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Context: Technology Connections is a YouTuber https://www.youtube.com/@TechnologyConnections

This is his account on Mastodon https://mas.to/@TechConnectify

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[–] sundrei@lemmy.sdf.org 49 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

When you compare Alec's recent videos with his early ones, it's pretty clear that the negativity he receives has been wearing him down. Like many YouTubers, even when he's sharing information about something he loves, he's very bitter and sarcastic about it. Like, half of each video is trying to pre-argue with his trolls.

I understand why popular content creators have to set boundaries because it seems like a pretty soul-destroying job to have. If Bluesky helps him do that, more power to him. But for a nobody like me, I prefer Mastodon, largely because I've made friends with people on my local instance, and interacting with other servers is merely a bonus feature.

[–] HEXN3T@lemmy.blahaj.zone 31 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

How low do you have to be to criticise Alec? He's funny, informative, and I love the presentation of his videos. One of the last remaining great YouTubers. Apparently, being a pedophile is more acceptable on YouTube than being a good person. Now, why did I leave again..

[–] sundrei@lemmy.sdf.org 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Agreed. Technology Connections is one of my favorite channels -- it's always a good day when Alec posts a new video. I wish people would treat him better, he certainly deserves it.

[–] nomous@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago

It's a joy to watch someone passionate and well-researched talk about something they enjoy. His videos do nothing but make me happy and interested in a thing. I can't imagine someone watching him and getting mad about it.

[–] BoxOfFeet@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

Aww man, who is being mean to Alec? The guy is a YouTube gem.