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monthly summary Β· November 2020

2020-11 summary

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Overview

Investing dominated November 2020. Daniel shifted from dividend holdings to more active trading, with NIO, XPeng, Li Auto, Tesla, Enterprise Products, PayPal, crypto and eToro copy portfolios. He repeatedly weighed holding versus selling and described compulsively tracking gains.

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The YouTube channel declined, with views falling and streams demonetized. Daniel considered staging drama, admitted past fabricated storylines, created a secret channel that viewers found via Reddit, and reacted angrily by banning commenters. He later said he would stop fake drama videos and pivot toward finance.

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Housing and location were unsettled: noisy neighbors, a lease ending around January, residency questions, and possible moves to other European countries, Japan or Russia. He expected to stay in the Netherlands for Christmas because of the lease.

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Daniel lost a Β£200 Trump bet and stressed it was not an endorsement; he also commented on the US election and its market implications.

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Relationships and past conflicts recurred, including Chihiro, Mila and a girlfriend who left him. These are Daniel's own recollections or characterizations.

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Themes

Health mentions: symptom concerns, hospitalization for breathing difficulty, and neck and joint pain

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Developments

Recording dated 2020-11-01: Daniel canceled an iPhone 12 order, rated the phone 4.5 out of 10, and recounted buying a refurbished Galaxy Fold for Β£1,400 and selling it for Β£500.

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Recordings dated 2020-11-01 and 2020-11-02: Daniel recounted failed pursuits, YouTube stagnation after 2018 growth, and a roughly Β£1,000 early loss on Β£20,000 allocated to investing.

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Recording dated 2020-11-04: Daniel bet Β£200 on Trump via Paddy Power, made several stock trades, bought a Magic Keyboard, reported a demonetized live stream, and watched election coverage.

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Recordings dated 2020-11-06: Daniel told viewers who found his secret channel to leave and said he would disable comments and ban commenters. He also held profitable NIO and XPeng positions while anxious about critical NIO articles, had demonetized streams restored after review, and ordered a Magic Mouse 2.

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Recordings dated 2020-11-07: Daniel reviewed about Β£27,000 of investing, including profitable Pinterest and AbbVie sales, and cooked salmon with vegetables and rice.

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Recordings dated 2020-11-08: Daniel lost the Β£200 Trump bet, created a second portfolio focused on electric vehicles and renewable energy, judged the Magic Mouse overpriced versus a trackpad, and set up a GoPro in the window.

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Recording dated 2020-11-12: Daniel recalled Christmas in Japan and said he would stay in the Netherlands for Christmas because of his lease.

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Recordings dated 2020-11-13: Daniel said his secret channel was leaked on Reddit, raising subscribers from roughly 15 or 20 to 106, and angrily directed viewers to other channels. He also traded live, including an XPeng sale for about $1,000 profit, and moved Β£2,000 into a trading account.

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Recordings dated 2020-11-14: Daniel added Β£2,000 to Β£3,000 in NIO after a Citron Research report, temporarily blocked his mother over images she sent, and clarified that his Trump bet was not an endorsement.

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Recording dated 2020-11-15: Daniel said he invested $1,000 in Bitcoin and $300 in Ethereum, deleted several 2018 videos, and described smashing his desk after finding a video by Chihiro.

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Recordings dated 2020-11-16 and 2020-11-17: Daniel received a Β£32.85 Enterprise Products dividend and planned to reinvest while pivoting channel content toward finance. He also said his girlfriend left him and that he plans to move to Russia after his apartment contract.

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Recordings dated 2020-11-19 and 2020-11-20: Daniel banned a viewer who mentioned declining views and put 1,000 into PayPal, then described upstairs noise, invested $1,000 in American Airlines, and sold XPeng at $42 after buying near $28.

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Reported allegation

Recordings dated 2020-11-22 and 2020-11-26: Daniel appointed a moderator, banned a chatter, and sold Amazon and XPeng. He later closed Bitcoin and Ethereum positions into eToro copy portfolios and faced a €60 Dutch supermarket debt notice.

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Recording dated 2020-11-29: Daniel described a street confrontation and the GoPro window incident, and came to attribute disruptive messages to an impersonator rather than Caesium; this attribution is his own.

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Uncertainties & gaps

Whether Daniel will hold, add to or sell NIO and other volatile positions, and whether gains reflect skill or luck, is unresolved.

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Whether NIO is legitimate or fraudulent is unresolved; fraud claims are critical commentary, not established fact.

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The cause of the channel's decline and what content will revive it are unknown.

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Daniel's allegation that Chris Broad shadow-banned him is unverified.

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Allegations from third parties or Daniel's recollection are unverified, including Chihiro smashing an iPad, a claim by his ex-wife, a man's accusation about throwing stones, and a video by Roger Brown alleging misconduct. Daniel's own allegations of harassment, and his dispute of doxxing accusations, are likewise unverified.

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Dutch payment and phone-contract problems, including a €60 supermarket debt notice, remain unresolved.

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The final election outcome and market direction were undetermined at the time of recording.

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Whether physical symptoms indicate serious illness, and whether low motivation reflects clinical depression, was left open; no diagnosis is asserted.

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Unclear incidents include whether a bang outside was a gunshot, whether Dylan the Hacker died, and whether Ben Dean faked a robbery video.

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Whether Daniel's divorce was finalized or nearly finalized after his father's death is ambiguous.

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Whether disruptive messages came from Caesium or an impersonator remains unresolved, and the impersonator's identity is unknown.

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Explore this period

  • Recording Β· November 2020

    how to make salmon and broccoli stir fry

    Daniel prepared a meal of pan-fried salmon, vegetables including broccoli, green onions, and red peppers, along with leftover rice, finishing it with wok sauce. Daniel discussed acquiring a Magic Mouse 2 for an iPad Pro, observed stock mark

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    DO NOT BUY the iPhone 12

    Daniel canceled an order for the iPhone 12, citing minimal upgrades beyond its design compared to older models such as the iPhone 11, and rated the device 4.5 out of 10 while struggling with habitual tech upgrades. The iPhone 12 features we

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    why Biden will be a TERRIBLE President

    Clarifications regarding an earlier video about the US presidential election emphasized that placing a Β£200 wager on Donald Trump to win did not constitute political endorsement, while noting that media declarations hold no formal authority

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    unboxing the Apple Magic Mouse

    Daniel unboxes a black Magic Mouse 2, praising Apple's packaging, preferring the black finish to match an iPad, and noting its heavy feel, while expressing frustration over the bottom-placed Lightning charging port instead of USB-C. Daniel

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    how to make broccoli and burger stir fry

    Dinner preparation around 5 PM involves cooking rice with a cloth-wrapped lid, frying two hamburger patties, and adding pre-chopped vegetables to make a beef burger and broccoli stir-fry served with rice. Reflections during the meal prepara

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    message to new subs - FUCK OFF (now)

    Daniel tells viewers who found his new channel to leave, having created it to escape trolling and a toxic audience from his previous channels and begin fresh with different content. Daniel plans to turn off comments and ban anyone attemptin

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    Unboxing my NEW iPad Pro magic keyboard

    Daniel unboxes and magnetically connects a new Apple Magic Keyboard to an iPad Pro, observing its hinge tilt limits and the added weight. Daniel evaluates trackpad gestures, dynamic cursor interactions, and keyboard typing, determining that

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    why men LOVE cheating on women

    Online backlash targets YouTubers who produce bad apology videos after being caught cheating, with Social Repose serving as an example. Cheating provides excitement and pleasure for men due to biological impulses aimed at maximizing reprodu

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    MY GIRLFRIEND DUMPED ME

    Daniel was dumped by his girlfriend, who criticized his OnlyFans work, neighborhood, and personal hygiene before packing her belongings and moving out. Daniel detailed grievances regarding his ex-girlfriend, including frictions such as phys

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    Late Night Vegetable Chopping

    Daniel prepared food such as peppers and garlic while monitoring live investments, cryptocurrency balances, and stock positions including Tesla, Amazon, Zoom, DraftKings, Palantir, American Airlines, NIO, and PayPal. Daniel detailed channel

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    Cutting Me Some GARLIC

    Daniel engages in stock trading across accounts such as eToro, Freetrade, and Webull, investing substantial funds into individual dividend stocks, electric vehicle companies like NIO and XPeng, solar, and cannabis stocks, while balancing de

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    why I miss living in Japan [21wY1VSYLLI]

    Nearly a year after leaving Japan following a two-year stay, Daniel regards it as the best country he has lived in, emphasizing personal safety, public consideration, and comfort when walking alone compared to residing near Rotterdam. Danie

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    Sad And Lonely Day -(

    Daniel experiences severe distress and frustration regarding living conditions in a €1,200 apartment in the Netherlands, contending with persistent running, dragging, and door-slamming noises from upstairs neighbors, noisy stair traffic, ph

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    Nio Stock - is Nio safe to invest in

    Daniel holds profitable investments in Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers NIO and XPeng, having purchased NIO around $34 to $35 per share and XPeng around $26 per share, generating unrealized gains of approximately Β£200 and Β£346 respect

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    why Rocket League on Switch SUCKS

    Daniel downloaded Rocket League for free on the Nintendo Switch and reviewed it critically, finding frustration with mandatory tutorials and cutscenes while considering the core premise, controls, and mechanics basic, repetitive, and unappe

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    Cutting Some Onions And chatting

    Daniel reviews declining YouTube metrics, ad revenue drops on political content like videos on Biden versus Trump, and low channel views, attributing drops to settling down and discussing whether the channel is shadowbanned or abandoned by

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    Why I want to be a girl

    Daniel pursued a feminine appearance from his late teens into his mid-20s, seeking to become his ideal type by growing his hair, plucking eyebrows, biting lips, and experimenting with wigs, and felt complimented when mistaken for a woman in

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    Hello πŸ‘‹

    Daniel actively trades stocks, monitoring holdings and price movements in companies including NIO, XPeng, Li Auto, Tesla, McDonald's, and Amazon while transferring funds into trading accounts to capitalize on market dips and earnings report

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    what Christmas is REALLY like in Japan

    Daniel spent Christmas in Japan in 2017, viewing street illuminations with food stalls, eating disliked smoked cured turkey on a bone, and experiencing dizziness and a severe headache after drinking red wine rapidly. Daniel contrasted Japan

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    EXCITING DAY today 😁

    Daniel engaged in active stock market trading and dividend investing, reviewing positions in companies like NIO, XPeng, ABBV, AT&T, Netflix, Google, Amazon, NextEra, and EPD, while managing portfolio spreadsheets and funding investments fro

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    How I make money from Dividend Investing

    Daniel received dividend payments including Β£32.85 from Enterprise Products and 91 pence from Apple, prompting calculations of prospective payouts and comparisons between dividend yields. Daniel plans to reinvest dividend returns to benefit

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    the Apple Magic Mouse is a waste of money - DO NOT BUY

    Daniel evaluated the Magic Mouse across several days of use and concluded that it was disappointing, overpriced at €100, and inferior to the trackpad, especially for use alongside an iPad Pro. The Magic Mouse exhibits cursor inconsistency,

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    why I hate Genshin Impact - terrible game

    Daniel evaluated Genshin Impact for a game review after encountering download challenges, early lag, and stuttering opening cutscenes. Daniel found the gameplay repetitive and boring, noting frustration with unskippable cutscenes, rudimenta

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    How I failed at everything in life [V_EsbiRSw5U]

    Daniel recounted a series of past endeavors he considers personal failures, including attempts at drawing anime girls, studying and translating Japanese, app development, running an eBay reselling shop, his marriage, and growing his YouTube

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    are you people FUCKING STUPID

    Daniel is angry at his existing audience for discovering and subscribing to his secret channel after someone shared its link on Reddit. Daniel demands that viewers stay away from the new channel, directing them instead to four other channel

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    why I'm sad that Trump lost the Election

    Trump lost the US presidential election, an outcome carrying global economic implications for non-Americans earning through US platforms such as YouTube and OnlyFans. Daniel lost a Β£200 bet placed on PaddyPower.com backing Trump, found Trum

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    The FATTEST girl I ever smashed

    Around October 2017, Daniel matched on Tinder with a woman who worked as a salon manager, whose profile displayed only close-up facial pictures. Despite being surprised by her large build and feeling no attraction upon meeting, Daniel conti

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    Making Burger for My Viewers

    Daniel livestreams food preparation while discussing relationships with Chihiro and others, neighborhood incidents such as a car bombing involving fireworks in the Netherlands, and YouTube view counts. Daniel recounts past employment at a U

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    I invested $35,000 into the stock market... [Nha5Yo5LBUY]

    Daniel invested Β£27,000, roughly $35,000 and over half of Daniel's savings, into the stock market through an app recommended by Daniel's sister and suggestions from YouTube analysts, shifting from long-term dividend investing to day trading

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    $7 Steaks For My DINNER

    Daniel struggles with declining YouTube viewership, dropping from historical peaks of 50,000 to 100,000 views down to roughly 10,000, expressing distress over faded fame and lower earnings while lamenting that audiences primarily engaged wi

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    I invested $35,000 into the stock market...

    Daniel invested Β£27,000, roughly $35,000 and over half of savings, across dividend shares and hyped growth stocks, while experiencing feelings of addiction to tracking portfolio gains. Daniel demonstrated cooking pan-fried salmon, stir-frie

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    How I failed at everything in life

    Daniel recounted various abandoned ventures and past failures, including drawing anime art and webcomics, studying Japanese, developing mobile games, running an eBay resale business, being a husband, and sustaining YouTube channel growth. D

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    Spending Thanksgiving Alone Because I'm Sad And Lonely

    Daniel manages personal meal preparation, eating seasoned chicken drumsticks while navigating ongoing technical difficulties with internet connectivity and mobile data caps during the stream. Daniel reviews financial holdings and portfolio

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  • Recording Β· November 2020

    WASSUP YOUTOOB

    Daniel complained about noise, vibration, smells and high rent, including at his Rotterdam apartment, and discussed plans to move. Daniel discussed extensive stock and crypto trading activity, including gains and missed profits on Lancadia

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