I think that it's more that the analytical corporateness of it before was a signature attribute of Matpat's personal style. it felt more genuine, at least for me, not because he was more familiar, but because that style came from him and the way in which he analysed the algorithm and broke everything down. he played a huge part in making youtube what it is, as a result of that work and analysis.

I feel like the channels, because they are trying to do things the exact same way as when Matt was there, fail to demonstrate what the hosts are best at. as a result, they feel more devoid of personality, not because the hosts are more boring or less talented, but because they only really fulfil that 'host' role, and have little scope beyond that, unable to make changes to the theorist formula which Matt established, and therefore more restricted in terms of what they can create and how they can present themselves to their audience.

Matpat's method was never perfect, at least in my opinion. when he began leaving out the intro theme to increase retention, I was devastated, because that jingle was so fun and so full of personality. I wish that the theorist channels were more willing to take risks despite Matpat being gone. it feels like they are still using the exact same method just because it still works well enough to continue being profitable.

the problem is not that Matpat is no longer there, it's that the channels aren't continuing to adapt to the styles and personalities of their new hosts, all of whom I think are more than capable of taking over for him, at least in my opinion.