Ben Hardy Doubling Down…
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. . .also known as Ben Dover.
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He is easily the most annoying person on YouTube. I can’t stand watching any of his videos. I tried in the very beginning of my TRX ordering process, and shortly realized how much I disliked listening to his annoying voice and style.
The vast majority (not all but most) of folks who are YouTubers as a living are hacks who have never contributed anything of merit to society in their lives. They make money based on clicks and views…and just like the media, they know that conflict generates that best. Posting value added content comes second. The folks that I have met who are YouTubers and consider themselves “car guys” are dumber than a box of nails when it comes to cars. They don’t understand anything other than bolting the next part onto their vehicle or dropping it off at the shop for the next batch of work in order to create a video on that product. Their “skill”, if you can call it that, is in understanding the algorithms used for marketing, ads, etc in order to generate themselves revenue.
I put them at one notch above the sleazy affiliate marketing and FBA douches who will post about “doing $1 mil in revenue this month dropshipping” but won’t tell you their costs so they don’t reveal that that only made them $1500 in profit.
I put them at one notch above the sleazy affiliate marketing and FBA douches who will post about “doing $1 mil in revenue this month dropshipping” but won’t tell you their costs so they don’t reveal that that only made them $1500 in profit.
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Not a fan of this guy, I follow TFL truck on Youtube, they give honest and fair reviews and all of their guys spend time in the different trucks. Even Andre who is a huge Toyota fan, loves the TRX.
If you watch Ben's videos, you will understand he is not a car guy and he is not the sharpest tool in the shed.
In the video where the TRANS cooler line pops off, he states "There is some kind of LIQUID leaking from the truck".... but is unable to find the source, then continues to drive the truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who does that????????
In the video where the TRANS cooler line pops off, he states "There is some kind of LIQUID leaking from the truck".... but is unable to find the source, then continues to drive the truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who does that????????
Andre is the only reason I watch TFL at all. Nathan gets on my nerve and Roman and Tommy bicker and its annoying. Roman never knows what he's talking about and Tommy is a brat.
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And his wife Ilene Dover?
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So, report it . . . for like, fraud or disinformation, or something.
I can’t stand him. Im still waiting for him to start out by saying, “Hey folks it’s Ben Hardy and today I just snorted a line of coke and that’s why I talk so fast.”
Dude talks way too fast and anyone who wraps their TRX in a flat lime green wrap has daddy issues.
Dude talks way too fast and anyone who wraps their TRX in a flat lime green wrap has daddy issues.
I actually don’t think I was harsh enough in my first post…
YouTubers are a cancer on society. “Hey how about I make a video about something someone else actually did” so other people can watch it and feel like they too somehow accomplished something completely meaningless (world of fake accomplishments like social media likes, video games, porn, participation trophies, etc) rather than actually go DO something.
I volunteer and run STEM events and the number one career kids say they want is to be a YouTuber…why? Because they say they want to be famous and rich. Great fuckin role models. And people wonder why the younger generations don’t want to actual bust their ass or put in the effort at work.
YouTubers are a cancer on society. “Hey how about I make a video about something someone else actually did” so other people can watch it and feel like they too somehow accomplished something completely meaningless (world of fake accomplishments like social media likes, video games, porn, participation trophies, etc) rather than actually go DO something.
I volunteer and run STEM events and the number one career kids say they want is to be a YouTuber…why? Because they say they want to be famous and rich. Great fuckin role models. And people wonder why the younger generations don’t want to actual bust their ass or put in the effort at work.
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Someone changed their mind
This was the plan all along. Don’t give him the views. He was just getting people riled up for views and now collecting views on their “told you so” feelings. Do not feed this troll.
This dude Is an idiot. cant stand him. what makes him an expert on how to buy a car I wish I would pay for his trash content. Useless. Picked up my vehicle and can confirm all day at KOONS under MSRP, or I could have paid for his course and paid more lol what a joke.
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His apology sounds like he is just butt hurt that he likely paid MSRP or higher for both the Wrangler 392 and the TRX!
I'll try and be less harsh in my reply. Not all of us full time YouTubers are leaches on society. I work my channel 40hrs a week and I pull 60hrs a week at the Fire Dept so I guess you can say I have two full time jobs. I also started a 2nd business procuring high end watches, cars, guns, cigars, etc so I guess I have three jobs/businesses. I also donate more to charity in a year than I made as a salary my first year on the job as a Firefighter back in 2006. So DO something as you so eloquently put it, is kinda what I do. I hustle and work my ass off. Nobody outworks me.
YouTube may look like an easy buck, but it requires on average of 10 years of brand building to become successful. That's 10 years of content. Filming, editing, and grinding. Yes, some of these viral chasing, shit content, blow hards might get lucky because their general viewership demographic is mindless drones stuck to their iPhones but the majority of YouTubers (that I know at least) are hard working MF's that will outwork the person standing next to them or go crazy trying.
I know you didn't personally attack me and I'm sure my reply is dickish, but I'm just tired of the YouTube hate. It's a tough gig for the majority of us to keep up with. My channel educates viewers, provides a service, and provides for my family. Not much else I can ask for.
It doesn’t sound like you started posting videos for fame or riches. So I’m not hating toward you. Also sounds like you provide a valuable and admirable contribution to society…YouTube sounds like a second hustle.
My hate is directed toward the attention seeking, intellectually stunted, wanna get rich crowd that posts content on YouTube and that, in my experience, is the bulk of folks who actually make $$$ on YouTube. There is a huge difference between the Ben Hardy’s and the Doug Demuros in terms of content. Sounds like you say you are providing value added content, in which case, good for you and glad someone does. To be honest, I don’t really care if someones channel just provides a service or income for their family. Drug dealers use the same excuse.
Beyond that, I don’t personally have respect for folks who think they deserve fame and fortune for something like crappy entertainment. In that same token I think professional athletes and singers are overpaid and idolized too much largely due in part to the marketing industry using these entities to sell their products.
The role models we should be providing to kids are doctors, teachers, firefighters, etc who offer a meaningful and very necessary service to society. And unfortunately platforms like YouTube, TikTok and IG just erode any possibility of that happening. But enough of my soapbox.
We are on the same page brother. Don't get me started on Pro Athletes lol.
PS: YouTube pays Gun channels fuck all for ad revenue. My channel brings in $300/mo on ad's via YouTube Adsense LOL! That doesn't even cover gas, let alone ammo and editing. I sell in video 30-45 second ad space spots to clients to make my living. Patreon helps a ton BUT I also provide a HELL of a service to my Patreon members. 20 discounts on firearms, silencers, armor, etc for $20/mo. Not a bad deal for all parties.
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