YouTube Removing Dislike Count, Updating Monetization, and More (BSP-255)

On episode 255 of the BSP, I discuss the announcement that YouTube is removing the dislike count from public view and what this means for creators and viewers, as well as a quick update to the YouTube monetization policy. Then I talk about ’starting microphones’ for ’starting streamers’ and a whole lot more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt LCT840: https://vintageking.com/lewitt-lct-840 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - YouTube Removing Dislike Counter * YouTube Remove Dislike Count: https://twitter.com/youtube/status/1376942486594150405?s=21 07:10 - YouTube Updates Monetization Policy * YouTube Update Monetization: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/64073546?hl=en&msgid=104557807 * Gaming Monetization: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10291745 09:05 - What I’ve Been Testing 11:49 - WYHTS: The DBX Noise Floor Was Wrong 13:41 - WYHTS: ’Starting Streamers’ should by ’Starting Microphones’ 19:00 - Ask Bandrew 20:02 - Email 1 20:30 - Hakan P110 vs. Stedman Proscreen 101 Pop Filter 22:35 - Video Submission 2 23:22 - What LUFS Should I Use For Music? * Izotope on Music Loudness: https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/mastering-for-streaming-platforms.html 28:45 - Voice Submission 3 29:30 - Should Podcasters Trademark Their Show & Catch Phrases? * Gamers 4 Life: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-gamers-4-life-podcast-jerrell-powell-ndclk1KCs6X/ 33:55 - Outro