I am hoping Dtube will be a viable competitor for Youtube too. I did have hopes for Vidme but that didn't last. I feel like until there Is a platform that can take on Youtube, Youtube cannot be stopped.
I joined Steemit September last year so I'm fairly new myself but I have seen a huge Influx of new users In the gaming category specifically within the past month, so I definitely think people are getting fed up of Youtube.
I don't actually check the trending page so I'm not familiar with whats being shown on there, nothing ever relevant to me so I don't bother. I stick to watching the channels that I am subscribed too. But yes Youtube Is going downhill and I assumed they pick and choose who they want to support, If your face fits and all of that.
To be honest I don't know what I'm expecting from Youtube anymore. I'm one of the many millions that are trying to 'make It'.