The sentiment that is the title, “I wish you were bigger…” also comes in other forms, such as, “you deserve more subscribers [or views].”
It’s a compliment, to be fair, usually found under my YouTube videos.
So, let’s talk.
I am extremely grateful for people who are invested in the community we’ve created on Youtube. I am also particularly grateful for people investing their time and effort in promoting the channel and truly engaging with me, even when they disagree with my perspective.
Being a small YouTuber is not for the faint at heart, especially talking politics. Supporters of people I talk about have strong opinions. These fans/supporters will find your video and let you know what’s on their minds. It is important to note that they are never really arguing with the substance of your position. Rather, they merely aim ad hominems in your direction.
Being a bigger Youtuber would definitely help me in this area.
I do not mind the hate.
I am at a point in my life where I think I understand people. I get that some people who say the vilest things online aren’t doing so because they are evil. After reading and responding to comments on my channel, I realized that people just want your attention.
So…
I do not mind hate comments. I take hate comments personally when community members are being attacked.
Becoming “big” on YouTube is not a dream of mine.
To be honest, I became successful on YouTube, in terms of numbers, when I reached 500 subscribers. I did not think more than 50 people would care about what I had to say.
Definitely did not imagine over 1000.
To be honest, I have ALREADY made it. LOL
Again, I look forward to going live, feeling connected with my 15-35 people who are generally always there. I know them by name, and even though we never met, it feels like I know them personally also.
I understand that this is a part of Youtube, so I am not oppose to growing. However, growing is not a priority for me.
Instead, I want to grow in terms of value in my content– both substantively and procedurally. That includes a better camera for videos, a better stream set-up, and better hardware.
My focus is on value-added. I hope that more people will appreciate what I am doing one day, but more than that, I hope when I look at what I am doing, I am proud of the work.
P.S. I am also trying to be more solutions-orientated.
You do have such great content and your opinion most often than not are supported by facts. Great channel Themis.
Thank you so very much.
Wow this was beautifully said and I get you 100%. You are an inspiration to me. It’s because of you and your channel why I have knowledge to things I would just not pay attention to such as politics. Another thing that I love about your channel is that even when I don’t have a clue as to what you will be discussing I can sit and listen to you because you break it down to my level. Yes you such be biggest but it will come in time I sincerely believe that. We are in a family on your page and I glad the Day I meet you. I know that everyone that come on your channel feels that way.
Thank you, Island. Much love.