lynxcat Posted February 21, 2021 Posted February 21, 2021 TRF pushes a handful of sponsors a little harder than my liking (the wallet one comes to mind recently along with the thing he wears on his hat). He’s sponsored by Lew’s and SK but I don’t find he anchors too much on those products. He’s a good kid and stays grounded in his faith.
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted February 21, 2021 BassResource.com Administrator Posted February 21, 2021 Tangent airlines now departing.... Keep it on the ground guys. 2
Super User DitchPanda Posted February 21, 2021 Super User Posted February 21, 2021 The bad part is I think these YouTube channels that are inappropriate are also the most exciting from a pure entertainment standpoint for teens and young adults. But there are plenty of great bass fishing channels that are straight forward and educational. @Glenn does a solid job of making great instructional type of content... I have never seen a cigarette, joint or single sip of alcohol that I can remember on either of these channels. If your kids are into fishing maybe show them these more pure channels and explain the difference to them see if they take to it.
Super User Deleted account Posted February 21, 2021 Super User Posted February 21, 2021 16 hours ago, lunkerboss923 said: Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I find it very concerning that my kids watch these "influencers" who openly use tobacco products and drink beer while hosting their channels. I was watching one show with my boys, where the host was hammering down a beer and it just took the enjoyment out of it. I have a 7 year old and he asks lots of questions, imagine how much fun that was to answer. These influencers are grown men and they can do whatever they want to, outside of YouTube, I feel like they have a responsibility to produce suitable content on their said channel or disclaimer like Netflix does with it's content. They should be held to higher standards, especially when the average age watcher is around 12-13. It matters and I'm sorry if I'm in the minority. Half of these influencers wouldn't be where they are without these 12 and 13 year olds who subscribe to their channel. In fact, the entire success of the fishing industry can thank the 12-13 year olds for reinvigorated the sport and pumping in revenue. I disagree. They have the right to produce whatever type of content they want and reap the benefits or consequences. As a parent it is your job to change the channel on matter that you deem inappropriate for your children regardless of the medium. I will agree that the sheer weight of what youth is exposed to is a problem. Parent on parent. 7
Super User Catt Posted February 21, 2021 Super User Posted February 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Glenn said: Tangent airlines now departing.... Keep it on the ground guys. 1
Super User Deleted account Posted February 21, 2021 Super User Posted February 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Glenn said: Tangent airlines now departing.... Keep it on the ground guys. As long as one of the engines doesn't blow up...
Craig P Posted February 21, 2021 Posted February 21, 2021 18 hours ago, lunkerboss923 said: Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I find it very concerning that my kids watch these "influencers" who openly use tobacco products and drink beer while hosting their channels. I was watching one show with my boys, where the host was hammering down a beer and it just took the enjoyment out of it. I have a 7 year old and he asks lots of questions, imagine how much fun that was to answer. These influencers are grown men and they can do whatever they want to, outside of YouTube, I feel like they have a responsibility to produce suitable content on their said channel or disclaimer like Netflix does with it's content. They should be held to higher standards, especially when the average age watcher is around 12-13. It matters and I'm sorry if I'm in the minority. Half of these influencers wouldn't be where they are without these 12 and 13 year olds who subscribe to their channel. In fact, the entire success of the fishing industry can thank the 12-13 year olds for reinvigorated the sport and pumping in revenue. 7 years old is much too young to be watching YouTube today IMO. I see too often parents handing their kids an iPad and saying go play on the couch. If you must let your child watch YouTube, I suggest limiting it to the YouTube kids app only. 2
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted February 21, 2021 BassResource.com Administrator Posted February 21, 2021 @DitchPanda @TriStateBassin106 Thanks for the kind words guys. I try to focus on the positive things about fishing, and shy away from controversial shenanigans thinly cloaked as "entertainment". Not my style. I just like to teach and help people become better anglers, and help kids and their families enjoy the outdoors. I know there's a lot of viewers under the age of 18 watching my videos. And I want them to associate fishing with positive experiences. I may not be the world's best at it, but I sure can give it the ol college try! LOL 8 1
Super User NYWayfarer Posted February 21, 2021 Super User Posted February 21, 2021 I was thinking about this thread a lot today. I realized in my day the influencer was Roland Martin. It worked. The Great American Fisherman influenced me to buy the helicopter lure after I watched an infomercial of him catching a gator on one. 2
Super User soflabasser Posted February 21, 2021 Super User Posted February 21, 2021 A lot of Youtubers are fake people once you get to know them in person so it is best to not take the way they act in their videos seriously. The worst ones are the sponsored Youtubers whose videos look more like a fishing lure commercial than a real fishing video. 2
Super User Catt Posted February 21, 2021 Super User Posted February 21, 2021 Your kids #1 influencer better be dad! Or Pawpaw ? If the worst my grandkids see is someone smoking a cigarette or drinking alcohol, I'll thank God! There's a lot of great channels out there ya just gotta weed though the BS. @Glenn, Jay Kumar, BassU, Billy Lawson, Sportsman TV are who I watch. 4
lunkerboss923 Posted February 22, 2021 Author Posted February 22, 2021 20 hours ago, BassWhole! said: I disagree. They have the right to produce whatever type of content they want and reap the benefits or consequences. As a parent it is your job to change the channel on matter that you deem inappropriate for your children regardless of the medium. I will agree that the sheer weight of what youth is exposed to is a problem. Parent on parent. I think it's just the YouTuber's lack of understanding who their true audience really is that's all.
garroyo130 Posted February 22, 2021 Posted February 22, 2021 20 minutes ago, lunkerboss923 said: I think it's just the YouTuber's lack of understanding who their true audience really is that's all. They know exactly who their audience is ... all that matters is the bottom line right?
Bluegillslayer Posted February 22, 2021 Posted February 22, 2021 On 2/21/2021 at 2:32 AM, ironbjorn said: thanked God for her award for a song abou Cardi B sucks
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 22, 2021 Super User Posted February 22, 2021 On 2/21/2021 at 4:32 AM, ironbjorn said: I'd much rather catch my son watching a bass fisherman with a beer on deck and a smoke in his mouth than catch one of my girls watching that rap/hip hop/stripper dance/booty shaking/sexual lyrics garbage they marked towards kids these days. I caught my pre teen daughter watching some music awards where one of the trashy singers thanked God for her award for a song about her wet genitals. OFF NOW!!!! couldn't come out of my mouth fast enough It gets worse...Best Song of 2020 ttps://www.outkick.com/wap-song-of-year-2020/#:~:text=NPR determined that the best,Best Songs of 2020 list.
Smells like fish Posted February 22, 2021 Posted February 22, 2021 Ah yes, the atf.. alcohol, tobacco, fishing/firearms... just a few of my fav things. Ughhh I’m no help and I even like the Googans ? 2
Super User WRB Posted February 22, 2021 Super User Posted February 22, 2021 There are excellent bass fishing video’s by Glenn on this site and too many wannabe’s bass fishing video’s. Tom 1
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 22, 2021 Super User Posted February 22, 2021 I like watching guys catching BIG bass. I like A-Jay's vacations in Mexico and his pet brown fish from his home water. His videos re-enforce my belief that the key to catching BIG fish is fishing where they live. 3 1
Super User soflabasser Posted February 22, 2021 Super User Posted February 22, 2021 One way you can tell a YouTuber's lure recommendations might not be completely honest is if you see the words ''Includes Paid Promotion'' on the lower left part of the video. Youtube did a great thing to force these sponsored Youtubers to admit they are getting paid to endorse the fishing tackle they recommend. These Youtuber's videos feels like I am watching a fishing lure commercial which is not what I am looking for in a YouTube fishing video. I much rather see someone that does not talk much in their videos but shows lots of fish caught. 20 hours ago, Catt said: Your kids #1 influencer better be dad! Or Pawpaw Well said! Your grandson catches much bigger bass than many Youtubers I see. You taught him well. 1
ArthurLK11 Posted February 22, 2021 Posted February 22, 2021 YouTube has stepped in and solved this problem. They now require all channels to mark their videos as either for kids or not for kids. If they are for kids then they can't post this kind of content. If they're not for kids then they can post this kind of content. Now it's up to the parents to determine what their kids can or can't watch. This isn't any different than TV or movies. Look at the rating and determine if it's suitable. On YouTube look at if it's made for kids or not and determine if it's suitable.
Super User MN Fisher Posted February 22, 2021 Super User Posted February 22, 2021 26 minutes ago, ArthurLK11 said: On YouTube look at if it's made for kids or not and determine if it's suitable. Right now - YT's 'policing' of those is sporadic...you have to trust that the creator is telling the truth. I've seen a few that were marked as 'kid friendly - then reported them because they were not.
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted February 22, 2021 Global Moderator Posted February 22, 2021 38 minutes ago, ArthurLK11 said: YouTube has stepped in and solved this problem. They now require all channels to mark their videos as either for kids or not for kids. If they are for kids then they can't post this kind of content. If they're not for kids then they can post this kind of content. Now it's up to the parents to determine what their kids can or can't watch. This isn't any different than TV or movies. Look at the rating and determine if it's suitable. On YouTube look at if it's made for kids or not and determine if it's suitable. I noticed that when I uploaded my last video or two . I wasn’t sure what they were asking me, I didn’t “make” the video for kids, which is what it asked. It’s Not exactly a clear line of questioning that they ask the person posting the video 1
Big Hands Posted February 22, 2021 Posted February 22, 2021 Netflix has a documentary (with a few made up scenarios here and there) called The Social Dilemma. It features several former tech employees from companies like Google and Facebook that talk about how these apps are designed to keep users engaged for as long as possible, kind of like TV, so they can monetize their content by selling advertisements. The thing is, TV was never able to monitor everybody's individual habits and react to it on a person by person basis like they can now. And the apps react in real time to keep you engaged. All this to say the thing I found most telling is that virtually all of the people interviewed monitor and severely or completely restrict their own children's access to cell phones and social media as they know first hand exactly what the dangers are. 1 2
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted February 22, 2021 Super User Posted February 22, 2021 Full disclosure. I wouldn’t even be fishing (kayak) if it were not for some guy killing it on my local waters. He motivated me by making me think” hey that looks like fun and I can do that!” some random YouTube dude that just offers enough secret intel to make me fairly effective as a fisherman. I do know if f he highlighted a bait, that same bait would be sold out at TW. The dude has juice. Frankly: good for him! I hope he is making money. If I could I would. I’ll never fault a person to get good at something and parlay it into a paycheck. If it be was easy; we all could do it. Some guys bore the hell out of me.
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