Making and editing videos takes a lot of time and effort so please don't feel you have to justify monetization. You wouldn't quit your other job because you are doing a low/ no buy. You deserve to be compensated for the time you put into this channel 🙌

The fact that your videos are not over produced makes your authenticity shine through even stronger. Your content is most welcomed by me.

I find you very inspirational. Thank you.

I really don't think that anyone is going to have an issue with you making a little money from the ads that we see attached to every video anyway. As long as you don't do a Lilysilk / Athletic Greens sponsorship it's all good 😊

I pay for KZfaq premium so I don’t have to watch ads, plus it comes with KZfaq music so I get two benefits in one, since I would be paying for music streaming with another platform anyway. I am so bothered by constant sponsorships in every single video for certain creators, but I like their videos so I just fast forward through the sponsorship content.

I like your videos the way they are… real…. And not “flashy”. You are genuine in a field of showboats, and I appreciate your content and your delivery.👍👍👍 Monetization does not affect your message.👍 keep up the good work!

I‘m gladly consuming the classical music you’re providing us with occasionally 😆 And I like your musings and little „rants“… My sore spot is not clothing or makeup… For me it’s everything that has to do with acquiring knowledge… I love to learn new things. And when I have spotted a new field of interest, that’s the point where my bank account is in real danger… Books, online courses, materials… I’ll get it all… Excessively… I collect instruments, because I want to learn to play one… But I can't decide on which one it should be. My family is no help at all, because even my children want to learn an instrument (at least for some time)… So far I own a practice drum pad (that i can't use thanks to my neighbors), a classical guitar (that's the old one my father-in-law used when he was younger - I cannot learn that, because the only time, I can actually make headspace for that, is in the evenings… and again: the neighbors)… an e-piano (that my now 17 yrs old son wanted so badly (he even plays on it occasionally, but only self taught anime themes)… a bass guitar (that i actually try to learn), a children's classical guitar (that both children played on for about a year, and then didn't want to continue)… and now the 8 yrs old wants to learn accordion (because there’s a music school coming for courses to his school), and the 17 yrs. old want an e-guitar as a birthday present 😫 And you probably know, how much stuff there is to buy, if you get REALLY interested in music and particular instruments… 🤪

I agree with everything you said! Even when people are intentionally trying to be the antithesis of an influencer, people are still at risk of being influenced by them. Since starting to watch your channel (which I absolutely love!!) I have caught myself wanting things that you might have shown. I think it's because I've been in an emotionally vulnerable state, my dad passed away a few weeks ago, and I know I've been caught up in a retail therapy cycle to make me feel better. I'm embarrassed to say that Temu purchases have been abundant lately when I never had the app before his passing. I have strongly considered doing a 6 month no buy challenge for July-December to help offset my overspending and kind of straighten my habits out again because I consider myself a minimalist and yet I've fallen into this trap of buying wayyyyy more than I need. Congratulations on 1k+ subscribers! You have easily become one of my favorite content creators and I'm slowly catching up on watching all your previous videos. 😊

At the end of the day we are adults and we should take responsibility for our decisions, not blame someone for ‘influencing’ us. If you are notching up subscribers it is because what you are saying is interesting/thought-provoking/intelligent and, quite frankly, a breath of fresh air on KZfaq. You should receive whatever income you get because you are providing a service - information, entertainment, companionship etc. Remember we can always switch off if you fall down the Lilysilk or Nordgreen rabbit hole😂

Please do not change the style of your videos! I don’t want to call anybody out but an no buy influencer you mentioned has changed her style of editing ca. 1-2 years ago and since then her videos are edited so fast that it almost stresses me out to listen (I actually slow down the speed), when her talking about her no buy year and following projects used to be so soothing in the past. She mentioned that she decided to change the editing style because wanted to target a bigger audience. I realized that listening to you is so soothing as her earlier videos were in the past.

Please keep the classical! You are doing great! I am very happy that I found you early on. I don’t think it is an issue with your approach to monetizing your channel. I am very thankful, however, that I won’t be hearing you promoting a certain mattress company that a certain KZfaqr keeps pushing. That is the quickest way I drop subscription to a channel, is the constant selling. I will admit, I watched your what you didn’t buy videos and it felt like shopping. Of course I did not purchase anything, but it was nice to shop a wishlist that would not be purchased vicariously through you. Keep up the great work! Your channel has quickly come to the top of my list as a favorite!

Congratulations! 🎉 My goodness you are so worth it 🎉

I appreciate that you talk about monetizing. I think it’s OK for someone who is mainly at home. Making the videos IS work and we live Inna society where we cannot work endlessly without being paid for it (well, care work unfortunately, but that’s a different story). And I wouldn’t like you to have sponsorships or something. I am not bothered by you showing stuff because it’s not my style but I find your thoughts of it very considerate. Get on with it! As for monetizing: Your subscribers can still make the decision to pay for KZfaq Premium. I did it at first because my kids sometimes watch KZfaq (monitored of course, we like to watch concerts on KZfaq as some festivals upload them) and I hate the ads popping up in between. Now I really appreciate to be able to support you without having to deal with random ads. It’s a sad story that you kind of have to pay for not being lured to consume but it’s certainly not your responsibility as a small creator to change the system.

I’ve been following you since you had a few hundred subs and I really enjoy your content. Don’t turn off ads, it’s only fair that you are rewarded for your time and effort given your very thoughtful content. I wish you the best of luck ☺️

Thank you so much for doing what you’re doing in the intentional and authentic way you do it. You’re transparency about your thought process and decision making, and how you present those complex ideas in such a simple way is refreshing and gives space for your viewers to reflect on their own in the process too. What you’re doing here is MUCH APPRECIATED! Thank you!

You do you❤

The fact that you thoughtfully comment back is so appealing! Just a note: soon you will have too many commenters but until then we love it! Your "like hearts" will always be appreciated!

I’ve greatly enjoyed your videos, no issues from me :)

Congrats and don't worry, even doing these videos takes time so I would think it's a bonus that you are with monetization now. :D What I do if I see something sponsored or presented I usually take a look but don't buy. And about ads I ignore those too, the most I get is about Remarkable, Grammarly and other things like this. Of course, I would lie to say that the Remarkable ads doesn't fully get me.. it's on a list back in my mind buuut it's over my budget now and I don't have a use for it right now so until I see if I really need it I won't buy it.

I also don’t see anything wrong with monetization. There are also a loooooot of people out there, including myself, that are tired of all the music in KZfaq videos, and all the flashy editing and everything. I much prefer no music, down to earth, authenticity. Not to say I wouldn’t enjoy listening to you play your own music, cause I do like that 😊

Congrats on 1k! We are not going to leave lol You deserve to be paid for your content but I understand why you might be concerned. And thanks for being considerate about not wanting to show things or giving a warning beforehand. I’ve been enticed to buy some things that you have shown, like that buffalo A&F sweatshirt 😂 but it’s not your fault, it’s my issue! It’s good exposure therapy to enjoy looking at things without owning them. My friend and I meet up for coffee at the mall often and we take a nice (air conditioned) walk around and window shop. She’s better at not buying things than me but I’m learning from her. Besides I had a dental emergency this week so money will be tight for awhile..ugh I hate being an adult with adult bills 😢 I’m thankful for dental insurance but it’s crazy how expensive it is to take care of your health. I’ll be extending my no buy through the rest of the year regarding specific items/impulse purchases. What has been helping me is writing down everything I “want” to buy as soon as the thought enters my mind and then I write a reason about why I shouldn’t buy it. I will repeatedly look at my list when I feel the urge to shop. For example, I know you don’t care for perfume but I enjoy it however, I read an article on how the fragrance industry uses child labor specifically for jasmine flower picking. And I’m sure it’s the same for other florals. Perfume is now on my no buy list for that reason and by looking at my list it reminds me that a perfume purchase no longer aligns with my values.

I'm amazed because you seem a very logical person, I enjoyed this content!

Since March I decided to not buy more clothes, I decluttered my closet but I need a sweater since the only one I had was too small for me, so tomorrow I'll shop but only the missing item. Thanks a lot for your content.

Congrats on the first money made off of KZfaq! 🎉 (watch till the end to know how much lol)

The way that I see it - you are making content that I like and benefit from, and I am not paying for it. I think that it would be super weird for me to go "Im not paying to you, but also you shouldnt try to get at least something for the time and effort that you put in, even if it doesnt hurt aanyone, has nothing to do with me and I wouldnt even notice " 😂 I think it would be different if you started trying to sell stuff to people or try to scam them, but now.. congrats! 🎉 You deserve it ❤

It is so refreshing to hear someone trying to be so careful about their intentions! You seem to be greatly concerned that you express exactly what you want to have this channel convey! This is very appealing and shows a different level of seriousness ( but not to miss the playfulness either!! 😅😘💃💅👒👠🦄🐣)

Roasting temu was my favourite part of the video 😂

As a bit of a devil's advocate: When we as viewers come to really trust a creator, and if sometimes they share with us a product or item they have found to be exceptional and well worth owning I believe there can be use in that interaction. We can be helped to being a "good consumer" by avoiding a similar but inferior product or item. Not that this should become a major part of your channel but I can still see that it might end up being a service! By now we trust you very implicitly and so would benefit from knowing about anything you really like. Money and purchases are complicated and both can be more carefully handled. You are doing a great job in defining pitfalls and safe measures!

I find your channel very refreshing. Everyone else is trying to convince us to buy something well you are simply just sharing your journey of buying. I am excited to see how many different offers you receive to promote products. I appreciate the fact that consumerism does not take over your life. I am with you on purchasing things because you see how happy they make an influencer. Could you tell me again the title of the book you are reading from your brother in law. I am reading the wear it well book. 😃

Glad you like the podcast! I especially enjoy Peter’s commentary and snark. Tangentially related to the power of parasocial influencing and shopping in general, one thing I think is not talked about often enough as a possible factor is how shopping is one of the least conflictual activities many mothers and daughters do together once teenagedom hits, tensions rise and more time starts being spent apart. Starts a generationally repeating positive association with shopping as a blood pressure lowering and bonding activity that lingers. I guess a solution would be to find other things that both enjoy to do super calmly, pleasantly and positively together, so the people and relationship can flourish without involving and benefiting conglomerates. (Or moms should be super unpleasant during clothes shopping trips, lol. Don’t do this.) Regarding ads, as you say, they’re going to be attached to your video anyway; you should benefit from them at least to the tiny fraction the company allocates to the creator. The company does have costs associated with servers, electricity, workers, etc. but they’ve gone way off course with chasing revenue and growth which is why they’re currently getting investigated by the SEC. I usually mute or take out my earphones until they’re over. For instance, YT creators used to be able to set how many ads and where in the video, now the company arbitrarily pops them in wherever or based on some algorithm of their own. Ads in general contribute to shorter attention spans since it’s rare anyone gets to focus on any TV, radio or social media broadcast for more than 10 minutes before some irrelevant noise. But you should definitely share in profits being extracted from your work, like anyone else.

To avoid being demonetised because of the music could you put music plaid by yourself? That is just an idea

You should make money from the ads. I agree, the ads are annoying but they don't lure me in like an influencer does. I believe your videos had ads on them pre 1K. So why shouldn't you benefit. I also find the temu ads ironic 😆 like if they only they knew how much I am NOT their target audience.

Seems like you really don't have a choice...the more people that subscribe and that you can reach and educate about being conscious consumers, the more KZfaq is automatically going to use you for ads....given that situation, I'd say keep growing your channel and educating as many people as you can, and hopefully the ads won't sway them. And, if they will use you for ads anyway, you may as well be monetized.