I'VE NEVER DONE THIS ON THE CHANNEL BEFORE

I'VE NEVER DONE THIS ON THE CHANNEL BEFORE.
Well KZbin made me an offer I can't refuse. I will be starting channel memberships for Dons Family vacations. Nothing will change on the channel but members will have some extra content.

[@basmaoneill8231]

As long as these basic videos are still available, I’m all good.

[@emiliawalker4346]

This old senior can appreciate this move however I will not be joining patreon

[@ae4xo]

its not patreon. its within youtube itself

[@monikalandsvik9566]

It has been so nice to follow a channel whitout paetrions/membership!

[@dobeus8957]

Enjoy it while it lasts…I’m getting a bad feeling!

[@ae4xo]

if he switches to memberships, then he can turn off the adds for everyone else

[@genageeraert8039]

You don’t have join patreon. It’s not that hard.

[@janncarr9208]

@@genageeraert8039 exactly, nothing with this channel changes... it just gives some extra content... kinda like bumping up to a ocean view instead of an inside cabin!!!

[@monikalandsvik9566]

@@genageeraert8039 sorry, but I have several times followd a channel through a membership-startup. Channel-focus changes. Content normalt shown get hidden behind a paywall. In the content still free, there will be halftold points. So wath is the point in continuing following the channel? I am not paying for a membership! Sorry about any misspellings🇧🇻

[@loriminard6460]

Don I really enjoy your shows and have for 4 years now I really appreciate you keeping the content the same regardless of being a member I'm disabled would like to help more but can't. I know of another creator I enjoyed for 5 years but he went mostly Patreon shows so thanks for keeping it the same .

[@douglasbray3563]

Good Morning Don, good luck with the Membership Drive. I watch a lot of people including Tony, Ben & David, Emma, Sharon & Sea, Nautical Nurse Nancy, The Ship Show, Midships, Jay the Nomad, The Shiplife, Cruise Craze, Life Well Cruised and many more and I can't afford to support everybody.

[@babygrljaz]

Thank you for the explanation. Now I see why so many are going the membership route. You are so informative 😊 again thank you!

[@Lamb9491]

No thank you. I enjoy your show as is not paying

[@marianneward8980]

You are the second KZbinr that I've seen do this this week. KZbin must be doing a push to get more content creators to have memberships.

[@janemarie6228]

Yes because YT takes 50% at least…really only benefits YT.

[@rosemaryf8177]

It is probably because of the recent Patreon announcement of charging more for Apple devices. KZbin is hoping to get Creators to move from Patreon to KZbin Memberships.

[@MS-qi1sk]

If i became a patron for every channel that i follow I'd be broke .but i do appreciate your hard work

[@AlupaNana]

Thanks Don. I really respect how good you are to us! You are awesome!😊

[@eminiarvii]

I see no problem…you join if you want, if you don’t want….don’t. Nothing to freak out over

[@Gloria00082]

❤exactly

[@janncarr9208]

but, people like to get upset and indignant for no good reason...

[@susanburkettrn2042]

Member only? I don’t need to be a member only, just a thumbs up,person! Thanks for your channel but I’m not convinced this explanation will stay as is!

[@GTPLewellen]

They get 30% of all the money. Can’t blame them.

[@bogeo8459]

Thank you for explaining it all. I appreciate it

[@sharonzakosek641]

Sounds like a great idea! Thanks for explaining your thoughts on this. Looking forward to the tshirts.

[@donaldedmondson4918]

No thanks on all those extras. Maybe we could have all chipped in to pay for your one time airfare. ⚓️

[@simonebennett6407]

I'm happy to join a membership, I joined Tony's Patreon. It isn't expensive. I have several Patreon memberships for vloggers and a bunch of other artist ones to support my artist friends in a very difficult economy for people who have talent in the arts and can't work in the field that they love and are good at. Like other people have said, Don and Tony got me through COVID. My husband and I started cruising in 2018 and we had one more cruise in 2019 before COVID hit in 2020 (we had two cruises planned that we had to rebook multiple times with Disney and they gave us a bonus for rescheduling instead of outright cancelling each time and it meant when we finally got to take those cruises in 2022 that we could try a better room for two cruises! Anyway, I learned how to book cruises for myself and my husband and what we would like and not like (not for Disney cruises so much, but for other cruise lines). THANK YOU DON! While i have the money to support you and Tony you will have it. Tony's content didn't change, I don't think your's will either @Don'sFamilyVacations

[@LynnRussell66lr]

I love this idea! You are the only KZbinr that I watch every day and I’d be thrilled with a membership!

[@TheJm129]

Will any of the membership tiers include responses to comments and questions from this comments section?

[@barbaraauty9966]

That would be interesting. I do not think he bothers to read any of them.

[@sherrydiener8688]

Hi Don, Good luck with your members only.

[@susanrnbc]

Go ahead and take the cash, but I will not be opting in. I enjoy things as they are so am glad nothing will change on the channel.

[@dianej1714]

Folks, you've already been helping him make money on KZbin by just watching & following. You don't need to pay him more.

[@joeseatac331]

Ya can’t pass up free money. We appreciate your informative videos. Glad to know everyone will still be able to get on the group cruises.

[@lgsystemlgsystem]

Another channel I liked went to this pay system, the free version does not let you leave comments.

[@Cruisetravelers]

Tony has memberships and you can leave comments. I didn’t even know he had memberships until I accidentally stumbled across it one day. Nothing will change on the channel.

[@lgsystemlgsystem]

​@Cruisetravelers thank you.

[@j.g7506]

Sorry don...I contribute to other non profit foundations. But I will continue to watch you .

[@debbiemartin6714]

Good luck on your new memberships!

[@sandrajackson599]

Thanks for the explanation Don. I often wonder about this patreon thing. Not a fan but could help you with your airfare to Florida! Also, other than this, I don’t do social media so it’s good to hear I wouldn’t miss out on the cruise news. Good luck with your new venture and all the best. 😊

[@ivanmorley3735]

Good luck with the new KZbin venture, and of course merchandising. I'm glad that you will still continue with the current videos too.

[@birbluv9595]

Don, you work so hard and you can probably use the money. I don’t blame you for offering this. But i spend so much money supporting other channels, that I’ll have to pass on this.

[@tucky12300]

I watch you,Tony,EECC Travels,Parodee Jay and several others every day.I love the content.Good luck with your new ventures.

[@pilotnh3-mx4ql]

Don your title fooled me. I thought you meant you were actually going to pronounce “etcetera” correctly for the first time.

[@WIgirl26]

Good for you Don. I will not be joining at the moment as I am trying to get my finances in order, but good for you. I love it and hope to join eventually. You and Tony are the ones I watch the most out of all the youtubers I am subscribed to. Keep it up. ❤🎉

[@Girasole5849]

It is wonderful that you have another source of income doing something you love. However, money is a bit too tight for me to pay for a Utube charge right now. Additionally, I love your vlogs along with Tony and Emma so I would not be able to choose just one. I already pay for TV satellite and that is expensive enough. I love the idea of group cruise tshirts and hope to be on one someday with you!

[@angiefecteau7850]

No thank you. Appreciate watching your channel without a fee.

[@iangill8984]

Don, dont worry, I understand what is going on. I am a subscriber and will continue to do so. I am subscribed to so many channels I cannot afford to becaome a member or Patreon to all of them.

[@marthagrant143]

Good luck with your new venture.

[@kathymizda5586]

I'll just stick with what you do now. No membership for me, thanks

[@karenweston2714]

Actually the lowest price would be $0.

[@frankbroom1376]

Appreciate your honesty and taking the time to explain the new option.

[@cindimoya1234]

Special Lanyards would be cool too...i was on a cruise with a large group and we knew everyday who they were due to their lanyard

[@jodiburchard2993]

I’ve enjoyed watching you, however I won’t be joining. Good luck on the future.

[@TerryKeever]

You can still watch him for free. Don says he will be posting content not normally posted on the membership / patreon. Nothing changes here on the free side

[@rayluna7032]

Been following you Don for awhile. Your vlogs have helped my cruising experiences work smoothly 👍👍

[@carljohnson6434]

My wife wants a Don's t-shirt

[@jsEMCsquared]

I have always enjoyed you lack of adverts. Please don't sell out.

[@Cruisetravelers]

Nothing changes. A lot of channels have memberships. Tony’s channel has had one forever.

[@jameskalexanderjr314]

i had one content creator go to Patreon membership and post cards. I havent seen a free video in over a year. I think your new income opportunity is flooating likke a lead balloon.

[@travelwithdebandnick]

Great idea ❤❤ we will definitely sign up ❤

[@user-wn8qm1zu6x]

I enjoy your daily videos with all the info. My last planned cruise is May 2025, so membership is not viable. I wish the best of luck to you and the channel.

[@Cruisetravelers]

I don’t know why people freak out on this. Many channels have had memberships forever and it doesn’t change the content on the channel. Had Don not said anything, he would’ve had memberships and no one on here would’ve ever known. You’ll see no change in your daily Don programming. Tony has had memberships forever and I never knew until I accidentally stumbled across it one day.

[@CM-li6yd]

I don’t understand why people are unsubscribing, nothing changes just don’t join if you don’t want to. I watch many channels with membership and I don’t join. Why be mad that he is offering an option, I don’t think it is fair to judge him for wanting to add something that can help him financially. It is very selfish of people to get offended for something that really has no impact on them.

[@birbluv9595]

Don, one suggestion for your group pictures on the cruises. I recommend not having everyone wear the same thing! The easiest way to identify people in these group pictures is when they are wearing clothes you’ve seen them wear before on the trip.

[@dawnwhite2512]

Nope I won't do it. Tony has it. My 🚧 criticism is do something other that isn't just chat.

[@birbluv9595]

Watch his trip vlogs from the England/Ireland/Iceland/Greenland cruise! Both Don and Tony have posted videos that were just like you were there with them!

[@dawnwhite2512]

@birbluv9595 I've seen their footage and follow them. I do not see value in these chat that is fee related.

[@karenweston2714]

Watch Suites For Elisha! Those videos were gold!

[@randijaffe-7665]

Don- don’t we support your channel by subscribing, liking and commenting? You always had the platform of no charges and you’ll never ask for money!

[@Cruisetravelers]

And he still does.

[@lindac-mizpah]

I just came off of a group cruise to Alaska. I didn’t personally know anybody in the group except my sister who was my roommate. We had shirts to wear on embarkation day. It was great recognizing each other because of the shirts. We had a group picture taken and the crew, other cruisers and the captain commented on the people with blue shirts.

[@motel1029]

I'm surprised you haven't done this before now!!

[@user-zn3wm8il6z]

Looking through the comments it definitely doesnt seem like this news is going over so well. Good luck Don. Hooefully your followers and daily video watchers wont change viewership. Same as your channel wont be changing based on a one-time cash offer.

[@belxsar1504]

Glad to hear there's the option of some extras here while nothing changes with the main channel. 🙂

[@harveyfreedman7146]

Good by. Will not be back

[@Cruisetravelers]

Good bye*. This isn’t an airport and you don’t need to announce your departure. What is even the purpose of telling someone you’re leaving? You want them to cry or beg you to stay or something? You want a poem? 🤷🏻‍♂️ I’m sure he will lose sleep over your one sub out of his 195k.

[@michaelbertolone5758]

Nope, won’t be doing it. I’ve been watching you for years. I love your videos. I would love to meet you one day in person, but sorry not gonna do it.😢😢😢😢😢

[@df5349]

Need money to pay for your African Safari??

[@kevinp1904]

Keep up the good work!

[@teresamiller5412]

Hope you make your goal ❤good luck

[@Marvin-P]

Get your money Don!👍Take care.

[@joannke7727]

Thanks for the info

[@jansab279]

I like the idea of everyone having an identical shirt . That would be cool.

[@karenjensen2345]

Allison already gives everyone a free group cruise t shirt on her group cruises on let's go travel tips 😅

[@Cruisetravelers]

FINALLY!!! I’ve wanted you to have a channel membership for a few years now! I will absolutely be joining!

[@redstratus97]

So sad to see Don sell out like this. He is no better than all the other greedy channels on KZbin. I guess the temptation was much too great. I held you in high regard that you didn’t do this. But now that you are you have now become just like everyone else. What a sad day today.

[@RadicalRickEntertainment]

I'm curious as to why yt is now actually paying creators now to start memberships.....if they start forcing me to e beg with everyone else I'm bouncing

[@kimkircher4025]

Congratulations Don! I don’t blame you.

[@brbz369]

Hey Don, if this new thing doesn't work out to your satisfaction, can you opt out and go back to the old way?

[@peterscullion8100]

Good plan. But I would like to support the channel but I use cash through my travel agent. Can I use cash? Also, can I use cash for your group cruises? I really want to go on one!

[@danakruse7325]

It’s a lot more work for you. Good luck.

[@billkwok1016]

Great info/show as always Don the moral of the story, beware of cruise company speaking with fork tongue 🤣🤣🤣

[@steve1la]

Good Luck Don

[@lowvizlife]

Great idea. Sounds like it will work out for all involved.

[@nicolemiller4688]

Time to roll with the changes. Good luck.

[@cindyonyoutube]

Congrats on this new milestone for your channel!

[@kareneggimann3933]

You never read or respond to your cult anyway.You act so giving but I have yet to see you acknowledge people.T shirt idea,Support Don and his greed

[@Reed-2big]

Great, I’ll get to have access to a Facebook page even though I don’t use Facebook! Sounds like this can be a good move for other than casual users.

[@janicewestcott9844]

Great idea for group cruises . Matching t shirts would be nice.

[@twaunniebusse7262]

I am glad that your new membership program will not impact your main channel

[@robertbottom9950]

Does this mean “Members Only” jackets?😂. I enjoy your videos Don

[@Cruisetravelers]

That would be awesome! I support this!

[@stevehenson3325]

Not all you tube “ideas” are good ones

[@Cruisetravelers]

It doesn’t change anything on the channel so what difference does it make. Many channels including Tony’s have had memberships forever and I never knew it until I accidentally stumbled across it one day. It doesn’t change the content on the channel. Had he not said anything you would’ve never even known.

[@Robear-fm4vw]

I hope it's enough to cover 1st class travel

[@cindyk3281]

Good for you. Keep up the great work.

[@robertlyttle8443]

Are you not making enough off this already?

[@terrifromm5085]

Sorry. Patreon or any memberships are a no for me.

[@jeanhansen1939]

I'd love to see some bloopers!

[@user-tc6it4gk8s]

Hi Don I would never support patron people on you tube make enough money off of sububcibes, ,you seem to go on a lot of expensive trips,and I would imagine you would write a lot of that off for your business, people have enough trouble making ends meet,these days,without adding things that aren’t important.so enjoy your club memberships I think a lot of people will be upset because ,it is pure greed!Don try to go on less cruises,and when you go you can maybe stay on an inside cabin ,they are cheaper like the rest of us!

[@SeeYaAtSea]

Well stated

[@karenweston2714]

But Don needs SUITES to dangle for the jiggly ladies!

[@diannealice3601]

Lots of people are creating memberships 👍

[@mikemcmanus2049]

enjoy your flight to florida

[@vickiebridges3584]

Take my money!!! lol. You may want to note that the member button is not on a phone. Have to use PC/Laptop/tablet. Took me a month to figure that out with Tony.

[@SusanK1120]

While I love your channel, I feel this is like being asked for a tip which is happening EVERYWHERE! Another person mentioned that we should all chip in and pay for your one-time airfare to Florida. That I would do. Sorry ❤

[@dianej1714]

He can afford his own plane ticket.

[@SusanK1120]

You’re right. I believe he’s said he’s been on 178 cruises! lol

[@judymorris8749]

Good we will still see and follow you.

[@angelathomas6770]

I really enjoy your comments

[@johnbennett3681]

I’ve heard other creators getting that offer too. Guess they want to compete with Patreon.

[@lindafernandez4522]

Its a great idea t have the T-shirts. I look for forward t meeting thers on the grup cruise

[@kylady1959]

Thanks for telling us

[@AtlantaMikeH]

Awesome idea Don,can’t wait.

[@kristenkroes9649]

Sounds nice. Thanks.

[@homerjay8109]

Maybe don't fly Business Class..........

[@karenweston2714]

How will he lure young girls without SUITE MONEY!