Yes,it's easier to just mouse or finger a little thumbs-up icon. It's also easier to just slap a raw clip out there rather than make a proper and entertaining movie from it first. A little effort for a major effort, please.
Likes are nice. Words much nicer.
The former are cold and impersonal though (thx for that, Vimeo and Facebook). Written praise takes some of the burden off all the work required to make a proper movie by saying "we really appreciate it and will take the few moments it requires to do so". Just saying. The easiest path is not always the best one.
When I was making hundreds of 3D CGI trucks for a popular video game in the previous decade since 2001 and uploading them to a free download site while other were putting their works on model-purchase websites, I'd thrive on the kind things people had to say about my hard-made vehicles. Sometimes even the unkind things provided useful info. It kept me going for years until people moved on to different games and the site folded last year. I STILL have some of the web page comments saved. They make me feel good to view from time to time.
So odd that mere words can produce so much energy in someone.
Ah, what the Hell. The clips will still be coming. Just not so enthused about it all anymore. It feels like it's become a "thankyouforanothervideobye!" situation at YT now. Still will never monetize it. Not my way, and not enough sharing going on in the world today on the 'net anymore.
Once I get this custom character I am working on created for a game-making friend, I'll get on to the next adventure. I still have fun in the creation of the main scenes and props. Call me "Maker-Dog" if you wish.
Be well, all. Sorry for the bitch-fest. Peace.
"Life is tough. It's tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
