My Videos Will No Longer Have Ads or Sponsors

[@ComicDrake]

To make things clear: I WILL STILL BE UPLOADING TO KZbin!

[@jadenbryant9283]

Yeah don't be watcher

[@Kamen536]

Thank you

[@jamescallanan2443]

Are the videos going on KZbin at the same time as Patreon or a bit later? Also, this is probably just me not knowing about how to film a video, but what's with the ping pong paddle? Is that a mic?

[@ComicDrake]

Uploaded same day And yes, it is a microphone with a very dense ball of foam around it. It's one of the best on the market and I'm so glad I invested in it 11 years ago when I was working on Game Theory.

[@Skepticalraven]

And I'll still give you that KZbin premium watch time as I always have. Good luck with the new strategy!

[@shelbybayer200]

Funny enough, KZbin DID notify me on this video. They're really Selective

[@casualgamer3900]

Same

[@MatthewHollow]

Me too lmao

[@CamKoudo]

SAME

[@zanebeal8152]

Same

[@aquaboyfa]

same

[@LN_P]

Algorithm kills video, KZbinr goes into nuclear passive aggressive mode

[@PERIX_QR]

I agree

[@RickReasonnz]

"well, I'm gonna make my own video site, with blackjack, and hookers!"

[@richmanifesto1090]

I support this

[@hpfred]

It took me until like halfway through the video for me to realize what you were holding wasn't some kind of sign you were going to flip to show something. And a few more seconds for me to realize that was a comically large mic lmao

[@JackFoxtrotEDM]

"Can I have some ice cream?" "Only a microphone-full." *pulls out comically large microphone*

[@lostCoyoteofMA]

I was thinking the same thing, like "why is he holding a ping pong paddle the whole time?"

[@Subverttech4]

The irony is that this video actually showed up on my feed. Glad you have an optional Patreon, not forced but you deserve support my friend.

[@laflame9077]

same here, it was even on my front page for KZbin which never seems to happen with Drakes videos since I subbed

[@Brianna-eo8nu]

I didn’t realise you’re mic had a cover and was wondering why you were holding a random frying pan…

[@-STRAW_BERRIES-]

I was sooo confusedddd, thank you

[@silvanstamm8068]

aaa thats what this is!

[@Kionum]

I thought it was a prop for some kind of joke until like halfway through the video lol

[@RawbeardX]

pretty sure it's a PUBG reference. :P

[@TheThursty100]

Oh that isn't a frying pan!?

[@cristobal_rubilar07]

thats a comically big mic cover

[@VandalXXI]

Because Drake

[@TheBoyFromAngelsEgg]

I don't even know how I missed that.

[@WhyitJellyDonut]

Its a air isolation ball for wind protection with a foam cover on top, it's usually used for microphones outside.

[@smugloozr2524]

yeah i wouldn't have the balls to do this if my full time job was youtube

[@CamKoudo]

Ngl, I couldn't imagine watching videos without ads, sponsors or patreon plugs. Just seems like the new normal at this point lol

[@tonypeppermint5329]

Yeah, it's wild.

[@kermitgotthesickkicks4265]

true I usually skip em cause it's the digital age They aren't like commercials to me.

[@PosthumanHeresy]

The second and third, same. Ads? HA! I've been running adblockers everywhere since the 2000s. Mfs on _Blip_ were asking viewers to turn off the adblocker and I never did. KZbin ain't gonna make me start.

[@PauTheDeo]

Huh. I've never heard of this "Ads or Sponsors" comic

[@gm2407]

Captain Mad Man... To the MAds Ave Cave Product Placement Boy. Holy Pun-ish-ment Captain Mad-man

[@ogba101]

Thanks!

[@ComicDrake]

Holy shit, thank you! Extremely appreciated!

[@adaa12345SixSevenEightNine]

The opposite of the watcher channel 😂

[@Januaryof28]

So he not gonna upload to yt

[@Januaryof28]

It's not gonna change for most people nlg

[@jaxonhumphreys671]

The duality of man

[@hazusuki]

Never seen your channel or a video before, however this video alone has made me a fan. Subbing and checking out the rest of the vids!

[@toganium4175]

I got a bell notification on this video.

[@stevenvaleriojr1177]

I get, like, every other one.

[@alexredfield1943]

Hey bro, this is a job, this takes effort and you're really entertaining, we like watching you for a reason. There's absolutely nothing wrong with you making a buck with your videos

[@parsapouyafar1047]

Ok wow I did not expect to see an announcement like this from any creator ever. I'll definitely keep watching your channel since your the reason I ever got into comic's just to be clear though would watching ads be even a small way to support your content? cause up until now I had impression it's better to keep my ad blocker off. Now I'm not so sure

[@ComicDrake]

Absolutely, watching ads is the best way to support the without directly giving money to me. Glad I could get you interested in this amazing hobby!

[@parsapouyafar1047]

@@ComicDrake then I'll be happy to keep that blocker off 👍 I remember you told me a few years back there's no better time to read better than the present and I've enjoyed reading anything I can get my hands on ever since

[@labgoat6787]

@@ComicDrakeOh neat you’re sitting on your new gaming chair (throne)

[@ComicDrake]

@@labgoat6787 You must be new here. 🤣

[@TEXUGOMAPA]

Ironicaly KZbin DID notify me on this video

[@deebobeebo]

Hope this works out well for you! Its weird I feel like I've never really had the issue off not seeing peoples new uploads but have been hearing about it for so long. I'm mostly a desktop viewer rather than mobile so maybe that? I tend to come home from work, start up my PC and check my "dailies" in my sub box so maybe it's just I check that? I know it's hard to go further back and find an upload from a specific channel amidst all the other stuff so maybe that plays into it? I have noticed a difference between what videos tend to show on my desktop homepage vs mobile. Maybe it tracks things differently? Whole thing is wonky and never really understood what was going on. Happy to watch either way! I think I've seen em all since I've been subbed! Love your stuff!

[@codsworth9950]

A lot of people will subscribe to hundreds of creators and when they log on, it's just a mess of notifications at the top that they don't pay attention to. Some people also don't ever check the notifications menu and wait for the videos to show up in their feed, but KZbin tries to shove other things in front of your face instead. They figure you're already going to watch the guy you're subscribed to so they'll show you even more people to keep you on their site longer.

[@SuperCaleb283]

Massive respect for making a hard call like this. KZbin is unforgiving and you're awesome for standing up for what you believe in.

[@johannliebert2870]

Wow, you're the most transparent content creator. Wishing you the best of luck.

[@ODISeth]

I'm glad you're still able to make money on KZbin via ads and sponsorships while being able to provide your content back to the community via Patreon like this! I do really hope this doesn't land you in any legal hot water with a sponsor complaining about you removing their sponsorship bits for free on another site, the last thing I'd want is for such a generous action like this to result in financial or legal problems for you. Thank you, it shows just how much you care about this community to do this, mad respect!

[@SuperMegaCoffeeGuru]

As a YT premium viewer, I'll still watch here, but I also watch every video so I support your choice in whatever way my dude!

[@sodathejunker]

Not even mad about it. Been subscribed for ever and YT has oddly weened you off my feed over time, so this is a nice little way to give you a boost in visibility from those of us who want to see your uploads

[@High-LordHarza]

Oh hey, that's me as an example comment! Idk if us Premium watchers have helped you gain any money, but will give it a try and see how Patreon works for this. Good luck regardless and can't wait for more videos here and on Patreon!

[@Deathcraftt]

this is the right way to do a "transition"

[@icarusgaming6269]

This is how the first stone falls. Welcome to the era of creators using KZbin as a proxy for other platforms

[@twofluffykawaiigirls5539]

Yall give this man all the tips for just being cool as hell!

[@simianurchin7630]

Ya know now that you mention it I had your bell notification on and I was wondering my I hadn’t seen a notification about you uploading, you do you man I’ll still follow over to watch on the patreon

[@graduator14]

Interesting, more videomakers need to try this, rather than rely on shady sponsors!

[@bdo333]

Thank you for your consistency and hard work. Congratulations on 10 years.

[@MythicalHex]

this is your first video youtube has shown to me in years

[@AlexDayz]

Thanks Drake and your giant -Frying Pan- Microphone

[@Trekapedia]

Great video! You always do a very good job and, from one comic book fan to another, I appreciate what you do! Keep it coming please.

[@poleon2003]

"Contract or no, I will not bow to any sponsor" -Wayne Campbell

[@themagicianofchaos3702]

I just have KZbin premium and adblock on so I can support craters that I enjoy. But I find it hilarious that this was at the top of my recommendation list when I open the app

[@michel0dy]

You holding the BIG SPHERE MIC is really funny

[@MrTakoMask]

Youre legitimately a great dude, i know i dont know you but I can definitely tell. Wish you the best

[@DoomPastries]

Literally never had this problem

[@djpegao]

Drake: _Makes a video announcing all his videos no longer will have any ads or sponsors_ KZbin: *I'll pretend I didn't hear that*

[@WarmLillie]

KZbin screwed us over, it time to screw them back. For me I use ad block for website and don’t care about watching ads. Thank you for the vid experience and making it also free.

[@myeternalsin]

As long as you still get paid that’s all I care about. You deserve it, I use YT premium and can take the extra second to fast-forward something I don’t want to see/hear. I wish people had more empathy to understand that content creators need to get paid too.

[@BomberDX97]

I like the Roxas necklace

[@K-Y-L-E]

Crazy how I've been subscribed for so long and this is the first one of your videos to show up in my recommended in the past few months

[@NikoQerry]

I thought that was a ping pong bat...

[@smiledawg]

I have no idea who you are but I respect this greatly

[@ComicDrake]

It's a great time to watch some videos and learn who I am. 😉

[@obertone3242]

Is... Is that a frying pan?

[@MAWKY_MAWK]

This was the first time KZbin has recommended your video to me in a while.

[@sound123mine]

I've never seen a single video from this channel and KZbin recommended this to me... Bruh.

[@HackerZac]

Same

[@lionkingquan]

Bro I don’t mind the ads get yo money

[@mandelabutterfly9162]

Right like TV. Don't like the ads. Skip or go to the bathroom.

[@pirate4460]

I've been a paying member of his patreon for years and he's pretty cool.

[@taboonle6280]

Absolutely hilarious that KZbin sent me a push notification for this video

[@badreddinekasmi8919]

Whatever you do man I always hope that it works out for you. I no longer read comics but I really appreciate your work and hope for you to be able to make a living out of it

[@COMPUTRX]

Your ad voice is pretty perfect though

[@SquattingSiorai]

Comrade Drake is a welcomed pleasure!

[@LightningBlade1406]

Wish you the best of luck, hope this is profitable enough for you to keep making videos and a living.

[@gabe7109]

That microphone is amazing.

[@jlev1028]

Good for you. Honestly, I don't hate sponsored ads on KZbin in themselves, as long as they aren't mobile games or other exploitive shit. I'm simply sick of every content creator having to do them to pay the bills.

[@Spllyn]

I am glad theres ads still, gotta keep our homeboy Drake in comics and cereal

[@Novanev]

YES! YES! YES! YES! thank you comic drake

[@Nuttygamer27]

find it funny that i never seen your channel before and youtube is just now showing me it

[@ComicDrake]

Now's a great time to start checking out my content. I hope you like it!

[@zeddash.6695]

I’m going to watch the videos with ads and sponsors. You work hard and you deserve the money.

[@michaela.pempleton1128]

The algorithm is brutal, you just made it less brutal. Thank you!

[@costelinha1867]

Comic Drake just venting his trauma of the 3000 skillshare segways he has heard in his life.

[@legospider1437]

This is super cool of you. I'm probably going to be subscribing to one of your premium tiers on Patreon.

[@EtienneLapha]

I commend you for this, it's a rare thing.

[@Jupiter_Mayflower]

I have never seen your videos before. But my respect for you is enormous.

[@Mallory-Malkovich]

This is radical, in every sense of the word. _I love it._

[@jmace2424]

That would have been the perfect time to say “All my videos are going to be 100%… thanks to Raid Shadow Legends!”

[@messychild6051]

I watch all your videos the hour they premiere. KZbin can't stop me

[@Mvfasalways]

Support this man at all cost

[@Turtlpwr]

Good luck Drake

[@every_spider-man_ever]

I hope that this is a success for you! You're a big inspiration in this comic book space!

[@wrenwry]

Honestly this is a really interesting experiment, I’ve never seen another youtuber try this before. Really hope it goes well!

[@Erlisch1337]

for like 2/3 the video I thought he was holding a table tennis racket and was wondering when he was going to turn it around....

[@wrenwry]

Really wish you kept at least some of your VODs up, woulda liked to see the City of Heroes playthrough

[@migueltineo9100]

WE GOT THE THRONE BACK

[@video_watcher9252]

this is fascinating and by far the most interesting and viable way a creator has "left the youtube ecosystem"

[@SLAP1FACE]

this video got recommended 22 seconds after upload with 1 view. lol

[@professorescanor7310]

I appreciate the gesture (although KZbin funnily does notify me). I just hope this won't affect your revenue that much. Also personally I love your sponsors because you at least have fun seaways.

[@legospider1437]

I feel like a lot of people (like me) are going to subscribe to one of his premium Patreon tiers just because of this. This is such a cool movie, and it also really shows his character. So, I'm definitely going to throw some money his way for it.

[@lssjgaming1599]

You dropped this 👑. Such a gigachad move

[@emilysanchez4584]

This is the first time I ever got a notification for your videos 😮

[@Maller81]

I don’t have ad block on. Mostly because the sponsors still happen.

[@jizaod88]

10 years... wow I wasn't aware how much time has gone while watching your channel... but hey, hope we are here for 10 more!

[@AspelShuyin]

Honestly there's also the big issue that a lot of the sponsors turn out to be scummy. Like HelloFresh is abusive (and seems to use exploited monkey labor???), Bright Cellars is a scam, and BetterHealth is frankly evil.

[@thedaedrasociety5329]

Based announcement dude! Love the content keep it up!

[@Cartoonray]

I love your content and will support!

[@robertocarvajal9140]

If KZbin was a person watching this video, their mind would be crashing SpongeBob style

[@AshBlossomWorshiper]

The ONE video youtube notified me about😂

[@SLouiss]

Thanks Comic Drake

[@DrPurpleLlamas]

Absolute bro move. Love you man! Keep up the good work!

[@tauntingeveryone7208]

Surprisingly you are not the only creator doing this. A lot of creators are doing this for similar reasons. On another note, are you on Nebula or have you reached out to them? I feel like your content would be perfect there too.

[@jojivlogs3697]

I have a video recommendation! You should do one all all the Weapon Plus Programs! I tried doing the research myself but it got really confusing, but there was interesting finds like Nuke and weapon 0!

[@UNSCMarine117]

"No adds! No sponsors! No patreon pledge! Look at that it looks like to balls and a bong!" - comicdrake

[@mr.sand7899]

Oh God this is his Linkara watch the ads moment.

[@DBcooper420]

Good idea man Really keen for more videos from you I think it’s the right move

[@Yosi-Berman]

I mean, I'm sticking to here where I do use the subscription tab and pay for premium. But this move is dope as all hell, you rock my man.

[@WhyitJellyDonut]

To those wondering (I'm guessing here still). I think he is using a windshield ball on his microphone with a foam cover on top. Most popular company that makes them is Rycote. Their usually used for outdoor recordings but he could have a drafty room?

[@zachclawges6932]

I don't have adblock for youtube. I have it for web pages that cover the entire screen in ads to the point that I can't read the content. Wikis are pretty bad about this. I do pay for KZbin premium too tho

[@KainXross]

Yep i didnt SEE any videos like for 3 months and i need to catch up

[@zhrenir]

Nice to see the chair again