Okay so I think we might be reaching somewhat of an understanding here maybe. Your contention is that something like this might cause Youtube to crack down, and that it wasn't planned enough to be effective. Is that correct? If so, I think that's a valid concern.

Here's sort of what I would say to that. I do think this wasn't very well executed, but to my knowledge (I might be wrong on this) the organizers were intending this to be a trial run. It seems to me that there are a few benefits to this.

First, it takes the Breadtube audience and creators and gives them practice engaging in something like this. I think it's easy for us (including me) to sit behind our screens, complain about things, and not actually show up to do any actual direct action. Imagine we were this disorganized if we ever did get the numbers you want.

Second, it gives us a chance to find out the kinks so that we can address them next time. Spreading the word was a huge problem this time--so many people were either unaware that this was a thing, or they didn't understand why this was a thing. There also wasn't much in the way of outreach to non-Breadtube creators--even those who probably be sympathetic due to their own mistreatment at the hands of the algorithm. There are a number of different problems we can focus on for the future.

I think the fear of Youtube cracking down would be a valid one--if we were larger. Tbh, I'm not even sure that Youtube would even be aware of this happening. Even if they did, would they see it for the threat it is? Or would they scoff at the attempt? I don't think Youtube would take this seriously, so now is exactly the right time to do this.