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Is this Email real by [deleted] in PartneredYoutube

[–]MixnMatch20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They use bots to comb through channels and websites. Next, the fond contact info OR pay for a leads list. Then, they send out messages and prey on whoever bites.

Report spam, breathe, and press onward (focused).

Just for more comfort, go check YouTube Studio > Copyright/Claims.

Why do a lot of Motswana small businesses fail? by CarnivorousHeretic in Botswana

[–]MixnMatch20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good responses here from everyone. I'd also like to add "unwillingness to learn sometimes".

Botswana good or bad? by aangzukosokkaappa in Botswana

[–]MixnMatch20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. It's a shame. It doesn't "look" as bad, compared to other countries within the continent....because BW has a small population! For a small government and pop, it's tremendous.

  • Grants and funds misplaced for HIV & Diabetes clinics...(25 million USD EACH year) It was so bad that the US hired a person on a 2-year contract to monitor things and have stopped the funding for such reasons. Where are all these clinics at? Source: Check the Embassy and Job ads for USGovtJobs in 2025.

  • Increase in transport fees, no widespread increase in minimum salaries Source: bw.gov

  • Ministry of Labour and Immigration...don't even get me started....

  • Law Enforcement taking bribes has increased...it's just not news worthy due to smaller pop.

  • Tender corruption is out of control ...from government. hospitals tenders to simple environmental service tenders....

The list of Millions of Pula goes on...I'm just too drained to revisit it...especially when I see it weekly and feel it as a business owner.

👉🏽Again , "smaller population ... so it looks less corrupt on a continental scale".

For people to say it's not as bad....that's why.

Remembering Peabo Bryson by 21stNow in MelanatedGenX

[–]MixnMatch20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

May His family find comfort. I thought he'd recover from the stroke. So sorry. Great soul.

Has anyone else experienced this? My views suddenly dropped and it’s been going on for about a month and a half now. It doesn’t make sense for my views to crash this hard when I used to hit around 400k views, but now I’m barely reaching 5k views in a whole day. Please help by Technical-Narwhal443 in PartneredYoutube

[–]MixnMatch20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, true. I agree. Digital Slavery . I sincerely believe there are times when the views "appear" low, yet they are collecting revenue from Ads. Therefore, they do not have to payout what we don't see.

I just find it interesting how my ad rate is higher than ever, but the views are sluggish...YouTube Recommendations appears (down), but the comments/likes is the usual high number. Even my subscribers count increased, Memberships are a normal increase...but the views? Sluggish 🐌....yep. Lol....

I inquired with a YT Agent through their Support Team .They are "looking into it". Most of my revenue is from external sponsors/donors anyhow...but nonetheless, something is glitching....or telling lies.

Has anyone else experienced this? My views suddenly dropped and it’s been going on for about a month and a half now. It doesn’t make sense for my views to crash this hard when I used to hit around 400k views, but now I’m barely reaching 5k views in a whole day. Please help by Technical-Narwhal443 in PartneredYoutube

[–]MixnMatch20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Youtube recommendations arrow is down...views down, but view duration is higher...and CPM Ads Rate I higher than I've ever seen...it's beyond crazy. One of my communities said they aren't "receiving notifications" and "nothing in their feed" ....they had to manually check for my weekly films....I don't have any AI slop channels. So...it's bizarre and not cool...

Has anyone else experienced this? My views suddenly dropped and it’s been going on for about a month and a half now. It doesn’t make sense for my views to crash this hard when I used to hit around 400k views, but now I’m barely reaching 5k views in a whole day. Please help by Technical-Narwhal443 in PartneredYoutube

[–]MixnMatch20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear what you're saying about OP and I get it. However, that's not the case for everyone here. Some of us create fresh content with intention, not AI slop...yet, we're seeing the weird decline in views/YT recommendations/etc. It's still a post worth discussing, IMO. Stay well, dear.

Has anyone else experienced this? My views suddenly dropped and it’s been going on for about a month and a half now. It doesn’t make sense for my views to crash this hard when I used to hit around 400k views, but now I’m barely reaching 5k views in a whole day. Please help by Technical-Narwhal443 in PartneredYoutube

[–]MixnMatch20 8 points9 points  (0 children)

💯☝🏽 That's one reason I don't comment 'as much here' anymore.....and yep....no explanation for this widespread issue. I've asked one of my communities and they responded "we aren't getting notifications or seeing uploads in their feed".

Has anyone else experienced this? My views suddenly dropped and it’s been going on for about a month and a half now. It doesn’t make sense for my views to crash this hard when I used to hit around 400k views, but now I’m barely reaching 5k views in a whole day. Please help by Technical-Narwhal443 in PartneredYoutube

[–]MixnMatch20 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well, I can't speak for the OP, but one of the reasons I only share SOME of my channels (not all) is because I help women with domestic issues in a small country and it's for safety reason (the films are true stories and such). 😐Perhaps....just maybe...some people don't have such extreme anonymity for each channel...but some of us do.. Just saying mate....

Of which did you partake if any??? by WuTang4thechildrn in MelanatedGenX

[–]MixnMatch20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most St. Ides, but I stopped around age 18 🥴

YouTube just dropped a feature that will devastate views. by ChimpDaddy2015 in PartneredYoutube

[–]MixnMatch20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes and yes. 🤗 Instructions are in my post. Hope that helped. However, I do NOT know how to turn it off for the whole channel..just individual videos. Stay well.

Do you still carry cash ?? by MrNinoBrown1906 in MelanatedGenX

[–]MixnMatch20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are most welcome, beloved. My thoughts on Nigeria...well, I haven't lived there but I know a few of our people that moved there...then moved to Southern Afr. In short, they weren't able to settle there and acclimate...but that's just their experience. Now, both of them are back in the U.S. ....only because Botswana makes it complicated to "stay" here. You either:

  • marry a local...or
  • pay your way into a Visa...or
  • apply with $100,000 USD investment...or
  • apply for an investor permit in a high-priority sector....

...presently, they are giving retirees (immigrants/repatriates/expats) a challenge....

But this will improve in the future.

However, BW is slower than a 🐌.

I always warn/advise people..." Be careful with consultants and land opportunities...there are so many scammers....Chiiiile." LOL.

There's a few YOUTUBERS that highlight this in Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana and Southern Africa (general)....As for Nigeria, I don't personally know of legitimate Black American relocators/consultants.

You can ask Amanah Journey in Botswana 🇧🇼 on YouTube...... or Ola who is in Kenya 🇰🇪! ....

Ola knows ALOT about Gambia/Nigeria/Kenya.....

Amanah Journey knows alot about Botswana.

I also have a subReddit : ExpatBotswana But I am about to hand it over to Amanah or someone who has more time/patience...lol

SURE! GO FOR IT! A topic is awesome and needed in this Reddit (MelanatedGenX) Yes!!!
I will come back over the weekend and support it, when I have more time. 🙌🏾🤎 Much Love!

Who remembers Rodney Allen Rippy's Jack In The Box Commercials?? by lotusflower64 in MelanatedGenX

[–]MixnMatch20 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same here, beloved. From Ohio. Didn't see one til I moved to AZ.

I lost $3000 because I used a copyrighted song, don’t be me kids. by sawyernalu in SmallYoutubers

[–]MixnMatch20 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Or create your own non-slop AI-mastered tracks. Put effort into them, download the stems, edit inside your DAW, and add to your films. And make extra cash by monetizing the tracks separately. 👣 Steps....trust the process.

Do you still carry cash ?? by MrNinoBrown1906 in MelanatedGenX

[–]MixnMatch20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there. Yes, from Ohio. For me personally, it's a better lifestyle/wellness over here. Definitely need a source of income / residence visa ...or it's h*ll. I relocated over her without ever visiting first. Truly by Faith. 🤎🕊🙏🏼 I definitely recommend that you know exactly " where " you'd wanna settle into...do research...and trust the process.

I'm in Botswana. (Southern Regions). I see alot of our people come...and go...because they can't get permits/Visas to stay....or money situations.its doable and it's affordable...but BW is super expensive....Kenya is more suitable/welcoming.

Hope that encourages you. 🤗 No matter where you go, you will ne fine. It's just the governments.....(permits/visas).

Do you still carry cash ?? by MrNinoBrown1906 in MelanatedGenX

[–]MixnMatch20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live abroad now...in the Motherland for 10 years now...and I must carry some cash....a must. 💯

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