"That's When They Killed It" ... GoodYouTuber/BadYouTuber 25

[AlexielMorgana]

Its been awhile since I've last seen one your videos, as i've been away from the community. You are just as great as I remember you, John. And your videos are too. :D

[johnreagannumber1]

I remember you! Thank you, welcome back :)

[DardisMusic]

Weatherhill1 is simply wonderful - I have just stumbled across this video as I watching another of his succinct pieces of art. I just love the way he manages to write splendid short songs that just leave you lusting for the next installment (his new video is over 3 minutes long O_O)

Great work - James deserves all the credit you have offered him!

[phekwig]

That CharleneKarras video had a LOT of fine texture. The art direction was very subtle, and the near absence of sound beckons one to imagine, as an exercise, what the message is! We find it in our hearts if we look longingly, and the natural framing of the face with the arm is a tour-de-force of photographic composition!!! What do you know, John? It's just an opinion...

[johnreagannumber1]

You may be on to something there Phekwig, this could be a new sort of concept art that has somehow escaped my understanding. Andy Warhol was misunderstood too ;)

[phekwig]

Just in case I was not obvious enough, I am fehquig ;)

[ShiekUrBooty]

Damb good video! JR, don't you ever die you handsome and intelligent mofo!

[TomiBonTomi]

WTF? This video stops at 0:50! I could only enjoy the intro with the great music by the Pixies.

Grrrrr.

[oneiblind30]

Until next time...lol

[johnreagannumber1]

Miss ya Huey!

[Sammysoc]

Heres my comment:

Stop breathing in real life.

[soleofsoul]

Thanks Reagan, I guess I am a good youtuber (although I did think about stopping it after 5 minutes after you mentioned the 5 minute rule) LOL

[johnreagannumber1]

Stopping after 5 minutes would have collapsed the entire channel! Thank you for not doing so ;)

[ScandalousScarves]

John, your jacket confounds me. Is it plaid and paisley? Whyyyyyyy?

Anywhooo, you know I have been around YT in various incarnations. I have never had tolerance for the short attention spanners, and that's why I have maybe 80 subscribers total! But, I do what I do because I derive pleasure from it. I please only myself.

Love ya!

[Tilaron]

I've never blogged or vlogged, but having thought about what you've said in this, I'm considering doing it just to tell alot of ignorant/annoying/pointless users exactly how I feel about them. Comments just can' get feelings across as strongly as a human face contorting with rage or softening with happiness.

[johnreagannumber1]

I always urge everyone I know in my personal life to get involved in vlogging. Expression is a wonderful thing. No one alive today could have imagined anything like the video social networking community here on YouTube. Facial expressions can really slice through a point. Great comment.

[andymooseman]

Great stuff as usual John. It's good to see you getting mad for the cause of YouTube.

IMHO a video should be as long as it needs to be, but then i would say that, seeing as mine are usually over 5 minutes long :)

[biblegirl7]

Wait. Why did you show ChristopherMast's face on WeatherHill1's opine?

[samsarajade]

That song was a spoof based on Christopher Masts needy viewers!

[biblegirl7]

??? I don't get it. =/

[johnreagannumber1]

Lisa, WeatherHill1 not only composes but also creates music videos. That one specific music video/song that I featured, is about ChristopherMast, thus his face appears on the video. It's a spoof song from WeatherHill1. You won't be disappointed with the channel because sometimes we have similar tastes in music :) I'm pleased to see you back!

[biblegirl7]

I've been around. Just busy, so my video watching has been sporadic =)

[biblegirl7]

I'm late, but I made it to the party! ;) But I have to admit. I have a very short attention span. But that's nothing new. I've always been this way. Can I claim to have ADD? =P

[21stCenturyCat]

ha ha great rant! sometimes it's good to get things off your chest ;)

[jualez]

dont mind a 10 min video as long as its a good one.

[ZITZON]

yeah well when something is predictable or just plain boring...5 minutes is a long, long, long time....

[johnreagannumber1]

Absolutely. Even many short face to face conversations drag on for what seems like hours.

[WillowSharkStone]

LoL you opined with a russan is it? warter bottle? lol great point i like vidios long or

short as long as there fun to wach i dont mind

if they take all day to wach like 21stcenturycat

vidios one series is ment to be very long but i bet there still VERY funny!:¬)

[johnreagannumber1]

You're right! The more I think about it, when I watch a video from someone that I like, time really doesn't matter to me. It's like watching a movie, or someone telling a cool story. You're the best :) Oh and leave my Russian water bottle alone hehe.

[TamHickey67]

Personally, I don't care how long a video lasts, just as long as it holds my attention regardless of the genre. I love watching Snarkdetriomphe's videos for instance, and they always last around the 10 minute mark. Her comment section is a hoot too.

[johnreagannumber1]

Great point. Sometimes, the comment section is where the party really is. When a video explodes with people feeling comfortable commenting back and forth and having fun, then one knows the video hit the spot. Friendships evolve and a good time is had just in text. I'll check out Snarkdetriomphe!

[Blinkazoid]

Great vid John. And hey you always get over 30 comments, LOL. I definately make shorter vids than I used to. I still crank out an occasional long one though. Some videos just take longer to play out. Good ideas are scarce so if I come up with what I feel is a good idea but it takes 10 minutes to play out I'll go ahead and post it. Still, my vids are only about half as long on average as they used to be.

[johnreagannumber1]

Thanks Blink :) My vid length is getting shorter also. For me it takes so much willpower to cut out what I feel might be the best bits in the interest of keeping it short. I'd dislike segmenting videos into Part 1,2, etc. Gaging attention spans, I'm trying to learn the fact that people won't really miss what I cut out at all, as long as I am concise. But man I love to rant for hours, although that will cost me dearly in viewers, which are the most rewarding part for me.

[johnnysmooth]

you know, John, this video is my opinion...WAS EPIC. I just realized, the word "epic" is way overused these days. FUCK. oh well, not a bad word.

[johnreagannumber1]

As long as it provided the Lulz! Johnny, you are the shizzle, thank you!

[FantasticBabblings]

I love NutCheese, but I don't obey her rules. John, you're still making videos that are fun to watch. Who cares how long they are? The question is are they interesting. I'm off to subscribe to Weatherhill1.

[johnreagannumber1]

I was concerned NutCheese had a point, that was spreading like wildfire on YouTube. Reading Nalts' book made me worry about current attention spans as well. Yet I can say after your words that few motivate me more than you do Phil. I mentioned you in this video as an example of a voice of reason, simultaneously entertaining and educational. You can't imagine how much influence you have amongst us and how much we've learned from your videos. A perfect example that time indeed doesn't matter.

[7seveng7]

Another great video! Nalts has time to make so many videos because he ignores his family obligations, that's pretty clear. NutCheese is no expert on making videos so her opinion counts as ZERO in my book. Renetto and Crossland are clowns not "messianic" figures. That's just my opinion but I know many will agree with me = )

[johnreagannumber1]

Great to see you commenting and feeling better Paul. Nutcheese and I have a great YT relationship that goes way back. I can't at all say that Nalts ignores his family obligations, that's a strong statement to make, he's a marketer by profession. Unless I knew his family I personally couldn't contend that to be true. Renetto and Ian I do not know at all. I do however hope that you got a laugh out of seeing the Photoshop image of Ian, portrayed as many see him on here ;)

[7seveng7]

Yeah, I did! I did get a laugh out of it! My last comment was just an observation and solely my own personal opinion = )

[johnreagannumber1]

Of course, and I don't doubt it is shared by many, as you mentioned. I always did wonder who you think demonstrated expertise in video making here on YouTube. That's a question I've never asked you. However you do promote many, many excellent people. And the expert isn't me, I seem to need music to make my videos work! But you can carry the performance strictly on your own. I always admire those that can do that.

[7seveng7]

I don't believe there really are any "experts" on YouTube. People have their own styles and they vary from person to person. As far as my comments on Nalts, think about it! The guy has a full time job plus a family and he still manages to churn out almost a video a day. We all know how long it takes to make and edit videos. It doesn't take a genious to figure out that someone is being neglected, and it's not his video making.

[johnreagannumber1]

Fair enough regarding "experts". I couldn't agree more about variety being the key. Sometimes I think the more varied the videos, the more opportunities to reach more people and entertain more. It all comes down to personal taste, you are right :)

[7seveng7]

Keep up the great work. I'm sure you becoming a partner is just around the corner. Take care buddy = )

[johnreagannumber1]

Thanks man!

[BEENDOWNHEARTEDBABY]

Wow! NutCheese mentioned in a johnreagan video, she has arrived man! she has arrived!

[johnreagannumber1]

I am actually humbled she was one of my first subscribers in 2006. And she was my GoodYouTuber in 2006 as well ... it's in the archives as proof ;)

[mikma]

mikma was here

[johnreagannumber1]

Reagan is pleased!

[NutCheese]

5 minutes??? You heard me wrong! It is 2 to 3 minutes!

You are one of my old school favorites you shit talker :D

[johnreagannumber1]

Now it's 3 minutes!? You did kill YouTube lol. This shit-talking blast from the past misses you to pieces Nutcheese! :D

[NutCheese]

You need to take some ownership in this. Do you forget that you named me in one of the good yter/bad yter videos? If I remember correctly I didn't get picked as bad or good... maybe just the pain in the ass tuber.

[johnreagannumber1]

Actually you were opined as a Potential PowerTuber. (Still in the archives as one of my proudest videos). But dammit, who would have thought "that" future potential would make us all time our videos ;) You are contagious.

[gratex]

nalts is a made man, you don't wanna mess with the cosa nostra

[johnreagannumber1]

Not to mention, the CultOfNalts has his back.

[blackcrowspeaks]

Opine on.

[friscow]

Nice one john, I have opted to subscribe to weather hill1 and have nay-gated from charlene karras..

thanks..

-Frisco the Navajo

[johnreagannumber1]

Thanks Frisco, you'll find that a sub to  WeatherHill1 is well worth it.

[friscow]

on an off note. i have also subbed to nalts and nutcheese as well..

sorry =.O

-Frisco the Navajo

[samsarajade]

That just proves you have excellent taste!

Well, some would say not all Nalts and Nutcheese videos are in 'good taste', but they are entertaining! lol!

[IXGertXI]

Yes! I've got bupkis. But you!.... I was wondering what I did with that paisley jacket! ;)

[johnreagannumber1]

Sorry Gert, after the Global Living Room Collaboration we held, I did steal some of your outfits ;)

[IXGertXI]

I Knew it! Did you get the beret too???

[johnreagannumber1]

Sold on Ebay ;) It was flashy, I just had to.

[IXGertXI]

Kids today!

[billpg]

Taking care with the editing and polish is good, but without substance, its nothing.

[johnreagannumber1]

Hear! Hear!

[bartolemeo]

Keep it real, John and keep the QA going. The raw ones are still my favorites (but not those with the sick, jacked-up mic drivers ;) I hope that all is well with you, my friend.

[johnreagannumber1]

All is well bartolemeo thank you much good friend. I find that Zipster for example, because of his free flowing, fast paced style excels and captivates by simply turning on a webcam. And this I do enjoy so much more.

[fleshprop9]

Interesting.

[BarronNevermore]

Yeah, it's a shame that this happened. I think it had alot to do with Lonelygirl15, too. Anyway, it's a large part of the reason why I've stopped making videos as much.

[johnreagannumber1]

We do miss your vids Barron, I remember you from 2006. Thanks for the comment :)

[rextangle]

Another grrrrrreat episode of GYT BYT!

One suggestion though.... in the tags add the 2 Youtubers you're talking about.

Oh... who the fuck is Nalts? ;-)

[johnreagannumber1]

Just changed the tags, thanks! You know Nalts, with the 12 children don't you? More kids means more subs. I'm trying man, I'm trying ;)

[sneakypreacher]

John, John, John...your videos are ALWAYS inspiring. Your videos make me want to go against the norm here on Youtube. You're right...people tend to flock to "popular" Youtubers like sheep...while ignoring the true heart and soul of Youtube. Come to Philly, my friend...I"ll buy ya a beer...lol.

[johnreagannumber1]

Like sheep, exactly! Beer's on me, you're an awesome person Preacher. I've always sincerely believed that.

[cooksterz]

Ah! Wow, i do declare, i am one of those,, comment of every JR1 video peeps! If the mic dont work, just insert text right? Yes and ..

Wow just hearing the news bout Miami today as well.. Hope youre well and using battery power!

[johnreagannumber1]

Just insert! And thank you so much for your concern. Fortunately the power outage problems were not an issue for me as I live nowhere near there ... You rock for being part of the "silent majority". I'll never forget your first ever video in which you mentioned me :)

[cooksterz]

i realized upon re-reading, i made alot of errors on that comment. Im glad you understood it! Thanks for replying as you always do so nicely for your viewers!!

[NaturalTwentyFilms]

You are the man! No one lays it down the way you do, brother. No one!

[johnreagannumber1]

Comments like that make it all worthwhile man.

[nalts]

Oh I don't work. I go to work. But I don't work.

[johnreagannumber1]

Nalts, you're churning out viral videos like a genius. P.S. Great book you wrote on your site willvlogforfood ... a wonderful read on marketing and tactics. Thanks for being a good sport ;)

[Weatherhill1]

I'm at a loss.

All I can offer is a sincere & heartfelt ~

"Thanks"

Your words were too, too kind.

Peace.

[johnreagannumber1]

Weatherhill1, you've honestly changed the way I wind down in the evenings with music. Where before it was only The Beatles, now it's your music good Sir!

[rextangle]

Good to see you here!

[mrblisterfist]

The Pixies !!!!!!

[FX111]

What in the hell are you making judgement with???? What happened to the phone? and most importantly does it really matter how many views or comments you get?

[johnreagannumber1]

It's an old Soviet Union relic canteen that matches my collection of Russian watches. I'm a big wrist watch fan. In fact, a bigger fan of watches than I am of views really ;)

[JohnnnyRingo]

I get it...so the key to success on youtube is to have alot of bambinos. I get the hidden message! I will procreate wherever possible! thanks Johnny!

[johnreagannumber1]

A minimum of 10 bambinos might do the trick. I'm trying to procreate ;)

[samsarajade]

John Reagan, I can give you a head start with 3 and happy to procreate further for the love of YouTube! ;)

[johnreagannumber1]

SSJ: I always dreamed of a proper family, and it would be an honor ... so get ready, for the love of YouTube we need at least 5 more kids for me to get up to 4000 subs ;)

[JohnLWright]

Hell yeah

Tell us about them youtubers

[Elfins]

I loved your good/bad tubers, excellent video by the way :)

[myrnaukelele]

One of the silent majority leaves another comment~ thanks for introducing us to so many interesting YouTubers.

[johnreagannumber1]

It's a true joy for me.

[DJAngelusZero]

You are such a drama queen. lol

Love the Ian angel.

This video didnt come up on my daily video list. Im glad bedlam posted a response or I woulda missed it. ive been away for a while. posted my first video in a month today.

[johnreagannumber1]

Yes I am ;) Welcome back Dave!

[edenbainbridge]

crap does this mean i have to learn to edit?

~love the music!

[UpDownMostly]

One viewer still here and still listening. Loved the video. :)

[johnreagannumber1]

Not only have you been listening Tim, I'm always elated to see a video response from you my friend! Thank You :)

[hondo1188]

ah ian's face on jesus body. heheheh

[GreatGig1]

I think of things to do daily. I just get "stuck" in the technical "how to" in bringing the idea to life! lol

One of the silent majority reporting for commenting again! :-) Great opining once again, John!

[johnreagannumber1]

I have at least 5 ideas for videos which I can never find the time to execute! Editing is highly enjoyable to me, however no matter how many times I think it will take an hour, it takes 5. Roll call check, and I bow down to your support :)

[GreatGig1]

hahaha...I can soooooo relate to the hour being 5 (and sometimes more!). My Lunar Eclipse vid took me forever in the editing as I kept getting new idea and new little "tweeks" I needed to do...but you know how that goes...:-)

Time and camera shyness can be other issues for some of my ideas too! I'm hoping that one day neither will be issues! :-)

[LeSaMilano]

Congratulations on your 25th installment of GYT-BYT John. (Nalts only has 11 kids btw)

Well dammit I'm part of the meager silent majority that will always be here to comment on your fruity labours.

:)

[johnreagannumber1]

Thank you ... You're that one silent majority that has stuck with me even through the some of the worst vlogs humankind has ever known. Judging by my absence on YT it feels like this took a quarter century in the making ... I'll stop coughing now after your comment ;) You're a gem :)

[randomwritings]

You are right about the quality issue - I have noticed too that some people try to avoyd speeling mistakes and typing arrors in they're comments!

[johnreagannumber1]

Wat iz dis world comin 2?

[samsarajade]

Oooh, I love it when you get mad!

How many kids does Nalts have? lol!

Love your editing in this-but you need to do something about that cough!

That picture of Ian cracked me UP! LOL!

Excellent choices of bad and good youtubers-I want to check both out. I've seen wetherhill1 around in comments but I didn't know he made original music. The clip you played does sound very Beatles!

All in all-this is a great video! Samsarajade has opined!

[johnreagannumber1]

Last count seemed like 12 kids and counting. An Opine from you is as genuine as it gets, Thanks! I DO have nightmares of that IanCrossland holy image ... Usually what cures the cough is to stop talking so much B.S. ;) x

[AMCoffline]

whelp, off to check out another YTer :)

[josssshua]

Question: How do people polish their videos and still maintain their lifes? Answer: Outsourcing to india :)

[PappyStu]

Actually its my fault... sorry....

[johnreagannumber1]

I knew you were behind this!

[coloursepia]

d00d, you're doing better than me with comments ;)

[johnreagannumber1]

It's only going to go downhill for me after this ;)

[coloursepia]

I don't think so, you got my attention :)

[blumac81]

Good to see ya John tellin it like it is! :D

[johnreagannumber1]

Thanks man! I couldn't hold back anymore. Good to see you here :)

[jimdaa20]

Nutcheese killed youtube

[johnreagannumber1]

LOL I don't think so, but she's had a very powerful influence on those like me, that consider her a friend, making it a hell of a lot more stressful for me to try and follow her 5 minute video format :)

[NutCheese]

*off to cry in my emo corner*

haha!

[johnreagannumber1]

Emo witch!

[TimberGeek]

I find Nalts rather boring these days...

Got Weatherhill1 playing right now, you're right about the texture.

[johnreagannumber1]

You always rate with the utmost sincerity and thus I am truly humbled with your 5 stars. Thank you and I'm glad I could promote Weatherhill1, I believe he deserves so much more exposure than I could possibly give him.

[TimberGeek]

Thank you, I try to call them like I see them...

Speaking of Beatles music, if you haven't seen the movie "Across the Universe" stick to the top of your wish list. I'm not big on musicals, but this is something quite different from the standard musical format. It should have won best picture, director, and possibly cinematography. I was totally elated and had tears running down my face at the same time... Truth be told the tears are back just thinking about it.

[johnreagannumber1]

I am huge on The Beatles (particularly their more obscure work) and that's the second time I've heard of that musical and I haven't at all checked it out yet, for the same reason as you: musicals do turn me off. But with a recommendation like that I will not hesitate. Lately they have been doing great things to honor The Fab Four. Even the Lennon song itself (Across the Universe) still moves me immensely. I shall look forward to this, big time.

[Montagraph]

Once again Johnny, great video!

[johnreagannumber1]

Thanks Monty!

[JimmyHook]

Great Episode, Buddy!! Weatherhill1 sounds great!! (And I'm pretty picky about any music that came out after 1974--sad, huh). Going to check him out now!

[johnreagannumber1]

Jimmy, boy do we have the same taste re: 74 ... WeatherHill1's recaptured the best of the past with some rich, unique harmony that makes the sound all his own. Love ya buddy, thanks for being here!

[firefare]

There ya' go.

[johnreagannumber1]

Feelin' better already ;)