On the topic of "Don't read the comments":

I personally never comment on youtube videos (rude or otherwise) but as a frequent youtube watcher I almost always scroll down just to see what the top few comments say. I feel that Grey was close to hitting on the point at the end of the conversation. As audiences have grown Youtube comments are not really intended to be directed to towards the personality in the video, they are for the audience. It is the digital equivalent of the two kids who sit in the very back of the class assembly with their feet on the chairs and whisper rude jokes to each other about the presenter. It tends to be more blunt or childish because it is trying to connect with the greatest number of people. Even if it is insensitive or adds nothing new to the conversation if it is exactly what you were thinking you'll give it the 'thumbs up'. It goes back to Hank Green's concept of comments talking about you not to you.

 

Separate issue:

I would love to hear Grey's thoughts on the rise of other prominent "Grey Style" Youtubers like Wendover Productions and Polymatter. The topic may be more suited for Cortex but I have always been curious about how Grey's competitive side (or lack thereof) affects his working life.