Are these Vloggers just a scam? SOL or Shmee etc? (Vol. 3)
Discussion
johnwilliams77 said:
SVJBalboni said:
Shmee150 is the only YT automotive channel I watch daily. He does put in a lot of effort because it's hard to turn out automotive content that's entertaining almost daily in the middle of winter. My only wish is he adds a Lamborghini to his stable, maybe Rana can push him to get a SVJ.
One YT'ber who I really don't understand is Supercar Blondie. Her content is subpar, feels very rushed and sometimes I get the feeling she really doesn't care about what she's reviewing but yet she has tons of subs and views. I also find it interesting that a lot of manufacturers roll out the red carpet for her whilst other big YT'bers get no access. I don't get her appeal.
Because men like looking at women and cars. One YT'ber who I really don't understand is Supercar Blondie. Her content is subpar, feels very rushed and sometimes I get the feeling she really doesn't care about what she's reviewing but yet she has tons of subs and views. I also find it interesting that a lot of manufacturers roll out the red carpet for her whilst other big YT'bers get no access. I don't get her appeal.
do-I-look-like-I-carry-a-pencil said:
Christ! You need to get out more if you 'daily' Shmug. He's the utter embodiment of what's wrong with YT. I'd suggest you broaden your world, just a little... go on... I dare you.
If you think I'm the worst and problem with YouTube, you are very lucky that you haven't fallen down the rabbit hole and found some of the other things out there!Tim knows his audience and spoon feeds them what they want so they can live vicariously through him. And he quite righty does well out of it. There’s nothing wrong with that. A lot of successful companies/personalities do that. But it’s in no way motoring journalism. It’s not LJK Setright. Is it vacuous? Of course it is. Is it content for the sake of it? Of course it is. 15 minutes about screwing a number plate to a Z4. Endless Topaz adverts... Tune in and tune out.
Television, the drug of the nation...
Television, the drug of the nation...
Shmee said:
Truckosaurus said:
The Saudi Government has also paid to put on the 'Saudi SEMA' last week and paid several influencers etc to attend. Several of the Motor Trend hosts were there (female hosts in noticably modest clothing).
Extra Bonus Points to Matthew Farrah for turning down his invite and calling out those who attended as stooges for despots.
It was an event that mixed SEMA, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Pebble Beach and the Geneva Motorshow all into one 6-day activity, and honestly I have to say for a first round it's fairly remarkable what an event they managed to put on - no doubt however at great cost.Extra Bonus Points to Matthew Farrah for turning down his invite and calling out those who attended as stooges for despots.
For Saudi Arabia it is part of a big shift to increase tourism and other areas of their economy and reduce the dependency on oil over time under what they call "Vision 2030". It was very heavy on the influencer front because people were invited through all sorts of different means; via the organisers, local dealerships, friends, manufacturers etc - very similarly to the big motorshows and FOS for example.
To be honest it was quite extraordinary how many people they got into attendance; Richard Rawlings and the Gas Monkey Garage team, Ryan and the West Coast Customs team, Koenigsegg, Pagani, Aston Martin, Apollo, Brabus, Silverstone Auctions, the Ferrari XX Programme demonstrations, Terry Grant stunts and that's just naming a few.
The fact Matt Farah "chose" not to attend what has immediately become one of the greatest events in the automotive calendar suggests another agenda to me; perhaps his personal schedule, perhaps a limited budget, who knows. I anticipated a level of discussion around such an event being held in Saudi Arabia but have been impressed by the general response and feedback; ultimately they put on a show worthy of the attention it has been given and I already look forward to next year.
Desert Dragon said:
Right and wrong Tim, values etc mean something to the civilised world, you're in a responsible position and maybe should use your platform accordingly?
I don't think making favourable comments about a show implies approval of the regime of the country where it was held. Most of the Western world does business with Saudi - the UK sells arms to the regime. Deciding not to attend their show hardly makes much of a stand against the regime. Does attending SEMA imply approval of a leader who thinks it's a joke to grab women by the pussy?can't remember said:
I don't know if Performance Rebuilds have had a mention on here yet but I'm really enjoying binge watching their content. Very down to earth.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-HdXGHBMFGvSNkl...
Yeah, seemed very skilled and very good attention to detail.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-HdXGHBMFGvSNkl...
GFWilliams said:
Not sure if it's just me, but I hate it when people talk about money, it seems like clickbait and just fishing for views.
Seems like the car guys seem more interested in polishing and looking at their cars and worrying about values than actually driving them, so not my cuppa.
Not sure putting 6k miles on a TDF is 'more interested in polishing and looking at their cars and worrying about values than actually driving them'Seems like the car guys seem more interested in polishing and looking at their cars and worrying about values than actually driving them, so not my cuppa.
Meridius said:
Seen that Richard Hammond video on his new Morgan, leave it to youtube comments to spec your car and could almost guarantee it would be matte black, black wheels and red interior 
It was only the choice of red or blue interior he let youtube spec or I suspect it would've ended up looking like a Noddy replica.Looked like it goes pretty well.
When Aston Martin reached 1 million likes on Facebook they let the audience vote for the spec of a DB9 and it ended up being black, with a black interior, with black trim and black wheels. Needless to say the car they built wasn't that.
I learned a long time ago in my content; never let the audience vote on something like this!
I learned a long time ago in my content; never let the audience vote on something like this!
waremark said:
Desert Dragon said:
Right and wrong Tim, values etc mean something to the civilised world, you're in a responsible position and maybe should use your platform accordingly?
I don't think making favourable comments about a show implies approval of the regime of the country where it was held. Most of the Western world does business with Saudi - the UK sells arms to the regime. Deciding not to attend their show hardly makes much of a stand against the regime. Does attending SEMA imply approval of a leader who thinks it's a joke to grab women by the pussy?Read through some pages here, hadn't realised GFWilliams was making vids so will have to check them out! Been following him on IG for ages.
Also surprised I hadn't seen - SeenThroughGlass mentioned, his drive the world series last year was insane, the constant quality content that nobody else is doing and production value is incredible.
Also surprised I hadn't seen - SeenThroughGlass mentioned, his drive the world series last year was insane, the constant quality content that nobody else is doing and production value is incredible.
Shmee said:
When Aston Martin reached 1 million likes on Facebook they let the audience vote for the spec of a DB9 and it ended up being black, with a black interior, with black trim and black wheels. Needless to say the car they built wasn't that.
I learned a long time ago in my content; never let the audience vote on something like this!
Did they name it Aston Mc Ford-face?I learned a long time ago in my content; never let the audience vote on something like this!
Shmee said:
When Aston Martin reached 1 million likes on Facebook they let the audience vote for the spec of a DB9 and it ended up being black, with a black interior, with black trim and black wheels. Needless to say the car they built wasn't that.
I learned a long time ago in my content; never let the audience vote on something like this!
you dont need any help thou, look at your GT8, makes hammond's morgan look sensible lol I learned a long time ago in my content; never let the audience vote on something like this!
of all your cars thou its the one i would keep
KJH said:
What is happening with most of the UK yt`ers? No content anymore? SOL is doing training vids, others are not uploading regularly, etc. Maybe January slows stuff down.
January is slow, but there does seem to be a slight move away from constant filler, which can only be good for everyone involved.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff