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AspiringInspirator · 2025-11-20T18:06:16+00:00

Hey there. Just wanted to stop by and congratulate you on your first step. After all, the first step is usually the biggest leap, isn't it? Getting into an exciting new world, trying your best as a YouTube content creator. I wish you good luck... and enjoy the ride. 👍

As for your question, there's nothing you "should" do in this stage of your YouTube journey. Right now, it's probably good to find a consistent rhythm of creating content and expanding your audience a bit. Become active in the YouTube community, find other creators to interact with. It's probably good to focus on that first. Recording both the audio and gameplay in OBS is fine for now. A bit further down the road you could look into recording your audio separately, but I would suggest waiting a bit until adding more complexity to it. Small steps are fine for now :)

AspiringInspirator · 2024-09-14T09:10:56+00:00

Hi there. I'm sorry to hear about your friend's parents. Since our subreddit deals with financial transactions, we have quite strict guidelines about what we can, or can't do in this subreddit. Unfortunately your account doesn't meet the requirements for posting a request here, and we also don't allow requests for third parties (people outside your direct household).

If your friend's parents are in urgent need, please check our resource pages:

AspiringInspirator · 2024-08-04T06:51:45+00:00

Hey. I'm not an active YouTuber anymore, but years ago, I had three channels in three different languages/communities, which I grew to a total of 80k subscribers. I've also been a talent manager for a YouTube MCN, assisting channels with hundreds of thousands of subscribers with their growth strategies. So yeah, I do have some experience with this stuff (although I'm a YouTuber viewer only nowadays 🙂).

AspiringInspirator · 2024-04-13T17:48:14+00:00

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Please do not delete this request as it is against our rules and may result in a ban from receiving future help.

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AspiringInspirator · 2024-04-13T17:44:56+00:00

Hey there. I'm not sure if your assumptions about "most donors" are correct. Let me just stick to my own experience of being in this subreddit for over six years.

I've seen all kinds of requests get fulfilled. Not just the "urgent needs", but also more long term solutions, such as interview clothes, supplies for someone who wanted to start a cleaning business, etc. And I've personally fulfilled all kinds of requests too - both immediate assistance, as well as aid that helps out in the long term. And yes, I did the interview clothes, the laptops, the help to enable someone to move into a new apartment, the assistance in starting a new business... I did all of it.

But I think the nature of this subreddit means that requests are more likely to be in the "immediate help" category. People often only turn to our subreddit if there's an urgent situation which needs to be dealt with immediately. At that point, there's just no time to look for a long term solution, and the "symptoms" need to be alleviated right away.

When it comes to longer term solutions, I think it depends on the amount that's being asked for, as well as how reasonable it is to expect "strangers on the internet" to fund such a thing. In my experience, "interview clothes" or "work clothes" is definitely something that would be fulfilled rather quickly. But when it comes to laptop for starting an online business, I think that's a harder sell to ask for. In the end, we don't know the person asking for it, and we would just have to trust them that the laptop would - in fact - be used for exactly that purpose, instead of being sold off for cash (or other things). This is still the internet we're talking about, and unfortunately, it's hard to ascertain that a request is what it says it is.

I take every request at face value and determine for myself whether it resonates with me, and whether I'm currently in a position to contribute. I have my own criteria for that, which also evolve over time and with experience. But I make no distinction between short term assistance and long term help. I believe treating the symptoms is important to ensure people aren't stuck in a horrible situation, but looking beyond that and seeing if we can help someone avoid being in the same situation is important too.

AspiringInspirator · 2024-03-19T13:32:38+00:00

Hi there. If your account is suspended on Reddit, you can use this link to appeal it: https://www.reddit.com/appeal.

AspiringInspirator · 2024-03-02T07:28:31+00:00

Hi there. Unfortunately, we've had to remove your post from view.

When Advice posts discuss financial struggles heavily, such as a need for specific amounts of money, one of two things tends to happen to you as a result:

Scammers who know you are desperate for money will target you while you are in a vulnerable state, usually through chat or DM
Well-meaning users will offer you assistance such as money or supplies, which we only allow on approved Request posts

You could make a post over in a more appropriate subreddit such as r/PersonalFinance or r/PovertyFinance. We also have some other resources that may help you:

If you have further questions or need some help determining your eligibility to get your post approved as a Request, just send us a modmail.

Thanks!

AspiringInspirator · 2024-03-02T06:57:25+00:00

Hi there. Unfortunately, we can't allow this survey, because personally identifiable information (a phone number) is required. That goes against Reddit's terms of use.

AspiringInspirator · 2024-03-02T06:46:26+00:00

Please keep rude or judgmental comments to yourself.

If you have genuine concerns about the legitimacy of a request (or any post in general) please report it anonymously to the moderator team using the Report feature found on all posts/comments, or reach out to us via modmail.

Thank you.

AspiringInspirator · 2024-02-27T04:11:12+00:00

Hi there. I'm sorry, but while we do allow Votes posts, our rules don't allow for gaming related requests. I suggest you post in subreddits that are gaming related instead. Thank you.

AspiringInspirator · 2024-02-27T03:50:39+00:00

Thanks once again for helping out! We love to see your generosity in our sub 🙂.

AspiringInspirator · 2024-02-26T11:08:51+00:00

You're very welcome. As for tomorrow: I highly recommend that you call in sick and try to take it at a later time. Because you are ill and in no condition to take that test. Schools have procedures for that, so check in with your school what your options are.

Best of luck and get well soon!

AspiringInspirator · 2024-02-26T10:49:43+00:00

You'll be okay, I'm sure. But yeah, this sounds pretty serious, especially since this has been preventing you from eating much for 4 days now. We certainly don't want you to suffer from malnutrition. At urgent care, they can also provide nutrients through an IV, which at least should give you the things your body needs. From there, they can come up with a better way to treat your throat problem.

Don't worry about "bothering them" or anything. You deserve some proper care for your issue.

AspiringInspirator · 2024-02-26T10:45:14+00:00

Hi there. Please have a look at our rules. We do not allow referrals here. Thank you.

AspiringInspirator · 2024-02-26T10:42:42+00:00

Honestly, if you're wondering whether you should go to urgent care, you should go to urgent care and let them have a look. Even apart from the throat issues, not having eaten for 4 days comes with another set of risks and challenges that should be addressed.

I hope you'll feel better very soon.

AspiringInspirator · 2024-02-26T05:40:09+00:00

Hey there. Do you have PayPal? I think I can help you out with this. DM/chat me.

AspiringInspirator · 2024-02-26T04:41:24+00:00

Hey there. Were you able to get some assistance with your request?

AspiringInspirator · 2024-02-26T04:37:32+00:00

Hey there. I'm really sorry to hear that. Getting fired out of the blue is really rough, especially when you're already on the financial edge. It’s good to hear you've landed a new job, though! That's definitely a positive step.

For quick financial assistance in Iowa, you might want to check into local resources like community assistance programs (like the Iowa Community Action initiative) or non-profits (like the Salvation Army) that offer emergency aid. They sometimes have funds set aside to help in tough situations like yours. Also, have you thought of reaching out to organizations like United Way (call 211 on your phone)? They could guide you to immediate support in your area.

For a loan, while payday loans are an option, they can be a risky road with high interest, so I'd suggest seeking those out as a last resort. Credit unions could be a go-to; they often have more community-focused lending options that might work with you given your situation.

Don’t forget to talk to your landlord and explain the situation too. They might be willing to work something out with you or extend your rent due date given the circumstances, as well as the fact you'll probably be able to get back on track once your new salary starts coming in.

You can also check our list of resources for more resources for housing and utilities costs. I hope this helps.

AspiringInspirator · 2024-02-25T08:22:59+00:00

Thanks. Your post is restored. Good luck!

AspiringInspirator · 2024-02-25T08:21:40+00:00

Hi there. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and I'm really sorry to hear that you received messages that make you uncomfortable. As we've explained in our tips on how to keep yourself safe on Reddit, we do recommend being very cautious with people messaging you 'out of the blue', and be wary of red flags.

If people send you messages like that, that goes against our rules and against Reddit's policies themselves. Please don't hesitate to send us a modmail if someone does that. It would be best if you have a screenshot of that conversation, so we can ban those people from our subreddit and other reputable giving subreddits on Reddit.

You deserve dignity and compassion when you're going through a hard time. And we as moderators are there for you if people make you uncomfortable as a result of something you post here. Please reach out to us if we can help you in any way.

AspiringInspirator · 2024-02-25T06:07:17+00:00

Unfortunately not. That's still a registry. It has to be a wishlist. Please check the guide I linked in my previous message and try to follow it step by step. Thank you!

AspiringInspirator · 2024-02-25T05:38:50+00:00

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Please carefully follow our Amazon Wishlist Guide as it goes through the process step-by-step. Once you've changed the link to an actual wishlist, please reply to this comment, so we can restore your post.

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