Everything You NEED To Know...At This Time (Whatcher News Beat Blog)
Added 2021-06-28 22:42:50 +0000 UTCWe will resume watching RUN BTS, Bon Voyage, and Bring The Soul in July ๐๐
Please pardon this delay as we know there are some of you that watch these series with us for the first time and some of you who just enjoy re-watching with us.
๐This delay combined with much frustration is brought to us by Vimeo....
The Breakdown of What is Happening
Vimeo has been the primary video hosting site that we have used for about 2 years now. We have paid them yearly to host reaction videos that YouTube and other sites don't allow such as RUN, Bon Voyage, etc. Well, Vimeo recently attempted to upcharge us by astronomical measures due to the amount of bandwidth it takes to host our videos on their site.
a QUICK Lesson: Bandwidth is measured as the amount of data it takes to transmit our videos from the server they are housed on to your device for viewing. Bandwidth usage is equivalent to a few factors such as number of views / watch time / resolution, etc.
We attempted to negotiate a more reasonable price point with Vimeo, however they have not been.....reasonable....at all. Therefore, we are in the process of moving ALL of our videos that are on Vimeo to other video hosting sites.
Please bear with us as the process of moving videos to a new location is taking a lot of time. If a video does not play, please be patient and check back again in a few days.
GOING FORWARD
We plan on utilizing a few options to avoid excessive bandwidth usage in one area - such as Drop Box, Streamable, Daily Motion, and a couple of other sites.
Each Patreon Post will have watch links in the description with a password that you will need to enter in order to watch the video. It is very important that you do not share any links as there is a cost associated with every view (bandwidth usage).
You as a Patron are helping to fund our efforts to deliver content - Big Thank You to ALL of You!! Because without you, we would not be able to proceed forward.
FINALITY
I have learned a lot from this experience:
1. Bandwidth usage is something that every video hosting or file share site accounts and charges for to some degree....even the "free" ones...
- YouTube is free to use for Creators, but the trade off is that they take the side of big companies over Creators in order to attract and keep advertisers. Which in turn is how they make money. No Salt. It is what it is and business is business. However, the major issue is that even though your video could be protected under "Fair Use" - if the owner of the content you are using to react to wants your video blocked or taken down, YouTube will always take action against you no matter if you are using the content for the sole purpose of review and critique. It doesn't matter. YouTube will always take the side of big companies.
- Sites like Daily Motion - while these sites are not as strict as YouTube, they also follow the same business model. So, it's very important that we as Creators don't abuse their system or take advantage. Meaning we can't just depend of using their site to dump all of our videos on. It must be done sparingly. We must consider their cost of bandwidth usage as well.
2. Paid Video Hosting Sites - customers are paying for 2 Things: Storage and Bandwidth usage. Initially with Vimeo, our plan was just accounting for storage use. However, the salesman I talked to revealed that Vimeo recently changed its business model as they are losing money on bandwidth usage and had to make quick adjustments by charging their customers for the amount of bandwidth their videos were using. And as you can imagine, we were using a LOT...because you guys are REAL WHATCHERS for real ๐ COME ON!!!
3. DON'T PUT YOUR EGGS IN ONE BASKET - We are working on having multiple ways to distribute content to ensure that we do not use excessive amounts of bandwidth on one platform. Also, in case anything unexpected happens with one platform we will have our videos available on others as a back up. This way conversion will be more streamlined, less time consuming, and above all...less stressful.
I think that's everything that is going on right now. Things have been rough, not going to lie but I see a light at the end of this long dark tunnel and we are getting there. Please be patient as the process of moving videos over to new locations will take a few weeks. If you see disruption in videos being playable just know that I am working hard in the background.
Thank you FAM...for everything ๐ค๐
Comments
This means everything to us Mama Mochi. Thank you so much FAM ๐ค๐
WhatchaGot2Say
2021-07-10 16:15:42 +0000 UTCThank you for letting me know. I just checked it out and I loved it so much! Its so beautiful ๐ค
WhatchaGot2Say
2021-07-10 11:07:23 +0000 UTCALEPH just dropped a tribute song to J-Hope and ARMY. Called Hope. Hobi played his music in 2018, by the Han River with JK. It gave him a huge boost, and he is still grateful. Thought Nico would be interested!
Joyce Levy
2021-07-08 19:35:12 +0000 UTCWell beautiful you's I am here with you guys for as long as ever you want me too, smile. I have been a FAN of you guys eversice i found BTS. And BTS is forever in my heart as you are, and the 2 of you go together as red and blue!!!! You are my favorite mix!!! Purple!!!!!! So take your time! We fans understand and wait with love in our hearts for you! Dont worry! Stay Gold and in the Lights!!!!! Warm love Audrey / Mama Mochi ๐๐๐
Mama Mochi ๐
2021-07-07 16:04:08 +0000 UTCThanks for taking the time to explain all of this and doing all this work behind the scenes. I had no idea how complicated this stuff is! Hopefully things get less stressful soon! Fighting! ๐
SKim
2021-07-01 02:40:52 +0000 UTCTake the time you need to figure out things. We will wait patiently. ๐
Cynthia Serra Neves
2021-06-30 22:47:43 +0000 UTCthank you for being open and honest with us, we're really loving the videos you've been putting out lately and we hope everything works out well for you
AJ
2021-06-30 22:16:36 +0000 UTCSuggestion : try ok.ru ;)
Noe Barrionuevo
2021-06-30 03:24:32 +0000 UTCYour content is well worth the wait. I'll be here when the moving dust settles. ๐
A. Brown
2021-06-30 01:02:56 +0000 UTCPretty sure we'll all still be here when you get it all figured out -- take the time you need to get it set the way you want. :D
Prairie Chicken
2021-06-29 22:10:28 +0000 UTCWe can wait, don't worry! You guys always put out regular, quality content for us. I personally want to support you guys as much as I can, in EVERYTHING you do, not just the content available here. Fighting!
Frayedโท
2021-06-29 13:03:38 +0000 UTCWe appriciate all you are doing for us ๐๐ฝ we are here for it so just keep doing your good work ๐๐๐ and good luck! I can imagen its not easy when its on its most stressful!
Diana Hagelin
2021-06-29 12:50:35 +0000 UTCNo worries Nico. We will be patient. No problem. Please take your time and try not to get stressed out. We are here to help like any good fam does. Let us know what we can do please? As always be safe, be strong, be well and God bless. ๐๐ช๐
Michelle Tetzke
2021-06-29 11:28:05 +0000 UTCWe'll wait! Take your time.
Hope
2021-06-29 10:13:21 +0000 UTCThanks for keeping us updated. I'm looking forward to when things are running smooth like butter again. Yeah, I had to. :-D
Anita
2021-06-29 09:59:11 +0000 UTCSupport all the way. ๐๐๐
Karla24.wintaebear
2021-06-29 08:18:19 +0000 UTCAnother creator who first faced this issue is Form of Therapy. You can check with them to see what you can do to resolve this.
MusicLover37
2021-06-29 07:00:55 +0000 UTCYou got this! ๐
Crystal Womack
2021-06-29 06:43:57 +0000 UTCThanks for the update! We'll wait while you get this sorted. (^_^)
happles
2021-06-29 05:22:30 +0000 UTCTake your time guys.. We'll be here, faithfully waiting for your content. Appreciate you guys for doing all the hardwork and even taking the time explain fully what was going on. Thank you so much.
Anum Jia
2021-06-29 04:17:17 +0000 UTCItโs all good. Just do what you have to do. I appreciate what you have to offer. You put in a lot of work!
Cheryl
2021-06-29 02:53:44 +0000 UTCvimeo, destroying content creators everyday smh. Glad you found a solution!
Angie
2021-06-29 02:09:48 +0000 UTCWe will be patient. Sounds a lot of work but thanks for doing it. Just donโt โdisappearโ on us. ๐๐ผ๐ข
kc koo
2021-06-29 01:51:36 +0000 UTCI really appreciate that you took the time to look into this. Like for real, that means a lot FAM. I have looked into Vidyard and have them on my list of possibles for the future ๐ค
WhatchaGot2Say
2021-06-29 01:48:49 +0000 UTCWe love you, and always remember, you got ARMY right behind you, just like the guys do. Borahae! ๐
Joeli Jackson
2021-06-29 01:28:49 +0000 UTCThank you for the transparencyโฆ you guys are awesome and the only peeps I watch for reaction because yโall are genuine. Just like BTS you will persevere ๐
Kim Tran
2021-06-29 01:23:54 +0000 UTCThank you for your hard work, patience and perseverance. That's one of the reasons you're my only patreon. Love you guys๐
Jodiane Doran
2021-06-29 00:21:33 +0000 UTCI'm cheering for you! I'm sorry it's such a stress bomb. ๐ฉ Just ignore if you're sick of suggestions, but have you looked into Vidyard? It's originally for helping businesses to embed or link their sales videos but I've seen it on a lot of lists for "best video hosting sites" in general. I don't know much but if you want to look into it here's their pitch: "There are no restrictions on the quantity and size Great marketing and sales features Supports 4ะ videos Unlimited bandwidth Unlimited video hosting on share page. You can add up to 5 videos on your website Access to statistics only from a paid account Vidyard is another video hosting server for business owners. You can place videos that are not related to the platform. It is ads-free. The website is focused on lead marketing and sales. Vidyard offers unlimited free online video hosting. It is possible to download any number of clips without size restrictions. There is also no bandwidth limit. 4K videos are supported."
viperine
2021-06-29 00:19:34 +0000 UTCTotally understand! Sorry youโre having to deal with all that, take as much time as you need, we seriously appreciate you guys! ๐
Mari
2021-06-29 00:18:36 +0000 UTCOh my goodness ๐ฎ That is a crazy situation for sure. But yeah I have every single video weโve ever done stored on an external drive ๐ฏ๐ค
WhatchaGot2Say
2021-06-29 00:13:16 +0000 UTCGood looking out. Charlie and I have been exploring options together. Iโve started to use YT to post the older RUN episodes as unlisted. But even doing that is a risk so I probably wonโt do that on a go forward basis.
WhatchaGot2Say
2021-06-29 00:10:29 +0000 UTCThank you for the update and Iโm so sorry you are going through all this hassle to make great content for us. We truly appreciate it. Take care! ๐๐ธ๐๐ธ
Lollylil25
2021-06-28 23:58:10 +0000 UTCTake your time! We'll be here when everything is fixed. ๐๐๐๐
Stephanie Martin
2021-06-28 23:57:08 +0000 UTCI don't see a negative on the Watcher's end accessing vids on multiple platforms. If we can't handle looking for a link and password, what are we doing on the internetz anyway? ๐ I hope the system is easy for you to adapt to. Don't forget to back everything up and keep a spreadsheet where it all is. I'm sure you already have that locked down, but some people forget and it really surprises me. Like, I've seen big channels lose all their content because they only kept it on platform! Not even on their computer! Who lives like that??!
FlyUshkiFly
2021-06-28 23:44:55 +0000 UTCYes, and doesn't Anitra do all the unlisted vids through her secondary channel, SayWhatAfterDark, so that it won't have any effect on her main?
FlyUshkiFly
2021-06-28 23:39:29 +0000 UTCSounds really crazy but thank you so much for everything youโve done and put up with! Take your time.
Marguerite Engel
2021-06-28 23:20:41 +0000 UTCAgree with the suggestion regarding unlisted YouTube videos linked through Patreon. I know that is how SayWhatReacts does it. You are *not* the first people I've heard of Vimeo pulling this crap on, unfortunately. =\
Ashleyder
2021-06-28 23:15:22 +0000 UTCoh boy that sounds like a lot of unexpected extra work :( sorry vimeo is not being flexible. hope you are able to find the optimal combo of hosting sites!
jeanbee
2021-06-28 23:15:07 +0000 UTCThanks for all the hard work you put into bringing us great content.
Larenda
2021-06-28 23:14:46 +0000 UTCKeep pushin Fam! All of your efforts are appreciated. It will all work out in the end.
April Lopez
2021-06-28 23:10:35 +0000 UTCJust a suggestion, but you might want to reach out to Hey Charlie or Say What Reacts to find out how they use YT for Run episodes. Anything else goes to one of the other sites, but Run goes to YT from Patreon links. Just an idea.
Lizzy's Mom
2021-06-28 22:52:52 +0000 UTCThanks for doing all that you do to so we can enjoy your wonderful content. Iโm sorry youโve had to go through this stressful time. Iโll try to focus less on my initial SMH FOR REAL reaction about streaming platforms not doing right by customers and try to focus more on two things: 1) like you said itโs a business, so it is what it is, and 2) at least youโre able to start this transfer across multiple platforms now vs when you have even more videos to transfer even a few months from now. And this way you know you have backup streaming options in case one of your eggs need to be taken out of the basket. We understand and donโt worry about us not being able to view a video right away. We know you guys are working hard on it in the background. If thereโs anything we can do, just let us know! ๐
Madeline Gray
2021-06-28 22:52:18 +0000 UTCYโall are awesome, no worries, thanks for all the hard work! ๐
Jaclynn Carpenter
2021-06-28 22:52:05 +0000 UTCIts alright. Will wait patiently for you guys. Always stay safe and hydrated! ๐
KarLooorosa
2021-06-28 22:51:14 +0000 UTCThanks for keeping us in the loop! Sorry you have to deal with this.
Terri Beth
2021-06-28 22:50:26 +0000 UTCNo worries fam. Appreciate this is mega frustrating for you. Weโll be here when youโre ready to go again. ๐๐๐
Cathy
2021-06-28 22:49:04 +0000 UTCDo what you need to do. We'll be here.
Regina Marie E
2021-06-28 22:47:03 +0000 UTC
