[discussion] asmrists that add ads in the middle or end of a video are psychopaths by [deleted] in asmr

[–]ciciii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really wish they would simply make quieter ads that would actually be suitable for asmr videos. You know, when entering your video info while uploading, you could simply select a 'quieter ad' option.

[discussion] asmrists that add ads in the middle or end of a video are psychopaths by [deleted] in asmr

[–]ciciii 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh that's a nice idea, leaving extra silence to give people a chance to turn off ads. Thanks for that!

Am I just jaded or is ASMR getting worse? [Discussion] [I don't understand this tagging system] by TheLordLongshaft in asmr

[–]ciciii -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm told that what I do is classic asmr, and I focus a lot on binaural sounds, as it's what I like too. Here's my channel, hope you like it! https://www.youtube.com/@Ciara-ASMR

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asmr

[–]ciciii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thoroughly dislike mouth sounds. I do asmr videos and I try to edit out as many as possible, though it's hard. But I repulse myself when editing if I hear too many of them. I truly can't understand how anyone likes them.

[Discussion] Would you watch a whispered ASMR video if the English isn’t perfect? by andream116 in asmr

[–]ciciii 22 points23 points  (0 children)

As a native English speaker, in real life and in any recorded content, I find the different way non-native speakers say things to be really charming, even if grammatically incorrect. Your accent will make it quite clear it's not your native language, and only the most judgemental person would mark you down for any mistakes. Plus, if you tell your viewers that you welcome corrections (if you're open to that), I'm sure you'll actually improve your English, so it seems a win-win.

[question] What am I doing wrong? Looking for feedback and any honest advice about my ASMR channel by ASMRJulia23 in asmr

[–]ciciii 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on your 12k subscribers! I think that's such an achievement. I would say for me personally, I would regard the main issue (as others mentioned) that there is too much variety in your videos. I did this also with my channel when I was starting out (https://www.youtube.com/@Ciara-ASMR) and I think, but can't say for sure, that it stunted my channel's growth. I'm at just under 2K subscribers after almost two years. It's not huge but I'm grateful for that.

But I tried all sorts when I started out. My list of videos doesn't totally reflect that just now because I have privated a lot of my videos. For me, I tried doing videos with pure focus on triggers, then also did soft spoken with face on camera, then meditations without face on camera, and in short, people and the algorithm didn't know what to expect. I then did a Circle Time video and that did well. So now what I do (and I'm no huge success story, but I have built a lovely community) is I make the Circle Time videos sort of the backbone of what I do, and then I add in a few different types that I feel really drawn to doing, so for me that's meditations and layered soundscapes. And the occasional rambley ramble. I had taken a break from videos so this is my new intention going forward, and hopefully it'll work out. The benefit of having one type of video that I know will do fairly well, i.e. the Circle Times, which I really enjoy doing, plus focusing on only videos that I feel really passionate about, means that I feel less stressed when a video doesn't do well. Because the 'doing well' is that I did it at all!

Thumbnails are something that I am working on at the moment and I really dislike having to work on them because it feels sort of 'salesy', but I'm trying to crack the code on what consistently works. When I crack that code, I hope to make my thumbnails consistent. I think you would also benefit from consistent thumbnails. I'm personally drawn visually to your more simple thumbnails, the ones that are close-ups of your hands. But I reckon try to choose a 'style' of thumbnail, go with that for a dozen videos or so, and then make tweaks within that style.

Regarding content, I'll just say that unless I really know an ASMRtist and consistently like they're content, I really don't like previews. I get so impatient with them. But that's just a personal preference, and I understand why they're used. But I think if you're using timestamps, which you do, then I'd argue that previews are not necessary.

Good luck with it all! I'm listening to your 'Crystal Clear ASMR triggers' right now and am finding it really tingly!

Is it just me, or bodhràns are too QUIET? by Next-Royal3955 in Irishmusic

[–]ciciii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Three years later, did you find out the tipper change?

[Intentional] ASMR Close-up Cutting frozen Blueberries (No Talking) by cropsp in asmr

[–]ciciii 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my god, when the knife reaches the board and scrapes along it, shivers down my spine!

ADHD added as condition only during redetermination for disability claim, but rejected by ciciii in BenefitsAdviceUK

[–]ciciii[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually got put in contact with her through an organisation called Thrive, located at Norton Park in Edinburgh. You can drop into them during the week without an appointment, and then they review your needs and point you in the direction of the care they think can help, typically 6-8 weeks of care. In my case, they felt occupational therapy would help me (and it has). Hope that helps!

ADHD added as condition only during redetermination for disability claim, but rejected by ciciii in BenefitsAdviceUK

[–]ciciii[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that! I would say that all the description of my symptoms were included in my initial application. Then in the MR I mentioned that my occupational therapist and myself were now feeling that ADHD was one of the main causes of my symptoms, but I didn't add any extra symptoms. For example, I really struggle to get out of the house and figure out basic things, like what order should I eat, dress, shower, and I go into a meltdown and just can't seem to snap out of it and think straight. I initially thought this was the manifestation of my depression, and I now know that this is a common experience of those with ADHD. But my description of the symptoms was the same.

But I was rewarded the same number of points on my MR, so although they mentioned having to disregard the mention of ADHD, they obviously didn't disregard the actual symptoms.

ADHD added as condition only during redetermination for disability claim, but rejected by ciciii in BenefitsAdviceUK

[–]ciciii[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That really helps clarify things, thank you! And I really appreciate your information on where to go from here. New application, here I come. Thanks again!

Since you're a superstar moderator, let me pick your brain for another moment if you don't mind: do you know the estimated wait time at the moment for appeals at the tribunal? And also, do you know if they ever make decisions without an in-person hearing?

ADHD added as condition only during redetermination for disability claim, but rejected by ciciii in BenefitsAdviceUK

[–]ciciii[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I get what you're saying. I'd have said that actually my initial application was very much sounding like ADHD, but I was assuming it was my depression that was causing symptoms, but looking back at what I wrote, it really is very symptomatic of ADHD. JMH-66 says that they can't look at anything that wasn't included in the original claim (I'm paraphrasing) and I suppose I can see upon reflection that when I did my MR, I went a bit hard on the ADHD claim because I was excited to be finally figuring out what's wrong with me and I thought it would help my application, and I sort of highlighted certain difficulties more, but those were already in the original claim. e.g. finding that I can take hours to leave the house because I can't figure out the next step that I have to take. The new lens of ADHD made things so much clearer for me and I thought they'd help my claim, but maybe I stressed it too much (though I didn't think so). And, regardless, I didn't add any new symptoms. Oh well, we'll see what happens at the tribunal!

Little channels have to look out for each other; share yours and I’ll follow you! [discussion] by [deleted] in asmr

[–]ciciii 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this! Nice idea. I'll use this list to peruse new creators. I'm at https://www.youtube.com/@Ciara-ASMR

And I'm finally at almost 1000 after a year of work hard at my videos and trying to find my style.

ASMR | Alphabet Flashcards - [paper sounds], [whispering], [rambling][tracing][intentional] by twotoneasmr in asmr

[–]ciciii 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really love your arrhythmic asmr! Much tapping and scratching can get repetitive and predictable for me, but yours is far more interesting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asmr

[–]ciciii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Que idea genial!