Videos will be resuming this week
🕑 Added 2024-06-27 04:31:47 +0000 UTCG'day all, just an update to let you all know that I feel I've recovered enough to begin releases again this week. I'll start by finishing an episode I was working on before I got sick and then work on the next Ukraine update next week once my voice has entirely returned.
I was more than a little stressed about deciding to put my upload schedule on hold for two weeks and still don't know how the algorithm and audience will ultimately respond. The support you all provide is a major reason that I ultimately had the confidence to take a break long enough to recover properly.
Thank you so much for that support and your patience, and I look forward to easing back into the familiar schedule this week.
Comments
Greg Miller
Anybody ever ask if Perun should do a video about his methodology for research I think it would be fascinating, not his sources or anything he could do a power point on how he researches these videos tips of taking a topic and gathering data.
Rick Edwards
I'm glad you're on your way back. Programming Note: due to Patreons inability to change email accounts associated with their membership holders I am forced to cancel my contribution here but will pick it back up on my alternate email. See you on the flip side.
William Comars
Continuing, current Prime Minister ran on a platform of election reform, which he didn't implement and which is now coming back to bite him in the butt.
William Comars
This is a tough choice, however I think that accurate data on both Ukrainian war casualties and the North Korean military is impossible to get. I appreciate all of your videos and accept that you make the best of resources available, but I'm still going to vote for the election option. Where I live (Canada) we have a depressing history of first past the post giving us majority governments with pluralities well under 50%. Our current Prime Minister mae
Fafhrd 002
"How voting systems shape (or destroy) countries"... given we have to vote for the topic, we may be in danger of recursion 🙂
Thomas Bernecky
You're due sick , vacation time and holidays. Get better, and thanks Perun.
Julian Wälde
seconded! For everyone trying to get away from the google data acquisition there is invidious.io (basically a ad free open source youtube client that one can self-host or use a public hosted instance of)
Shaarred
Have you considered uploading your videos to patreon? I'm trying to stop using youtube but I don't want to stop listening to your content.
Teddy
Hang in there mate - been following you for years and won't stop over a couple weeks of sickness.
John Doe
I'm an avid listener of Luetin09 and Dan Carlin, so i am used to waiting for a long time for quality content. Take your time, addicts always come back for another fix. :)
Nomads-of-Korsun
Don't know about the algorithm; But if I see a new video from you I'll watch and thumbs it up. Good luck Perun!
Strawberry GS
I actually had this thought, too. Stay safe, Perun! Your video about how bad it is that Ukraine can't hit inside Russia comes out, and next thing we know, NATO members are talking about allowing them to hit inside Russia. It feels to your viewers like you are changing the course of the war. Your work is important, like Milton Friedman. Take some vacation and sick leave so that your head can be in the game for the long run. Hmmmm, the more that I think about it, the more that you remind me of Friedman. [For those that don't know, he brought economics to the masses back in the 1970's and 1980's and changed the public's perception of it, which actually gave politicians the permission to change policies to benefit the whole nation and world, such as the merits of having an all volunteer army.]
Julian Wälde
woob woob!
John Vissenga
Mate, your content is so damned good that it'll take more than a break to drive the audience away. Whenever you're right will be fine !
Flavio Briatore
Welcome back mate!
Chris Masterton
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. We'll be ready when you are ready.
spaced_out_armour
I am just glad that some nefarious russian operative didn't slip some polonium in your tea, or whatever it is they do to silence those with the guts to publicly speak against them, and the mad skills to do it so effectively. Like it or not, you have become an important voice on behalf of, well if not the good guys, definitely the less bad ones. There probably are no 'good guys' in international affairs, but there are definitely bad guys, and you have been a rather effective counter to their attempts to disinfrom and mold the mnarrative to their ends. Take care of yourself, man, we don't have enough like you as it is.
Gentle Hammer
Glad you're feeling better mate, don't worry about the audience, your vids are excellent and we don't mind if there is a break. You need to come first :)
Jane Walerud
Perun, Everyone deserves sick time off. And vacation. And family days. We're still here and I doubt you've lost any subscribers.
Thomas Joynt
Glad you’re feeling better and took the time to rest. From what I’ve seen, your audience will seek out your videos the moment they are available, regardless of the algorithm.
InfinitePlayer
What’s more scary, the algorithm or Russia?
Jerry Han
Glad you're feeling better!
alexander gaitan
Glad to hear you're on the mend Perun.
Troy Edson-Smith
Another couple chiming in to wish you well and support your taking time off to heal. Our only concern is that we hope that our side listens to your analysis and the other side does not.
brian webster
If you're maximizing the moderate-to-longterm of the channel, then wielding a week or three off per year is probably wise. It's natural and correct to stress about a weekly cadence, but the occasional break is probably a smart override once in a while. If it's a planning break, then clean communication + promotion of your next video should bridge the gap OK. If it's an unplanned break, then clean communication is perfect. You're doing a great job, we all really appreciate your time.
Jeff Hoffman
I can tell you how the audience will respond. “Thank you. Stop stressing out about it.”
John Bryant
Good deal. We should all tell a friend or two to watch, like and subscribe. Boost things a bit.
Daniel Ertl
I'm glad you are feeling better! I think it was the right call to focus on your health. YouTube isn't going anywhere. Looking forward to the next video!
James Chamley
Just glad you’re back with us and the FSB didn’t go all Alexander Litvinenko on you. Guess we will all have to watch your eagerly awaited releases twice to make up!
Nick James
Don't worry about the Audience! We want you happy and healthy. Hope you're feeling better, from a fellow Emutopian.
Walter Houser
Get well soon. We'll be here when you return.
Kyle E Johnson
No, the YouTube algorithm is brutal and audience retention nowadays requires very frequent uploads. It's a genuine concern. But we are an audience that watches hour long PowerPoints so it's probably fine
James K
sending a wish of deep-wellbeing
LeaderTitan
Glad you are feeling better. Health comes first
Brad Wendt
Huzzah!
Strawberry GS
You are very important to us, and ultimately, to the world. Please stay safe and take care of yourself. Be in it for the long haul. Thank you for doing what you do.
Arun Lal
Mate, we're more than happy to wait for the quality work you produce! Take your time, we - The Free World - need you healthy!
Alexis Jouanneaux
Don’t worry we will post 20 comments and like 20 more to compensate, we will teach the machine the most important lesson of all: WE ARE STILL HERE *followed by some techno music and dancing in a wet cave* xD
Julien TOME
You're seriously overthinking this whole think far too much
DMH
Take the time you need to get well. I did rewatch some of the older episodes to patch me over.
Winged Gunsknecht
Good to hear you are getting better! Also it seems you dodged the bullet on having to throw together Coup 102: Bolivian Bongaloo
tutifruti
Many content creators go through a burnout trying to stick to their self-imposed schedule. You've been at it for over two years, make sure to take as many breaks as you need - not just for your physical health, but for your mental health too!
Gordon Hamilton
Like everyone else, we're all more interested in you recovering your health. Everyone here is a loyal supporter and are grateful for the content you bring out. Don't worry, I am sure we'll all promote, like etc the videos when they resume
Chariton Iosifides
Withdrawal symptoms aside, this is what we are here for. The quality, the insights, the dry Aussie humor! And to say “F##k the algorithm!!!”. Glad you are better! Good to have you back!
Simeon
Mate if you work yourself to death then we don't get *any* more content! Take the breaks you need to stay healthy. =)
Martin K
Please add the option "take the revenue and spend it for yourself". Take a break before it breaks you! Constant pressure and workload are way underrated...
Annag Chandler
All of your material is worth the wait. It won't kill us to go a week or three without your erudite snark; don't kill yourself to feed the beast. People trump algorithms.
Tom Joyce
Most of us have been asking/telling/begging you to take a break when or if you need one for well over a year now!!! It's brilliant news that you are on the mend but really, for once listen to us old farts and take care of yourself first and foremost and we will be here when you're ready. All the best. T
mees
I think the non Ukraine video will do less well because they always do, but the the Ukraine video itself should do just fine.
Dan Ma
I'd be lying if I said I didn't get some withdrawal symptoms last weekend. But stuff the algorithm, make sure you're 100%. We can wait.
Dave McDonald
As long as you're up to it Don't kill yourself for a self-imposed deadline
GubmentChz
we will be here when you return as always- no shortage of defense economic topics now and many more look to be on the horizon. Your endurance and quality of work product are second to none; but do take care of yourself and listen when your body tells you it needs a rest.
ROGER STEMP
We all know about the algorithms - likes, subscribers, etc. all generate income - but to hell with them. YOUR health is more important. I am pretty sure that your audience is made up with thinking, intelligent people and I would suggest that we are as loyal to you as you can get, so don't worry. Get properly fit and take as long as it takes. We will be here, however many weeks you miss!
Hein Bierman
Good to hear that you’re on the mend. Take care!
Jacob Culp
Happy you’re feeling better! Never hesitate to take the time you need!
K Sherwood
Dunno if it was COVID or not, but working too hard too soon increases your risk of Long COVID, and Long COVID would make quality episodes in the future less likely. So take it easy, please.
Mostlygreen
Tbh my patron support is for the quality of stuff you put out. Weekly is a tough schedule for long form in-depth videos, so take your time.
Brave Sir Roger
Bugger the algorithm, thats why you have supporters, get properly well first. Grab a tinny and kick a drop bear for us while you can. Then, when *you* are ready, we'll see you in another video.
Dylan
Glad you're feeling better mate! don't rush yourself and get sick again
qbNone
So glad you felt you could take a break!
Thomas Brendel
I’m glad to hear that you’re feeling better, and I’m looking forward to another release to challenge my critical thinking skills!
Falling5tar
Please, I am happy that you feel alright to start posting again, but please, if you don't feel well, we don't mind if its delayed again. We can't have our favorite emutopian powerpoint man fall sick from stress because he feels pressured to release a new video.
Paul Haynes
Health and wellbeing must always take priority. Ignore the ruddy algorithm - your audience will still be here.
Michele Mancioppi
“I regret that I have but one like to give to this military procurement Powerpoint video”
Minion
We can all appreciate Nurgle's touch... Looking forward to staying up on Sunday night, but
Mike Winter
EVERYONE. make sure you share and comment next video to help Perun get those algorithms working for him!
Michele Mancioppi
My dude I have so been looking forward to the next video, that I might make burner accounts just to give you YouTube pleasantries multiple times.
Aussie Badger
Gave me a chance to catch up 🙏👍
Dapper Ducky
Excellent news, I would was in danger of orange and black slide show withdrawal symptoms
Alex Steeves
Exactly!
Henry Chang
don't worry about the algorithm. You will always have your core audience because you give us information which isn't readily attainable anywhere else. Don't undervalue yourself, you're not just another youtuber.
Alex Steeves
Please also consider a hiatus (e.g., 2-4 weeks). This amount of work is no joke. Even the best shows in the world have a break... Don't hesitate to take yours... Health is everything P...
Dank User
We’re so back
Andrew Maltby
But Perun, the last two Mondays have been my most productive Mondays since you started doing your 1 hr videos. Lucky, I work for myself so I can make up the time after watching your videos at lunch. Glad to hear you are getting on the mend.
Will
This is a very specific kind of audience. Take the time you need, we’ll all be here when you’re back at 100.
Stephen Richard Vavasseur
I’m so ready for new videos, can’t wait for my weekly fix!!!
Wastingmoney
Finally, bloody Aussies get the sniffles and stop. I went diving at manly Cove the other week they were all complaining bitterly about the cold water. Well you live an learn 🤣🤣🤣 (Good to see your feeling better)
KapitainZino
Glad to hear you are getting better! I still hope you wouldn’t push too hard till you are completely recovered. We are with you Perun!
AllenYC
Our Lord returns!
Alex Steeves
As everyone said, get better. Chill. We're here for your quality and depth, not timeliness. Spend the time recovering and on yourself... All of us are grateful for it. Feel better soon dude
Jon Allen
Thanks for the update, glad you're improving, eagerly anticipating the next video.
Martin Seeger
Your health is more important than the algorithm. Please take all the time you need. I am a workaholic myself and every time I pushed myself hard to get back to work, it ended in a relapse.
Niels
Glad to hear you are feeling better! I'm looking forward to the release!
DuckHunter
Hooray, the dropbears have retreated!
Nicholas Bernard
Perun getting healthy again and a new Perun video in the same week is the best news I’ve had all day. Glad you’re feeling better!
shaked migdal
Good to hear you are feeling better :)
Ross Turner
Looking forward to it! Glad you're better
Adam
Perun lives! *STOMP STOMP*
Marc Williamson
Hope you’re feeling better…?