I Done Broke My Youtubes!!!!!

[@MeowMeow-ul4su]

I came for the ufo's stayed because you are so darn likable!

[@truecrimeboozer]

Well, this is it, isn't it? Engaging, intelligent hosts make any 'content' worth it.

[@mediaikonz]

She's also smart as heck and creative!

[@favouritesdump]

This exactly.

[@lexhitreset]

same @Meow Meow..... UFO's got me here.

[@TheRicheg]

@@captain_context9991 thare are unidentified flying object's that is quiet obvious when the military historians ect have documented them the question is what are they drones the aurora project what ever if you don't know what it is it's a UFO so if thare alians it's not a UFO but an alian space craft

[@DJBioMusic]

Of course this channel blew up. This is high quality content through a scientific lens that modern channels just seem devoid of today. Keep it up

[@chrisa2735-h3z]

Her channel is very nostalgic of how KZbin (and people) used to be and I adore that!

[@mostlyguesses8385]

... Fran pushed an exciting UFO conspiracy theory, not actually doing her normal stuff. There is equal sightings n fuzzy videos of demons, angels, ghosts, and bigfoot Fran can push now too for views, many soldiers in Vietnam sighted bigfoot so let's divert resources to look for him... Fran hugely misstated all the evidence, "all pilots" have not seen anything unusual and no radar or speed data.has ever been released, nor is this "sworn testimony" so pilots free to lie maybe bribed by Hollywood or China, but guess facts suddenly are not important to Fran. This was not ok of Fran.. Thunderfoot at least tried to use his brain, Fran shut hers off and misstated it all... .... She I guess is not perfect, I really admired her... I saw a ghost, military should divert men from China and terrorism to investigate ghosts and UFOs and mob... Fran did ask, why are we commenting so actively rather than just not respond to this huge different approach to science by Fran..

[@2m0ng032]

@@mostlyguesses8385 What?

[@kentwood9821]

​@@2m0ng032 "HAVING OPINIONS AND SPECULATING ABOUT WEIRD THINGS IS NOT OKAY" is what I got out of it. Profound as only the KZbins can be!

[@2m0ng032]

@@kentwood9821 Yeah, that's probably the gist of it. It's been a while since I've seen a wall of text as incoherent as that comment!

[@mikeselectricstuff]

How many people are ever going to read through umpteen thousand comments? Not sure it's worth spending much time on it.

[@kevinearles]

Then why'd you comment🤔. This is a happy place there's no need for negativity

[@palefire]

@@kevinearles I have read your comment! ;-)

[@jasmine2501]

It's not. When this happened to me, I had to turn off comments, it was pretty bad. I couldn't stand to read them. Only 1 in 100 comments was worth reading.

[@Theaquaponic12345678]

The creator can get lost in their comment sections... It is normal to not be able to respond to every comment. But it can start and continue a conversation with your viewers and that makes the comment sections worth while.

[@miguelgaleana1]

I read comments

[@Dingomush]

Fran, you are a treasure of KZbin. Thank you for being you.

[@tadcooper9733]

Most youtubers: oh wow look at all this engagement my channel is getting all of the sudden! Fran: Leave me alone! I just want to tinker with interesting gadgets!

[@enoughsinsofmineown1033]

And that is why I like her.

[@rog2224]

"Engagement" in the way you're using it is a weak euphemism for 'blown mainsewer'

[@ThePacratz]

Seems like you've been spending more time bitching, whining and groaning about comments posted about your videos. Just stop it! If you don't like it, then just call it a day and stop KZbin ing.

[@rod3134]

Your 👌 okay Fran... Welcome to the world 🌎

[@bigted1953]

@@Wtfinc she will be ok , my mom used to act like that just before we had to put her in the nursing home. The Drs.said too many comments would confuse her, but mostly all we said was "hi mom," and sometimes " mom would you like some vanilla pudding? "

[@alextirrellRI]

At the least I'm glad that more people are now getting into FranLab and the back catalog. Though I've noticed that KZbin has been pushing me some of your videos that I thought I already watched (The radio one for example), but also other videos I know I've watched, but the red 'watched' indicator is now gone.

[@Shutupimslow]

Without youtube comments and the great philosophers that write them, we wouldn't have answers to life's greatest questions. Is cereal a soup? Why is the moon always in black and white? Is a hotdog a sandwich? The answer is no. Hotdogs are tacos.

[@ybunnygurl]

But tacos are sandwichs. The real question is are pop tarts a sandwich? 🤔

[@certivicator932]

I once photographed the moon and in the end the noise to picture ratio was bad enought that it was like the inside of a new lego set

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Always thought hotdogs as being a sausage in a bun

[@fullmetaljacket7]

Taco tortillas are not a bread so a taco is not a sandwich

[@christopherkise]

42

[@weefek]

I wouldn't worry too much about it. You have a lot of viewers like me, who are into all kinds of eclectic things, regardless of whether we believe in them or not. I've been watching your videos randomly (I'm not glued to my subscription page by any means) but all the videos you mentioned have all been in my 'recommendations' in the last week or so. It's the google/youtube master algorithm doing its work.

[@adksherm]

Fran! Don't be overwhelmed! You deserve ALL of this traffic to your channel. To us long term viewers, it was a mystery that you remained small, because your content actually crosses many interest paths. I really appreciate my journey of discovering your content and history, especially realizing you created the beloved Frantone line! I will be a patreon soon once I get back to work. I would take advantage of this new influx and put up as much as you can - you can eventually catch up with that comment work on an off time .

[@MrMakulit1959]

You're awesome Fran

[@pufthemajicdragon]

Reasons people comment on videos with lots of comments: - To feed the algorithm and support a channel they like - To get a thought or feeling off their chest even if it's just by shouting into the void - KZbin does let a channel owner sort comments on their videos by date rather than popularity - Somebody somewhere might read their comment and then they will feel like they have a social life That last one is me.

[@GrahamMurphy525]

"It's official " was my franlab gateway!

[@thereallycool]

Me too

[@lucyinchat]

Offtopic but on the topic of your username. Consider: Huxley's Brave New World.

[@GrahamMurphy525]

@@lucyinchat I've read it like 6 times. Lol. Also you should check (if you haven't already) farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, and Anthem by Ayn Rand.

[@lucyinchat]

@@GrahamMurphy525 Rand's philosophy is pretty dystopian. Fahrenheit 451 is a decent book, but Bradbury's fiction isn't my taste. I'm more of a fan of Asimov and Arthur C Clark's works. Have you heard of/read walter mosley's futureland?

[@GrahamMurphy525]

@@lucyinchat no. I'm gonna order it now. Thanks for the recommendation. Check out Anthem it's one of her fiction books super short but a great read

[@JerseyJimFish]

I found this channel about a week ago. I have no practical use for it's content... I enjoy many channels for the passion and creativity. There are some brilliant and unique ppl on this platform. Mucc respect and congrats for your efforts Fran.😁

[@AutumnLeavey]

Fran is great! I came for aliens but I stayed for fran

[@bigted1953]

You saw a difference in the two? Observant fellow you are.

[@CiamilloDesign]

Awesome comment.. I did the same.

[@kentwood9821]

I'm a long time audio geek and never heard of her before this. Now I'm a lifetime listener. 3 cheers for a mutual interest in the paranormal!

[@Blitterbug]

@@bigted1953 I take it back. She does have trolls.

[@janetwestwood9194]

👽👽👽 👈👀👉 👩‍🦳

[@jmr_odysseus]

Maybe all of it come because people begin to conceive that you probably are the most smart, clever, quite beautiful and so "modern" person in this 21th century! You definitely are a wonderful person and I kinda deeply feel it

[@thadelgin4538]

Who would troll such a nice person like you? SMH

[@davetbassbos]

Exactly, unless it could be other guitar pedal makers, lol!

[@LostInTech3D]

I've seen it actually...something not very nice, or rather, a bit creepy. The internet is full of all sorts.

[@albertsmith99]

freedom of speech...if you want fame and views you must develop a thicker skin to deal with that

[@janetwestwood9194]

😁😷👍🇬🇧🛸👽

[@KrisKustomPaint]

Thanks for everything Fran. Hope everything gets back to normal for you.

[@BRUXXUS]

It is really cool that it seems that the one video actually brought in a lot of people genuinely interested in what you do.

[@jaalcaid]

@@clusterreduction6092 you won't be missed

[@rumhead666]

Your UFO video was shared on reddit. That's where everybody came from. Including me. I subbed.

[@stefanfrankel8157]

You should do a video on how the extraterrestrials came here specifically to replenish their supply of WD40! ;O)

[@enoughsinsofmineown1033]

🤣

[@GeoDelGonzo]

Sounds plausible. I need more WD40 myself.

[@carldurrell9943]

If you breathe in too much WD40 it’s enough to make you see extraterrestrials 👽!!!

[@GeoDelGonzo]

@@carldurrell9943 😂

[@misdangered4326]

‘The Penetration Fluid’ is strong in this one...

[@jackwan7721]

I’m so glad to have found your channel through my search on UFOS!!

[@_BangDroid_]

As for commenting on older videos with lots of views, I posted a comment a few hours ago on a video from 2016 with almost 40,000,000 views, then got a notification that it was hearted.

[@jasgk74]

“It’s official” caught my eye. The various other videos of yours, I watched afterwards, got my subscription. I don’t know why you never came across my feed; considering the amount of oddball engineering videos I watch.

[@RgTripleC]

I don't get why you-tubers care if trolls comment. The fans generally pummel trolls.

[@flamy111]

Doing things in a cloud is supposed to solve problems of scale and not make them worse. I think it's because the moderation of comment section has been designed this way -- for whatever reason OK for small channels but then the system quickly breaks down. I guess this is an approach of solving 80% of the problem and then completely forgetting about the other 20. And somewhat unrelated -- alkaline battery video is just great, if anything it's underrated, I watch it every couple of weeks. I subscribed to the channel because of that video.

[@kevybost]

You're doing great Fran. Attention from the mob is fleeting, keep at it.

[@sweetresidue]

Lady all these videos are relatable, the alkaline battery video was interesting. You built your own guitar. It's interesting and you are an interesting, intelligent, and i guess a little funny. Don't worry about the trolls, don't waste your time, keep it positive. 2 thumbs up and we love your theme song.

[@janetwestwood9194]

That theme tune 🎵 is so 70's... I ❤ it... 😮😯😲👍🇬🇧

[@EEVblog]

I don't see it's Official Part 2 in your Cards or description in the main It's Official video. Might be worth putting it in there.

[@kennywaynebeek6498]

I think "It's Official, pt. 2" is actually titled "Lunatic Fringe"

[@wembleyford]

Just wanted to add that YT appears to have an API that could help in automating comment handling - dunno if Fran's explored that, but I'm sure that must be how some people handle it.

[@juan-topic6664]

@@wembleyford this

[@Electronieks]

Youre both nice youtubers!!

[@tgfcujhb7583]

Dave, I blame you for breaking frantube 🤔😂✌️👍

[@Nunyabusiness40]

Doing my part in adding to the comments! Welcome to the galactic federation Fran!

[@ScoriacTears]

It feels great when a personality we have come to adore starts to become more recognised.

[@GrooveBuilders]

Hey Fran, Love your channel and have been doing a dive since i found it. I can see that these people really bothered you with some of there words. As someone who also takes peoples words to heart, i know its a lot. Take this in. You made some really great content and I'm very happy to have found your channel. - from the time machine Disorderlycone

[@artofpootan]

I ended up watching your video on the rare display tube after the "It's Official" and then subscribed.

[@mdouglaswray]

Thanks for the behind-the-scenes information, hoping to do more on KZbin and looking to you and other vets for insights. Thanks!

[@Jivolt]

“That’s frantastic!” - Franatics “This isn’t frantastic.” - Fran

[@erikamcneill7044]

I'm definitely part of this new wave of interest in your channel. I've been recommended all these videos lately. I'm glad, Fran seems like someone everyone should see. Also, I'd love for you to make a video related to your Its Official. I respect your voice on this platform.

[@bradbrown8759]

We must be the comment version of Cicadas. 😂👍 been watching a few years.

[@Cyberplayer5]

We will keep watching you Fran. Waiting for your projects is worth our time.

[@virgiliollano3004]

Ha! I told you Fran be yourself and talk about the truth whether it’s popular or not. Congratulations!!!!

[@chrisa2735-h3z]

Fran you are so intelligent , passionate and lovable! why wouldn’t people watch you?? We absolutely Adore you and everything you do on your channel!

[@macexpert7247]

Just change the setting to allow all comments. Don't bother reacting to them other then Like some of them. People who want ask a serious question and receive a reply should join your Patreon channel.

[@connormerritt31]

I'm glad I found your channel through the it's official video, I genuinely enjoy all of your videos and am happy the algorithm brought us together. Keep it up!

[@CuriousMarc]

Excellent title...

[@esra_erimez]

+1

[@juan-topic6664]

wow, I'm surprised your channel isn't verified yet, with all the cool stuff you post.

[@cjmahar7595]

i think i was a part of that bc i only saw your channel for the first time last week, but ill tell you viewers are hungry for honesty and real people. You appear to have both those qualities

[@cryptout]

Your extra dimensional view on the phenomenal made me subscribe and share the video with a friend. So well done!

[@addamriley5452]

If you’re thinking dimensionally, then you’re already an alien believer, you just don’t know it yet 😉

[@addamriley5452]

@@bluntedvegas702 “locust”? Really?

[@spiderchata1]

Hey Fran,I just came across ur channel,and there is something about you that gets my atoms spinning!

[@joeyday576]

I subscribed last night. YT suggested the "It's Official" video but it was the Franocaster video that made me subscribe. Loved the Flip Book Kit vid also.

[@ghostburgers4284]

That guitar was beautiful

[@laserhawk64]

Some people who leave comments at the "thousands of comments" mark would like to add something that maybe helps others, some are just lonely souls looking for other such folks. Some of us are both. Hey, if you see this... sometime today, if you see someone who needs a hug, hug 'em, and get a hug from someone you really like as well. Close friends (like BFF or "kin except for blood" / "essentially family" close) / relatives / actual family etc don't count, nor do online pals (sorry). Wear a mask/etc if you've not had your vaccine... really even if you have, that stuff is no joke.

[@kennelson5096]

KZbin brought your channel to me. Glad they did something right.

[@jukingeo]

@Fran. You can always chose to turn the comments off for that one particular video.

[@DanHarkless_Halloween_YTPs_etc]

In the mob's defense, you do repeatedly say to them: "Go berzerk!"

[@iian0]

Over the moon 🌒🌙 for you Fran... 👍👍👍👍 As I'm watching you are saying it's a bit hectic.. Hope it calms down soon...

[@Skottiejay_Music]

From what I can gather, anytime there is a void of scientists weighing in on any subject, the internet searches for it. You are solid in your presentation, which is why everyone’s on board. Just keep going being you. The trolls will fall away when they can’t keep up with the subject matter 🤙🏽🔥

[@galowadesgi]

Fran, DON'T limit yourself! The world needs you!

[@Altres]

Fran, you may FEEL as though everything is broken, but as a new viewer, I can see you are a fixer. I love your ability to describe difficult concepts with ease. Thank you so much for your videos. Brian

[@relens2]

I haven’t looked at the KZbin API lately, but maybe you could write some little helper apps that will allow you to effectively perform bulk actions to your channel. As you have learned over the years, to get what you want you probably have to do it yourself - KZbin isn’t likely to do anything that doesn’t provide them a short-term benefit (long-term benefit? Don’t hold your breath). At the very least - take a break and separate yourself from the nonsense for a bit. Your followers will understand.

[@scottswiezy2519]

I subscribed thanks to "it's official" Fran! I have enjoyed watching your other videos! You're super cool!!!

[@andershoff3816]

What motivates comments is the same drive you probably have for making videos, just on a much easier and smaller scale. Everyone/many feels like they have something to share and that their opinions are worthwhile for others to listen to. Take it as a blessing, and don't worry about responding/approving everything.

[@Myrddnn]

Glad to hear it. I'm an electronics engineer (retired) and loved the "It's Official" videos. I also love your workshop there. You are down to earth and had the sanest take I've heard of on the UFO phenomena. Enjoy the success. You earn it.

[@hughaskew6550]

Some people don't post comments to be read, they post them to be said. It's all ego-driven.

[@wudimusic]

Every single video, with increased view you mentioned, got recomended to me over the last days.

[@andhewonders]

Me too, and only two articles from the many news services l subscribe to.

[@johnsmith-kc1sn]

You’re so deserving of this boom in subs, Fran. Speaking for myself but I’m sure a lot of new subs too - Found the channel by looking for someone intelligent discussing the trendy UFO topic, we stayed and subbed and watch the rest of your channel because you’re awesome and your content is awesome. Still don’t know how this channel has been hidden from me for so long when I watch loads of similar electronics content.

[@phil2156]

Ah yes, the algorithm giveth and the algorithm taketh away.

[@janetwestwood9194]

🤔👽👍🇬🇧

[@autohmae]

Fran, the way big youtubers handle the comments: they just don't look at them that much. Just respond to what they like, etc. They don't have staff for it either. It's just to much.

[@ALSutton]

Fran, you are wonderful. Your videos are a happy surprise everytime you post. I work in Mental Health. If you only knew how often I used your videos with people needing respite from their troubles. Yay for FranLab!

[@yezdk]

Thanks for what you're doing Fran. It's impossible to respond on all comments, I don't know how you used to handle it (I'm new to your channel and rarely see or write comments because I mostly use android TV app where you can't) but you must be able to go through the ranked comments, at least, and reply to those you find interesting or "worthy" a reply. Anyway, I hope you find your way through the luxury problem of having more subs and viewers than you are used to :) Thanks again, from Denmark

[@yezdk]

BTW, I was suggested the UFO video by YT algorithm. And after viewing some of your other stuff the sub button was a must. I normally Watch a lot of music gear videos (mostly synth etc) and have followed techmoan for quite some time. I guess that's the reasons why I was suggested your channel but who knows lol. I'm happy I found you

[@slightlysober6920]

Educated speculation is hard to find on the internet. Keep going!

[@jeffreypadilla5582]

Yeah I'm new to your channel and your a cool person Fran with all that you do I'm looking forward to looking at the rest of your videos and now I'm looking to see if I cant get a hold of one of your guitar pedals now that I know who made them. I've been learning bass lately it's really fun. I started on playing drums. Well stay cool Fran.

[@deeliciousplum]

Fran: "What does this mean?" KZbin algorithms: "Focus on Bigfoot and Sasquatch next." 😊🤭

[@cathrynm]

I think this UFO thing is being pushed by someone. There's some kind of agenda going on.

[@maryjane1085]

@@cathrynm Yeah - it's the sudden about turn isn't it - it can make it look/seem all rather suspicious (like tailoring it all to 'their' (tptb) own agenda (personal/grouped narative) perhaps)...

[@GORF_EMPIRE]

@@cathrynm Let's just say it is very possible this is a 'strong delusion'.

[@MisterK-YT]

Actually... it’s quite the opposite lately. I know that sounds counter intuitive, but hear me out. Since the late 00’s, YT has been teeming with UFO, Bigfoot, other conspiracy type videos. Stuff you couldn’t find anywhere else. TOO MUCH stuff. And suddenly, a year or 2 ago, ALL of that stuff disappeared. These hundreds of thousands of videos haven’t been deleted by their uploaders (I still have random ones in old playlists and random bookmarks from like

[@holykestrel6395]

The algorithm is strong with you!

[@winstonsmith478]

On people commenting in threads with a huge number of comments, I've wondered the same thing. The sad thing with that is that truly USEFUL comments within tech threads get buried.

[@GreenJimll]

Possibly conditioning from other KZbin channels that encourage you to like and comment to "feed the algorithm".

[@flcamera]

congrats, all us old schoolers hope for that vid everyone wants to check out. You do awesome stuff in yours and deserve it multifold

[@stimie]

I hate to say it Fran, but you're more famous-er now.

[@paulkelly2882]

Brilliant discussion and content information, presented in a relaxed fashion: always enjoy a FranLab vid :-)

[@nitsujsetaps85]

Yeah aliens and the algorithm done tossed you in my feed. I liked your b Bender guitar too. Surprised you didn't pop up sooner considering how many guitar building vids I've watched.

[@kdburner7356]

i’ve seen it everywhere but the reason i subscribed to you is because of your prior knowledge!! you have your own theories backed by fact and logic not baseless claims

[@stevencorley2352]

Hah, I watched several of those. Why? Cause KZbin suggested them. Love your stuff.

[@craigpennington1251]

What can we say Fran? We love ya. Just keep being yourself and making great videos. Best wishes.

[@chrisoberto344]

The UFO video is how I found your channel.

[@Aask.]

There are automated ways of hooking in to the KZbin API and auto filtering comments. Best of luck!

[@mos6507]

In the long run, more exposure to the channel will help you out. I would welcome it.

[@GraemePayne1967Marine]

You're doing everything well! Keep on truckin"! ... From another electronics nerd (retired) Love the rotating "Franlab" light over your left shoulder.

[@Sephyricon]

Hey Fran, I've been here since the Jacobs ladder video and I will remain even if you take a break until all this blows over, and I think a lot of us here will. Just sayin'

[@rickrobson8122]

Oh how could I miss that video LOL... Then I'd just love her doing a Xanadu video too... Rock on Fran! 🤙

[@rod3134]

Your ok Fran. Welcome to the world.

[@tweed532]

As 'just a viewer' it was an interesting insight into the life of a creator with the analytical tools available via Google/KZbin 'Artificial Indigestion' department. Come a long way from that dating site, 'Broadcast Yourself'...👍😃

[@AtAtFB]

You're awesome. No pressure.

[@FennecTECH]

@fran. The small channels with millions and millions of views comes from youtube kids. They get millions and millions of views with virtually zero engagement / subscriptions. That results in lots and lots of videos produced by these children’s content farms getting millions of views each.

[@Shutupimslow]

What? You're saying those videos with random noises, screaming, and flashy lights/effects every 11 seconds aren't just bursting with valuable content?

[@bengonzales490]

I'm a new subscriber SPECIFICALLY because you are so frank and honest in your very scientific approach about that one video. That's how I found you. Kudos. Take a breath. You have many more supporters than haters. Hopefully that's something that will monetize for you as well.

[@BakedAndAwakePodcast]

Best intro/outro vibes around, hands down. 'in the lab..."

[@notajp]

“All your base are belong to us…..”

[@jamesdean5418]

🤣🤣...im one of those new subs ...the radio vid was the first one the youtube popped into my suggested feed, im hooked..... im a real tech fan PCs mostly.... but your channels great, youre great... youtube works wonders!!!

[@pandakso3365]

I think this means the people want you to be humanity's #1 ufo chaser! 😎

[@janetwestwood9194]

🕴🕴🕴👈👀 👁👁

[@BobMinelli]

i had a feeling this was a video about that one. enjoy the ride.

[@borutopicks2076]

so fran, you’re telling me that you can manage thousands of equation formula but can’t ignore those trolls?

[@DaimonWalker]

The algorithm is a beast. It's almost a concern that there are absolutely awesome channels out there not being picked up. I'm glad the algorithm showed your channel to me.

[@tzubin99]

Yeah, I'll always give a thumbs up to any video with a Bill & Ted clip. I'm here for the old ...uh, sorry...vintage electronics stuff... not the UFO stuff...but I still enjoyed the discussion

[@alistairmackintosh9412]

I prefer old electronics to vintage. They're much cheaper.

[@janetwestwood9194]

🤔👍🇬🇧

[@maxamillionbase1801]

Its cool Fran, we get it. its not easy just do what makes you happy. Rock on.

[@atksoul]

What brilliant feedback for KZbin! Hope they hear it and are able to do something. Sorry for the comment (LoL).

[@dougg1075]

Somebody posted your video on a audiophile forum I’m on that had a UFO thread. I had never heard of you before and watched a few more. Crazy how it works

[@timtim2564]

Maybe it's like a "time capsule" The theme song is awesome

[@PTRMAN]

Your video popped up on my recommended list, so I watched it. I was both impressed and disappointed. Impressed by you and your channel and your thoughts. Depressed because I think you are right about multi-dimensional being a very possible explanation for these UFO sitings - I can get my head around little green aliens (or whatever they might be) - that's was most sci fi is about; but multi-dimensional? How in the world do we even begin to understand creatures like that?

[@troyfortsch4440]

“Commenters descended like locust “ more like the current Cicadas brood X. Laying dormant for the last 13 years only to emerge in a massive swarm and make their presence heard.