penguins memory video is gone but will be back
🕑 Added 2024-12-22 18:12:06 +0000 UTCcrosspost from youtube community page:
hi, im really terribly sorry but i've temporarily pulled the penguin's memory video. its my worst performing in more than two years and i suspect its because i made the mistake of putting the word "beer" in the title--despite youtube making absolutely no mention of that as a problem. no explicit demonetization or anything, it's otherwise completely unprecedented. the system is completely opaque. i'll put it up again in a couple weeks or something.
not to be too revealing but this is a complete nightmare scenario. i was supposed to be on a plane to see my family right now but had to cancel so i could start work on another video to get something else out the door asap. this one was supposed to allow me to seek treatment for an ear that's at risk of permanent damage. im at a total loss. just trying again is about the only thing i can think to do. thanks for your patience, and to the warm reception from those who saw it while it was up. i hope you have a good rest of the year❤️
ps: the questions thread i already posted will be used once the vid is back up. sorry for all the confusion.
edit: since people are asking, you can pledge more than a dollar at the one dollar tier, i just have the one so nobody is excluded from any content because they cant pledge more.
my bandcamp is the closest thing i have to a direct place to donate, but i really don't want anyone to feel an obligation to salve what's ultimately an issue systemic to youtube as a platform. https://smilingbroadly.bandcamp.com
Comments
Giovanni Lupo
Nvm just saw newest post oops
Giovanni Lupo
Any chance it can be reuploaxed
Jet
I hope it comes back some day
Rachael
Will the Penguin’s Memory video be back up anytime soon? I really desperately want to watch it again, it was one of my favorites of your recent vids.
Addy_Loves_Lain
D:
Robert Gelsheimer
Is there a timeline for when it will be back? I watched like half of it then saved the rest for a bad day, which would have been today. Whatever the case sucks that happened, hope things work out for you!!
RisingRevolt
Genuinely sorry to hear that
DJ Wet blanket
even something like "this isnt club penguin" could be useful
Keilp
So sorry this happened, but happy I got to catch it at least once before it went down! I'll definitely throw it on for a rewatch whenever you reupload
N Rose
I watched your video (thankfully it showed up on my Youtube feed), and then watched Penguin's Memory... which is now one of my new favorite anime films. I'll be looking forward to watching the second upload of your video. Take care, Hazel.
Luna
<3
Mel Vitta
I was right in the middle of my second watch when it was taken down, so I'm sad to see it go for now. I'm especially sorry for the hardship this is causing right now. For the record, it did show up in my feed because I've "rung the bell".
ale
<3 take care hazel <3
Illya-Илья́
Bummer. Skipping after work pint at the local and sending digi-dollars, because while I like beer, it ain’t no HZL.
cyberspacecat
The video was great, I hope reuploading it without the beer title helps give it traction
Brady O'Brien
FWIW, I saw it briefly and still plan to watch it when it becomes available again! :D
Boaty McBoatface
+1 to leaf - whats the target number? Does Patreon or Bandcamp take less of the cut?
Jonathan
Dang! I was in the middle of watching it a second time. I saw penguins memory after and I loved it. Thank you for all you do🫶
Ashley Palmer
Youtube fucking SUCKS, I'm so sorry. I know first hand the algorithm is bullshit. I love your videos and get so excited every time you post a new one.
RECCANTI
Oh no! I hope you’re able to get it back up and performing! This was a really good one and I was sharing it everywhere I could
Abby Knox
Absolutely messed up! Healthcare is a human right and the performance of YouTube video being the difference between getting care or not is dystopian as hell. It only appeared on my feed last night as like the 6th algo entry so there was def something weird going on. Best wishes, Hazel! Donated via bandcamp so hopefully that will get there in time so you can still have a nice holiday with your friends and family <3
elnre
I also only noticed the video through the patreon email, YouTube showed me your video on your second channel before this one. recently bought your album on your bandcamp and hope things will soon get better, take care of yourself!!
Danny D
Im so sorry to hear you're going through that. I've been a long time subscriber and I never saw the video in my feed. I only found it came out due to patron so yeah its youtube
malpertuis
I saw you changed the name. That's awful - you know - patreon should offer a 'end of year bonus' button or something.
Shae
upped to $5 a month very sorry this is happening i really hope everything works out
Murai
Wow, I didn't even realise there was a new video until a saw this post. It definitely wasn't showing up in my subscription feed. That fucking sucks.
numberghoul
The video was really spectacular. Interestingly, YouTube did suggest it to me at the top of my feed when it came out but it seems that was not the case universally by the other comments here. I hope you’re able to turn this around and I look forward to the video being reuploaded because it was really great. I’ll watch it again at that time.
Knifethrower
I know it would be terrible to do but have you considered mentioning club penguin in the title of the revised version to drive engagement?
Jae Annica
oh no! I'm sorry you had to cancel travel plans to work over the holidays :( I hope you get to see your family soon anyway
leafbladie
How much do you need for it? Might be able to cover it
RoniaRose
Oh my god this sucks i’m so sorry! Take as much time as you need to take care of yourself!
Ali Motamed
If you would like to donate to help Hazel out, I think the best thing you can do is just up your Patreon monthly subscription. You’ll get charged additional on whatever you currently pay for this month, and then It will come out in the Patreon payout at the end of the month for Hazel I believe.
Remmna_F
I know it’s adding extra work, but would a donation stream be out of the question? It would likely get a faster turn around than a full video and with enough lead up, im sure you could net a strong crowed. Yes, it doesn’t fix YouTube systematic problem, but it may help you mentally categorize it in a way that feels better than just asking for donos. Edit: also, the video rocked socks. Can’t wait to watch it a second time for that algorithm boost.
1000 bees
yeah, I only saw the video was up via the patreon email, I think it's the only video from you that youtube hasn't given a notification for or recommended me. sorry you gotta deal with this
Gwen “Zootown” Nicholson
I’m going to increase my Patreon tier, but in the meantime I hope you consider a gofundme or at the very least a fundraiser stream. You’ve brought good things into our lives — just yesterday I made a pilgrimage to Scarecrow because of you! I think many of us would relish the opportunity to give something back
Josue Rodriguez
I only saw the video was up through patreon! Had to go to your page to watch it last night 🥹
Artfulorpheus
Really awful to hear. Hopefully you get a surge of support in tough times like these.
LAngel2
That sucks so bad. Your video was wonderful. Maybe my fav since the Eiken video. I gave $15 to u via band camp. Will report back after listening. Happy Holidays.
ScottAsh
<3 So sorry you're having to deal with all this.
static
Ah damn man that sucks major ass. Hope shit gets resolved
D3ZTRUCT0
Yeah I don't think it showed up in my subfeed if it wasn't for the patreon notification I probably would have missed it. Hope everything works out for you Hazel
Fifi Mar
So sorry to hear you are going through those problems with your ear. I have been there (had a rare ear disease called cholesteatoma) and it was very scary. But I am doing good now. I hope you get some answers.
Nicholas Franklin
I'm sorry to say that I hadn't had time to watch it yet 😔
tartmagica
best wishes hazel :( thats literally awful. i really wish yt was more transparent about these things
Harpow
Oh word? Im a new patron so I didnt wven know that was possible. Baller
lola braun
what a shame, youtube needs to get their system together, how frustrating. i hope you have the time to take care of yourself through this. i'll be rewatching as soon as it's up! wishing you the best!
hazel
you can pledge more than a dollar a month with the one dollar tier, i just have the one tier so nobody misses anything because they're unable to pledge more.
Michael Gibbons
I just finished watching it. It was well constructed. I hope you get the care you need. YouTube is such an awful platform.
Melissa
I'm sorry you experienced this! I have been busy with the holidays and haven't gotten a chance to watch it yet, I do hope it can return soon and get tons of views. I saw on YT that you said your bandcamp was the closest thing you have to a Ko-fi so I will take a look at that to help too!
Nicholas Judin
Please let us donate directly to help you with this situation.
Harpow
If you opened up higher tiers (even if they didnt offer many new perks) or had some way to donate id be more than willing to give that out this is undeserved and disrespectful to your platform.
Elias Rosner
Oh no! That truly is a hell scenerio. Fucking YouTube
oli_d
Damn Im so sorry. Fuck the youtube police and I hope we can help you get the care you need!
Shreddie
Let your community support you! Consider more Patreon tiers for us willing and able patrons or a KoFi. If you won’t take sponsorships, let us help! I pay much more on Patreon for content creators who put very little effort compared to you. And the cheaper option still exists so it’s no pressure on the audience either if ur worried about that - A fan from Toronto
cowlizardfrogdogbird
If you put up a way to donate to get you home for the holidays please tell us!
Melanie Johnson
Hey I commented this on the community tab on youtube too but i hope you can set up a ko-fi or something as a patron and watcher from literally the beginning of your channel, you deserve healthcare!!!! I really want to be able to support you to get your ear checked out - i have chronic health problems and didn’t have insurance for a while so i know that pain omg
Gelsey Beavers-Damron
And here I was just to about to start my 3rd rewatch! But take care of yourself and I for one and am excited for anything you give us, whenever!
Jongo Industries
Girl do you have somewhere we could donate to help you get home for the holidays?
turbolimit
Hazel, best wishes. Sincerely, please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. 💙