The video discusses YouTube's "Rewind" series, which was initially successful but has since declined in quality. The creator argues that YouTube's attempt to please everyone has led to a lack of authenticity and honesty in the Rewind videos. They identify two main issues with the 2019 Rewind: dishonesty and virtue signaling. The creator suggests that YouTube should focus on showcasing the community's diversity and inclusivity without explicitly stating it.
The video also touches on YouTube's shift from being a part of the community to being a neutral platform. The creator believes that this shift has led to a loss of passion and enthusiasm for the community. They conclude that the old Rewind format is not coming back and that it's up to creators to pick up the torch and create their own Rewind videos that truly represent the community.
The creator also criticizes YouTube for treating gamers as "second-class citizens" and not giving them the same recognition as other creators. They argue that YouTube's decision to feature lists of top games rather than top gamers is a prime example of this issue.
Overall, the video is a commentary on the state of YouTube's community and the platform's relationship with its creators.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The YouTube Rewind 2019 was criticized for being unoriginal and lacking effort.
2. PewDiePie, a popular YouTuber, was asked to review the 2019 Rewind and provide feedback.
3. The 2019 Rewind featured lists of top individual creators, but did not include gamers who play and create content around games.
4. The Rewind did not include any mention of the Tati vs James Charles drama, the Teaser vs PewDiePie battle, or the Logan Paul vs KSI boxing match.
5. The creator of the video believed that the Rewind should have been more honest and authentic in its representation of the year's events.
6. The creator also believed that the Rewind should not have tried to virtue signal or preach to its audience.
7. YouTube has been asserting that it is just a platform and not responsible for the content uploaded to it.
8. The 2019 Rewind was seen as a reflection of YouTube's current state, where it is no longer a part of the community but rather a neutral observer.
9. The video's creator believed that the old Rewinds are never coming back and that YouTube is opting out of its own community.
10. The creator encouraged other creators to take up the torch and create their own Rewinds that truly represent the community.