monthly summary · September 2021
2021-09 summary
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Overview
In mid-September 2021 Daniel overhauled his channel: he set about 300 videos to private and described deleting hundreds of older relationship and drama videos to protect his dating prospects and be less recognizable. He planned a shift toward travel content once Japan's restrictions ease, accepting lost ad revenue.
Finances were a major theme. Daniel listed passive income (back-catalog YouTube, Amazon affiliates, merchandise, about £10,000 in dividend stocks, OnlyFans as most lucrative, an inactive Patreon at about $5/month) and denied family funds his rent. His one-year investing review showed eToro copy trading up 18.58%, a second portfolio up 18.82%, and the £21,000 inherited main portfolio down 48% after speculative losses.
Daily life in Manchester involved loneliness, boredom, dating-app frustration compared with Japan, joint and chest pain, skin worries, and grief over the family cat Mimo. Daniel got a first Pfizer dose to avoid costly PCR tests, with a second planned for November, and planned to leave in January 2022 for Scotland, London and Greece while watching Japan's border rules.
Daniel reported that his reconciliation video to his ex-wife got no reply, despite deleting videos featuring her and a Discord account. He also recounted his marriage and separation involving Chihiro and earlier relationships.
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Other content included a response to Simon's video about the Simon and Martina split, with a proposal to archive the Eat Your Kimchi channel and split past revenue; a livestream with Nasdaq shorts and moderator settings; commentary on Trisha Paytas deleting over 1,300 videos; and New World coverage (a 4/10 review, and a stream where Daniel created a character and compared the game unfavorably to World of Warcraft).
Themes
Channel cleanup, privacy and reputation
Income streams including OnlyFans, YouTube, affiliates and dividends
Stock investing, losses, trading and personal finance
Relationships, dating, the ex-wife, Manchester life and cultural contrasts
Creator disputes, YouTube strategy and analytics
Health symptoms, diet and vaccination
Travel and relocation plans tied to Japan's borders and pandemic testing
Gaming reviews and New World gameplay and stream setup
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Pet deaths, family history, mortality and aging
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Accountability and cyclical online drama, including alleged false privacy strikes by Paytas
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Uncertainties & gaps
Why some viewers dislike Daniel's uploads, whether people will believe he has changed, and whether he can become anonymous are unclear. His claims that other creators speak badly of him, restrict his traffic, or exploited his divorce are unverified.
Why the ex-wife is absent online and whether she has a new partner are unconfirmed. A submitted comment about Jesh and allegations about a car accident and a Discord server by Chihiro are unverified. Why Chihiro stopped uploading and the timing of the father's death are unclear.
When or whether Japan reopens, and whether Japan or Korea will require vaccination, are unknown.
Causes of Daniel's chest pain, joint pain, breakouts, a lump and weakness are undetermined; the cause of Mimo's death is unknown, and questions about Huel and depression remain open.
Whether investments will recover, whether to sell Ford shares, and how far the NASDAQ would fall are unresolved.
Allegations of smuggling to fund travel, and claims that Paytas filed false privacy strikes or avoided accountability, are unconfirmed. Whether the petrol station robber had a weapon was not confirmed, and Paytas's wealth is unconfirmed.
The exact count of deleted videos and lost revenue, stream playback issues, New World details and the cause of livestream ad revenue and view spikes remain unclear.
Source recordings (2)
Explore this period
- Recording · September 2021
My Response to Simon's side of the story - Simon and Martina break up situation
Simon's response video on the Simon and Martina channel addresses their divorce and relationship disputes, drawing distress over the public airing and monetization of marital grievances on an outlet originally focused on food and travel. Si
- Recording · September 2021
Top 5 ILLEGAL ways to Make Money in 2021
Five illicit money-making methods attributed to Bilbo include theft through shoplifting, workplace inventory shrinkage, and stealing unattended parcels from hostel reception areas, alongside online scams and cryptocurrency rug pulls. Furthe
- Recording · September 2021
My problem with Trisha Paytas deleting her Videos and the recent drama
Trisha Paytas deleted over 1,300 videos, eliminating more than one billion views, and stated a desire to avoid creating drama-related content. Deleting past content and issuing alleged privacy strikes does not eliminate audience memories or
- Recording · September 2021
DO NOT BUY New World MMORPG - Terrible Game
Daniel reviewed Amazon Gaming Studios' MMORPG New World, finding it generic, unoriginal, and overpriced at £35, assigning it an overall rating of 4 out of 10 and advising against purchasing it until price cuts or updates occur. Daniel ident
- Recording · September 2021
the importance of having Male Friends
Daniel attributes his feminine speech patterns in Japanese and English to lacking male friends, who he believes provide practice for banter and masculine traits, and notes feeling uncomfortable using the rougher masculine Japanese endings u
- Recording · September 2021
how to make delicious hand made Beef Burger
Daniel prepares, cooks, and tastes a celery burger, experiencing difficulties with excess moisture and blandness, and considers alternative dishes such as meatballs or meatloaf along with potential seasonings. Daniel comments on British imp
- Recording · September 2021
How much Money i made Investing in the Stock Market after 1 Year [oDgaTXFBwwM]
One year of investing involved substantial swings, beginner's luck, and costly errors across three portfolios, showing that investing requires skill and time. A copy-trading account on eToro tracking an experienced investor returned 18.58%
- Recording · September 2021
playing new world
Daniel initiated a stream on a new laptop to play the newly released game New World, troubleshooting audio and capture settings, creating a female character named Jiangshi, and queuing into the server while discussing MMO payment models, th
- Recording · September 2021
My 7 Sources of Passive Income (Explained)
Daniel addresses persistent dislikes on his videos from past grudge-holders and requests viewer likes to counter them. Daniel details several passive online income streams to counter assumptions regarding family funding or inability to pay
- Recording · September 2021
Top 7 Side Hustles for 2023 - Earn Money Online! [ETNKBCHkNlk]
Frustration exists over persistent dislikes and negative viewer sentiment on YouTube uploads, prompting requests for viewers to like videos to counter the downvotes. Living expenses and rent are not funded by parents or family, but through
- Recording · September 2021
Missed You Guys -)
Daniel prepares a beef dinner at his Manchester apartment, dealing with distaste for food preparation while discussing his living situation, building management issues, and social anxiety. Daniel contrasts his dating struggles in England ag
- Recording · September 2021
why I'm deleting my youtube channel
Daniel is deleting hundreds of older YouTube videos and removing relationship rants, marital discussions, and interpersonal drama to combat declining viewership and eliminate a damaging online image that causes prospective dating partners t
- Recording · September 2021
I Got VACCINATED - Ready To Go Back To Japan -)
Daniel received a first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a local pharmacy on a Friday to avoid expensive PCR tests while preparing for travel to Greece and Japan, displaying the vaccination card on stream while deliberating over side
- Recording · September 2021
STOP DISLIKING MY VIDEOS OR ELSE I WILL DELETE MY CHANNEL
Daniel manages his live streams and video production strategies, balancing dislike ratios, timeout settings, and persistent spam chat through assigned moderators while weighing ad rates of finance or drama content against travel vlogs. Dani
- Recording · September 2021
Getting drunk with Girl I met
Food preparation involves cooking quickly and tasting items such as tongue and seafood while discussing seafood allergies, alongside efforts to open an item using teeth, by smashing it, or popping it open. A nighttime walk through Mancheste
- Recording · September 2021
My Ex Wife doesn't want to get back together -(
A video seeking reconciliation with an ex-wife received no reply, alongside her sudden absence from social media platforms since late June. Daniel deleted a Discord account and removed previous videos containing the ex-wife to eliminate dra
- Recording · September 2021
My cat died
Daniel reflected on the death of the family cat Mimo, buried in the garden by his sister Sabrina, marking the loss of the last of four family cats (PP, Toffee, Tiggs, and Mimo), which prompted grief and guilt regarding his past move to Japa
- Recording · September 2021
Hey Guys Whats Up -)
Daniel documented life in Manchester over recent months, including observing the aftermath of a massive city marathon and wandering through areas like Manchester University, Oxford Street, Curry Mile, and Saint Peter's Square. Daniel evalua
- Recording · September 2021
How much Money i made Investing in the Stock Market after 1 Year
Daniel evaluated the performance of his investment portfolios after completing a volatile first year in the stock market. Daniel invested approximately £3,000 into a copy trading portfolio on eToro that matched a popular diversified investo
- Recording · September 2021
why I'm deleting my youtube videos [X3dvtFk4kPM]
Daniel removed the majority of his channel's video content, including hundreds of older videos covering relationship topics, complaints about women, and interpersonal interactions, to clean up his public image and safeguard future relations