November Ad Changes will Ruin ASMR (Petition)

Reuploaded this to also not be a short
petition: chng.it/jnrxQz...
I also recomment watching JB's video, she goes a bit more in depth: • Sad News for ASMR Fans...
Millions of people, including myself, use ASMR to fall asleep to. Now KZbin wants to take away the creator's choice of placing ads at the end of videos, and enforce it. This means every new monetized ASMR video will end with an ad, likely waking up the viewer, rendering all ASMR uploads useless for sleep.
KZbin is implementing these changes in November 2023, and going back from there will be nigh impossible once they see their ad revenue going up. Sign this petition and let's try to keep things the way they are, with the choice in the hands of the creators!

[@JojosASMR]

I love this. Thanks for bringing it to our attention!

[@ObviouslyASMR]

Thanks man

[@kellyanne9315]

Help get the word out! I'm signing. It's hard enough sleeping and if ads are going off, I'm going off. Some have ads mid video and multiple times and it's annoying to no blasted end! Love you guys ❤️

[@moelester9357]

You literally run multiple ads throughout your videos though?

[@ObviouslyASMR]

@@moelester9357 that can be his choice, the important thing is the creator having control

[@OnyxTank]

Yess@@ObviouslyASMR

[@wpst7775]

유튜브가 광고 정책을 바꿔서, 크리에이터가 어느 구간에 광고를 넣을지 선택하는 게 아니라, 영상의 끝에서 광고가 나오게 강제하기로 했대요. 그러면 ASMR을 듣다가 잠에서 깨는 경우가 대부분일텐데, 그런 일이 잦아질수록 사람들은 잘 때 더이상 asmr을 찾지 않게 되겠죠.. 오슬희 씨가 더보기에 청원사이트 링크를 올렸으니 청원에 참여해달라고 하시네요

[@user-ce7lh1vc3f]

와우 해석 감사합니다

[@_0H.01]

와 감사합니당

[@고인물-f8n]

감사합니다!

[@Hahihi-nana]

근데 왜그런거지 ? ;;

[@HHHH-lb2dm]

한국어 해석 댓글이 없을리가 없을텐데 하면서 내렸어용

[@EunSung0220]

1. 유튜브가 영상 끝에 광고를 강제적으로 넣기 위해 정책을 변경하려고 하는 중 2. 위처럼 변경될 경우, asmr을 들으며 자는 사람들이 깨는 상황이 생길 수 있으며, 이 일이 빈번해지면 사람들은 asmr을 들을 이유가 사라질 것을 우려 *3. 이에 대해 슬희가 반대 청원을 진행 중이니 서명에 참여 부탁!* (설명란에 서명 링크 있어요!) 슬희가 한국어로 직접 설명도 써놨던데 대강 요약합니당!

[@edafoxxASMR]

Very important, thanks for making the petition!

[@ObviouslyASMR]

I figured someone had to

[@Burakk07777]

Eda sen bence bu oğlandan hoşlanıyorsun

[@LesAnderson]

As an ASMRtist: oh no!!!!! They literally haven’t considered our content at all while doing this

[@ObviouslyASMR]

Very disappointing indeed, especially because it was already a default, so they know that anyone who didn't have postroll ads was turning them off intentionally, and now they're consciously forcing it

[@DJNoMask]

To me it seems like they’re targeting you. But I pay for KZbin so I don’t get any ads anyway that’s what everyone need to do

[@vinesque]

Just finished signing the petition and sharing it to my friends as well. Ad placements should be in control of the creators as it was their work being used by KZbin to gain revenue. This is nothing but greed.

[@piss7610]

Sadly that won't do anything. The solution isn't a petition, it's boycotting youtube entirely. This is a capitalism issue.

[@mrfoodarama]

Very disappointing. They are basically pushing people who wouldn't otherwise use Ad-Blockers into using them. That's hurts everyone

[@codixer]

And once everyone is using ad-block, they'll block you from using an ad blocker

[@Melonbanana7]

Welp they blocked you from using an adblocker now

[@mrfoodarama]

@@Melonbanana7 Seems its worse than I'd imagined. Their blocking works for basic adblock or adblock plus, but people using uBlock Origin or uBlock in combination with a browser like Brave are not affected. I worry this will actually create a situation where "normies" who don't usually tweak these things will educate themselves and discover the more comprehensive ad blocking tech, making the situation worse for creators and for KZbin. But it may also be done with this intention, such that they can get the support needed to completely rework how the ads are placed into videos.

[@yes_bro_yes_sis]

몇 년 전 Asmr 영상에 노란딱지 붙었을 때도 그렇고 항상 불합리한 것을 고치려는 행보 멋있다고 생각합니다. 응원해요 Signed!

[@user-hungry030]

참여하고, 공유또한 했습니다. 사실 asmr이라는 컨텐츠가 메이저의 분야가 아니기 때문에 각광받지 못하고 소리소문없이 사라지시는 분들 또한 많은데 항상 오슬희씨 보면서 꾸준히 찾아와 주시는 것만으로도 감사함을 느꼈습니다. 이러한 정책 변경 사항을 진지하게 느끼시고 다뤄주셔서 리스너 입장에선 얼마나 감사한지 몰라요. 행보를 응원합니다! I participated, I shared. In fact, since the content called asmr is not a major field, there are many people who are not in the spotlight and disappear without any rumors, but I felt grateful just to see 오슬희 constantly coming. From the listener's point of view, I am grateful that you have taken these policy changes seriously and dealt with them. I'm rooting for you!

[@TaeyoungLee3]

Sounds like a policy change to make us pay for KZbin Premium. I agree with the petition!

[@SouthernASMRSounds]

Thank you for making this video! I plan to do a video on it tonight, and I'll share your petition. This is ridiculous! 🤬

[@ObviouslyASMR]

Thank you!

[@theredbanana5006]

I love ur asmr videos Mary!

[@Drstrange3000]

Thank you for speaking up about this. I always thought it was weird for loud ads to appear in ASMR videos. I think a nice workaround would have quiet or silent ads during ASMR videos. I don't think KZbin carefully thinks through their guidelines and does what seems to get them most money through ads.

[@ObviouslyASMR]

I guess they probably don't think about the existence of ASMR most of the time

[@hxxamzv_02]

슬희야 솔직히 난 그거때매 너무 불편해서 유튜브 프리미엄 결제하고 쓰고 있었어 ㅜㅜ 하지만 나와는 다르게 청원할 생각도 하고 너무 멋있다 링크 들어가서 청원 참여했어! 꼭 슬희의 의견이 받아들여지길 ㅜㅜ!

[@gianfrancaf7850]

KZbin doesn't know how much this is important for the asmr communities!!!

[@mariahcareylover406]

Yes they do, they want people to buy premium

[@boanamoana]

헐 오슬희 공유해줘서 고마워😊😊😊 청원하러갈게 진짜 유투브 갑질 미워!!! 오슬희 근데 목소리가 넘 좋다.... 다가졌네..... you have all..... 청원하고왔어. 제발 강제로 광고 붙이지 마.!!!!!!!😢😢😢

[@ShuklaAayushi]

Oh what the hell! This is equivalent to pushing all the ASMR content out of the platform. I, and I am sure many more, would gladly follow your content wherever you take this. 🤘 Thanks for letting us know.

[@kwondarling88]

ASMR을 매일 듣고, 사랑하는 사람으로서 그냥 지나칠 수가 없네요! 바로 청원 참여했어요. 저는 유튜브 프리미엄 사용자라 사실 광고는 상관이 없긴 하지만 많은 사람들이 불편해지면 안되니까요…이런 문제를 알려준 오슬희에게도 감사하고 사랑해요!!👍❤️ I signed right away! Thank you for reporting this problem. I hope many people do not suffer for this🙏 I love all ASMR videos and 오슬희❤️🫶

[@Night-Shade.]

The ASMR community is really attentive to ads because they don't to ruin the experience for viewers. KZbin has to be more aware of these things. It's literally their job...

[@Man-From-Another-Place]

Massive respect for this. In an age where people are making ASMR content for clout and money, this indicates a lot of integrity.

[@stephaniemand]

even-though I pay for youtue premium which is way too expensive but I really hate the interruptions so much, I am still signing this petition because it means a lot to me that the ASMR community can count on each other for quality content without youtube ruining everything!!

[@catplantASMR]

thank you!!!!! :)

[@MissLizzy882]

I posted this on Jelly Bean Green's video on the subject, but I'm re-posting in the hopes this will help someone a tiny bit, especially with this dreadful choice from KZbin... Something that has worked for me, is playing the video through, skipping to the end and letting it run for the last min or so, then you catch the ad and when you re-play the video it doesnt come up. It doesn't always work, but I thought I'd share just in case it helps. Ads waking you up is just awful and KZbin is a mental health lifeline for so many of us, myself included. I hate that KZbin are doing this just to force people into Premium.

[@ObviouslyASMR]

Thank you for the tip! It'd be so sad if we had to resort to such things

[@MissLizzy882]

@@ObviouslyASMR It absolutely sucks, money grabbing greed above people every time. I'm hardly surprised, the way they're pushing YT Premium

[@Coasterdude02149]

They'll eventually prevent that. Used to be if you did that through any video, the ads wouldn't play upon running it again from the start...now it doesn't matter :( Seems like they force the 2 videos during other views without the option to skip it after 5 seconds like they used to. I wish more content creators would move to Vemo or another platform. YT has got too big for their own good

[@MissLizzy882]

@Coasterdude02149 Oh that's interesting to know. I agree completely, it's sad to see yet another company that was so amazing and created such community, art and opportunity fall to corporate greed 😭

[@wowlukewalker]

Rip anyone that listens to multiple asmr videos in a row

[@VeritatemQuaere]

Do what I do and make it known. Write down the ad that interrupts and vow to never use the product. If they interfere with my sleep no need for the product again.

[@hedwiggy]

I pay for Premium for this reason.. but it’s freakin expensive. Thanks for bringing awareness. Ironically, I produce KZbin ads, but I hate when they pop up 😳 and therefore pay to avoid them

[@sarahjane5135]

Signed! Why should we have to pay EIGHTEEN DOLLARS PER MONTH just to not have ads bully us day in and day out?!? Like that amount literally just for no ads is the most ridiculous thing in the world, KZbin sucks

[@areyzona]

I just signed the petition and forwarded it to my friends and family, telling them to share it as well. Hopefully, this helps! 🤞

[@_rainey]

Thank you for caring, you’re one of the good ones 💕 Going to sign this now, I’ve been sleeping to ASMR videos recently too so hopefully enough people sign it that it makes a difference. In this money-hungry world who knows, but we live in hope!

[@user-gz8rj9mz2u]

아 잘생겼다,,,뭔지 모르겠지만 할게요,,,,나중에 일상vlog도 찍어줘요🥹 속삭이는 소리말고 그냥 말하는 목소리도 좋아

[@PaolaPisu]

As a creator (Dutch) I’ve signed both your petition and Jason Stephenson’s. Lets make as much noise as possible.

[@ObviouslyASMR]

Thank you! And also I didn't know about Jason Stephenson's petition so thanks for mentioning it

[@shay5555]

so sorry creators have to deal with this. i wish you luck

[@AFCompany]

It already does this for me. No matter if there is an add before the video a loud one still comes on at the end and wakes me up. It is definitely ruining ASMR

[@ObviouslyASMR]

It depends on the video, it shouldn't happen for mine because I turn it off

[@thshiea4226]

I just see it, I already sign in, Thank u for saying this and arrange the petition

[@globaltraveller]

Totally agree with you Obviously! It’s fair to say the reaction to this has been a universal dislike. KZbin needs to be careful. ASMR drives a lot of traffic to this site, they shouldn’t alienate the community in such a way that may lose them viewers, subscribers and revenue. They need to listen to the concerns. Delighted to sign any petition that is needed! If this does go ahead maybe there is a way around it still? Viewers could set the timer on their devices to switch off the videos a few seconds before the end to minimise the disruption from ads?

[@DustAndGraceASMR]

YES I got this email yesterday and wasn't sure if I was reading it wrong!!!

[@ScatteredHoursASMR]

Thank you for sharing this and creating the petition! I've always loved your content and appreciate you looking out for us in a crappy situation. Hopefully KZbin takes notice!

[@piece-de-monnaie]

I signed! Thank you Luuk for sharing this petition

[@macleansbasement]

adding korean cc would probably double the amount of signatures I'm sure

[@ObviouslyASMR]

I added a Korean title and description using Google Translate, idk how to easily translate subtitles but I'll try when I have time

[@shaimaarfa9890]

KZbin is ignoring the millions living in countries where international payment methods aren't available for just anyone... I'm living in one of these countries and it sucks that I won't be able to get my quality sleep with the help of Asmr anymore...

[@cinemagirlxoxo]

Good for you!!! Signed! This is so ridiculous. I've noticed it happening to lots of content that I watch where those mid video ads actually take away from the content. They're popping up in the middle of classical music pieces which completely kills the mood and takes you out of the experience, and workout videos as well. Nothing like a medication ad to completely throw you off your rhythm when you're trying to do yoga or a HIIT cardio routine. 🙄 It's so obnoxious!!

[@chiclids]

Wow, I didn’t realize that OK I’ll go take a look and save it. It helps me sleep a lot, but these ads will not help me sleep at all.

[@Gik1618]

Yup, and KZbin ads are always disproportionately louder than the videos they infect.

[@imliterallycrying]

Some asmr creaters put ads in the middle of their audios, it’s more than annoying, I feel like i almost had heart attacks

[@ObviouslyASMR]

Completely kills the vibe for me

[@koala4996]

Signed! Absolutely ridiculous that KZbin is trying to do this.

[@Mark_ASMR]

Thanks for doing this 🫡

[@ObviouslyASMR]

Of course!

[@cymagination]

Thank you for finally talking about it! Ads on asmr videos should be asmr related ads and quiet ones.

[@_jikimi]

원래 프리미엄을 사용 중이었지만 청원 했습니다. 오슬희 늘 응원해요👍

[@restandrelaxation1183]

The fastest I have EVER signed a petition. It’s a no-brainer.

[@JustinHenryfan]

This is the first time I've heard your actual voice! It's amazing!! Could you maybe think about doing a soft spoken video?

[@moonout927]

It's like seeing asmrtists outside the youtube and into their life...! I'm falling in love🥹

[@bkspencer8746]

My iPad keyboard wouldn't show up, so I had to do this on my laptop. Thanks, Luuk. Be well.

[@theredbanana5006]

Hi, I just signed the petition to save asmr and I don’t want asmr to completely die because of this situation. Hope this helps! ❤

[@JBGreenASMR]

Pinned the petition link on my video, I'll do a community post later as well. Thank you for putting it together!

[@ObviouslyASMR]

Thanks JB ☺️ your video really hit the nail on the head imo

[@hhhhh_o3o]

오슬희님 너무 멋지십니다!! 이렇게 노력하시는 모습이 감동이네여🥹

[@claire2088]

yikes, I feel like this is jsut going to force people who fall asleep to ASMR to either go to another platform or use an ad block, for me having one of those in your face aggressive ads pop up jsut as I was reaching peack relaxation from a vid would kinda ruin the whole thing 😭 Hope the petition works!!

[@its-bethany]

Thank you so much! signed!

[@Charmelhart]

I’ve literally stopped watching asmr on KZbin because ads will always pop up before/after and even randomly in between. It’s so sad :(

[@ObviouslyASMR]

Tell me if this ever happens on my channel because it shouldn't be possible

[@sarahsalsa2461]

Thank you for speaking out about this! They are trying to crush this community and it's so sad. I will sign the petition 💜 Thanks Luuk!

[@Frank-ju8qr]

They want people to buy subscriptions to youtube, but with the amount of ads (midroll, post-video ones especially) I have started to watch KZbin less instead. It's really unfortunate. I'm glad you made this video and petition.

[@theasmrfarm388]

Oh nooo! Ads at the end are the worst!! How many times did I almost get a heart attack while watching ASMR because of these?! I’m 100% with you! It’s completely against the purpose of ASMR 🥺

[@user-yn5pe6qz3k]

Signed! I'll always support you💪

[@christiankrenek7689]

Thank you for speaking up. That you put audiences' needs over profit is a sign of true integrity. :) Signing now!

[@solmyrek85]

Signed. Very important topic!

[@santiagovera416]

I have seen several years long +2 millon views videos taken down since the beginning of this month. Also, I will also keep watching your videos regardless of ads because I watch in PC with adblock and in smartphone with premium so I can watch ASMR lol

[@Ophelia_Hoshino]

Thank you for getting the word out. As a small ASMRtist I had no idea how to fight this, but having a petition we can all come to across the community gives me hope.

[@stemwaffle]

This is so frustrating! Esp since youtube just featured a whole thing on asmr like a month ago *rolls eyes dramatically*. Content creators shouldn't have to accommodate for this problem, but what might help is when asmrtists post videos, they boost the volume, so we can play the video on as low of a setting as possible, so the ads won't be too loud? Idk, but this is stupid.

[@EricXVII]

I adapted to this by watching ASMR, then when I cant keep my eyes open I shut it off. I still hope the petition works though as I know many dont do what i do, signed.

[@princesspopsicle_]

thank you, luuk, for using your (very relaxing) voice to bring this issue to our attention! let us sleep!

[@liz_alva]

If they end up enforcing the ads at the end, a way around it is to set a timer to "stop playing" and then set is to a little less than the time of the video. This way the video will stop before the ad start. I do this every night and it works well.

[@Tris4264]

I signed. Can't tell you how many times even an add on the next video on auto play has scared me and woken me up. With my anxiety it takes hours to go back to sleep after.

[@hermaion8888]

오슬희의 세심한 배려 감사합니다

[@hyunkimkr]

I liked your asmr a lot a long time ago. I needed asmr again these days, so I visited your channel. This happened I also participated I hope it will be solved in a good way. I‘m listening well in South Korea. Thank you always

[@jeffersonleonardo2]

Just pull the ➡ to the end of the video and play it again. NO adds.

[@alexpine2682]

Thank you, luuk. What you’re doing for the community is so important. You are a true asmrtist. 💕

[@ObviouslyASMR]

Well I have a huge stake in this myself, I fall asleep to ASMR a lot of the time and I don't have premium

[@WalterLewinVEVO]

@@ObviouslyASMR premium should be free for creators above some subscriber threshold...

[@ObviouslyASMR]

@@WalterLewinVEVO hmm, that's a nice sentiment but I don't think it's a bad thing for me to be in the same position as most of my audience. Keeps me in touch with issues like this I guess

[@crybabyhercules]

I didn't know about this, thank you for sharing!

[@carlitosssr]

i hate so much youtube ads 😢

[@akira6645]

This is probably a tactic to get people to also start investing into KZbin premium to get ad free videos , either way they make money . They’re so greedy for doing this .

[@chiyul7576]

I suggest something in case they still continue with this, is that to add 5 minutes or so at the end of the video as a buffer before the video actually ends and so people can have a chance to stop the video before the ad. 👀

[@blueomega2853]

Thing is, if you make less money then KZbin makes less money, hence why it's not your choice to make less money. Ultimately they own the platform and are a business so their primary aim is increased revenue. It's a shame, but easiest way around this is for asmr community to develop their own platform which is controlled by that community.

[@outdated-username]

Signed!

[@strictscrutinizer]

Nothing like drifting off to sleep only to be violently awakened by the Burger King whopper song on full blast.

[@Kokoriring]

I signed ! Thanks, 오슬희! Additionally, i love the way you talk! Very impressive!

[@dontsleepbutdream]

….사실 섬네일 얼굴 보고 너무 놀라서 들어 옴…

[@nabanghyo]

저도요2222222.....

[@user-tr9dp4db9i]

나도…ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@CrackedPumpkin]

What ?! youtube ?😢 why?… we just wanna sleep in peace ☹️

[@ineedacigarette1688]

KZbin destroys everything what helps people

[@SaxyLament]

Signed!

[@jeryrosas7749]

Wow! thanks for pointing this out. happily signed the petition. fingers crossed that Google and KZbin will listen.

[@Nickywhispersasmr]

I pay for prime KZbin so never any ads. That’s always an option!

[@Shueming-yg7hq]

Thanks for explaining and trying to avoid the new policy❤

[@princessrorooo5992]

Signing the petition and sharing it is done 👍🏼 thank you

[@overclocker3164]

imagine not using adblockers and pay for yt premium and get worse experience than people who use adblock or modded yt app. out of touch YT Team once again. will spread this vid through friends

[@Simone-w5f]

Dank je wel Luuk! Signed!

[@davidrudpedersen5622]

KZbin is so bad at handling their platform. They definitely fall into the greedy company category.

[@WillStreets]

You'll just have to start adding 6 hours of black screen and silence to the end of your videos until they make midroles mandatory.

[@이소연-v5q9h]

I'm using youtube premium, so it doesn't matter to me. But I signed because THIS IS RIGHT WAY

[@r_xyz000]

This is why I use KZbin ReVanced

[@crimsonvexations]

This is exactly why I have premium, because I've had ASMR videos that ended and woke up to blaring. Sad that not all artist follow what you do.

[@Definitely_Melnyx]

thankfully i got yt premium for years now

[@Vintagecherry91]

Signed! We as a community need to unite more than every now

[@S-CB-SL-Animations]

Well SIGNED! 📋✍🏽✅

[@k-popbiased1058]

Boost! Boost this omg! How can we help besides signing the petition?

[@ObviouslyASMR]

I guess share this, maybe also to other asmrtists so they can speak up if they want, but I guess I also don't want them to get spammed so be mindful