes - although I think we might be too quick to make allowances for lack of knowledge. I know that Canada has free healthcare, yet I've never been to Canada or know any Canadians. I think if someone doesn't really know what they're talking about it might be wiser for them not to shout it.
On another note, I'd like to think these "have you seen a doctor" messages all come from US viewers who speak only of healthcare in hushed voices.
It's more than likely. The idea of not seeing a medical professional about a serious condition like loss of sight is totally foreign to me. There's some things you don't just 'hope' will get better. However if you can't afford to see someone then it's different. Then again I think most people with some form of education should know that the UK has doctors you can see for free - and if they don't know this then perhaps they need to read a book rather than tell someone to eat a steak.
Hopefully November will pick up, and it would be deserved because the format war video is very good. Is there a relation between the engagement for a video when released on Patreon and the eventual success when it's released on YT proper?
I get a bit of a feeling how well a video will be received, however that doesn’t necessarily translate into more views - just more positive feedback.
Another good video from the level headed guy (no reference to hair). Interesting feedback on your recent output which I thought was a bit different but contained interesting stuff. I can see why people don't want to talk about their medical conditions because as you make clear unless you get the full story you cant usefully respond (and even when you do know there isn't much to say except thank God I havn't got that! which isnt very helpful)
Yes, you're definitely better just taking in the information and leaving it there. Unless someone is telling a doctor about their issue, I generally don't think they're looking for advice - they're just passing on information.
Really enjoyed it. I think it works really well. As for below the line you tube posters, There should be a new circle of hell made for some of them .
I understand your worries, I have a small online shop for a living and after a successful month ($$$) a "normal" month ($) looks so depressing and frightening...
It's a little bit too random at times - that's where Patreon comes in for me, it provides a degree of stability.
I’m a new Patreon and just wanted to say what a great job you are doing.
Thanks for signing up - I'm sure these kinds of videos are a bit odd if you're new here. They are a bit of a departure from the usual youtube videos.
Boooo, 2 parter. Now I have to wait :( Nah, just kidding. Thanks for the video, Mate!
I'm sorry you've had a rough month. I'm currently going through a vision issue but slightly opposite to you myself apparently for years opticians have been giving me a completely wrong prescription. So now i have got wean my eyes off -5 to -2 in one eye and -1 in the other and getting sick of people asking well have you never been for an eye test or how do you not realise.
People say the weirdest things when they don't know what to say. I understand that many of these comments are trying to be supportive and just come off wrong. It's foot in mouth syndrome. I think a few people should be reintroduced to the mantra I was brought up on - of 'if you can't think of something useful to say then don't say anything at all'.
Futurama also did a thing on the reversing age thing... definitely based on that Star Trek episode. :D Pazoozoo! You ungrateful gargoyle! ^_^ Also, I didn't even consider the audio tape for blind people being anything even close to insensitive towards disabled people at all. I mean, we all know you are into all kinds of weird retro formats so I can't understand how people would be offended at all.. you're just looking at how these things are made...! :O Ah well, given the state of the World in 2019, being offended is considered a human rights apparently. :P
I don't think people ended up being offended so that was OK - I think having a slight connection to the subject helped a bit. I just didn't want to come across like one of those politicians that turns up at a building site with a press crew - gets a few photos wearing a hard hat and holding a shovel but as soon as they've got the shot they wanted - they pack up and leave in a cloud of dust.
Thanks Matt. I always look forward to your video updates. All the best!