Why Isn't GEN-X Dominating YouTube?

Generation X is infamous for our survivability and ability to make something from nothing.
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It's amazing to me that KZbin does not have more older content creators like those of us from Generation X. We are in our 40's and 50's now and have earned the right to speak up and share some of that hard earned wisdom.
And what's more - we do it with no filters! We will tell you like it is and not sugar coat it. Something that the world desperately needs these days. Gen-X'ers are not "Safe Space" people. We take risks and care not if we offend.
Why?
Because we know what we are telling you is true, good, and right. It's really that simple. So why is it that there aren't more of us on KZbin? If I could answer that then this video would be a lot more interesting. Since I can't then I'll just complain for a hot second and then get on with what needs to be done. And that is creating more content!
Inspiration for this video is thanks to ‪@AlexaSaarenoja‬

[@Mythicalniceguy]

We don’t care what other people think, we don’t need approval to feel accomplished.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

For me it's more of a frustrating observation that I want to try, in my own way, to correct. Thoughts?

[@AyshKing]

@brandonkellerdotnet You won't like it... haha

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

I suddenly hear Billy Joel in my head singing "You may be wrong, but all I know is you may be right..." LMAO

[@MrChadwooters]

Agreed.

[@RoyalFizzbin]

In 1986, if you were constantly taking photos of or filming yourself, people would call you a “poser”, or a “showboat” and mean it as an insult. That is built into our personalities at this point.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

I never thought of that! Might be why I prefer podcasting over videos - but I'm trying to "do what's uncomfortable" in order to grow as a content creator. I hope you subscribe and follow the progress. That was a REALLY good insight!!!

[@JayStar-yj9pu]

Being a "Poser" is what destroyed the Hair Metal era and introduced Nirvana and Grunge/Alternative. Now here in the Divided States of Inversia, those standards are, wait for it...BACK ASSWARDS!

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Not sure I'm tracking you here . . . can you elaborate?

[@JayStar-yj9pu]

@@brandonkellerdotnet hard to explain. It's all in my head but the translation/delivery doesn't always do justice.

[@JayStar-yj9pu]

@@brandonkellerdotnet what once was considered a negative (self absorption) is now...(Pardon pun), CELEBRATED!

[@eeayquetting5963]

Because we're sick of getting censored left and right by every single platform. So we choose instead to sit and talk to Friends in our backyards where we can say whatever we want and not have to change the words we use

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Can't say you're wrong on this point at all. I guess I like a challenge? idk - I'll try to keep it as real as possible here if you decide to subscribe and follow along.

[@edstar83]

Exactly most of my comments are either deleted or shadow banned by KZbins commie AI.

[@DavidLucas-zq8gb]

The opinions of gen x might be the same types of opinions that get censored by KZbin?

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Yeah, you're not the first one to point that out. But here's the thing . . . if enough of us support each other in telling it like it is - no bullshit . . . then maybe we'll actually change that. I guess I'll find out. I hope you subscribe and help me out on this adventure I've started. Need all the help I can get!

[@svenjansen2134]

All the time.

[@jasonelkin9307]

Might say the wrong thing. Might lose my job saying none woke shit.......

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

TOTALLY get that fear! Though my day job is in IT I still have to be very "aware" of not letting something slip. I'll wager you know exactly what I'm talking about from the sounds of it. But hey, nobody will every see what ends up on the cutting room floor. So why not go for it? That's my theory anyway. If you don't make your own videos I hope you at least subscribe and hang around here. It sounds like you and I would agree on a LOT of subjects!

[@lydiavosloo556]

yeah, this is my fear too. when I get together with my buddies around the fire and we're just talking and roasting each other... I often sit back and think, "I'm so grateful that no one is recording"...'cause we would all be fired, cancelled and shamed...not because of what we talk about, but because of how we talk. we still roast and rag on each other using language and words that are, now, banned, or considered "dog-whistles", that would get us labelled... then I think I gotta censor my speech, and watch whose toes I tread on... and... and... and... then I think "Fuck it! the kids don't wanna hear what we gotta say anyway (it's mostly them on the tubes), so, why bother?" Then, suddenly, it don't seem like a fun idea anymore... and I would only be doing it for to have fun. but when I'm having fun with my mates... I'm not walking on eggshells... watching my every word. For me... this is the biggest hurdle.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

@@lydiavosloo556 All day long - THIS! I agree 100% with all you said! And the Gen-X in me is sick of always having to filter what I say to spare other's feelings when they obviously don't give a shit about mine. So if you subscribe here, and I hope you will, this won't be an AI generated "safe space" for egg-shelled skulled people who can't handle anyone disagreeing with their ideology. It's just going to be me . . . real and raw (go ahead, make the raw dog jokes! I can take it. LOL) and hopefully more likeminded people like you will find my channel and come along for the ride. It's gonna be a bumpy one for sure!

[@phxsisko]

LMFAO - The last guy I heard say this was mad he could no longer drop N-bombs at work. Do I agree some places can go crazy with DEI, sure, but the majority are trying to create an environment where you can work productively without being harassed by smooth-brained idiots.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

I honestly think the N-word is the ONE THING that all Gen-X'ers agree is forbidden. Like the lambada. LMAO - remember that?!?!???

[@viperdemonz-jenkins]

we do not give a fuck is why we are not dominating screwtube.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

I hear ya and agree - my "Give-A-Damn" got broken a long time ago. But something about us not having a voice here really rubs me the wrong way. I hate that. And as any good Gen-X'er does when something pisses them off . . . I'm trying to do something about it. Will it work? IDK. Probably not. But so far so good. This video is doing way better than I thought! I hope you subscribe and help me push the movement forward. Shit . . . does this mean my Give-A-Damn grew back?!?!???

[@seanodanielsart]

Exactly WHY we need to step up.

[@viperdemonz-jenkins]

@@seanodanielsart they do not want us to get that involved.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

I agree 100%. Now the question is what will the next video be? I mean, I made one already but the next-next one . . . will see what my brain spits out in a few days I suppose.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Since when has Gen-X ever cared what people want? LMAO We do our thing regardless of the opinions of others. It's gotten me in trouble more often than I'd like to admit, but I just can't stop myself. (shrug)

[@user-rw2uh5bv3o]

Because we avoid drama and just go our own way

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Yeah - definitely not wanting the drama here. So far reading the comments this morning I've lucked out and don't have any. I hope you subscribe to the channel. Maybe you can help keep the drama down and keep it real here for those who actually have something of value to say? :)

[@SilviaVanThreepwood]

​@@brandonkellerdotnetBrace yourself, you'll probably get plenty when your channel grows, it's inevitable unfortunately. Just keep in mind that 99% of all bad comments are bots, bored kids, tr0lls or just plain stupids, and don't let them get you you! :-)

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Fortunately being a Gen-X and a podcaster I have developed somewhat thick skin over my lifetime, so hopefully that will help. I think we as a whole are pretty good at reading people (even virtually) because we actually INTERACTED WITH PEOPLE FACE TO FACE . . . unlike some other generations who have anxiety the second they have to shake someone's hand or, God forbid, go into an office for a face to face interview! LOL

[@softyshow]

BOOM! I was going to say more or less the same thing. We just don't care about it.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

But you ARE here and commenting - so don't you care just a little bit??? Please? FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WILL YOU JUST SUBSCRIBE AND VALIDATE ME?!?!?!? Sorry . . . millennial moment. I'm okay now. It's cool. You do you, bro. #whateves

[@JayStar-yj9pu]

The answer is simple: We can't compete with STUPID

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

OMG - you got me to literally laugh out loud to the point where my wife wanted to know what I was doing. Well done! I hope you subscribe to the channel. I need more like you around!!! #respect

[@JayStar-yj9pu]

@@brandonkellerdotnet I'm here pardner!

[@savannah82005]

IMO, Gen X grew up as consumers of content and not creators of it. The inverse is Gen Z talking on the telephone. They’d rather FaceTime. There is also an element of vanity. We are older and don’t really like seeing ourselves on camera or in pictures. Juxtapose that with growing up in the selfie culture. Also, there is no guarantee people will watch and I’m too busy to do that as a hobby. I like the idea of it but it doesn’t override the implementation effort. Lastly, I think in a way we are just too grounded. What I mean is that we know we aren’t experts in anything and since we didn’t grow up with it we cannot really grasp why our opinion on things really matters to the masses. It’s easier just to tweet something. Just my $.02.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Oh, man - PREACH in regards to not liking how we don't like seeing ourselves on camera! I'm on the struggle bus for sure when it comes to that. It's honestly why I love podcasting more and view KZbin as more supplemental content. But I disagree on the "we are not experts" part. I mean, we have some hard-earned knowledge from living a life prior to the internet and social media that I believe the younger generation (my kids especially!) could benefit from. Trouble is - our kids don't listen to what WE say - but if someone on KZbin says the exact same thing? Oh, man - it's GOSPEL! LOL Thank you so much for the $.02! I hope you keep coming back and subscribe.

[@lisabraun8008]

GenX 1970 here…wishing you luck with the channel. Why don’t we speak up? Because we’re used to being overlooked. That said, I’m sure we’d pay attention to each other :) I subscribed and look forward to more hot takes.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

GenX 1975 here. Thank you so much for the support! You have a valid point about being overlooked. Dammit I'm tired of that - so it's time to make some noise. I hope you continue to like the channel. I'll do my best!

[@AnalyticalReckoner]

Not enough of us. Marketing went from targeting boomers to millennials. Politics is going that way too. We don't have the collective cash pile or voting power.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Oh there are a crap-ton of us! Like many have stated here in the comments - we are just busy with RL obligations and tend to not want to draw attention to ourselves. Which I get. I'm honestly a bit of an introvert too if you knew me IRL. But I'm challenging myself to get out there and speak my mind - shadow banning be damned! I hope you subscribe to the channel and support this . . . dare I say - MOVEMENT? I suddenly have visions of the Legend of Billy Jean and "Invincible" by Pat Benatar in my head . . . that's normal, right???

[@GramGramGenX-ln5sc]

II'm working on getting my KZbin channel up. I work three jobs so yeah it's hard to find the time to post the stuff I already have to post for my other channels lol Practice talking in front of a mirror if you're not comfortable talking in front of a camera. Or go out in the woods in practice. Then put the camera on in practice short videos until you get a result that you're happy with. Everything takes time. No one is perfect at the beginning. Just practice and you'll grow confident in your skills.😊

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

@GramGramGenx-In5sec - Awesome! I checked your profile but don't see videos yet, which is fine. Let me know when you get your channel up and running so I can subscribe and spread the word. We gotta support each other and stick together if we wanna take over this place. :)

[@FluxNomad678]

Yeah, I think about this, but I also have an awful work schedule. Just 1 job but sometimes 12 hours and get home at 2am.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

I'm an IT guy by trade so I get the long hours. Sometimes I have to work a full day and then log back on at 8pm to do a PROD deployment and those can go sideways sometimes leading into the wee hours of the morning. Only then to be expected to wake up and be back online at my normal time the next day.

[@HomesteadMadeEz]

Millennial here 😂: 1985 - Not going for the generational war, but the mindset in most GenX is that someone else is doing it, I don’t need to. It’s the same with Millennials and voting in the U.S. they expect everyone else has the same views and there is no need to say it again or affirm. I’m starting my KZbin with the same idea in mind; get people from our generation to talk about their hobbies, or something on KZbin. Best of luck my friend, I’ll interested in what you have in store for us.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Thank you so much for the feedback! I hope you subscribed and will comment in the future. I'm going to go and subscribe to your channel once I finish writing this and will keep an eye out in the comments section for you moving forward (seriously - I'm taking notes and will be looking). I agree with you 100% The mindset of "oh, others will or are doing it so why bother" was my attitude also until very recently. Then I realized that is like letting your best friend or sibling tell one of your best personal stories of badassery at a party and totally butchering it! That ever happen to you? Where you have to stop them and say "Wait a minute - hold on! That's not really how it went down . . .THIS is how it shook out . . ." I feel like that's what I'm doing here. Setting the record straight in regards to my experience and hoping to find others who had similar experiences and memories.

[@HomesteadMadeEz]

@@brandonkellerdotnet I already subscribed and plan on staying in touch to see your progression. My brother is GenX, so I know exactly what it's like to have my brother get to tell the story the way he wants it. Now it's my time to tell my story!

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Hell yeah it is, brother! To quote the cool kids "I'm here for it." LOL ugh, now I need a shower . . . hate myself for saying that.

[@synthoelectro]

that's the Gen-X mentality, everything against the establishment.

[@HomesteadMadeEz]

@@brandonkellerdotnet Odd, I found myself unsubscribed from your channel when I know I subscribed when I commented about it earlier. KZbin is doing weird stuff lately.

[@tbonesfishies1797]

Mate, another Gen X here 68 model just came across your channel and subbed good luck growing the channel👍.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

'75 model here, in case you were wondering. (I like putting it that way! I'm gonna steal that...) Thanks so much for subscribing! I'll keep an eye out for you in the comments section as I work on this.

[@tbonesfishies1797]

@brandonkellerdotnet no problems my friend 👍.

[@stevecarter8810]

Because the internet is no longer playing on bikes with your friends, like when you used to hand craft html pages at geocities. it's an industrialised outrage factory, and gen X knows the value of their own peace of mind.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Oh, snap! Core memory unlocked with the Geocities reference! Totally agree about the rage factory staffed with keyboard warriors who don’t know what it is like to actually face your enemy on the playground and have to face them man to man. I wonder sometimes if the younger generation had done what we did which was settle our differences face to face then maybe they wouldn’t be so anxious over meeting a girls father, shaking his hand and looking him in the eye. Sure, people will say we were barbaric back in our day having schoolyard fights. But we sure learned a lot about ourselves and self worth that way.

[@ivermectin3191]

It’s called shadow banned

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

I've heard of that! I'm probably too small right now to worry about that though, right? I'm learning as I go with the KZbin thing and honestly I don't care too much about algorithm or all that stuff. I just want to create content and hope people like you find it. I hope you subscribe and share! Maybe that will help me to NOT get shadow banned? Time will tell I guess.

[@jemineyeincantations5712]

I feel you! I’m GenX as well and I do lives and some videos… even after many years, I still find it strange to video myself. Even with a personal brand. 😂

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

YES! I'm 100% comfortable on my podcast sitting in front of a microphone. It's my wheelhouse. Turn on a camera and I get "Red Light Syndrome" and struggle. But I'm forcing myself to do this and to be uncomfortable. I hope you subscribe and watch the carnage! LOL Who knows. Maybe I'll actually get good at this??

[@MrChadwooters]

I made a YT video to promote a book and my techniques and if I had more hustle I suppose I could make more instructional videos about how to oil paint. The problem is I would feel like I was painting just to make a self-promoting video which feels false. I paint for myself and that feels more authentic to me. But for those GenXers that have the gift of gab by all means entertain us, here we are.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your comments and taking the time to write thoughtful dialog! I've added you to "The List" and will definitely look for you in future video comments section. You definitely have earned your place there. I see you have commented FOUR TIMES so far! :) I think if you enjoy painting - why not turn on a camera and capture the process? I actually like watching painting videos. Hell, on my vacation over the week of July 4th I was watching the Bob Ross channel at my sisters lake house! LOL It's so damn relaxing.

[@edstar83]

Fun fact: Gen X created KZbin, My Space, Napster, Bittorrent.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Well yeah, we created all the cool stuff! Also, I HAVE to add you to "The List" because of He-Man being your profile pic! My daughter, 24, loves He-Man. She has a tattoo of The Power Sword on her arm. LOL So I will be looking for you in future video comment sections! I hope you subscribe and stay active here. That's the whole point of this - to build an active community and have some f*ckin fun!!!!

[@Slider2732_]

OK, am on this journey of yours, have subscribed 👍 The first moon landing stole the limelight of my birth, which was just 3 weeks later, so am used to being overshadowed lol But yes, you'd think we could offer reality to the mass of AI auto generated content. Lists and quick fact round ups can't hope to paint the full picture. Well, go for it, your vid was inspiring and best of luck!

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you will be around for this adventure and hope to hear from you often. I'm a space geek (literally just logged out of EVE Online!) so I get being overshadowed by the moon landing. Freakin' Neil Armstrong....stealing your limelight. Did your parents ever throw you a spaced themed birthday party just to remind you of that little factoid surrounding your birth? And you read my mind! Literally was thinking of doing a video discussing AI and how that will NOT be what this channel leans on like so many faceless channels churning out click-bait videos for money. I'm pimping MYSELF out for that hard cash!!! ;o)~

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Just looked at your channel and subscribed. I saw that you are in Arkansas. Wife and I were just in Bentonville for the night driving back home from our summer vacation. Beautiful little city and gorgeous State! IDK if you are near there but Peddler's Pub was AWESOME! Their pizza was incredible.

[@Slider2732_]

@@brandonkellerdotnet Oh, thanks for subscribing! Yep, English bloke in rural southern Arkansas. Fun fact about Walmart in Bentonville, wife and I were in a Walmart in Minnesota and mentioned to a cashier how cold the store was. She said their heating is controlled form the Arkansas head office. If the Peddlers Pub serves craft ales then it'll be on my wishlist of places to visit.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

@@Slider2732_ They did have a pretty good selection of craft beers. My brother-in-law is a BIG time beer snob. He uses an app called "TAPPED" I think to track all the beers he has tried. He and his beer snob friends have bought ridiculously expensive bottles of beer just to taste it. It's insane but a cool as hell hobby/subject to talk about. He always has me trying new stuff.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

I commented on this before, but it seems KZbin (or my not knowing what the hell I'm doing yet???) removed it. Regardless, thank you so much for subscribing! I hope you like the videos I crank out and maybe check out my podcast. That's my passion right there. LOVE podcasting!

[@VisitLiveLoveMaui]

Aloha - I’m Liza and a Gen Xer on KZbin too 😁 - KZbin showed me your video - and yes also found Alexa’s video inspiring-

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

That's so awesome! I just checked out your channel and subscribed. I know next to nothing about Hawaii except that my grandfather spent time there during WWII in the mid 40's. That's his ship in the pictures on my wall, actually! :) I hope you subscribe here and keep the conversation going. I'm adding you to "The List" and will be checking out your videos!

[@oxigen85]

Oh I saw that same video just 2 days ago!

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

It was good, right?!?!!? Obviously a motivator and she has really good stuff. I've been consuming her videos between calls, meetings and doing work through the day. She gets me excited to make new videos. IDK if i'll ever motivate anyone - but the fact you commented is a good sign, right? I hope you subscribe to my channel and like what I make. Let me know!

[@Vibewithcharliemorris]

I been on KZbin for 3 years and I am 61 years old and I was born in the 60s just have to find your niche and your community will find you 👍🏾✌🏾

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Thank you so much for the advice and taking the time to share it! I checked out your channel and I LOVE the "Hello, Charlies Angels" opening you do! That's awesome!!!

[@Vibewithcharliemorris]

@@brandonkellerdotnet Thanks for your reply I appreciate your response 👍🏾if you enjoy this type of content subscribe and share with your friends ✌🏾🙏🏿

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Hell, I may need to do a "shout out" video. I'm finding some really cool channels by people commenting on my stuff and then checking out theirs.

[@jamesslick4790]

We we were ignored in the 1970s an '80s, So we are USED TO IT. So we don't care. Me an my siblings and friends DO make content, BUT we just do it for ourselves. We don't CARE if anyone ELSE sees it. We are a self entertaining lot.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

That's awesome! It's nice to have a group to share your stuff with. If you ever change your mind, I hope you post some stuff here. I'd like to see what you create.

[@DusteyeMC]

cuz gen x is the generation that doesn't care? lol. thats why they are not dominating youtube? lol jus playin off the stereotypes. in reality they all probs jus too damn busy like me

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

I feel you on the being too damn busy part. I’m doing this on lunch breaks and out running errands for the family. That being said I think we are missing a HUGE opportunity by not putting our voices out there. I’d hate to see our generations knowledge lost or passed over because we couldn’t be bothered. Gen-X is too strong willed for that. Thanks so much for your time and comments! I hope you subscribe and hang around.

[@viperdemonz-jenkins]

a bit of both.

[@seanodanielsart]

I read in the book "The Fourth Turning" it would be up to our generation, (ironically the "lost" generation) to save our culture.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

That’s an interesting thought. I’m going to have to look for that book. It’s always been fascinating to me just how much people talk about GEN-X. It almost is like we are destined for a greatness we have yet to achieve. Or maybe I’m just a romantic and that’s coming out.

[@scottsmith4933]

We really just don't care. Don't poke the Gen X bear...unless WW III breaks out or the zombie apocalypse happens.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

@@scottsmith4933 you cared enough to comment. Isn’t that something? And if you are reading this then we are having a conversation and that’s really freakin cool in my book.

[@BrianM-44041]

We made the internet. We dont care what anyone thinks. We own it. We are legion

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

@@BrianM-44041 So true! The “Legion” part is a bit scary but agree with most of what you said. I care in the sense that I don’t want false shit being taken as gospel. Sadly there are a lot of people who see something online and believe it without thinking for themselves and doing any sort of research. That shit pisses be off.

[@BrianM-44041]

@@brandonkellerdotnet I was making a silly reference to what anonymous always says lol but we gen x always did have a twisted sense of humor. I live my life by the rules of God and country. I do not fall in line with whatever I read. Your point was well written 👏

[@BrianM-44041]

@@brandonkellerdotnet also another gen x quotable...trust no one but yourself and the Lord until they earn it.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Dude - twisted sense of humor is my FAVORITE!!! I hope you subscribe to the channel and keep commenting. Seriously need some comic relief here in the comments section. Some people are way too serious for what I make. LOL Then again, my wife says I tend to have a "preachy tone" when I'm doing my podcast - so I'm trying to mitigate that. You lurking in the comments section would definitely help to keep me in check and I would really appreciate it more than you know!

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

What is that from and is it on a T-Shirt yet? I smell merch in the making!!!!

[@Deltarious]

Gen-X isn't dominating KZbin because, collectively as a generation, they 'missed the boat' on it. The absolute earliest OGs on KZbin who laid the groundwork for the platform *were* either Gen X or "Xenials" but KZbin became a thing in 2006 and, again collectively following statistical trends, older generations tend to have slower uptake and adoption of new things. Platform 'domination' on KZbin comes from 'seniority' somewhat like how an airline works- you had to be there at the beginning or close to it to be dominant as a collective group because large channels get fairly entrenched and are hard to beat, so when the platform started to grow it was mostly millennial aged people exploring the space. There *are* exceptions but they are relatively rare- exceptionally rare if you count all the channels on the platform posting videos. There is still *space* for Gen-X on YT, there are more than a few Gen-Xers who are pretty big on the platform, but you won't see true dominance on the platform without having been there en-masse at the ground level. Heck even the current #1 channel Mr. Beast started in 2012 which was right around the time it was really taking off and businesses had just started to take their first real 'serious' looks at the platform, beyond their initial exploratory efforts. Breaking out into YT is difficult, exceptionally difficult, and the platform prioritizes engagement and watch time. The primary audience for YT also skews younger- you would likely need more Gen-X on the platform to get more people to watch Gen-X, people tend to relate most to those of their own rough age and those who are similar in age can understand what they are likely to want to watch. That's a trend we've seen on the platform- the established millennial-age creators have had to keep in touch with the culture of the younger generations in order to stay super relevant, but since they were already established and were in fact *part* of establishing that culture it is much easier. You may take some solace however in the fact that on the internet as a whole "saying it as it is" in spaces like YT has become the norm in vast swathes of circles and there is a fairly large cultural push for being more honest and open with eachother. ...That *has* lead to perhaps oversharing in more than a few cases, but it's likely to correct itself over time. In online spaces people have never really cared if they have offended- there have been very popular channels focusing on everything from being honest on hot topics all the way to those specifically intended to showcase offending others on purpose. That's a large part of the reason why swearing isn't considered a taboo online, especially YT, and people have traditionally seen it as quite weird to censor themselves. There aren't really any Gen-X specific opinions I can think of that YT as a platform would try and censor. People on the platform share a very broad spectrum of opinions and Gen-X is not a monolith and share as diverse a range of opinions as any other generations- it is very likely not a generational issue. It *is* true that online platforms, generally, have taken the stance that advocating for the non-existance or non acceptance of people wanting to live however makes them happy is bad for business and so that's often unwelcome. It's also true that a lack of acceptance does seem to scale with age, though it is improving rapidly. It's also quite likely to be true that your perception of 'woke-ness' has been really heavily skewed ironically by mainstream media, in a way that just doesn't happen on YT. It's really simple in most online spaces: "Let people live their lives and be happy as long as it doesn't affect anyone else" and "don't be hateful" is the generally accepted default stance to take in most online spaces. Yes it's true you can absolutely find people going off the rails with wanting you to 'say the right things' (especially somewhere like twitter/X where people are notoriously rabid) but if you look arround YT as a platform even on 'controversial' topics it will mostly just be people talking about how they want to live their life and be happy/want others to do the same, and the paltform really is a great place to see that side of people. Lastly, something to keep in mind is that there really is not as much difference between the generations as media in general tries to portray. We have documentation of older generations complaining about younger ones going back literally millennia and the complaints sound *exactly* the same as the ones today just dressed in the circumstances of their time. Different generations are just at different stages of life and that's what has the most impact out of anything, particularly how everyone sees eachother and what is affecting them. This is something that is likely to improve at least 'feeling-wise' with time as with the rise of social media a lot of the similarities seemed to vanish since the places people interacted were so different and changed so rapidly. As it's become the norm and as society as a whole continues to develop how social media fits into life you will likely start to see more of a 'coming together' effect again, at least on a personal level if not on a content creator level. Maybe you've seen it yourself but I've seen more than a few Gen-Xers recently start use TikTok (which I personally loathe) just the same way as the youngest people using it do, and as much as I personally dislike the platform it's undeniable that because there's similarity there now it's going to be easier to relate to one-another again now that there's been a 'catch up'.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Thank you SO MUCH for this very detailed and well thought out comment! THIS is EXACTLY the type of conversational comments I was hoping to get here. I sincerely hope you have or will subscribe to my channel and keep making comments like this. I have already saved your user name as one to look for in future video comments section. QUOTE: " It's really simple in most online spaces: "Let people live their lives and be happy as long as it doesn't affect anyone else" and "don't be hateful" is the generally accepted default stance to take in most online spaces." This is one of my core beliefs when it comes to sharing opinions anywhere - be it KZbin, my Podcast, my Blog or anywhere else in conversation. I simply want to be able to give my opinion unfiltered and unedited. I undoubtedly will have strong opinions in future videos, but my desire is not to offend or belittle anyone else. I simply want to be able to speak my mind and respect the rights of others to agree, disagree or scroll on by. I am banking on your observation that there is plenty of room for Gen-X on KZbin and that I can find an audience. I think I may have done exactly that, but only time will tell if my content continues to get this level of attention. Again, a HUGE "Thank You!" for your time and consideration and I truly hope to see you in the future commenting on other videos.

[@MajesticRidez]

The secret to success on here is to not care how others are doing not care about your own success on here make the content you want because you want to most of all leave your knowledge behind if it helps one person than that in itself is success you helped one person and some day that one person will Mention you when they’re successful and everyone will ask who’s that this famous successful person is talking about and you’ll be immortalized through out the ages

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Honestly, it is seeking Immortality through something I create that drives me. It has since I was a kid. I was always fascinated that we read books, plays, stories, and such from people who lived hundreds or thousands of years ago. It's why I wanted to be a writer all the way back to grade school. I wanted to write something so profound and meaningful that people hundreds of years after I'm gone would still be reading it. Would still be talking about it. Would still be applying it to their lives. I still have dreams and hopes of that happening. it's why I started blogging and that eventually lead to podcasting which has now led me here. Podcasts, KZbin Videos, Blogs, and books - they are all the same thing, just different mediums. Some have existed longer than others, but they are the same none the less.

[@JEP-Tech]

Gen X, too young for Facepage Boomers but too old for millennialal Youpoopers and Gen Z Tik-Fockers. There may not be a lot of Gen Xers making Youpoops compared to millennials, but some of the biggest names and voices are GenX. Joe Roegan and Tucker Carlson come to mind. If you spend more time thinking about it you will see a lot more. Most of the science and tech channels I subscribe too are Gen X Youpoopers and I'm a millennial. Stuff that's purely entertainment driven, music, art, comedy is going to be younger people because creativity peaks long before age 30 for the vast majority of people. Things that require careful study and experience are going to be dominated by the middle aged. Once you are over the hill you just rant and rave about anything and your old age and mental decline just becomes entertainment for the younger masses. 😂

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

I agree - Rogan and Carlson are big voices. Ah, to dream! But it's funny. You said purely entertainment driven, music, art, comedy are created by younger generations because you say creativity peaks way before 30? I would suggest you look up Max Martin. Others that come to mind are the likes of Robin Williams, Arianna Huffington, Vera Wang, Giorgio Armani, and Morgan Freeman. I tend to think that if you are a creative and you continue to create then that helps keep you relatively young. Eh, I figure my kids laugh at me anyway - why not the younger masses too? ;)~

[@genxjack72]

Because Gen X aren't a bunch of posers. We didn't like it when some musicians sold out and appeared in jeans commercials or whatever. It's frustrating enough being a youtube viewer. I get recommended great channels that get banned a few months later. I'm really enjoying the gen x content here now, but I don't expect it to be here in a year. Then it will be back to math and astronomy channels, since those are the only ones I like and are able to stay up. Thought about making a channel about advanced data structures and algorithms. I don't want to spend months learning animation software only to get banned because binary decision diagrams or the stable marriage algorithm is homophobic. Gen X has a lot to teach, but youtube, as it is now, is not the right medium. KZbin rewards content creators who upload a steady stream of videos daily or every couple days. That limits us to doing 'hang out' or witty monologue videos for short term entertainment, to be forgotten amidst a stream of other videos.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

I hope that you're wrong in your assessment about Gen-X content not being around in a year. I'm going to do my best to help make that NOT a reality. And obviously from my video you don't need animation software to make videos. Just use your phone like I did and record a video. Tons of free software out there to edit it, but I have an Adobe Cloud subscription for my podcast production so I just used Premiere Pro and am starting to dabble in that more to try and make better videos. We'll see how the KZbin algorithm decides to treat me as the days and weeks pass. I pray that it is kind and I can see my channel grow and find more people like you to have conversations with.

[@Dave_Webb]

I've wondered the same thing. Why aren't more of my GenX friends not making content? I know many of them are extremly interesting and talented.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Right?!?!? I found it quite shocking to be honest. GEN-X has the best stories, best movies, best MUSIC of any generation in recent history. Why are there not more channels dedicated to how awesome we are? Yeah, I know that we as a whole are typically "leave us alone." and don't want to draw attention to ourselves. But seeing kids these days wearing OUR CONCERT MERCH and not knowing anything about the band??? It's offensive to our legacy!!!! Have you seen this video?? www.tiktok.com/@ladyspinedoc/video/7264613014396079403

[@matthewcaldwell8100]

I mean, honestly? Because Gen X people remember a time when selling out for money was considered degrading. Millennials sort of do, but Z and Alpha think it's completely normal to let yourself be exploited and manipulated for profit. We went from Kurt Cobain to Logan Paul.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Is it selling out if you are doing what you love and the money follows? Not that KZbin has made me one red cent yet, but if that were to happen - does that mean I'm selling out? This is just another way of telling a story - like writing a book, writing a play, shooting a movie or recording a podcast. I love telling stories so this feels like a natural progression of sorts.

[@matthewcaldwell8100]

@@brandonkellerdotnet You're misreading my tone here. I'm not saying that doing youtube is selling out. It isn't. At least, not inherently. It's a big platform, though, and there is a lot of self-aggrandizing crap on here. It's not all people like you, expressing themselves because they want to express themselves and it might also make some money. And when the question is one of aggregate dominance, authenticity is not your friend. The algorithm rewards embedded ads, the same 20 Mr. Beast clones, and sensationalized slop for 12 year olds a lot more than commentary and video essays. It's not even close.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

I appreciate the clarification! I do find it funny the point you are making about 'authenticity is not your friend' on KZbin considering most of the younger generation cry out for "be your true and authentic self". I guess that is only applicable to younger generations? LOL

[@matthewcaldwell8100]

@@brandonkellerdotnet I’m a member of the younger generation. I’m telling you, what most of us think of as authenticity has a lot more to do with performing and demonstrating a kind of relatability than it does any deep interior development. It’s a brand proposition as much as anything else, fundamentally disingenuous.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Holy shit, man! YOU SAID THE THING YOU WERE'NT SUPPOSED TO SAY! I applaud you calling out your generation for being disingenuous and REALLY hope you subscribe to the channel. We can make you an honorary GEN-X'er with that line of thinking you have going on.

[@btetschner]

A+ video! Excellent question!

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you watched my video and let me know you liked it. I appreciate that more than you know. :)

[@GeorgesDupont-do8pe]

You do know that once all the Boomers are gone or dribbling into their coffee, the youth are going to be saying "OK X-Man/Woman" instead of "OK Boomer"?

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Yeah . . . but we are GEN-X. We have thicker skin and innately know when those little pissants are just miserable human beings who are angry about their lives. ;o)~ Also, I am TOTALLY okay with being called an X-MAN! I call dibs on Wolverine!!! Actually, I'm more of a Deadpool if you knew me IRL.

[@GramGramGenX-ln5sc]

Haters going to hate. Get over it and do stuff anyways.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

@@GramGramGenX-ln5sc Love that - thanks! I hope you subscribe and keep tabs on the channel as it grows. I need some level headed commentary on these things.

[@GeorgesDupont-do8pe]

@@brandonkellerdotnet Respect bro.

[@BigTacious]

i think most Gen x'ers are just already set in a certain career and have families, so don't have a lot of time or willingness to risk venturing into youtube

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

I agree whole heartedly. I'm one of them too. Career and family take up pretty much all of my time. So I'm finding moments here and there (lunch breaks, drives running errands, quiet Saturday mornings like this where wife is running kids around, etc.) to do what I can. I've been a "closet creator" all my life and now I just want to put my stuff out there and see what happens. I hope you subscribe and come along for the journey! I hear Subscriber #46 is now available . . . ;o)~

[@dionkirkland9669]

Okay. I'm game. Let's see what ya got. Technically I am a boomer. However, both my parents were part of the first wave of Boomers, and I was born at the VERY end of the boomer. However, with both my parents being Boomers, I have always felt more a part of GenX than my parents generation. So, I am interested to see what you got. I ain't exactly a camera friendly face, nor am I able to be anywhere near politically correct to do my own vlog. That don't mean I am interested in others. The world seems to have spun out of control from my perspective and want to see if I am alone with these feelings.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

DUDE! You are TOTALLY speaking my language!!! I've added your name to my list of people who I will be looking for in the future for comments on my videos. I found out there is also a "Community Tab" here too? So might actually utilize that too. Who knows. Still figuring this whole thing out. I'm with you too. I've said on my podcast MANY times that I have a face built for podcasting! LMAO That is reinforced when I re-watch the video where I have that side-profile shot going through the drive thru. Gotta remember to NEVER DO THAT AGAIN! At least not until I lose some weight. Holy f#ck-knuckles that was a horrible shot that will now live in infamy here on KZbin. Oh - and you have my permission to be politically incorrect here. I think we are probably alike in that regard! I hope you subscribed (for some reason I'm not seeing who subscribed but the numbers have definitely gone up overnight!) and will stick around. Lord knows I could use the support!!!

[@DreidMusicalX]

I think many of us sees what the internet has become and like myself I stopped making videos. Why do I want to document myself eating, sleeping, putting on makeup while crying about everything, and every other aspect of my daily life, or making up fake things just to post a video for likes and views. There is more to life than living with a camera in your face. Sure I like watching videos sometimes. But so many videos out there just never needed to be made in the first place.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

@@DreidMusicalX I agree! I hope that I’m able to make content that has more substance than that but not come off as “preachy”. Idk where this is going to be honest but I’m really enjoying the comments and conversations. I hope you subscribe and keep me in check!

[@DreidMusicalX]

@@brandonkellerdotnet Brother, I don't want to keep you in check. If conversation is what you need thats fine. I myself would continue making music videos, but I need this decade for my woman who became disabled and I have to take care of her. I also didn't realize how much time making videos back then was taking. But I see what you're saying about our generation of GenX, but they think that we were the problems of the world and they're better than we were even though they have no fricking clue. I look at many of them and see them faking to be us. Like music, watching kids try to mimic our faces when we play as if that makes them better. What they didn't know is, we didn't force those faces, we were F UP from the floor up on drugs and alcohol having fun. Hell man, I had time to think about what I said to you earlier, and most of it stands. But maybe we do need to tell them about us. Because this generation is making so many mistakes, we already learned. Maybe they need a bit of guidance told to them to choose from, and if they make the choice not to, its on them. Maybe thats what you can kind of talk about. Sorry for the book here, I subbed. Hope to hear from you soon in your videos, or comments section.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Thank you so much for the sub! I sincerely appreciate it. Conversation is my main hope/desire/goal here, to be honest. I have never really focused on being a "Gen-X'er" until recently but the more I spend time thinking on it I can't deny it's a huge part of who I am and that the way we grew up (for better or worse) is what made me who I am today. Being a storyteller I decided to make this video when I realized the lack of Gen-X content on KZbin aside from the one-off's like Rogan. QUOTE: "Because this generation is making so many mistakes, we already learned. Maybe they need a bit of guidance told to them to choose from, and if they make the choice not to, its on them. " THIS! All day long, THIS!!! Gen-X'ers have so much knowledge from our adventures as misguided (or sometimes unguided as the case may be) youths that I believe would be tragic to lose. So I hope to be able to capture some of that knowledge in my podcast (hence the name of it) and contribute what I can to the digital library of humanity on the internet.

[@jonmore6921]

Same reason that they won't put Married With Children back on primetime....... AL was awesome....

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

AL was awesome! And he told it like it was. IDK if a show like that would be able to make it today . . . which is sad.

[@GoneTroppo]

Thanks for your video. I saw the same video and agree. Alexa has inspired me to keep going. Not a hot bikini girl like the young ones, but there's plenty of people happy to watch videos that don't have that sort of content. I'm gonna keep going for that same reason. Cheers from the land Down Under! :)

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

That's awesome!!! I just subscribed to your channel.

[@GoneTroppo]

@@brandonkellerdotnet fantastic. Thank you. I should have mentioned that I had subbed yours as well. You're so right. Let's find our tribe! Enjoying your vids]! :)

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Thank you so much!!!

[@christinebaker7311]

We tell it like it is and people don't like that.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

TRUE! Thank you so much for watching. I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to watch and let me know you were here by commenting. I hope you subscribe and hang out with us! So far we have a really good group forming here! :)

[@synthoelectro]

i've lost friends online because of it, and well I don't care.

[@christinebaker7311]

@@synthoelectro I don't care, either. Real friends would never do that. My parents taught me that people who always tell the blunt truth at the only ones who care about you.

[@synthoelectro]

@@christinebaker7311 that's true, seems the old adage still exists. Also I can't be friends with Gen-Z, I've tried, they are worlds apart. I do better with my own age. Good to meet you.

[@JeepHolden]

Bro!!!!...... Bro...bro ..Yes

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Thanks man! Love the handle of @JeepHolden. I LOVED my Jeeps. Miss my 2015 Sahara. I called her ZOE after the character in Firefly. She was badass! (both my jeep and the character) I hope you subscribe to the channel and help move the message forward. Definitely will look for you in the comments section in the future.

[@chasflowers6781]

joe rogan is gen x

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Yeah, he's an "early adopter" model Gen-X '67 edition. LOL ;)

[@mikeg3439]

Gen X, it was unthinkable to desperately try to get attention from people, or at least, very rare. When you are very self-sustaining and know who you are, which being feral inculcates in you, you don't seek approval or "clout" from others. Or to put it another way, why on earth would a generation who personified "whatever" or "who cares", bother making tons of content? We have enough going on internally an things to do.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Fair point - but the loss of knowledge if we don't share what we learned would be tragic, right? Think about it. Most younger generational groups are socially awkward because they never knew life without the internet. They have been hiding behind keyboards and cellphones all their lives and don't know how to look someone in the eye, shake their hand or present themselves properly for an interview.

[@lupaswolfshead9971]

because i keep getting suspended to protect the community from my harmful comments lmfao.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Ouch . . . sh!t just got real here in the comments section!

[@jemineyeincantations5712]

Grunge clothing is back… I was goth and then a raver so I missed the grunge thing.

[@ivermectin3191]

We never called it grunge clothing - grunge clothing in our day woulda been a nirvana or SOUNDGARDEN shirt

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Right? We just supported what we loved and didn't give a damn. We need MORE of that today!

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

It seems everything eventually comes back, right? It's a bit depressing to see our generation as a Halloween costume now! :'(

[@yourstigma1213]

Because GenX didn't grow up chronically on the internet

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Very true! Most of us remember what it was like never to have internet and social media was a poster we hung on our bedroom walls. I can still smell the scotch tape . . .

[@mattmorphosis]

I have been doing my racing channel for a while now, just sharing tracks and cars I like, still sitting on 171 subs and thats fine, but I understand a lot of folk want to hear and see you on camera in these videos, which is where I have always struggled as the moment a camera and mic are on me I clam up and shut down, off cam you can't shut me up lol Even with my music channel after years of doing it managed like 45 subs but honestly I realised despite having a lot to say off cam, I don't care about sharing it with my ugly mush on camera, though did come to the conclusion that it was a good thing as off camera I am frustrated with the way this world is and if I started to go on camera and actually say how I feel I would rant myself into and early grave and get reincarnated as an even more of a grumpy old git.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

DUDE - your channel is SICK! I love racing sims like that. They allow me to live my "Fast & Furious" dreams (love those movies!) I've never seen that game before though but it looks incredible. Not to mention your gaming rig is spot on! I struggle being on camera too and I was thinking about it yesterday and realized a really BIG reason why that I think I'm going to do my #30DayVideoChallenge today talking about.

[@mattmorphosis]

@@brandonkellerdotnet Thanks Dude, yeah I have fun doing my short racing vids, I find it very relaxing racing and it helps a lot in keeping my mind calm. I live with my eight year old son and I am a bachelor, so get to race quite a bit when my little man is at school. I am retired, and turn 50 next year so it's nice to keep to myself busy with racing. You're doing great with your videos, keep it up mate and all the best for your 30Dayvideochallenge

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Dude, that's awesome! Color me a bit jealous you are retired. I don't see retirement in my future unless I can turn this KZbin thing into a living? Who knows. Thank you for the kid words and support!! I sincerely appreciate it and have subscribed to your channel. As a fellow gamer (EVE Online / World of WarCraft) I love watching cool gamer videos - especially if I kind of know them a little bit like I do now with you.

[@mattmorphosis]

@@brandonkellerdotnet Thanks for the sub Dude, that's appreciated. Wish i could say I am retired out of choice, as illness stopped me doing the job I loved, but it is nice still getting to be home to raise my boy during his school years, to be fair that part is my fave part of life for me. I played a game called EVE a while a go, it was a space battle kind of game, is that the same EVE as the one you play? I played it in VR on the Ps4 as love space games. Really enjoy No Mans Sky and Elite Dangerous also.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Yes! EVE Online is the game! If you played on VR it was probably EVE Valkyrie though. I play the PC MMO Sandbox "EVE" which is the core game that Valkyrie was spawned from. Here's the link to it if you want to check it out. www.eveonline.com/

[@belstar1128]

probably because in 2005 a lot of gen x people thought KZbin was a fad or too complicated and would rather keep watching tv. but a lot of youtubers i liked are gen x but some of them lost their creativity like the angry video game nerd for example one of the most popular youtubers in the early days that has become mediocre.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

I'll have to look up the angry video game nerd . . . I *think* I know who you are talking about, but I'm not 100% sure. Hopefully I won't disappoint you (if you subscribed???). I really hope I don't lose my creativity! I'm somewhat proud of it.

[@The_DreadStorm]

GenX isn't dominating YT right now because we really don't care, as a rule. For me, the last thing I want to do is something that "everyone else is doing" and becoming a cliché. I've been a career IT tech until I died 3 times back when I was 48 (54 now). I know the tech. I have most if not all of the tools. I just don't have any reason to do it. I suppose I could if I wanted to, but I just don't see a point. People like you - those who are far more extroverted than I - do just fine without me thrown into the mix. I'm far too introverted to expose myself to the world like this. Then there's the problem with language. I frequently use Sentence Enhancers. The pansies at YT tend to frown on that sort of thing because it won't make them any money. Besides, I'm too ugly. Being disabled, mutilated, and scraggly doesn't make one attract much attention. Of course, I'm the first to write up walls of text (as on one of your other vids) but to go on video, it's just not me. On that note, I once joined up on Reddit because...text...but found it to be a libtarded cesspool overloaded with stupidity and shortsightedness. And I have to say, I'm bloody-fucking-damn tired of walking on eggshells. So on a platform where I see people being censored and banned routinely, well, I just don't think it would be wise for me to invest all that time and energy into it. So I leave it to you, bud.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Okay - this is the second time so far I've seen where you said you "died 3 times" back when you were 48. I'm currently 48 and turn 49 in a few months. I'm curious what happened - but obviously you don't have to share if you don't want too. But I am curious and hope you are okay today! God bless you and keep you! You're still on point with your last paragraph here. I have seen a LOT of people comment similarly about being cancelled and having to self-censor themselves. I agree it's ridiculous and we shouldn't have to do that. I'm an old-school IT guy as well and it annoys the sh!t out of me that we basically developed the technology the younger generation is now using to push their ideology on us and think they have every right too. Ummm, no.

[@The_DreadStorm]

@@brandonkellerdotnet I got married (first time ever) when I was 48. March 31, 2018, to be exact. Less than a month later, I had a heart attack. This resulted in an aortic dissection, double-bypass, and a clot that still resides in the aorta. There is a bulging aneurysm on top of the T of the renal artery split, the clot's in there. The aneurysm measures 4x4.5cm currently - they say ~6-7cm is imminent death, so I might have a little while. All the surgeries, drug-induced coma, and trauma, resulted in a stroke. Not the normal kind of stroke that is caused by a wad of goop, but one caused by oxygen starvation. Vast chunks of memory are wiped permanently, the ability to create long-term memory is damaged, and I lost various bits and pieces off my extremities. That last was caused by a vasopressor that constricts blood vessels so blood concentrates in the torso. It is during surgeries and the 6-week coma that followed when I died a total of 3 times. Not the "whoopsie, he flatlined!" kind of died. The "covered body, disconnecting the machinery" kind of died. Pretty messed up. Technically, I'm still in recovery mode, but it's only because I'm going through therapy to try to learn how to learn again. If that makes sense. Otherwise, I'm a dead man walking, since the aneurysm slowly grows, and will eventually burst without warning, and that's the end of me. Basically, nothing to lose, so I don't mind pissing off a few libtards. ;)

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Oh my God. That is an incredibly personal story and I sincerely want to THANK YOU for being willing to share that here! I am so grateful you are still here and that our paths crossed. I sincerely mean that with all my heart. I will definitely be including you in my prayers tonight. God Bless you, Storm! I will absolutely be looking for you in the comments section and I hope to get to know you better through this channel and maybe even other means.

[@celticlightning9703]

Gen X has had to deal with aggravation at every turn. Job loss, Political unrest, changing landscape of life in general and the last thing they want to add is another pile of aggravation which is KZbin. Most want to salvage what's left of their life to eek out a comfortable existence and quite frankly it seems we'll be riding out the constant ups and downs all the way to the end.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

But look where just "riding it out" has gotten us. The values and things we hold dear are now in danger of being taken away from us. If we don't start talking and showing why the way we think is important - then things will only get worse. We can't be pissed at the way things are and do nothing about it. That's not GEN-X.

[@celticlightning9703]

@@brandonkellerdotnet You have a point.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

@@celticlightning9703 I appreciate the civil conversation! Thank you!!!

[@rempseaheinamies9414]

Too smart and have far more better things to do.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Well, I'm glad you at least commented on my video and watched it. Thanks and I hope you stick around and subscribe. Maybe we can make this a worth while venture together? I'm game if you are.

[@robjenkins3296]

Because we don't care.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Ehhh, not ALL Gen-X'ers "don't care" . . . I mean, I'm here. You're commenting. That's not nothing.

[@babybree175]

Lol, I don't care to be in front of a camera.. I am a gardener and a photographer.mi love being behind the camera, never in front

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

@@babybree175 as a photographer I bet you would make really great videos that are visually attractive! But I’m like you too. I’m not comfortable in front of the camera yet and I’m sure it shows. I’m way more comfortable behind my microphone recording a podcast.

[@PhonyBalagna]

Because their zoomer kids won't let them

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

@@PhonyBalagna lmao. You know that’s probably not too far off from the truth! Why do you think I recorded the video in my truck??? 😂

[@Hackenberg]

"I'm too busy working."

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Dude…I’m right there with you. But I’m a bit weird and podcasting, writing and videos are my outlet. I enjoy the process.

[@lupaswolfshead9971]

On a serious note I did do this on My Space and Facebook in the early days. And just do not have the patience to do it on KZbin with all the pussy footing around that you have to do. I was doing Mgtow/Redpill before they existed and also rants about stuff. 17-18 years ago around the same time Foamy the Squirrel started up. Then it all started up about 7-8 years ago on KZbin.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

I can respect that, but I would venture to say we are all missing out with you not creating and posting here. Let me know if you change your mind!

[@lupaswolfshead9971]

@@brandonkellerdotnet Yeah a few of my friends have tried to prod me into doing my Wolfie rants again lol.

[@ericanatalini5538]

Shit we are the generation biting down on Aluminum foil and sticking our tongues on 9 volt batteries. Not only did we force our younger siblings to do it too but we also told our millennial kids to do it for entertainment purposes 😂

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Oh, shit! I forgot about the foil thing! LMAO - core memory unlocked!!!

[@demandred1957]

because we don't care.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

You know, usually I would 100% agree with you. But something about this really bugs the sh!t outta me. So I'm (trying) to do something about it. Will see where it goes, right?

[@WonderAboutUs]

Wtf is Salad and Go? We don’t have a salad drive thru here. That’s my kind of fast food.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Salad and Go is AWESOME! Really good salads and wraps. They started popping up here in TX so idk if they are nationwide or not.

[@WonderAboutUs]

@@brandonkellerdotnet I’ll keep an eye out. Thanks!

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

It really helps if you are watching what you eat and do a salad a few days a week! #NotSponsored #WouldLikeToBe LOL

[@WonderAboutUs]

@@brandonkellerdotnet agreed. I started eating a salad every day for lunch. That and walking every day I’ve lost fifty pounds over the last year

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

That's amazing! I'm hoping to be down close to that by my next doctor visit in October, so I stay the course. Just subscribed to your channel! :)

[@jojojojojo1952]

If you looking at electric unicycle (euc) videos they are Gen X

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

I have no idea what that is, but will make note to look it up!

[@jaykiller4510]

Maybe some.people not worried about aelling they soul for views.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

can you elaborate on your point? Not sure I'm getting it . . then again, it's been a long Friday so probably just me being tired at this point.

[@belstar1128]

if you want to be a top youtuber you really have to cater to young kids even teenagers are too old because the older you get the more varied your interests are. every kid likes cartoons and toys but its hard to find something every 30+ year old likes but you can still get over 10 million subs catering to adults. there was a short period in the first 2 years of KZbin when this wasn't the case in 2006 a man born in 1926 was the top youtuber for a short time but by 2008 you had to cater to the youngest people .i guess the age of the youtuber doesn't really matter since you need to be in your late teens to be able to understand how to make decent videos but even an 80 year old can do it if they got the knowledge but why would you if you care about quality

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Well, the goal isn't to be a "top youtuber". I'd just like to have a really cool (what I call) TRIBE that is here, likes what I make, is active and comments regularly. I just hope what I say resonates with people and if it does and I can have that - I'm 100% satisfied! I enjoy the creative process. It's an outlet for me, so doing this is what I call "fun". Even writing responses gives me a chance to work on my writing skills too! So it's a win all around regardless. Sure, I'd LOVE to make a living at this - who wouldn't. Maybe someday that will be a goal. Right now I'm just really enjoying the conversations like this and the support.

[@belstar1128]

@@brandonkellerdotnet yea on bigger KZbin channels the comments are a mess you would hate it

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Yeah - I just had a friend on here point out how to view replies (sorry this is a day late!) so I'm now working my way through the replies. SO COOL to have these conversations.

[@JayStar-yj9pu]

Cool I'm number 45!

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

That's a HUGE milestone for me! I'm glad you grabbed that number!!! Thanks so much. I'll do my best to NOT let you down. Believe it or not - all this activity on my channel caused it to pop-up in my wife's feed. AND SHE IS 100% SUPPORTING IT! She's awesome. Going to try and get her on video someday . . .

[@JayStar-yj9pu]

@@brandonkellerdotnet on my 45th bday...the Super Bowl was held in my hometown (Mpls) while the 45th Pres was in office. My parents bought me a commemorative growler that cost...$45. 😨😂💯

[@JayStar-yj9pu]

@@brandonkellerdotnet my profile pic was taken from the top of a Reno, NV parking ramp during the 2018 total eclipse. We left there that day and D Trump arrived in town the very next day for a convention. I'm not political BTW I just dig Coinky-Dinks

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

That's so awesome! So your lucky number is 45 then?? I'm assuming??

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Yeah, I'm a big fan of them too! It's funny how I tend to see a lot of them all at once and then have a dry spell. Same for you?

[@JJH0326]

Its because your parents were narcissistic boomers. You saw how much they loved attention and it made you the way you are. I know millenials who had boomer parents who are the same way. They are repulsed by the idea of creating something that ultimately and directly gets them attention. Even if its for a good cause - they draw back at just the thought. Its because your parents were borderline sociopaths and very needy in terms of attention. They probably told you some real good lies about how hard their upbringings were - when as you got older you realized were mostly lies. It made you Gen Xers the way you are, and honestly having shitty parents was prolly the big reason you guys are my favorite generation and I'm not a gen Xer.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

You have me literally laughing out loud over here! Why? Because you are not wrong! It's so funny how thinking back I used to idolize my parents thinking they had it all together and knew everything. Fast forward to me in my late 20's and realizing that was the furthest thing from the truth! I became a father at the ripe old age of 19. So when my girls were old enough I was sure to tell them, "Look. I'm not perfect. I'm not always going to do the right thing and I'm going to screw up and that will in turn likely cause you some issues in life. Just know I will pay for therapy." :D

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

I really hope you subscribe to the channel and keep bringing commentary like this!!!

[@Quietstorm_ATL]

I can answer without watching the video. We really just DGAF.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

And yet - you commented? I got $1 that says you DID watch the video.....

[@Quietstorm_ATL]

@@brandonkellerdotnet Did I send for you? It’s easy enough to comment when the question is also the title of the video. You seem mad because you wasted your time.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

oh look . . . a pissing contest.

[@Quietstorm_ATL]

@@brandonkellerdotnet oh look… Someone’s feelings are hurt because he received a clap back. Too bad.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Feelings aren't hurt man, I thought we were just ribbing each other is all. All good, brother!

[@adcaptandumvulgus4252]

Apathy?

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

For many I’m sure that is exactly that. I guess I’m just not built that way.

[@adcaptandumvulgus4252]

@@brandonkellerdotnet you might have had those unicorn stable family life. No divorce trauma from your parents, is my best guess.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Negative, Ghost Rider. As with most Gen-X'ers my parents divorced when I was a pre-teen. It was all the typical nasty stuff you hear about. Pretty common faire to be honest. My older sister pretty much raised me and we are the closest to this date because of it. I suppose I have always had a curious mind which feeds into my creativity. I'm always wanting to "make something out of nothing". It's why I love writing, creating stories, making videos, dabbling in writing code, etc. To quote Queen - "It's A Kind of Magic".

[@SuperBoomshack]

Because Gen X works real jobs for a living

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

PREACH! They say you can make money on KZbin . . . idk if that's true, but right now - notsomuch!

[@mattm1686]

Gen X (1976) because there’s enough dumb videos on you tube already!

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

True, but we (GEN-X) should be putting out useful videos with all we know out here. And also - we are pretty damn entertaining too, so definitely should be racking up videos of funny sh!t. :D

[@eringaydos2963]

GenX Boomer vibes..

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

I honestly don't know if I should like this or not . . . can you elaborate??

[@GeorgesDupont-do8pe]

They don't like us, we don't care. Let those younger than us lie in the bed they are creating for themselves.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Yeah, but that's just it. I do care. I don't know what it is in me that is making me care, cause I'll admit - all through my 30's and early 40's I didn't. But this year especially something hit a nerve in me and I keep thinking "Why in the world are people listening to these kids who don't know what the hell they are talking about?!?!" Then I noticed that there is a HUGE gaping hole on KZbin that Gen-X should be filling with the life experience that was hard earned. Sure we can reminisce about all the great times we had back in the day and talk about what bands were best, what Saturday morning cartoons were the best, and all that stuff. But I think we have a responsibility to share what we know and pass it along. GEN-X is unique. Next to my Grandparents generation I honestly believe we are the second best generation that has ever been. We saw the world transition in a way that I doubt we will ever see again. That's freakin' cool as hell! And it's OUR story to tell.

[@GeorgesDupont-do8pe]

@@brandonkellerdotnet Oh YOU'RE the one, yes, I heard about you on the Dark Web.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Shhhh!!! seeekritz!!! LMAO

[@GeorgesDupont-do8pe]

Seriously, I admire your faith in human nature. I just don't share it.

[@GeorgesDupont-do8pe]

@@brandonkellerdotnet Ah, got it, sorry.

[@btetschner]

x I think it's a waiting game for a lot of Gen X'ers. o It's inevitable that the culture is going to shift back to the foundational years of the 90s and 80s, the faster the other generations wear themselves to the ground the faster we'll get there. o If one needs proof to see how much the present culture is thriving from the past, simply look at Highest-grossing films of 2024 by In-year release: † 100% of the movies are some type of sequel, with Deadpool & Wolverine being a type of sequel from two different franchises!

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

So true! Seems everything is cyclical and the past is constantly impacting future trends exactly how like your example of the Deadpool & Wolverine movie. The thing I've noticed is that the only caveat is just how far back it goes. Meaning sometimes styles from the 50's come back into fashion, and then we move forward a few years and it's things from the 2000's, then it goes back and 80s are the in thing, then jumps to 2010, then we jump all the way back to the 50's again. Just seems random as to how far backwards we shift. I'd like to know who decides how far back trends go to recapture the past. LOL

[@btetschner]

@@brandonkellerdotnet Since the G.I. Generation had distinctly different values than the following generations today, I would imagine they try to avoid that marketing angle (for things before the 50's). You'd be surprised how easy it is to market things of value. For example, if someone asked "Why should I buy Orange Crush soda?" one would only need to respond "It is The World's First Orange Soda."

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Hmmm...maybe you should do marketing for my channel to get me to +1k subscribers! :)

[@btetschner]

@@brandonkellerdotnet I am the best supporter on the internet. The problem is always with the manager of the YT stations, they just don't pull their weight. It is just not worth the time and effort. The best channel I support is Weird History and Weird History Food, I have supported them for probably close to two years now. They make videos for me all the time.

[@btetschner]

@@brandonkellerdotnet I had to move on from a channel today (which I posted on their channel) simply because the manager "likes to do their own thing." I don't appreciate when self-interested people waste my time like that. If they are committed to "doing their own thing," they can do it by themselves. Seriously, what is the point?

[@derpderpington225]

Dominating You tube? Why? Have you seen what dominates You Tube? Total spazzes.

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Okay, I just have to point out the hilariousness of this comment coming from someone with the handle of "derpderpington225" LOL LOVE IT!!! :) Well I'm TRYING to make it a little bit better . . . how am I doing so far?