Is EEVBlog worth it

[Cerebus]

Cerebus, as I mentioned above this is DrG's post, not his. His only contribution is the last paragraph.

Yeah, I got to the descrambling a little too late. Oh well...

[DrG]

Fortunately the problem is not as serious as you describe. It was just a simple case of intoxication. The next day, while having an enormous hangover, I saw what I did and changed my post to what I really think.

@dtmouton I am assuming that you wrote the quote and that it was in response to my post https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/is-eevblog-worth-it/msg3818753/#msg3818753 (if I am wrong, sorry and disregard the rest of the post). I am not a clinician. I don't know whether you are being honest or trolling or some combination. I am not giving you professional advice.

I said that I don't much care about your response, but maybe I was wrong about that because I am responding to this clusterphuk.....

I have never heard a bell that could be unrung.

If you get intoxicated (ethanol or otherwise) and you are doing things that you don't realize and later regret, it is, in my view, a problem. I hope you own up to that and I also hope you will at least consider seeing a professional in that regard - there is no shame in doing so.

Good luck.

[Ed.Kloonk]

Gee, if I had to ability to feel remorse or embarrassed about the bullshit I posted on the internet while being, how you say, out to lunch, I'd need to retreat to a shack in the woods for the rest of my days.

Oh, wait...

[DrG]

Gee, if I had to ability to feel remorse or embarrassed about the bullshit I posted on the internet while being, how you say, out to lunch, I'd need to retreat to a shack in the woods for the rest of my days.

Oh, wait...

OK, there is nothing funny about all the problems intoxication has caused for so many people and we have all seen that. OTOH I do appreciate levity and humor and not taking one's self (or other people) too seriously on a forum....I encourage you, Ed to consider getting and using this app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pluggdd.drunklocker

Some of that video is funny, but are you kidding me? Is this actually making $$$ ?!

Apparently, you program it with your relevant intoxication schedule and it blocks you from logging in to selected sites....to protect yourself from embarrassment.

We are all doomed.

[bsfeechannel]

I never liked Electroboom either. Nothing against the guy on a personal level but in his videos he acts like an idiot, even if it is just an act. It just doesn't resonate with me at all.

The EEVBlog is what inspired me to have my own channel. Electroboom is what discouraged me to publish videos.

[EEVblog]

I never liked Electroboom either. Nothing against the guy on a personal level but in his videos he acts like an idiot, even if it is just an act. It just doesn't resonate with me at all.

The EEVBlog is what inspired me to have my own channel. Electroboom is what discouraged me to publish videos.

How so? 

[eti]

EEVblog is great. E/boom is equally great. They appeal to different demographics. This thread is a tail-chase.

[bdunham7]

Beavis and Butthead are great too, and they also appeal to different demographics.

[eti]

Beavis and Butthead are great too, and they also appeal to different demographics.

Okay. And? 😁

[Halcyon]

All jokes aside, I'm still straddling the idea of leaving behind the comments when the bulk of y/t is being mirrored elsewhere. More annoying is the "I'll leave links in the description". I wish they would put it in the lower third.

I 100% agree. "Burn" the links into the video itself so that way it's platform agnostic.

I only watch the likes of Dave, Big Clive etc... on LBRY/Odysee now.

[RJSV]

(Reply from Mazo was good: Relates that EEVBLOG helped motivate a career choice; Electrical Engineer !)

   Yeah, many of us reading are in the 'in-between', whether from newly divorced, newly or longtime sick, or just plain waiting, for a more healthy professional setting...
   We made decisions too, although career starts are special times. Some come here to read / blog as they wish to switch industries, entirely.

   Like a bike pump, handy for short-term aid, keeping things going, even while (every) other thing keeps worsening. It's a worthwhile 'keep alive' and yes, some of us may grow and move on to other video pursuits.

   I hope we can keep this blog, for sake of those who don't yet know: "What is an Eevee blog ?"   Will that benefit my profession goals ?

[VK3DRB]

Jeff Bezos seems to be some sort of engineer but average joe with whatever engineer degree will never come close to him
5minute crafts bul*(10m/y) vs eevblog(10k/y)

"Exploitation of vulnerable workers to make me rich" vs. "Helping people learn about electronics at no cost."
"Obscene greed" vs "Altruistic sharing of knowledge"
"Fly me into space to show how great I am" vs. "Hi."

Here's is an excellent article about this Bezos character. It mentions Gates too.
https://jacobinmag.com/2021/02/jeff-bezos-amazon-exploitation-ceo

[EEVblog]

5minute crafts bul*(10m/y) vs eevblog(10k/y)

I earn a whole 50k/year from Youtube!

[elekorsi]

Dave, for the amount of time and effort that you put in all these, this number should be at least triple...
It really is sad, that most money on youtube is made with stupid videos, where no special knowledge is required, except for video editing... Not to mention all that tiktok BS and self called "influencers" on instagram  it makes me sick...
I think its hard to make a living with technical knowledge on YT, thia makes me wonder what our children will become? Engineers or tiktok zombies with two left hands, unable to wipe their a** without an internet support??

[RJSV]

Yeah, 'dmoulton', now, again, as prev pointed out:
   You quote yourself, as you respond, then proceed to argue against...(wait forrr it) your own quote.

   I guess this happens, in blogs. (Sigh...)
Still a free country, let him be, as long as not too destructive, here.
Here here!

[EEVblog]

Dave, for the amount of time and effort that you put in all these, this number should be at least triple...
It really is sad, that most money on youtube is made with stupid videos, where no special knowledge is required, except for video editing... Not to mention all that tiktok BS and self called "influencers" on instagram  it makes me sick...
I think its hard to make a living with technical knowledge on YT, thia makes me wonder what our children will become? Engineers or tiktok zombies with two left hands, unable to wipe their a** without an internet support??

Yes, as a general rule, it seem to be that the more "technical" my videos get, the fewer the views.

I'm not complaining, I've made a decent living for a decade now for what is essentially my hobby. I'd be making these videos anyway even if it didn't pay the bills.

[bdunham7]

Yes, as a general rule, it seem to be that the more "technical" my videos get, the fewer the views.

Have Sagan do an 'unboxing' of some toy and then do some off-the-wall technical exposition on how it works, light your pants on fire in the process and the money will roll in.

[james_s]

TV is the same way, the garbage that appeals to to the lowest common denominator gets the most viewership in general. It's nice that at least some people still make interesting quality content rather than focusing on maximizing profit.

[eti]

How did this now-back-pedalled nonsense get to stay unlocked so long? Poor Dave, he works really hard.

[eti]

TV is the same way, the garbage that appeals to to the lowest common denominator gets the most viewership in general. It's nice that at least some people still make interesting quality content rather than focusing on maximizing profit.

Yes mate, exactly. 👍🏻👍🏻

[EEVblog]

Yes, as a general rule, it seem to be that the more "technical" my videos get, the fewer the views.

Have Sagan do an 'unboxing' of some toy and then do some off-the-wall technical exposition on how it works, light your pants on fire in the process and the money will roll in.

I'll get Mrs EEVblog to do a mailbag in a bikini. Last one got 429k views.

[Ed.Kloonk]

I'll get Mrs EEVblog to do a mailbag in a bikini. Last one got 429k views.

Dave in a mankini. When we see that we'll know the shark has been jumped.

[Brumby]

I'll get Mrs EEVblog to do a mailbag in a bikini. Last one got 429k views.

That is wrong.  Normally clothed is fine.  We like her because she is better looking than you - and we admire her for putting up with you.   

Dave in a mankini. When we see that we'll know the shark has been jumped.

That is wrong ... so wrong.   

Just ... ... No.

[EEVblog]

I'll get Mrs EEVblog to do a mailbag in a bikini. Last one got 429k views.

Dave in a mankini. When we see that we'll know the shark has been jumped.

I've already jumped the shark:

https://youtu.be/AO-vbzLPwSc?t=304

[thinkfat]

I'll get Mrs EEVblog to do a mailbag in a bikini. Last one got 429k views.

Dave in a mankini. When we see that we'll know the shark has been jumped.

You mean, Borat style, right?