Why the Blackout Succeeded

[mrtocci]

DOWN WITH VIACOM! DONT TREAD ON US!!!

[dillwag]

googles monopoly has begun

[missuscake]

You have a good head on your shoulders, somehow this didn't get in my subscription box, but I like how you were still in support of the actual tubers even if they were against the blackout.

[bravepills]

I really wish I could say that a video website was a big issue and very important to me, problem is, I live in the real world.

[realbluemeanie]

This was a great video. Thanks for posting.

[badchannelz]

For some reason, I decided to take a break AFTER the blackout. The Holidays were bugging me big time, and I took down my MySpace because people in my town are just plain creepy. D:

[TheBlueFlamingo]

I watched quite a few videos about the blackout. Some were trying to get policies changed, some were hoping to get YouTube shut down. Neither of these goals were met. I didn't see anyone saying, "let's boycott YouTube so people will talk about it and put up more videos". The blackout failed.

[hunta333]

Hey man you gotta say happy holidays now

[mikma]

the blackout was a failure as well as it should of been. I myself DID NOT participate in such a STUPID head stuck up my ass thing Merry Christmas...MIKMA WAS HERE

[TheBlueFlamingo]

I figured someone out there would try to turn the blackout into a success with some sort of spin on it. Did YouTube change their policies? Did YouTube shut down (as some were hoping would happen)? Nope. The goals were not met and the blackout failed. Personally, I had more views during the blackout than I've ever had.

[bandwagonretards]

one act like this wouldn't suddenly make them change everything. something like this would progress slowly. they have to really feel like the community has a different agenda and they will eventually lose money if they don't work democratically.

but keep bashing it, seriously, it helps the cause.

[TheBlueFlamingo]

Actually, I think you'll find that the longer this drags out, the more people will realize how little the minor changes in the rules are affecting them and the less they'll care about "the cause". According to some, "boycott 2" is on right now (Dec. 24 through Jan. 2) and I am hearing a lot less buzz about it. People that participated last time aren't participating this time, etc.

[TexanCyclist]

Got started late & only blacked out my latest 20 videos. Regardless if it worked(?) or not, it felt good & provided me with a much needed break. Enjoy your take on the subject.

[RippedShits]

the blackout failed. if you were on you would have seen. 1. youtube turned off all the ads on videos hahahahaha and 2. Alot of smaller channels got the opertunity to be seen because your crap wasnt waisting the bandwith lol. ok so im being an ass and its all in fun. you all take youtube too fucking serious. btw faceless vloggers are pussies

[seupulolo]

you know. it is kind of a strange thing. i hate corporations taking over, at the same time, the greed and the competition forecess some of of the utubers to do better and to be more creativve andd to push themselves .. but F#$k all that people that benefits of other's work

[kylestephen32]

there is a rumor that "thestranger" is sxephil

[GabeTwo]

I don't know. They seem to have a different physical shape, and the voices for both seem too natural.

[TheDudeJeffLebowski]

negative kyle, this guy is Italian.

[Talljim01]

It is.

[bam121]

Ha doubt it, sxephil has the build of a 6 year old, and the whiny bitch voice to match.

[TheDudeJeffLebowski]

Like your style man. You have that whole.. Nick Cage thing...going on.

Shame Eleanor got wrecked that way...but hey...Sh*t happens. You made the dead-line.

[adam2dahlia]

Yes I 2 believe is the way to go; imagine if All the people! Next we need more time for next one to mobilize

I feel success or not it is good to do something to ACT

against Corporate no matter how strong how much powerful they are or how manipulative operation they have

We "costumers, creators" have rights 2 n means 2, United we are many , It is Civil Disobidience I think, we did it, we can do better

Fight against Yt censorscip n fascist laws

Have loving n Peaceful Holidays U n Yours D

[leafdude]

nice analysis strange man...have a great holidays and a happy new year...cheers!

[xxzizlxx]

I was able to get all my friends to take part of the blackout as I did, glad to see that it paid off.

[M3MN0CH6]

what video? wont click on your youtube??

[fallofautumndistro]

Have the Alexa traffic scores come in yet for those days? I'd like to see if it made a dent there. It was easy for me to participate, I was out of town for those three days. I tend not to get too worked up because, honestly, what option do we have? We can't go anywhere else and get any views, and speaking for myself, I make videos because I want them seen, either for their artistic merit, or to send a message (like my counsel parodies and that).

[popeyecaan]

The option we have is the option we chose.Showing Youtube that we disagree with the manner and tone that they've adopted in running a business which depends on us is our best and only option. I hope this was only a beginning.

[achampag]

give it to me <3

[dekionplexis]

Excellent video. I was trying to organise another blackout for Dec24-jan2nd, but it's a bit too late now.

Still I love your videos, happy holidays.

Dek

[themaskedanalyst]

I thought the odds of YouTube changing its policy was close to zero. I really doubt YouTube cares that much about what we say. The main reason I joined was because a lot of good people were doing it, and for me not to join in would feel like crossing a picket line. It was certainly worth doing, and if you had no expectations then you wouldn't be disappointed by the results.

[Methadone4Life]

Well,I'm not making vids but I did log on and watch a few. I am glad that people finally stood together which is more than I thought would happen. Its hard to believe in people when you cant even get people to stand up and protest the actions of the government. I guess maybe take away their television and internet service and that is what will make people angry,not torture of innocent people,unjust wars,poverty and homeless problems. I guess that shows what most really care about. Peace stranger

[bcj999]

I have some interesting statistics that were recorded during the boycott. I'm gonna try to make a quick video about it soon.

[DurAR89]

I would like to see that BcJ999.

Hi TheStranger, I did it too, a lot of people did, I too think it was a success.

[MyRealityBytes]

I totally agree.

Merry Christmas to you!

[matrix2k3]

good job

[ModGyo]

I wish I would have done something now...