?? Trust "expert" YouTubers ??

Many people on YouTube deliberately make false or controversial statements to get more activity in the comments section which helps the algorithm push their content to more people therefore making more money.

I only trust people who's professional reputation is on the line and YouTube is not their only line of work.
 
Too many people fall for too much dumb crap on the Internet. But I've seen just as much dumb crap spewed in-person by people who should know better. A CCW class I attended when my dad finally decided to take it. That instructor is a deputy sheriff and whew boy, I feel badly for the folks that believed everything they heard him say.
 
Yeah I was thinking about this the other day listening to some of the Youtube firearm channels. A lot of bad info out there. Most of us can sort through it but I feel sorry for anyone that is just starting out and listening to some of these "experts".
 
EIB0879 brings up a good point, one that should be brought up.

Who decides that these people are experts? Did you investigate any of the claims this person made? Do people think that a person making videos are experts in whatever field?

Case in point, Kentucky Ballistics and the 50 BMG Kaboom. 99% of the people that watched the video, blamed the weapon design. I've shot my friends RN-50 numerous times and have no issues.

The guy that runs the channel and puts the videos out, bought questionable ammo. He then proceeded to shoot the ammo and had a semi-predicable outcome.

The thing is, new people will watch people like him and the video posted. Unless they do more investigating, they will "think" these people are experts.
 
Speedo66 said:
What is the criteria necessary to declare yourself an expert in any field on YouTube?

A- Training
B- Experience
C- Education
D- None of the above

I think we all know the answer to this one.
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I would expand that to the internet in general, particularly (but not exclusively) to free sources of information. A healthy dose of skepticism is an invaluable asset.
 
There are some youtube posters that actually know something about what they post. There are more that don't. I have learned quite a bit about machining from 2 posters. I have also learned that a lot of people posting about welding that don't know squat. There are some good posters about firearms but more that aren't.
 
Ed Meese supposedly said: "An expert is somebody who is more than 50 miles from home, has no responsibility for implimenting the advice he gives, and shows slides" [or in this case, a video]. I used to tell my customers it was a good idea to have "a three strike rule" -- don't believe anything anyone - especially a self proclaimed expert - tells you until you can confirm it through at least three other verifiable and reputable sources. I also emphasized to run away from anyone who tries to give you advice and says anything like... "well, it's not rocket science." I explained that technically those little things that come flying out of the barrel aren't rockets (except in the case of the GyroJet) but they can kill you or other folks -- i.e "bad advice and bad experts can kill."
 
Who is that moron? Apparently not aware of the frame-mounted thumb safety on the 1911?

Precisely why I rarely look at anything concerned with firearms on YouTube. Pretty much the only thing I use YouTube for is hints on car repairs and plumbing. At least those guys usually have some experience and often know what they're talking about.

The so-called "gun guys" on YouTube, it's a 50-50 chance they're an embarassment to our community.
 
Craig_VA said:
OK, check this one out:
Carry with the hammer pulled back
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gBHyN24ue-0
"... pretty much your only safety"
Wow.. just wow!
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I note the comment section of the video is turned off. He probably got tired of being called a moron. Instead of doing what he should've done - delete the video, he turned off the comments.
 
You think it's bad with modern guns, some of the advice and "info" on Utoob about black powder is borderline dangerous.
 
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