Why David Dobrik Abandoned YouTube

[@TejasHullur]

alright youtube - gonna be honest with you all. figuring out how to create consistently on here alongside the platform I started on (TikTok) and all the other plethora of stuff has been this merry-go-round for months now. slowly but surely, I'm figuring it out and all of your continued support means a ton. this video was actually scrapped half way through because I hated it. the original was a bunch of google meet footage, talking head, I was getting so so bored. so i decided to take a weekend off from it and just thought of wildest way to present educational topics. Almost as if I was a kid who didn't know the limitations of my own skills. hence, the random acting bits, the construction paper, and everything else! i hope you enjoyed and took something away from this video. i enjoyed making this second version and energized to continue creating more long form. hopefully see you in 2 weeks. also if you're seeing this, make sure to thank jt and craig in the comments 😀

[@respect386]

If the skits engage your creativity I think you should do it more!

[@Co11inwood]

Dude, THAT WAS INSANE!!! I loved that video!!!! The info, the editing, the presentation of the topic... GOLDEN. Pleeeease post more!!!!

[@aeksymusic]

Great effort, great result! I'll definitely randomly click on your videos with 100k+ views this year!✌

[@Inflightmuzik]

Yeah bro, you killed it. Yes, this edit is much better than what you described. I believe you found your formula. Watched beginning to end and even caught myself saying damn, he has me hooked. That's when I checked your sub count and realized I'm early to the party. Congrats on your tik tok success, but welcome to the big show!

[@shivadsingh6966]

Great video man, well done on all your effort, subscribed!

[@DarrenLevy]

This was so thorough and entertaining - thanks for the absolute quality! Instant subscribe!

[@TheRideshareHub]

Darren Levy you are my idol!!! Hope we can collaborate one day!

[@Sharkybugzz]

Darrennn!!!

[@4648e]

omg Darren in the wild!!! Vouch this comment btw

[@jash6105]

can you give me the TLDR

[@joeldepas9928]

DAZZZZ

[@KellyWakasa]

Let’s go Tejas!! Good stuff man!!

[@TejasHullur]

thank you!

[@DexRock]

You are killing it, glad I came across your channel

[@zoo3708]

yea this channel is gonna blow up fast if they keep posting content like this

[@onlinemario.]

najjace dex rock

[@TKALav2]

lol

[@bezimeni404]

najveci npc

[@JayMcda]

I find it super insane that I stumple upon these videos thru recommended from creators I've never heard of, and by the time im finished I realize that they only have 1k-10k subs making this type of quality. Times have really changed, anyone with their brain in overdrive can create absurdly detailed and thought-out content. You're definitely next up bro.

[@Ammarx1]

Holy shit lol he only has 8.2K subscribers, thought he had a few hundred thousand. Loved this video.

[@JayMcda]

@@Ammarx1 50 minutes later he has gained over 100 subs. I think if he makes another banger next month he's defo gon balloon to like 50-100k no problem. I already achieved my dream of getting at least 1 youtube playbutton on a channel I don't use anymore, but I think this dude deserves this way more than anyone else.

[@AylexThunder]

I can’t remember the last time I watched an entire KZbin video, wow!

[@TejasHullur]

Aylex, thanks so much!!

[@HyuKawabe]

This is it. The skits, the way you explained everything, the humour, the editing, on camera presence, the quality… Everything. You crushed everything. Post a video like this every fortnight and or month and I could see you being massive! Keep it up Tejas 🎉

[@TejasHullur]

Thats the plan ;)

[@ranplan]

Exactly my thoughts. Well done sir!

[@nevergreenedout]

DICKRIDAAAAAAA

[@6manYT]

Your content is ridiculously good. Can't imagine your channel won't take off.

[@christophertruong4923]

The editing, the timing/pacing of this video is impeccable. AMAZING JOB dude. Very happy i was recommended this video

[@garygreyxo]

Great job man

[@Gorillo]

Your editing style is so unique and captivating, I'm excited to see future videos - nice job bro!

[@Blastuh]

The quality, production, and entertainment factor was off the charts. Being on KZbin since 2007… I was thinking to myself “why have I never seen this person?”. I didn’t look at his Subscriber count until after the video. The algorithm is great sometimes, I’m blown away lol! Keep up the great content- earned another subscriber.

[@GriffinMagleby]

this was a great video. the secrecy of snapchat has intrigued me lately. nice to see someone shed some light on it.

[@nickasel5393]

insane editing, storytelling, humor and production value on this video bro. Keep it up you’re gonna be huge

[@devinnagami]

Dude…unreal video. I am finding so many creators with only a few thousand subs making unbelievably good content these days, and you are another one of them. Love it man! Keep it up

[@BenDover-vp9ik]

I noticed the same - this is high-quality content, this younger generation of creators is gonna bring the heat and kick a lot of older lame creators off

[@burnieclimber]

Its rare to find an up and coming youtube that's this good and hasnt blown up... Keep it up bro 🔥

[@richolas7650]

Bro the storytelling and editing is amazing, how do you only have 5k subscribers?!

[@NateHancePiano]

First time coming across your channel. Excellent mix of very useful information, intriguing filmmaking and humor. And love the shoutouts to your friends who helped you out. I hope your channel grows quickly!

[@TejasHullur]

long term games with long term people

[@BlockO008]

I was expecting you to have over 100K subscribers based on the quality of this video. Kudos to you for hitting my recommended page with this amazingly edited video, and good luck on your content creator journey.

[@niunai9913]

happy to be here so soon cant wait to see how big you become!

[@youngorangee]

I wouldn’t be surprised if this video gets 10 million views

[@TejasHullur]

Oof, that's big praise! wouldn't be mad about it though ;)

[@gamebreakerfn]

Yeah, So we’ll done

[@luvfeels]

I would…

[@gamebreakerfn]

@@luvfeels Maybe not 10 Million but I can see It have >1 mio in 3-4 weeks 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@neljambe]

Unfortunately it's only at 55k☹️

[@svenlei]

wow, this really has to go viral, loved the video and thanks to craig

[@JoshSlavin]

Wow! Such a ridiculously well done video. Huge respect, Tejas!

[@lachlanrob1511]

Your storytelling and editing are each as good as they come on yt right now. So good

[@SpencerCornelia]

what a great way of telling this story. such a really well edited video

[@Cutedogpuppy]

I love your KZbin Channel

[@nickguzman1734]

I mean it's pretty much a rip off of coffeezilla videos but yes it was still a good good

[@TradingLabOfficial]

Loved the storytelling/editing you put into this video! It's refreshing to see KZbinrs put actual effort into their videos.

[@weightmane1186]

One of the few videos I actually got to finish the whole way through - good stuff man!

[@DontaeCatlett]

Storytelling on point 🙏🏽✨

[@charliecouvillion]

Your storytelling is incredible man. Great job.

[@floridoor]

the production quality of this video is insane for someone with 13k subscribers, i legitimately did a double take. please keep up the work! its hard to find people making content this well made anymore!!

[@max-mtg]

Facts their editing is crazy . Must take so long to put together

[@nflupdatez4741]

Was watching thinking you had like 500k+ subscribers!!! Keep this up bro

[@SacredBricks]

this was so well made

[@threemilliongeese]

the algorithm is eating this up !!!!! u just got another subscriber

[@devinnewbyart]

The depth of info, the EDITING, interviews, and cutaway scenes = INSTANT SUBSCRIBE! Great job man! Extremely impressed! Can't wait to see what other content you put out here!

[@juancuellar6361]

the editing n video quality is honestly insane for someone who has less than 5k subs

[@ColtKirwan]

Thanks for explaining everything clearly so that my caveman brain could understand

[@Edgar___]

I like to make love to my Sony A7SIII in the dark on lonely Friday nights Colt. I’m a sad sad man..

[@rameydarwish]

you guys are killing it! fully inspired with a new angle on my channel because of you both! thank you

[@JohnKuf]

Perfect example of how if you put the effort into a high quality video, you will be rewarded. AMAZING work man, keep it up ❤

[@haleypham]

SICK VID TEJAS AND EVEN SICKER SHIRT

[@ChrisRogers]

Great story telling man! Your KZbin is going places this year for sure!

[@ibrar6364]

1m subs this year bet it...

[@gadatefera9670]

production, editing, entertainment value, all top tier!

[@DodfordYT]

what a freaking video. this is your format. run with it!

[@TejasHullur]

the legend himself

[@roshinsoni]

sick video, happy to see so much thought and dedication go into a video by a small but clearly up and coming channel

[@rasalresid9147]

The best job for working from home is definitely being a KZbinr (if you call it like that, or maybe content creator, I am not so sure...). I mean you only need some tools like Famester to get over subs and views requirement fairly easy, and you could get that in one or two weeks max. After that it's pretty easy to continue when you are already monetized. I mean it's not "easy", but you get the point.

[@riveralvarez7517]

I agree with you 100%

[@Intisar0]

Famester? Yeah I know where this is going

[@Billionaire1998]

Just promote to little kids and it’s easy money

[@rasalresid9147]

@@Intisar0 where bro?

[@matthew4718]

What do you do with fame star?

[@theauthenticwaffle651]

under viewed video, highly interesting, havent seen rest of content but trusting its at least have as quality and you earned with notis. Congrats. I could go on about the way the whole thing was presented and edited but you know all that. Immaculate work. (plus its not crazy long either!)

[@luigiluppinoiii318]

This is easily a 5 mil view video. Never even got into David dobrik’s vids ever and you made me care immensely about this. Your storytelling on point man. I’m shocked you only have 6k subs on here . Keep grindin

[@MultiFirebird69]

This video is captivating from start to finish. You’ve definitely earned a subscriber. You should be proud of this!

[@Wesda]

Just watched the full video and there are two things I can't believe: 1. That you only have 9.38k subs with this insanely high quality production and 2. how sick your mullet is; you would get hectic respect down under bro.

[@FOZLERABBIYT]

118k in just 4days!!🤩 I'm really really happy for you man!

[@KeranRuigrokVlogs]

This is very well edited! Really loved this story and it's crazy that I haven't heard a lot about this while it's really big!

[@levi_bernhardt]

Incredible video, absolutely love your tone and style

[@x_Koa]

what a great video man!!! glad to be here on the come up , keep grinding dude. the potential here is amazing

[@songsbystvn]

Here before this video blows up 🔥📈amazing quality man!

[@TejasHullur]

thanks a ton!!

[@NathanMcMasters]

Dude how did I find this video at 2k views. This feels like something from a million subscriber channel. Good work man. I’ve been curious about this for a while.

[@TejasHullur]

🥺🥺 thanks so much!

[@hellostephco84]

This was so good! I learned so much and I loved the visuals!

[@henrylam92]

Just discovered this video, I love the direction and content. From the jokes to the editing while still feeling like all very youtube. Its like you combined all my favorite youtube content creators and fused it into one. 50k followers by end of August and it will be steam roll from there

[@TejasHullur]

means a ton!’

[@kaybest9607]

Bro, finally a viral video. Been following your news letter

[@ndsiIva]

i've noticed the ridiculous amount of content from david (and other content creators) and have been wondering why they've been so active when i've felt like snapchat has been dying down. this video really helped provide answers and in a super fun way !!!!! i loved watching it and i caught myself smiling at the little dramatic bits. great effort in this video and i hope you succeed much further !!! new sub :)

[@JamesSmithPT]

Bro this edit is insane, subbing the big dog.

[@BallinBoy008]

Production quality is top tier, and your on camera present is great as well. Keep this up and you'll be big in no time.

[@lovishgarg5977]

really like the way everything was put together and the general vibe and feel of the video.....great work dude!! instantly subbed :D

[@MaxwellChan0]

Thank you Craig! (and Tejas); seriously, this video is the most comprehensive video about Snapchat creators on the Internet. I learned a ton from this video, the storytelling was amazing! I'd love to connect and get in touch with you to talk more abt KZbin stuff :)

[@matsinorge]

I am loving the format for the video and grate video!😃

[@quintennn]

I had seen videos of you before but what a banger is this?! It's interesting, tickles my brain, it has amazing storytelling, awesome videomaking. Definitely a top 10 video I've personally seen on YT.

[@PhilTheD]

This was so insanely well produced and you managed to to a video, made mostly of you talking, really entertaining all the way through. Keep up the good work bro!

[@akaMilo]

banger, also... you're gonna be big on KZbin !

[@hainstorm]

this is a refreshingly high effort video, very nicely done

[@trykarat]

What a video. Crazy investigative work + thoughtful storytelling + snappy editing = only something you could put together Tejas

[@TejasHullur]

Karat! thank you!

[@JasonGharib]

Most underrated channel on this platform! Your videos are really well made. Keep it up bro!

[@mattih]

Snapchat huh? 😂 Good storytelling man

[@TejasHullur]

Matti!! thanks so much ❤️ love your stuff

[@GamerReality]

Incredible break out video dude! You pulled me into the investigation of this highly interesting subject! And the thing is, I’m still left wanting more as there are unanswered questions.

[@chez_guy]

this video was SO GOOD!! it hooked me in and kept me there throughout the entire thing, it was just so entertaining and kept me curious. keep up the amazing work dude, you’ll go places if u do 💪

[@nico3015]

This is one of the best videos I have ever watched on KZbin. Thank you Tejas. I subbed.

[@legionpuppet5116]

Can already tell your gonna make it. Keep up the great quality content

[@nathancalhoun1032]

Thank you Craig. Can’t wait to see you go big time, this vid rocks

[@dylanhernandezfit]

This was unbelievably well made. Good job man!

[@hannahtison]

Insane editing and quality. Waiting for you to blow up!

[@noahriley5018]

Gained a new subscriber, I love how high quality of a production this was. Was so shocked to see this didn’t have millions of views. Keep up the great work!!!

[@KelsAndJay]

Damn tej, you crushed this!! So informative and well done 🔥

[@LarryWheels]

Excellent in depth video 10/10

[@cristianbrown70]

What are you doing in these parts

[@TejasHullur]

Larry! what an honor. Appreciate your comment and your constant education and inspiration in the fitness space. 🤙🏾

[@ocampo420]

Wasn´t looking for much in my explore page but wow! what a great video, so so good editing, entertaining, and yet keeps up the information quality. Congrats:) what a great vid

[@SantosChronicles]

This is one of the best videos I have seen all year! I was always curious about David these days. The graphics, skits, interviews all in one video was insane. Can’t wait to see what you come up with next. Or should we all be on Snap after this video.

[@TejasHullur]

i’m exclusively on snap after this video…

[@ima2020presidentcandidate]

Amazing video and so well done with seemingly high production. Earned a sub

[@SOFTDRINKTV]

If you can sustainably continue creating content at this level, you will blow up exponentially. What an entertaining and well produced video! Subscribed

[@armandocastrejon6960]

Bro, this video was insanely good! Thank you and to everyone involved in making this happen!

[@BrianAriyo]

Holy, what a journey. Loved the implementation of skits to paint the picture. One of your best videos Tejas. I learned so much haha

[@TejasHullur]

appreciate it tons!!

[@groovydogmum]

dude no way you only have 8.5k subs? this is great content and the editing and production of it all was top-tier!!!

[@wienix11]

I just looked at your subscriber count and laughed. 6k subscribers and 18k views (at the time of this comment) This video is thoroughly entertaining from beginning to end. I hope your hard work gets rewarded for this video, you deserve way more attention

[@TejasHullur]

means a ton a ton. expressing my storytelling skills and seeing a comment like yours is all the reward I care about

[@wienix11]

​@@TejasHullur no worries man, I'm trying to get my KZbin started and I can really see the effort you've put in!

[@Jreeed]

Video quality from you is phenomenal, amazing video. Your gonna be huge i can feel it 😀

[@fotisxevgenis]

Great storytelling. Keep it up! You earned my like and sub fair and square.

[@CaseMorton]

Man you nailed it with this video. Great storytelling and use of visual aids. I loved how you had the red bar graph cut through the paper on your overhead shot.

[@ptcool]

Dude this is such a high quality video you deserve way more subs for what you have right now! This should get way more views holy

[@ACID2]

bro this video is the best video essay that I have seen BY FAR!!! So sick, love it bro

[@TheGoldenboyo]

Tight production. Phenomenal research. Great insider info. Entertaining delivery. Dang. Where did this channel come from?? Currently on 10k subs but you're going places. It's not often I sub from literally the first vid. Glad I'm one of the early adopters.

[@lukeburden]

This is the best video I have seen all year, keep it up man

[@johnalznauer]

One of the best educational videos I've seen before. Incredible work, I'm shocked you don't have a bigger following here. Mark my words in a month you'll be at 100k if you keep making this level of content

[@sewy5769]

you went crazy with this vid ngl, thank u everyone who worked at making this !!!

[@respect386]

First off this is an awesome video, great job! Personally I think the lack of comments was more appealing to David than the money. He was having to deal with accountability for the first time in his career for essentially criminal actions that wouldn't stop as long as he was uploading to the platform. Snapchat provides that shield of accountability that he can essentially avoid that until he settles the lawsuit with Jeff. Once that's settled my guess is he'll come back to the platform unless Casey's documentary ends up coming out, which I think will ruin his chances of ever coming back to KZbin. Personally I think David is a very bad example for creators to look up to given his content was honestly harmful for the people featured in the video and I hope folks look at the content he creates with that lens. Yes his vlogs were entertaining but they caused a lot of pain and I don't think we should idolize those actions. Just my two cents though. Regardless I loved this deep dive, hope it's successful and you continue this video format!!

[@realpewdiepie6214]

Real

[@TejasHullur]

Great persoectivey

[@VirtanenDK]

See i don't agree at all, David had 4 years were he didn't make any money on yt. The thing about Jeff is a bit strange. He just wants some 💰 he was old enough to say no at the time, but he didn't. Also Jeff only got popular on KZbin, cus David told his story. He was one of the people always hanging out at David's house. And still today the old vlogsquad are still a friend group, keeping together after 8 years. But now Zane and Heath have a great podcast, that David has been visiting 3 times. We also still see Scott, but he got his priorities, like gf, his music career. They still take on hollidays and festivals together, they have grown up, many of them are 30 or close to, so they have to start a life. Just like David has with Discovery Channel, he has invested in Zeela, his pizza business and more more. He still has the tik-tok video's "what tik-tok made me buy" but i guess maybe many of the people talking about David is not that old, and then i totally get it. Just my opinion 😮 have a great day

[@mhaland2775]

Dam great video:) You will definitely grow fast this year

[@gabrielgrassmayrtoo]

Tajas is simply the creator’s creator! The video is so entertaining, insightful and it still has personality. Can’t wait for your next videos 🤝

[@SidneyBurnie]

Brooo, this Video is a bangerr!! Love the hard work, keep going! :))