Hi Steemit and DTube! I wanted to film a quick introduction and say hi, and while I'm at it talk a little (or a lot) about why I'm starting my channel here on DTube instead of on YouTube. I actually filmed this before YouTube released their new monetization policy, so while obviously that adds a lot of fuel to the fire, my reasons don't have to do with the payout.
Namely, my three reasons for opting for DTube as a platform are:
- Reach
- Privacy
- Practice
I think Steemit and DTube are both uniquely positioned to change the lives of content creators. Again, this isn't because of the money -- I will always be the strongest advocate of the idea that true value lies in the audience. Do you know how long it takes to build a real audience on YouTube, Instagram and Twitter these days?!
Please let me know your thoughts and if you think this is a sound idea. I always like to know when I'm goofing up! I hope you'll subscribe if you're interested in more videos from me...I promise I'll get better at it :)
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I think you're on the right track with DTube 😎
Thank you :) I'm so excited!
Dtube’s the better bet, if you ask me, just because these other platforms are pretty saturated to me at the moment.. Better to be on the forefront of something new.
SCORE! We have gotten ourselves another beautiful Dtuber and she's moving to Brooklyn!! :D
(Your vid isn't loading right now, but I'll definitely be sure to watch it when it does.)
It's meee! Thank you @paolajane for the support :)
Good video. You're way better at talking to air than a lot of us already. haha. I was an early adopter of Myspace, Facebook, and Youtube. Steemit and the blockchain feels nice. It was sad seeing organic reach die on each platform, but I'm happy we together here as pioneers. It gives us time to improve our craft more so on the road to success. Steem is the Future and the Future is Now.
Thank you @nwjordan! Your videos are great so that means a lot. I'm glad we're here early too, though h it definitely feels sometimes like I was the last to know! :) I definitely look forward to improving and getting to know everyone here as a true community.
Thanks. Same here!
You who? lol Dtube is where it at :) Great 1st vid!!
THX MOM!!!!! <3
Nice work, Lexi :) You're very articulate, and the quality is very good. Great first video. I think you're right about "the people who get it." YouTube feels way more intimidating these days, whereas DTube is much more chill.
Thanks @joshpeterson I appreciate it! That's exactly what I mean about YT being intimidating. It just straight up makes me anxious :/ lol
Go for it .. You will do fine for sure .
Thank you @jkenny :)
I liked the filter / vignette effect! It's neat that you are expressing your own personality, don't stop!
Thank you!!!
Definitely on the right track! I just started Dtubing. Not super comfortable on video yet.. but i'm trying!
You're doing great!! I feel you though, we've both got nowhere to go but up :)
Yessss, girl! xx
I'm in it for the M O N A Y Y Y 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰
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Only kidding :)
that chance painting was the first thing that caught my eye lol i love it. welcome welcome!! im happy you're starting here instead of youtube, ive been on youtube on and off for years and it's so hard to reach people because people are so cliquey and artificial with how they approach others. really sad actually. im excited to see what you come up with!
This will make dtube different from others thanks
Lexi, you rock. I thought I had been following you, but just realized I hadn't been!! But just followed you.
Great job on the video and I agree with your points. Privacy is a big one for me as well. I haven't shared any of my Steemit posts on any of my social media profiles. It's just on here! And I have thought about putting my face out there, but I have reserveations—what if people from my church recognize me, would it change what they think about me, etc. May take that step, but at the moment, I'm just typing :)
Happy Friday and, again, wonderful job on the video ✊🏼
The privacy aspect is huge, but at a certain point you have to get over it if you want to succeed. I've always been embarrassed about making content that people I know might see, but I'm starting to get over it.
Hey Lexi,
I'm trying to figure out how to post a dtube video. Do I just post the video and it auto posts to Steemit? Oh, this is me. I have a face now, lol....
Hey, by the way, I was able to post my video! The process seemed a little rough, but I think I know how to do it now.