1 00:00:03,586 --> 00:00:04,136 Ok, you ready? 2 00:00:04,616 --> 00:00:05,856 I'm on, whenever you're ready. 3 00:00:07,206 --> 00:00:07,466 Hi there! 4 00:00:07,831 --> 00:00:08,432 My name's Jack. 5 00:00:08,802 --> 00:00:10,519 And, I guess I'm what you call 6 00:00:10,519 --> 00:00:12,337 a content creator on Youtube. 7 00:00:13,207 --> 00:00:14,725 There's one simple reason why I'm able to 8 00:00:14,725 --> 00:00:16,735 call myself a creator on Youtube, 9 00:00:16,735 --> 00:00:18,647 and that reason's in the name of the platform. 10 00:00:18,977 --> 00:00:19,771 It's You. 11 00:00:21,101 --> 00:00:22,502 You see, as a creator on Youtube, 12 00:00:22,502 --> 00:00:23,985 you start like everyone else. 13 00:00:23,985 --> 00:00:25,901 A voice amongst millions, uttering a word 14 00:00:25,901 --> 00:00:27,549 with a somewhat absurd assumption 15 00:00:27,549 --> 00:00:28,870 that you might just be heard. 16 00:00:29,070 --> 00:00:31,401 Perhaps you have big ambitions for your place in this space 17 00:00:31,401 --> 00:00:34,360 or perhaps your reason for being here are not all that clear. 18 00:00:34,970 --> 00:00:37,175 Regardless of your reason, your desire is the same. 19 00:00:37,435 --> 00:00:40,238 An innate passion to connect and build your own name 20 00:00:40,238 --> 00:00:41,874 because really, if you think about it, 21 00:00:41,874 --> 00:00:44,822 isn't that the aim to communicate and inspire? 22 00:00:44,822 --> 00:00:48,045 Regardless of how vain in the name some may consider this game. 23 00:00:48,245 --> 00:00:49,818 You see, to be successful on Youtube, 24 00:00:49,818 --> 00:00:51,202 two things are required. 25 00:00:51,352 --> 00:00:53,886 A combination of luck and a deep burning desire. 26 00:00:53,886 --> 00:00:56,959 You see, no one gets anywhere without the good will of others. 27 00:00:57,129 --> 00:00:59,685 A kinsfolk, a community, a band of cyber-brothers, 28 00:00:59,685 --> 00:01:02,046 we rely on you to give us our start, 29 00:01:02,046 --> 00:01:04,029 and once that's done it's out turn to play part. 30 00:01:04,029 --> 00:01:07,489 You see, no one gets anywhere without hard work and dedication. 31 00:01:07,789 --> 00:01:10,918 A factor that's often missed by these mainstream media publications. 32 00:01:10,918 --> 00:01:12,898 You see, Youtube is a democracy. 33 00:01:13,308 --> 00:01:15,038 Laughing in the face of media's monopoly, 34 00:01:15,038 --> 00:01:16,889 they think we won this like some sort of lottery 35 00:01:16,889 --> 00:01:20,263 and as a result, they write about us with an air of mockery. 36 00:01:20,433 --> 00:01:23,078 But don't for a second imagine that us creators 37 00:01:23,078 --> 00:01:26,830 we are complacent about how lucky we are to be in the situation. 38 00:01:26,830 --> 00:01:30,409 Having said that, let me make clear that there are some individuals 39 00:01:30,409 --> 00:01:31,993 who simply don't belong here. 40 00:01:31,993 --> 00:01:33,142 You see, for some, 41 00:01:33,142 --> 00:01:36,242 a level of influence seems to lead to an inexcusable ignorance. 42 00:01:36,242 --> 00:01:39,346 You see, there are certain characters who've recently made the news, 43 00:01:39,346 --> 00:01:41,554 those who use their power to abuse. 44 00:01:41,554 --> 00:01:44,889 But believe me when I say, their names will soon fade away. 45 00:01:45,159 --> 00:01:47,129 You see, the creators that I admire, 46 00:01:47,129 --> 00:01:50,928 are those who have the desire to push and reach another level higher, 47 00:01:51,068 --> 00:01:53,298 those who attempt to break free from the norm, 48 00:01:53,298 --> 00:01:55,436 to challenge the often repetitive form. 49 00:01:55,546 --> 00:01:59,054 But don't think for a second, that they've forgotten their roots. 50 00:01:59,054 --> 00:02:01,669 Those initial subscribers who supported their pursuits. 51 00:02:01,669 --> 00:02:05,680 You see, as a creator on this platform, I am grateful and humbled. 52 00:02:06,100 --> 00:02:08,437 But please bear with me while I haphazardly stumble, 53 00:02:08,437 --> 00:02:10,779 cause whilst it might look like I understand what I do, 54 00:02:11,049 --> 00:02:13,613 allow me to confide in you and say I haven't a clue. 55 00:02:14,243 --> 00:02:16,336 As this website expands and evolves, 56 00:02:16,336 --> 00:02:18,344 content creators appear and dissolve. 57 00:02:18,634 --> 00:02:19,738 Trends will come and go 58 00:02:19,738 --> 00:02:21,585 and all the while the website will grow. 59 00:02:21,585 --> 00:02:23,613 But one thing stays the same. 60 00:02:23,613 --> 00:02:24,738 And will continue to do so. 61 00:02:24,738 --> 00:02:27,657 The reason why the website once grew all those years ago, 62 00:02:27,657 --> 00:02:30,498 it's in the name of the website, and it won't go away. 63 00:02:30,498 --> 00:02:33,213 The reason why I'm able to do what I do today 64 00:02:33,213 --> 00:02:34,198 is You. 65 00:02:35,228 --> 00:02:36,083 So thank you.