The speaker is criticizing "reddit text-to-speech" YouTube channels, which create low-effort content by copying and pasting text from Reddit posts and using a text-to-speech program to narrate them. The speaker argues that these channels add nothing to the YouTube space, are faceless and lack an online presence, and only exist to make money. They also express frustration that these channels clutter their recommended video feed and cannot be easily removed. The speaker pokes fun at the channels' formulaic approach, including their use of a specific text-to-speech voice and thumbnails with a reaction face. They also criticize the channels' lack of creativity and the fact that they do not contribute to the YouTube community. The speaker concludes by saying that they will make their own reddit text-to-speech video to see what all the hype is about.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker is unhappy about the rise of "reddit text-to-speech" channels on YouTube.
2. These channels copy-paste text from Reddit and use a text-to-speech program to create videos.
3. The speaker thinks these channels add nothing to the YouTube space and are only in it for the money.
4. They criticize the channels for being faceless and lacking an online presence.
5. The speaker mentions that they have their own YouTube channel.
6. They announce that they have been given their own vinyl figure, which will be available on August 23rd.
7. The figure is a limited edition collectible and will not be restocked.
8. The speaker is giving away 10 of these figures for free and is asking viewers to enter the giveaway by clicking a link in the description.
9. The speaker mentions that they have been affected by Sony claiming their old videos.
10. They are encouraging viewers to support them by buying the vinyl figure, which will help them make better content.
11. The speaker thinks that the reddit text-to-speech channels are damaging the fragile framework of YouTube.
12. They respect the hustle of these channels, but think they are doing more harm than good.
13. The speaker claims that there are hundreds of these channels, all copying each other.
14. They think that these channels are not providing value to viewers and are only in it for the money.
15. The speaker is considering making their own reddit text-to-speech video to see where the hype is coming from.