Tuesday, June 29, 2010

The Youtube Experience

I was checking out my Youtube channel today (http://youtube.com/mainelybutch) and much to my surprise I found I now have 444 subscribers! I find this so amazing and I am honored that so many are interested in my channel, and in what I might have to say about various subjects.

I've been on the Tubes now since March 8, 2009...almost 16 months now. And I have uploaded over 172 videos....there are currently 172 up, but I have also posted and deleted a bunch over time. I've addressed tons of topics, mostly having to do with being part of the LGBT community, being butch, and of just random topics like 50 Fun Facts or video responses to those who's videos I have been inspired by. I have also instituted the channel ButchFemmeDiscussion on the tubes and while we are on summer hiatus right now, we'll be back in production and open for questions again in September. That channel has been loads of fun and has really given us all pause for thought.

Yes, Youtube has been fun and fascinating place to be on the web. It offers up space for creativity, discussion, friendship and lots more. I have made some awesome friends on there, and have had some great discussions. I believe it offers me a place where I can speak my mind and provide myself as an example - sometimes good and maybe sometimes bad. I try to present myself positively...even in speaking about living with HIV and it's ramifications in life and the dating world. Yes, I definitely thoroughly enjoy perusing the daily posts, watching my favorite vloggers, and throwing in my 2 cents on occasion. It has made me think, made me react and even changed my opinion in some instances. The tubes can be a wealth of knowledge, entertainment and can provide the opportunity to research just about any topic and get personal views, opinions and takes on that topic....where else can you get this kind of interaction? Sure, there are other video blogging channels, but none compare to good ole Youtube!!!

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