Cat Burrito Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I've seen a fair few people on YouTube and not had a massive problem with any of them. If I don't like their style, I simply move on. The great thing about this thread is 1) I hadn't come across any of these guys and 2) I avoided clicking the links! I don't know what I am doing right but hopefully I will keep on doing it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_c2 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 It seems to be a modern phenomenon, if there's something you don't like/it annoys you/etc, instead of simply ignoring it and moving on, to publically comment about it on an internet forum. If people simply moved on to something better, then the bad ones would get fewer views (I believe the YouTube platform also monitors how much of a video is watched, not just if it were clicked on eg accidentally) and shuffle down the list of suggested videos (you know, the algorithm which puts suggestions on the home page or along the right hand side). People are intelligent too (well, some) and clickbait is fairly easy to avoid - or if not, shouldn't take too long to realise and not watch the whole thing. If the rubbish wasn't continually stirred up, it would settle at the bottom. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I've found Troy's ( TJH3113 ) cover videos useful. He plays very accurately and clearly with a good sound balance. You can always see what his fingers are doing and the video/sound can stand being slowed to 50%. The only thing is sometimes he goes a bit random at the very end! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 1 hour ago, paul_c2 said: It seems to be a modern phenomenon, if there's something you don't like/it annoys you/etc, instead of simply ignoring it and moving on, to publically comment about it on an internet forum. If people simply moved on to something better, then the bad ones would get fewer views (I believe the YouTube platform also monitors how much of a video is watched, not just if it were clicked on eg accidentally) and shuffle down the list of suggested videos (you know, the algorithm which puts suggestions on the home page or along the right hand side). People are intelligent too (well, some) and clickbait is fairly easy to avoid - or if not, shouldn't take too long to realise and not watch the whole thing. If the rubbish wasn't continually stirred up, it would settle at the bottom. Except it's an international pastime to not ignore stuff that bugs us and to comment on it on public fora 😀. It's the life blood of the Internet without which would crash. Anyway, the rubbish still exists even if the those who don't like it ignore it as there are plenty who love it. The serial gurner I identified in the OP has thousands of 👍 which outweigh the 👎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I find Rick Beato annoying, chiefly because the level for the spoken parts of his videos are always significantly louder than the musical parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilly Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 On 11/05/2019 at 03:47, Bassislife16 said: Scott Devine. Can’t stand him and his clickbait. He’s the Jamie Oliver of bass youtubers 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJpullchord Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Why are you all so angry? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilly Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Why do people play so many youtubers play so many harmonics when reviewing fretless basses?. Is it a law ow something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 1 hour ago, DJpullchord said: Why are you all so angry? Because we are being left behind by a world that we no longer understand nor like, it's the same, generation after generation. I no longer understand nor like the things that the youth dig, why interact with it? It’s not for us. We are no longer ‘cutting edge’, I’d venture we’re not even relevant. I’m content doing my own thing, very little of which would be understood nor appreciated by young people, that’s ok, it’s the natural order of things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan63 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 On 09/05/2019 at 14:41, Newfoundfreedom said: I discovered these by accident quite recently and it was a proper "What the actual f#@k" moment. First of all I honestly can't believe that anyone is so narcissistic that they film themselves listening to a song and think anyone gives a flying rats donkey what their (usually staged) reaction is. Secondly why would anyone on the planet actually be interesting in watching it. Well, other than me obviously, but that was just because I had to watch two or three just to get my head around what was (or rather wasn't) going on. I mean Jesus H Mary mother of Santa. Is that really what passes for entertainment these days? Gogglebox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 14 hours ago, DJpullchord said: Why are you all so angry? Because I'm not a millionaire YouTube influencer! So far I've raised less than £15 in my Amazon account... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 14 hours ago, Quilly said: Why do people play so many youtubers play so many harmonics when reviewing fretless basses?. Is it a law ow something? Harmonics sound better on a fretless 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentalextra Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 On 09/05/2019 at 09:45, musicbassman said: Bl***y clickbait, I hate it. Aaaarrrgghhhh!!! – I RUINED my $300,000 1954 Precision with this one simple mistake! How to play your best bass lines ever with this cheap kitchen gadget !!! Top Ten bass mistakes that even the Pros make !!! Unboxing my new 17 string bass ?? Whoops !! Learn this one simple bass fingering pattern to make sure you get the chicks at every gig !!!! I play my bass with my massive spanner!! You won't believe this!! Watch what happens !!! etc, etc..... 😨 You forgot the classic "why i hate my $300,000 1954 precision!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) On 08/05/2019 at 16:12, Barking Spiders said: I watch quite a lot of bass, guitar and drum vids on YT. In some cases, the YTers are quite good. In many they're so-so. In some they're just fooking, downright irritating. Taking the #1 spot is this guitar geek. Sure he can play well but boy does his presenting style grate. Maybe it's me but I can't handle manic. I can't abide manic stand-ups like Michael McIntyre, Lee Evans, Robin Williams and Keith Lemon either. Over to you WTF? Best avoid I think 😂 Edited July 3, 2019 by mattbass6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilly Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I think they forget the point of the review (i.e. what it is they're trying to show you) and start showing you their chops. Some are just adverts basically and don't give you any negatives about what they're trying to review, so its impossible to make an informed choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 On 10/05/2019 at 20:59, ribbetingfrog said: This thread just makes me think of grumpy old men moaning about not understanding the youth of today 😀 I was just thinking the same. The comment about people thinking YouTube is a career, if it pays well then why can't it be? I'm sure a generation or two ago had the same thoughts about I.T. Playing on computers isn't a career. As for annoying people on YouTube, I find not watching their videos does the trick. In general, not engaging with annoying people makes them far less annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Maude said: I was just thinking the same. The comment about people thinking YouTube is a career, if it pays well then why can't it be? I'm sure a generation or two ago had the same thoughts about I.T. Playing on computers isn't a career. ...similarly, how many of us have had to convince somebody that actually, making music can be a career if you're making money from it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 On 03/07/2019 at 10:05, Aidan63 said: Gogglebox Exactly! I watched it once for about 5 minutes after a mate of mine told me how hilarious it was. What a load of utter tosh. A TV show not worth watching, full of wannabe realty TV "stars" hamming it up whilst watching TV shows not worth watching. I really do despair of the mentality of a world that considers that entertainment. Then again, I stopped watching television when TOWIE became a thing. Talk about the dumbing down of society. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, Maude said: I'm sure a generation or two ago had the same thoughts about I.T. Playing on computers isn't a career. What, people can earn money from playing Grand Theft Auto? Edited July 4, 2019 by Barking Spiders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Barking Spiders said: What, people can earn money from playing Grand Theft Auto? https://www.thegamer.com/top-15-richest-e-sports-gamers-in-the-world/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Not so much YouTube but Chip Boaz keeps turning up on my Facebook feed and he just annoys me... Oh for goodness sake just shut your mouth and stop gurning the whole time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 2 hours ago, TrevorR said: Not so much YouTube but Chip Boaz keeps turning up on my Facebook feed and he just annoys me... I guess you must have mentioned or clicked on something - I have never seen that guy before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicbassman Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Likewise, never heard of Chip Boaz. And he appears to have a bad case of lockjaw. Medical help is available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Woodinblack said: I guess you must have mentioned or clicked on something - I have never seen that guy before. True, maybe coz I clicked some SBL or Beato or other stuff or something. However, I can honestly say I've never clicked on one of his videos - half a second of the autoplay preview is more than enough for my stomach. Maybe the FB algorithm just hates me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, musicbassman said: Likewise, never heard of Chip Boaz. And he appears to have a bad case of lockjaw. Medical help is available. @musicbassman and @Woodinblack count your blessings BIG TIME! Edited July 4, 2019 by TrevorR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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