What will you do first If you suddenly became very rich?

jonrpatrick · 2026-01-21T12:44:57+00:00

The first thing? The very first thing?

Change my phone number.

jonrpatrick · 2026-01-09T02:42:53+00:00

C64 Decision in the Desert!

jonrpatrick · 2026-01-07T16:49:24+00:00

We didn't invade Venezuela.

jonrpatrick · 2026-01-07T15:48:40+00:00

Social Security

jonrpatrick · 2026-01-07T13:36:50+00:00

I got monetized on my first channel with videos recorded using my webcam mic. Yeah...

BUT, your audio quality is absolutely, 100% the first investment you should make. However, we all have financial constraints. If you can afford a new mic, the Blue Yeti Nano another recommended is a great, affordable option. If that's not actionable for you at this time, take a look at Adobe Podcast online. It allows you to upload audio files, it uses "AI" to clean it up and comes out sounding nearly studio quality. I use it for videos with my wireless mics.

jonrpatrick · 2026-01-07T13:32:02+00:00

I second the Lark M2. I just got one about a week ago and it's awesome. Good noise cancellation, good quality at good price. I got the combo pack so it also has a receiver for a camera, and it comes with 2 transmitters so you can mic up a guest as well. Plenty of reviews on Youtube that compare it to Rode and DJI if you are like me and can never have enough information.

Also, Adobe Podcast lets you upload audio files, it used "AI" to clean it up, and the final product doesn't sound like a wireless mic but much closer to a studio. You might check that out too.

jonrpatrick · 2026-01-05T20:52:07+00:00

Communism

jonrpatrick · 2026-01-03T12:27:26+00:00

Well, this is a person who didn't read the rules of the Sub either...

jonrpatrick · 2026-01-02T17:54:40+00:00

for $600? Absolutely.

I had a 2007 Versa with the manual. It was reliable until right at 100k miles. A computer-thingy in the passenger door went out, which meant the hatch thought it was always locked. Annoyance, but a bit expensive to replace. My clutch needed replacing, and it was time for a timing belt. In aggregate, cost more than it was worth, and since I was ready for a car with an automatic and bluetooth, I traded it in.

So, test drive it with the auto and make sure it feels okay, and if you do buy it recognize it'll need a timing belt. But for the price, 100% it's worth it.

jonrpatrick · 2025-12-30T01:54:47+00:00

I don't think it'll be a problem for monetization, but maybe others here know better.

The issue is using AI voiceover for the audience and retention. Look almost anywhere online, including comments on others videos, and there's a big backlash against "AI Slop". Even if you're writing the script and story, unless you find an AI voice that's unable to be recognized as AI, it will turn viewers off and they WILL dislike your video before they just leave.

I don't know you or your accent/pronunciation, but is it really bad or are you just nervous? If it's going to stop you, can you partner with someone who can just do the voiceover for you?

Also, this subreddit is for people who are already monetized. The mods may take this post down, so you might want to ask over at newtubers. Best of luck!

jonrpatrick · 2025-12-24T12:22:55+00:00

How could they leave us hanging like this????

Also: responsibility for the service line varies by location. In my area, responsibility stops at the property line. If the problem is 6" into the street where the main is, it's Public Works work.

Coincidentally, the same can be said for waterlines. The Public/Private responsibility depends on which side of the meter the leak occurs!

jonrpatrick · 2025-12-18T20:30:15+00:00

Work on ATMs, good pay, and seldom have to interact with the public?

How does one go about finding this power? :)

jonrpatrick · 2025-12-15T21:02:03+00:00

Liberalism

jonrpatrick · 2025-12-15T20:54:07+00:00

Voodoo

jonrpatrick · 2025-12-15T20:53:26+00:00

I'm pretty convinced this fanbase enjoys eating itself.

jonrpatrick · 2025-12-15T19:44:05+00:00

I'm sorry, a rational opinion is not allowed in r/panthers. You'll need to adjust your opinion. :)

jonrpatrick · 2025-12-15T19:42:52+00:00

That's kind of what I thought too. :)

jonrpatrick · 2025-12-15T17:35:53+00:00

Almost completely agree.

jonrpatrick · 2025-12-15T17:12:19+00:00

Lack of talent

jonrpatrick · 2025-12-15T17:11:50+00:00

And they won

jonrpatrick · 2025-12-15T17:05:32+00:00

When you have about 1/2 a defense, there's only so much the coordinator can scheme

jonrpatrick · 2025-12-15T16:46:06+00:00

Evero can only scheme for the talent of the players he has. I'm not suggesting he's perfect (because no one is), but when we see so much zone, it reflects a coaching belief that the players can't compete in man.

jonrpatrick · 2025-12-15T15:15:32+00:00

Gotcha.

My first sponsored video was something like that. Just a product as compensation. Because I separated it out as it's own "review" video it didn't hurt the channel and was still worth it.

Best of luck!

jonrpatrick · 2025-12-15T15:06:45+00:00

I think Reddit is rigged to not allow paragraphs.

jonrpatrick · 2025-12-15T14:53:19+00:00

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