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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Very sad situation here all around. But yeah, I agree with this:

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Too soon and awkward. But we need to stop kids from thinking they all can quit their jobs, sell what little possessions they own, and become “influencers.” That market is already super saturated. It’s harsh, but YouTube shouldn’t glorify two Publix baggers that drive into the desert and watch as bad things happen.

I have several extended family members (cousins) who think they're going to be a YouTube influencer, Instagram celebrity, etc. It's a super f**ked up plan for one's life and is bound to lead to tragedy, even if not as dramatic as this one.

Come on parents. We have to do better at keeping these social media apps away from kids when they are at their most vulnerable young pre-teen ages and point them in a real direction so they actually do something with their life.[/quote]

I don't think the area is oversaturated. If you're a good video editor, are charismatic, and doing something that is currently "in" and being searched for, you will slowly build a following. The problem is that it takes years for Youtube stars to build up enough followers to get a decent amount of ad revenue and sponsorships. Current stars either started in high school and had enough followers by the time they graduated to make it their full time job, or they had a flexible job that allowed them to build their channel on the side. That being said, it is not a great career for mental health. Depending on what you're doing, it can be very isolating and hard to have a routine. You're also constantly stressing about new content and staying relevant. On top of that, if you do make it big, you need to have thick skin to deal with all the internet hate comments. Not very long ago there was a successful Youtube van lifer who commited suicide.      [/quote]

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