Thanks all for accompanying me for the last 8+ years - signing off for now!
Please enjoy this final reel of YT channel highlights - keep tinkering, hacking, stay curious, enjoy your old retro computers while they last!
Small correction: my first video went online on January 13th, 2016 (not December 2016). So it's been almost 9 years.
UPDATE: In 9 years, the YT algorithm (and viewership) didn't seem to find any of my content worthy enough of dissemination (and/or some "Likes", resp.). It's very nice and rewarding to see that at least this Farewell Video got some very nice positive comments, views and Likes - THANK YOU ALL! So, at least ONE video in 9 years wasn't complete crap - nice to end the channel with this little "bang!" Like they say: it's best to leave when it's best!
New Year's Resolution for 2025: no more wasting time on producing crappy YT videos that nobody seems to appreciate (all) that much. Instead: I always wanted to learn to play the Piano, maybe I'll funnel some of my time into that.
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Since you guys asked - why close the channel?
The biggest problem with YT is the algorithm, and algorithmic bias / shadow banning. I always thought I would be getting more views over the years, but the opposite is the case. I am barely getting any impressions - whereas in principle, I don't care that much as I am not on Patreon or financially dependent on the YT channel, it does take away the fun a bit. According to YT, my videos really seem to suck - and they are probably right :D Who wants to listen to this German guy with the weird accent, slaughtering the beautiful English language all the time :-) Anyhow, I think there is by now so much shadow banning and suppression of content on YT (not getting any impressions, for whatever I do) that it's no longer fun. Add the haters whose comments I frequently had to delete... I think without being on Patreon, a Social Media "campaign" backing and advertising the channel (like on X or what have you), and without perfect English, it's probably impossible to get good impression rates from the YT algorithm these days. Even if the content might be unique and/or interesting. So - having good content alone doesn't cut it any longer, and unfortunately I don't have the time and/or resources to produce higher quality video. It was just a little hobby side gig of mine to show off some projects. Anyhow, I thank you all for following me, it was fun while it lasted! One final word: I am not fishing for compliments here. The channel really is closed. Thanks again, take care, and spend your time on things that matter - we all have only so much time on this beautiful planet...
Cheers,
LambdaMikel
Palo Alto, CA, USA, 11-24-2024 - 24.11.24
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Music credits - THANK YOU GUYS, YOUR MUSIC IS GREAT!!!
1. "Amber" by VYEN
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_PXVKkmQdeK4tQwl5SD9PQ
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2. "Ambient - The Ambient" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100630
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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3. "Lithium" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200085
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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4. "Dreams Of River Ganga" by Hanu Dixit
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY-Rb2-JgAgiR_qzsMRq3qA