This video announces that the Forgotten Weapons channel is now available on Floatplane, an independent platform designed to serve as both a video host and an income source for creators, combining functionalities similar to Patreon and YouTube. The creator clarifies that this will not replace their existing YouTube and Patreon presence but serves as a diversification strategy to mitigate risks associated with relying on a single platform. Floatplane is described as having no advertising or algorithmic discovery, offering videos for streaming and download via subscription plans. The video also directs viewers to a separate YouTube link for a description of Floatplane by its creators.
This YouTube channel update discusses the potential decline of free content creation on YouTube due to reduced ad revenue. The creator, TNP (Nutnfancy), explains that the current financial model makes it unsustainable for creators to produce expensive, time-consuming content, particularly gear-testing. They anticipate a decrease in content volume and some channels freezing their output. The video highlights Patreon as a potential alternative funding model that allows for direct fan support, increased creative freedom, and independence from YouTube's advertising constraints. The creator also hints at using other video hosting platforms and questions YouTube's long-term viability without profitability for creators.
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