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Can't stand youtube nowadays.
I hate you tubers and influencers.
For one thing Tom, your knowledge and experience is a whole lot more than the average person. IMO, YT provides an almost unlimited source of helpful information. And beyond that immense category, there are zillions of clips with useful information on damn near any topic.

I love to learn new things so for me, YT is a winner. As for the morons, (and I bypass them,) they're just people who are attempting to earn a living. I'm with you on the usual, "Please Like and Subscribe," but what irritates me the most about them is when they tell you to "hit that notification button so you don't miss any of their posts." A wee bit less than honest IMHO.

I wish I had thought to let the camera roll for a bit longer during this random moment for further enjoyment.
No offense bubba, I got a big ol' grin when I pulled up your clip but I'm curious, why did you bother to post a 3-second vid? My guess is that it was to make it easy for the GTD "counsel" to see via a hyperlink rather than attaching the clip to the application email? In any event, I do believe that is THE shortest YT clip I've ever watched. <smile>
 
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why did you bother to post a 3-second vid? My guess is that it was to make it easy for the GTD "counsel" to see via a hyperlink rather than attaching the clip to the application email? In any event, I do believe that is THE shortest YT clip I've ever watched.
That was a clip I had that the camera captured by accident after I did my application video. The beach was beautiful that day and I wish the clip was longer.

As for the youtuber comments, what I speak of is that a lot of the people who are so called enthusiasts are really self proclaimed influencers who are in it to self perpetuate their channel by collecting revenue to advance their overall status amongst the community.

I didn't say I hate youtube, but instead the ones who use it for their own gain or agenda.

Remember when goose took his car up to 178 on a public road? He is a self proclaimed influencer. Him doing that essentially gave the seal of approval for any of his followers to do the same. He does what you and I do for a living. That kind of behavior is completely unacceptable.

I think you get my drift.
 

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Since we are talking about the Infuencer Generation (sorry i'm late to the party)

I have a movie script I want to sell Hollywood; if you see it you heard it here first!!!

It's a relevent addition to the SAW franchise; except this time a band of Mustang enthusiasts grab some Car Influencers and build traps using the Mustang, car crushers, crash test dummy stuff, you get the idea!
 

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While that may not be a no, it certainly doesn't seem to be a yes either. Seems there have already been a number of people who have been pre-selected as "Yes" as I know Ben is already getting one and it looks like Tim received some sort of Poker Chip secret approval per this video.

 

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While that may not be a no, it certainly doesn't seem to be a yes either. Seems there have already been a number of people who have been pre-selected as "Yes" as I know Ben is already getting one and it looks like Tim received some sort of Poker Chip secret approval per this video.

Ugh. Another YouTuber I’m not a fan of. I can really see all these YouTuber allocations really backfiring on Ford. I hope I’m wrong…
 
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While that may not be a no, it certainly doesn't seem to be a yes either. Seems there have already been a number of people who have been pre-selected as "Yes" as I know Ben is already getting one and it looks like Tim received some sort of Poker Chip secret approval per this video.

Yes, that was the vegas unveiling. Anyone invited to that got a poker chip and an early allocation if they want it. Those are the folks getting the allocations right now.
 

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Ugh. Another YouTuber I’m not a fan of. I can really see all these YouTuber allocations really backfiring on Ford. I hope I’m wrong…
Given his purchase history of 3 Ford Focus RS's, two transit vans for their shop, a GT5000 CFTP, his Ford GT, and a new Dark Horse and that fact he averages around 200,000 views per video I'd say he's as qualified to get the allocation as anyone else and will do more to grow the brand identity than someone who's going to buy one and stick it in their garage.

Like with the Ford GT program, I'm sure there will be allocations given to people who don't deserve them on both ends of the social media spectrum. I'd rather they go to youtubers who'll drive them than collectors who will hide them away in their pole barn with 40 other cars.
 

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Given his purchase history of 3 Ford Focus RS's, two transit vans for their shop, a GT5000 CFTP, his Ford GT, and a new Dark Horse and that fact he averages around 200,000 views per video I'd say he's as qualified to get the allocation as anyone else and will do more to grow the brand identity than someone who's going to buy one and stick it in their garage.

Like with the Ford GT program, I'm sure there will be allocations given to people who don't deserve them on both ends of the social media spectrum. I'd rather they go to youtubers who'll drive them than collectors who will hide them away in their pole barn with 40 other cars.
I agree, he at least has the purchase history to warrant his allocation. I’m just not a fan of his (or most YouTubers). All indications are is that he will at least drive his, which is good. But 99% of the YouTubers that get them will drive them a few times until their views level off.

Then the car will disappear from the channel until they’re able to sell them (assuming there’s going to be a 2 year hold period, similar to the GT). At that point you’ll probably see a good amount of them going up for sale, auction or as giveaways in exchange for buying shitty merch. They’ll need to recoup their cost as it likely won’t be making them money on their channels at that point. Schmee is probably going to be the exception to that, but there won’t be many like him in the social media side of things.

That’s more or less where I was going with my comment. Ford will see a fair amount of these hit the market at the same time and I don’t think that’s what they want.

Just my opinion, others may see it differently.
 

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One of the coolest videos I've seen to date is when Jay Leno gave a Challenger to a Soldier. (Hellcat I think?)

Videos like that stick with me. But the general garbage influencers produce has little to no staying power and the vast swath is mostly just obnoxious.
 

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So for shits and giggles with the price of this car if anybody just happens to get one would you store it or would you drive it even if it’s just a little. Just wondering.
You gotta drive on track every chance you get! Take it to a few premium car shows to make the Ferrari guys feel jealous. If you’re not trailering it to a track every weekend though you’re not doing it right.
 

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We’ll see if actually being brand loyal and purchase history means something. I’m not holding my breath though. Atleast he has purchased other Ford products. My purchase history for personal and my company is north of what his is, but I’m severely lacking in the YouTube viewers department.

Given his purchase history of 3 Ford Focus RS's, two transit vans for their shop, a GT5000 CFTP, his Ford GT, and a new Dark Horse and that fact he averages around 200,000 views per video I'd say he's as qualified to get the allocation as anyone else and will do more to grow the brand identity than someone who's going to buy one and stick it in their garage.

Like with the Ford GT program, I'm sure there will be allocations given to people who don't deserve them on both ends of the social media spectrum. I'd rather they go to youtubers who'll drive them than collectors who will hide them away in their pole barn with 40 other cars.
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