We need to talk

[@AprilH.]

Hey Ace, My partner and I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the video with your father. It was great to hear his experience as an Ecuadorean. Congratulations on your new job 🙂

[@GMAceM]

I appreciate you taking the time to check that video out, it means a lot. And I’ll do my best at the new job!

[@tsalinas05]

Ace , I want to express my sincere appreciation for the invaluable work you do. Your candid and insightful reporting on the current affairs in Ecuador is truly commendable. As someone living in the USA ( Texas ) with plans of relocating to Ecuador, I find solace in your comprehensive coverage, which allows me to stay informed about the happenings in the ECU. Your dedication to presenting unfiltered perspectives is truly admirable. I like that you are providing accurate and unbiased information, and I look forward to continuing to follow your work closely. It is my hope that our paths may cross one day, affording me the opportunity to express my gratitude in person and perhaps share a drink together. Where in Ecuador to you live at ?

[@FallofftheMap]

I tend to ignore the algorithm and make the videos I want to rather than what will help my channel the most. My channel definitely confuses the algorithm and the videos that blow up are often the videos I don’t really like the most, while my favorite videos don’t really get the views.

[@lvovodessa]

Besides that: those algorithms change constantly and nobodies knows exactly how they work.

[@benjaminsmith6031]

Ace, you do a great job. I appreciate your frank honesty and sincerity. Keep working hard, the universe honors hard work. I'm heading to Ecuador soon and looking forward to having some encebollado and chifles.

[@GMAceM]

I appreciate you taking the time to check my videos out and I hope you love Encebollado and chifle. If you want to guarantee loving it then I recommend you make a stop by Portoviejo because here we have some of the best ones in the country, no doubt!

[@ken_617]

remember to take breaks and stay hydrated in that heat, and take things one day at a time... everything always falls into place one way or another. Congrats on the new job! :D

[@GMAceM]

Believe me I take my well-earned break during my meal time. Since I only eat once a day I really look forward to it and it’s my “me time” lol Thanks a ton!

[@Lost1nTranslation]

Keep going bro

[@GMAceM]

Thank you so much!

[@Lost1nTranslation]

@@GMAceM You're welcome! I'm enjoying the content. You got this!

[@patriciaflaherty]

How much does a new motorcycle helmet cost in Ecuador?

[@GMAceM]

Depends on the kind of helmet really. For example there are the cheap helmets that look like little hats that cost like $10 but those don’t guarantee anything and are more of a “look police, I’m wearing a helmet!” (I think in Quito they’re not even allowed but not sure) The one I bought was $40-50 and this one actually did look like a helmet lol. My brother actually has the same one (different color) and that’s what I’ve been using. I think on the higher end of the spectrum in terms of helmets there are some here that cost $60+ and even online most start at $100 but those are from different places

[@DamienGWilson]

Well, good luck to you. I actually found your channel a few days ago because I was considering relocating to Ecuador, but that’s before I became aware of the crime/security issues. I would’ve loved to move to Ecuador, but it just seems too risky as a foreigner (such as myself) who does not blend in with the locals. Don’t want to be an easy target. That said, there’s just too much unknown about Ecuador’s future stability and it seems unlikely the government will solve the security issue any time soon.

[@hydrazi]

My friend, I am as white as the driven snow from which I come. Blonde hair, blue eyes. And I have nevervfelt unsafe here. It's about as dangerous here as living a medium sized city in the US.

[@DamienGWilson]

@@hydrazi I’ll take your for it as someone there on-ground, but from my perspective (from the outside looking in) I just don’t feel comfortable with everything I’ve discovered in my research such as the uptick in murders, robberies, foreigners being burned alive by indigenous folks, the two Americans framed (by indigenous folks) and wrongly imprisoned for several years, the recent news station incident, the ongoing state of emergency, the previously imposed curfews, etc. I’m a full-time expat and so I’m experienced enough to know what’s what. I lived in Brazil for two years, but left there because of the crime. I then moved to Cambodia for 8 months and now I’m in Morocco, but looking for a permanent place to settle that’s closer to the US. All that’s to say I (1) am somewhat still traumatized from the bad experience in Brazil and unwilling to put myself in a similar situation and (2) I’ve been moving around quite a bit the past few years and prefer to not waste further money/resources if a location knowingly presents certain challenges.

[@GMAceM]

Similarly to Matt, there are many people who live very peaceful lives here and my argument against crime is that it won’t happen to you if you’re not directly involved in it. But on the other end of the spectrum, I will never discard caution and it would be irresponsible for me to say that it couldn’t happen to someone. I’ve used this example many times but I could go out and happen to be at a restaurant where someone else who IS involved with mafias/gangs happens to be and they had a hit put out on them and since I happened to be there then I got caught up in it. What are the chances of this happening? Not very high but for a lot of people that’s plenty and I get it. So yeah, I hope the security issue gets resolved but I’ve been here long enough to not expect it to happen unless certain things change.

[@Gasssan]

i watched the video where your father talked about his childhood and his brothers, and i really enjoyed listening to him, with subtitle because i don't speak spanish :)

[@kathyandthedogs626]

Ace, I appreciate however frequently you can upload a new video, so no worries!

[@GMAceM]

Thanks for that Kathy. One of my biggest problems is being over demanding with myself so I’ll probably still try to keep up a respectable pace but it’s good to know that I have support on my channel so that I don’t end up burning myself out.

[@elizabethkeith7283]

In which video does your father talk about his childhood and the history of Ecuador? I'm interested.

[@GMAceM]

It’s the video that is titled “What it was REALLY Like Growing Up In Ecuador in the 1960’s-70’s” I should probably title it “the immortalization of my dad’s childhood” 🤔

[@elizabethkeith7283]

Thank you! I watched the video. It's entirely worthwhile. I hope others take the time to watch it. They won't regret it.

[@sai3551]

keep aim higher and eventually you will reach it

[@GMAceM]

I’ll keep it going!

[@Lost1nTranslation]

I'm sorry to hear you have so much going on. You got a new subscriber 😉 so I hope that helps!

[@GMAceM]

There may be a lot going on but that also means that I’m moving to make things better which is never a bad thing even if it is tough lol Appreciate the support! 💯

[@johndunbar5889]

Thanks mate

[@Donnie-Lee-Gringo]

Good Updates !

[@GMAceM]

Thank you!

[@Oakbisonbuilds]

Man i have a nearly new helmet here collecting dust in my closet wish i could give it to you. But congrats and good luck on your growth brother. Everything will go well i have no doubt

[@Lost1nTranslation]

You're a good man 🤜🤛

[@GMAceM]

Send it on over lol I appreciate it brother, here’s hoping you keep growing the channel and that all keeps going well in your life. Always gotta hope for the best so let’s hope the best happens 💯

[@Nancy_DeSouza27]

Iam sorry ace I could not make it to your live stream because of timing differences as I live in India but I do enjoy watching ur videos. I love watching ur videos.❤

[@GMAceM]

It’s alright! Honestly it was so spur of the moment that I wasn’t too surprised that many people didn’t make it. I appreciate you taking the time to check my videos out and hope I can keep making enjoyable content! 🫡

[@patriciaflaherty]

One thing I've figured out regarding "deleted" comments is that if you watched another video, especially a short, during the time you were watching the main video you intended to comment on, your comment goes on that other video. You won't know it happened unless someone likes or replies to your comment AND you've enabled notifications for that. I know this is happening in the KZbin app for Android devices... I've tested it on a few, but haven't tested it on an Apple device or PC yet. At the time you make your comment, it appears to have posted to the correct video, but it's gone if you exit the app and go back to this video. So, if you think your comments are being deleted, check your watch history and check the comment sections of the 2-3 videos you watched before and after the video you intended to comment on. I've found several of my missing comments that way.

[@GMAceM]

Ohhh I didn’t know about that. Really good to know for anyone who might be having this issue 💯

[@jamielivingston7765]

They may have commented during the live stream. Those wont show on the video AFTER the live.

[@Whatsupbuddiebud]

DETAILED TIMESTAMPS PLEASE

[@kathyandthedogs626]

I’m glad you delete those ridiculous crypto comments. I hate trolls!!!

[@Vilcabamba_RE_Disclosures]

Off-topic: Is Joe from Joli Farms still with us? Word is he passed a week ago. The VAT increase could have been better timed. The minimum wage of $460 a month is well below the cost of living and fuels many crimes. The 'state of emergency' ended on April 8th, and Fito is still on the loose after being released by prison officials. Snatching the convicted criminal from the Mexican embassy was a bold but necessary act.

[@lvovodessa]

The assault on the embassy was unnecessary. Police surveillance as the UK did at the Ecuadorian embassy in London would have been a simple solution without the severe consequences that Ecuador will suffer now.

[@johnmontana4898]

Sorry to hear that. You have to work 3 jobs, I know. Inflation over It's tough over here. The US it's also tough, but there's a lot of people that give in calipornhub free phone. If you want food and you can prove that you're not working, they'll give you. And allow so you can buy groceries. If you need medical if you're out in the streets yeah I'll give you medical . So you could make an appointment for a doctor. But we're feelingg the pinch over here too.Anyway way I was supposed to go over there to Ecuador but the pandemic hit.I was gonna go Then I supposed to go this year.But then now all that is going on and guess where i've got to go . Guyakil ecuado. The province of quyas. It's possible I might live over there. But we'll see what happens. The information that you give out is great.I was hearing this axe pat who's out there 6 years But he moved to colombia he says too much problems Ecuador that was about two years ago

[@johnmontana4898]

My name is John Montano like I said, I'm from California.The social state.

[@isabellam6447]

Congratulations on your new job! I watch your dad's video and enjoyed it.

[@songway4227]

keep it up

[@GMAceM]

Will do!

[@ken_617]

1st comment! hi.

[@jjh3d]

The economy in the USA is roaring, doing great. Not sure who would be telling you otherwise.

[@Lost1nTranslation]

I will have to respectfully disagree. Not for you average individual. On macro level on paper? Sure. But things in general for you average citizen? It's geting "less worse". But still not sustainable.

[@amseam3705]

@@Lost1nTranslation Always tough to make generalization for the whole population (what area, what age, health issues, etc.) My wife and I live very comfortable living on our SS but we have low debt and good savings.

[@Lost1nTranslation]

@@amseam3705 That is fair point. Hearing that you and your wife are doing well makes me extremely happy. I think we don't hear enough success stories. Personally, I'm getting crushed by debt and inflation and lack of adequate cost of living raises. I'm a singer earner in our family and despite having a good job (software), I still struggle. I can't image how people are doing that make less than I do. It seems covid really destabilized everything.

[@Lost1nTranslation]

@@amseam3705 I spend about 10k a year on health related costs. I'm in a major city in the US so rent is high and buying a house it's nearly impossible with the interests rates being so high 😩 It's why I'm looking to move elsewhere in the world since I can work remotely. Are you currently in Ecuador? From the US?

[@jjh3d]

@@Lost1nTranslation Thanks for the reply, appreciated. I go by what I see in the news as I do not live in the USA. However, I see my USA retirement account balance going up, up, up, and I see in the news that employers cannot find employees, so I conclude that it can't be THAT bad.