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Goped Fred

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It seems like there's a bit lapse in communication at the time with everything happening between the community team and leadership. Would you mind elaborating what has happened? Everyone is confused and it seems like nobody has any direct answers. Also, I've seen many people join Freedom and then ask how Freedom is supposed to help. All they want to do is promote and they kind of get lost in the crowd. I feel like the community is very weak and we do a bad job at communicating what Freedom is here for and what they're supposed to help with. Is there any way that we can work to start fixing our problems and being a community instead of letting everyone float and fail as soon as we network them?
 

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It seems like there's a bit lapse in communication at the time with everything happening between the community team and leadership. Would you mind elaborating what has happened? Everyone is confused and it seems like nobody has any direct answers. Also, I've seen many people join Freedom and then ask how Freedom is supposed to help. All they want to do is promote and they kind of get lost in the crowd. I feel like the community is very weak and we do a bad job at communicating what Freedom is here for and what they're supposed to help with. Is there any way that we can work to start fixing our problems and being a community instead of letting everyone float and fail as soon as we network them?
This would be a question for @Anthony Smith He is doing a lot of community stuff. I do not know the in's and out's of any situation community side I am but a humbled part of the development team trying to keep you guys informed and answer questions :)

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Anthony Smith

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Hi there this is outside of my realm of responsibility but maybe @Anthony Smith can help.
This would be in the territory of @41Danny1 I've seen many forums have a "back yard" type sub forum and it work but i'm not sure how well it would work here. Danny has a better feel for the community so he'll be a better judge.
 

Anthony Smith

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It seems like there's a bit lapse in communication at the time with everything happening between the community team and leadership. Would you mind elaborating what has happened? Everyone is confused and it seems like nobody has any direct answers. Also, I've seen many people join Freedom and then ask how Freedom is supposed to help. All they want to do is promote and they kind of get lost in the crowd. I feel like the community is very weak and we do a bad job at communicating what Freedom is here for and what they're supposed to help with. Is there any way that we can work to start fixing our problems and being a community instead of letting everyone float and fail as soon as we network them?


Ahh, so there are a lot of issues going on here but let me start with saying that the social climate of YouTube is different today than it was in days past. it used to be that like minded people worked together because it was fun, and they enjoyed socializing. These days everyone asks "What's in this for me" before actually committing to serve their audience and content so getting people to work together is harder than it used to be. I wish we could go back to 2010 YouTube so people could see the loving and fun atmosphere of collabs at that point. It was never perfect but there was much less of this quid pro quo crap that makes larger creators feel entitled to only work within certain ranges and smaller channels feel they have nothing to offer. The state of things is sad but it's not hopeless.

The key to fixing this situation for yourself is two fold imagination and sales. Start working with anyone and everyone you can, try to figure out what you offer that might be of use to others. for me this is offering channel strategy insight and my voice. I may not be a huge YouTuber but I've voiced 20-30 different characters on popular animation channels over the years. I've also shared what I know in 4-5 hour skype conversations with creators who shal remain nameless (because this isn't about bragging) that turned things around for them and helped them boost from as low as 10k to over 2 milion in some cases. I use my "Value Proposition" and I suggest you do the same. Networking, and I mean REAL networking is about forming bonds and relationships to connect two points. so you might have to work with 20 or 30 random people before something happens. that's ok. I have 3 friends who I started my gaming channel with. we were all little nobodies then because I had abandoned my previous channel 6 months prior and let it die. but check this out. Guy 1 Guy 2 Guy 3 There were others but we all got serious at about the same time... We had 3 different methods, three different channels, but managed to do favors for one another because we were friends. None of us did it for the money so we could have as much fun as we wanted. Be like us and you'll find more people like us... Does that make sense?

There's no amount of posting "wanna collab?" that will work out in the long term. If you want the benefits of networking make a resume, work on a few projects that JUST show off your skills put that into an unlisted playlist called "Portfolio" and start emailing people your size or smaller saying things like

"I noticed that you said you were looking for advice on (topic) I've done (topic) before and I'd like to swap experiences"
"you mentioned in your video (link) that you were looking for someone to edit your videos, man I know that grind, but hey I was wondering if you've thought about doing a group series with shared footage, that might lessen your work load a bit"
"your mic sounds good but I noticed when you yell it clips, I've got experience with working with mixers and could help you get the most out of your equipment if you're up for a quick call"
"i'm putting together a Q&A series and need someone to ask a silly question and a mean one, which would you be up for submitting?"
"May I do (fan project of your choice)? it involves remixing your content"

Notice how I never said "I know you're busy" "i'm smaller than you" "you've got so many subscribers" Just follow this format ALWAYS
  • Find an in, this is sort of a "pick up line" but for YouTubers
  • prove your value
    • this can be done through an offer but is more effective if you target something they know is lacking that you can help with.
  • if you have an example in your portfolio playlist hyperlink it
    • Don't paste it in like this h.ttps://w ww.youtu be.c om/watch?v=hz5lRgkePcE&list=PLxS032qd4jvOLP701GRJxGlefmHXihPzW&index=1 That's annoying and pretentious...
  • Never seem needy, treat these people like people... you're not a beggar, they're not gods. you're just people.
  • Be prepared for them to never message you back, or for them to respond badly. it's also not uncommon for people to respond 6 months later or need multiple messages before swapping skype details. Much of that depends on your salesmanship of yourself.

So there's a rant on that subject... one that I honestly wish the whole Freedom Family read and understood. I also feel the need to bluntly say this even though I'm sure people will try to make me regret it... IF YOU'RE NOT COLLABORATING THAT'S ON YOU. Sure Freedom can do more to help people meet and whatnot and I plan to try to add more things like this in the future but by understanding the above you'll never have to wait on me again. I have a lot on my plate and I'm just one dude but I try VERY hard to keep things glued together. I hope you're one of those who prefers to learn skills rather than having others do on your behalf... I hope that because those people in my experience help themselves, and others succeed on this and other social platforms.
 

Koala_Steamed

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It seems like there's a bit lapse in communication at the time with everything happening between the community team and leadership. Would you mind elaborating what has happened? Everyone is confused and it seems like nobody has any direct answers. Also, I've seen many people join Freedom and then ask how Freedom is supposed to help. All they want to do is promote and they kind of get lost in the crowd. I feel like the community is very weak and we do a bad job at communicating what Freedom is here for and what they're supposed to help with. Is there any way that we can work to start fixing our problems and being a community instead of letting everyone float and fail as soon as we network them?

For the second part of that (how does Freedom help you) I've been meaning to put together a thread on the specific tools, as well as forum sections that can help a channel grow. Things like the upgraded Tube Buddy version valued at $19 for free or hearbeat + all the tools and support you get with joining on 1 page. I still think there are quite a few members in the network that are happy to help out those that will listen, we just need to make it a bit clearer where these new people can find the information :)
 
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Danny

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It seems like there's a bit lapse in communication at the time with everything happening between the community team and leadership. Would you mind elaborating what has happened? Everyone is confused and it seems like nobody has any direct answers. Also, I've seen many people join Freedom and then ask how Freedom is supposed to help. All they want to do is promote and they kind of get lost in the crowd. I feel like the community is very weak and we do a bad job at communicating what Freedom is here for and what they're supposed to help with. Is there any way that we can work to start fixing our problems and being a community instead of letting everyone float and fail as soon as we network them?
While I can't speak for the community team, if you (the Freedom! Community) would like to make yourselves heard on the forums, we invite you to post in the official "Comments, Bugs, & Suggestions" section where staff from different areas of the network will come from time to time to see what the community has written. :)

There is currently a few thread prefixes that you can use to organize your thread so that the relevant staff members will see it but we plan to bring more in the near future!

Click here to visit "Comments, Bugs, & Suggestions"
 
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Soplikus Rangos

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Hello. I have a problem. Why i didnt got invitation to partnership on youtube? I have all requirements match so i dont see any problem. please respond.
 

Happening

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i 'm new comer in youtube. but i don't had nothing income from youtube.why? who can i help me? and i don't know how freedom works
Do you have any feedback about the forums or any other part of the network? Make yourself heard here!
i had 187 view
watch time 35
subscribe 2
money : $0.00 ?! why i don't made at least 1 cent?!
 

Happening

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i 'm new comer in youtube. but i don't had nothing income from youtube.why? who can i help me?
Do you have any feedback about the forums or any other part of the network? Make yourself heard here!
 

Danny

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I have been waiting nearly a week still waiting for my freedom badge, any updates on that?
I ran your channel ("UC6t4zXS_eru9CTqnMh8xhbQ") through the channel checker and was able to confirm that you are a Freedom! partner. Enjoy your new badge!

For others in the same situation:
If you haven't received your badge yet after 48 hours of applying, please drop a message in my forum inbox and I will help you sort it out. :)

Click here to learn how to apply for a partner badge

Click here to message me via my forum inbox
 

Stefan Grant

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i 'm new comer in youtube. but i don't had nothing income from youtube.why? who can i help me? and i don't know how freedom works
Do you have any feedback about the forums or any other part of the network? Make yourself heard here!
i had 187 view
watch time 35
subscribe 2
money : $0.00 ?! why i don't made at least 1 cent?!
This would be a question for support I am afraid I am just working on dev.
http://freedom2.support.tm/

Sorry
Stef
 

Stefan Grant

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Do you know anything about Fan Funding being eligible for UK creators :)
Thank you
Hi,

Currently, we can't turn on Fan Funding due to us being based in the PH.Youtube is slowly opening it to more MCN's based in other regions, but we haven't got an ETA for this I'm afraid.

In the meantime it's worth checking out other options such as:-
  • Patreon
  • Flattr.com
  • Paypal Donate
  • Subbable
  • Gittip
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Hi,

Currently, we can't turn on Fan Funding due to us being based in the PH.Youtube is slowly opening it to more MCN's based in other regions, but we haven't got an ETA for this I'm afraid.

In the meantime it's worth checking out other options such as:-
  • Patreon
  • Flattr.com
  • Paypal Donate
  • Subbable
  • Gittip
Stef

Thank you and for the tips and as you can probably tell i am just starting out and just trying to get a guide line about it.
 
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