monthly summary · December 2018
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Overview
December 2018 content spans a return trip to England, a year-end review of 2018 (wedding, Malaysia trip, channel strikes, disputes with other creators), a new Japanese apartment tour, doxxing and subreddit conflicts, recounted past dating and Tinder stories, and a public response to a critical commentary video alleging entitlement around a love-hotel encounter.
Several clips discuss Daniel's YouTube career strategy, reluctance to take traditional jobs, and general commentary on other creators' channel struggles and quitting decisions.
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Domestic and personal life content includes discussion of reduced marital intimacy due to a recurring yeast infection, and a cookie-baking attempt that produced smoke and imperfect results.
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Multiple short clips cover delivery mishaps, including a sofa delivery lorry idling outside without unloading and a Nitori furniture delivery misdirected to a neighbor, causing frustration and communication difficulties.
Several details around the doxxing and harassment situation remain unconfirmed, including which moderator banned Daniel, whether Reddit administration would respond, and the ages or motives of harassers.
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Themes
2018 year-in-review: channel milestones, wedding, travel, conflicts with other YouTubers, and future content strategy.
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New Japanese apartment tour and cost-of-living commentary.
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Doxxing incident, subreddit conflict, and personal security concerns.
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Response to Elvis the Alien's commentary video and associated allegations.
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Tinder dating experiences in Osaka and reflections on past romantic regrets.
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Recollection of a 2011–2013 guesthouse encounter with a Korean woman.
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YouTube career strategy versus traditional employment, and channel sustainability concerns.
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Body image and weight-gain difficulties.
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Furniture and package delivery mishaps.
Marital intimacy changes and a cookie-baking attempt.
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Comparison of Daniel's unedited livestreaming with another creator (Jun) alleged to secretly record and edit footage.
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Commentary on the history and decline of another YouTuber's (Louis Cole) channels.
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Developments
Daniel returned to England in December after over a year in Japan, flying via Hong Kong, visiting his family, viewing his deceased cat's grave, and reflecting on marrying, obtaining a long-term Japan visa, and growing his YouTube channel to 85,000 subscribers.ed
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Daniel and his wife moved into a new apartment in Japan, and he gave a tour covering rent (split roughly evenly), the electric toilet, kitchen, bedroom, and tatami room, disputing claims that Japan is expensive to live in.
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A year-end review covered 2018: an early strike from displaying translated hentai content, a March town hall wedding, a May trip to Malaysia, disputes with creators Chris Broad and Nobita (a copyright strike later retracted), and a November strike over cockroach footage that suspended livestreaming until late January.
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Daniel's address was accidentally shown on a livestream and subsequently posted on a subreddit along with building imagery; he argued this violated doxxing rules but was banned from the subreddit by moderators he linked to r/Hapas.
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Daniel responded to a commentary video by Elvis the Alien alleging entitlement around an expected sexual encounter at a Japanese love hotel and questioning his disclosures about an STI given his self-described social anxiety; a separate creator (Life Freedom Life) alleged racism occurred during Daniel's Twitch stream chat.
Daniel described a Tinder date in Osaka with a 31-year-old woman that led to a sexual encounter at her beauty salon; he kept it secret to protect his public relationship image and later blocked her when she sought a serious relationship, then applied similar tactics on subsequent dates.
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Daniel recounted a recurring 2011–2013 story about awkward encounters with a Korean guesthouse guest in Japan, including an unreciprocated Facebook message that led to being blocked, which he says shaped his later reluctance to approach women.
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Daniel explained his preference for YouTube over traditional jobs, citing dislike of workplace conflict, past jobs at a petrol station and as a dishwasher, and a year of supporting himself solely through YouTube income.
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Daniel discussed body image insecurities about being thin, attributing it to genetics, describing a failed high-calorie diet attempt, and recalling childhood teasing about his feet.
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Uncertainties & gaps
Unclear reasons for the Korean woman's silence and whether she was in a relationship with a Swedish guest, based only on inferred photos.
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Unresolved details about who specifically banned Daniel from the subreddit, whether Reddit ever responded to reports, and the identity/motives/ages of online harassers.
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Unclear whether forum users followed through on threats to report Daniel to immigration, or whether a phone technician successfully fixed the phone line.
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Uncertainty over whether reduced marital intimacy would upset his wife, and whether positive/wholesome video content actually caused a viewership decline.
Uncertainty over whether Daniel can physically gain weight, and whether his dating realizations can still be usefully applied.
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Uncertainty around delivery mishaps, including whether drivers recognized address changes or went to the wrong unit, and whether Daniel could explain the situation in Japanese.
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Uncertainty over whether an ex-girlfriend ever saw a video about her, and open questions about disclosures regarding past relationships and STI status.
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Uncertainty whether people who dislike Daniel without meeting him would feel differently after meeting him.
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Explore this period
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[2018-12-20] My response to Elvis The Alien's video about me [lIua-eGziz4]
Daniel addressed a commentary video created about him by Elvis the Alien, experiencing apprehension about attention from a larger creator while finding the coverage relatively mild compared to previous criticism. Because previous uploads an
- Recording · December 2018
doxing and reddit
An accidental glimpse of the back of an envelope during a livestream exposed Daniel's address, room number, postal code, and apartment details. Subreddit users posted Daniel's address, apartment details, and building imagery; Daniel created
- Recording · December 2018
[2018-12-05] My HUGE $600_month Japanese house [hucXnBC2UEw]
Daniel tours his newly unpacked apartment after living there for several days, breaking down rent costs split with his wife and detailing the entrance, electric toilet, and separate washing area. Daniel reviews the living room, kitchen, bed
- Recording · December 2018
I went back home to England [PKcbFeHkkpc]
Daniel returned to his garden in England in December after more than a year in Japan, reflecting on his flight home, his YouTube channel's origins, and major life changes over the past year. Daniel visited the garden graves of former family
- Recording · December 2018
got_my_SOFA
Daniel directed viewers to inspect a Discord image described as pink and lumpy despite not looking pink in the photograph, and requested an invite link to the Discord server.
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tuesday_stream_
Daniel watches re-uploaded StreamMe livestreams hosted by Keemstar that feature guests such as Colossal and AnythingForViews discussing other YouTubers.
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Daniel regretted not punching an individual earlier, noting that he did not attend university or college, while recalling childhood teasing where others called them gay due to their constant proximity and physical, non-sexual contact.
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Why I refuse to get a Job in Japan [iMIT5vmJlsQ]
Daniel focuses entirely on YouTube and refuses to pursue traditional employment until his channel fails, savings are depleted, and views collapse to around 500 per video. Daniel dislikes interpersonal conflicts with irritated, serious, or s
- Recording · December 2018
got_my_SOFA(1)
Daniel reviewed videos created by another individual, identifying an initial 15-minute video characterized by barely English, incomprehensible garble, alongside a subsequent 20-minute video produced by the Life Freedom Life creator that foc
- Recording · December 2018
the korean girl that hated me
During a stay at a Japanese guesthouse in November 2011, Daniel attempted to converse with two Korean women but encountered one-word replies, grunts, or indifference. Awkward interactions at the guesthouse alongside a later online blocking
- Recording · December 2018
quick_test_dont_watch (1)
Daniel is confused about whether the LG V series or G series serves as the flagship line, and prioritizes reliable internet over hot water.
- Recording · December 2018
[2018-12-19] marriage update - my sex life is over [xECNxUYQEPc]
Intimacy in Daniel's marriage decreased following disruptions from recurrent yeast infections and menstruation, raising concerns about the relationship moving past its initial passionate phase. Daniel attempted baking cookies at home using
- Recording · December 2018
Lasagna_in_a_box (1)
Daniel is content despite lacking a social life and reacted with intense joy, crying and jumping up and down, when Gimmeabreakman commented on a video the previous year when Daniel had 2,000 subscribers.
- Recording · December 2018
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Daniel expresses frustration over exterior banging noises interfering with plans for a streaming session and criticizes an unspecified concept as an out-of-touch creation devised by middle-aged mothers lacking insight into actual tastes.
- Recording · December 2018
quick_test_dont_watch
Daniel experiences frustration regarding being disliked by individuals who have never met or known him. Daniel characterizes himself as weird, not very likable, unfriendly, and generally quiet, noting that being disliked would be acceptable
- Recording · December 2018
2018 was pretty good actually [NuaJoR9VrG4]
Daniel reviews 2018, encompassing early YouTube channel strikes and viral expansion, his March town hall wedding and May trip to Malaysia, conflicts with online forums including address leaks and immigration threats, issues with creators Ch
- Recording · December 2018
What happened to FunForLouis - Dead channels
A commentary traces the history of Louis Cole's YouTube career from the banned FoodForLouis stunt channel to his travel vlog channel FunForLouis, examining its viewership decline despite having over two million subscribers. The decline in F
- Recording · December 2018
[2018-12-12] Why I hate being skinny [MhDqIVFwMj8]
Daniel experiences insecurity regarding his thin build and oversized-looking feet, previously concealing his frame with layers of clothing while receiving remarks about his appearance. Daniel attributes his difficulty gaining weight to inhe
- Recording · December 2018
tuesday_stream_ (1)
Daniel created a subreddit and authored posts examining each moderator, uncovering limited information due to their anonymity; two moderators had no post history outside the subreddit, while a third posted heavily on racism and mixed-race t
- Recording · December 2018
quick_hair_cutting_stream__last_stream_in_japan_this_year_ (3)
Daniel follows three personal rules—staying discreet, maintaining distance, and having a purpose—to secure a legal advantage if police react negatively. A video creator sues police officers for attempting to arrest him or touching his prope
- Recording · December 2018
Daniel Explains How He Makes Up With Chihiro
Daniel addresses relationship conflicts and cheating concerns by asserting to his girlfriend that his videos and stories are fabricated, which leads to her forgiveness.
- Recording · December 2018
tinder date ep.1
Daniel met a 31-year-old Japanese woman via Tinder in Osaka, experienced initial disappointment regarding her physical appearance compared to her profile photos, and accompanied her from Mos Burger to her beauty salon. At the beauty salon,
- Recording · December 2018
Daniel Misses Sofa Delivery Part 2
Nitori delivery personnel went to the wrong address, rang the neighbor's doorbell instead of Daniel's, left a delivery note in the neighboring letterbox, and drove away without ringing Daniel's doorbell. The delivery note specifies the next
- Recording · December 2018
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Daniel expresses that his wife is the love of his life and the only one for him, rejecting the concept of replacing her with a younger and more attractive person. An exchange occurs regarding whether there is anger about a Black man having
- Recording · December 2018
making_a_sandwich (1)
Daniel lost many subscribers following the previous video but aims to stop worrying about subscriber counts, observing that while subscriber numbers are increasing, overall viewership has plummeted. Daniel attributes the decline in viewersh
- Recording · December 2018
quick_chat_while_waiting_for_amazon
Vitamin D tablets were very difficult to swallow, and breaking and crunching one led to it becoming stuck in the throat, creating a near-choking incident that required drinking multiple glasses of water to clear.
- Recording · December 2018
How To Make A Sandwich
Tomorrow is expected to be busy with insufficient time to stream, while the upcoming video is anticipated to address moving, unpacking, and decorating the new apartment. Daniel experiences difficulty slicing ham with a ceramic knife while t
- Recording · December 2018
Disgusting Japanese Lasagna in a box [-CDVy2X6zag]
A creamy bolognese lasagna kit is prepared in Japan using pork mincemeat instead of beef, small pasta pieces rather than square sheets, basil, pepper, and cheese, cooked on an electric stove placed on the floor because of socket placement.
- Recording · December 2018
WORST DAY EVER [5Sw0IpdURic]
Daniel received an Amazon parcel containing Tenga eggs and recognized the delivery driver from a prior address. While cooking and eating sausages and spaghetti, Daniel observed a furniture delivery lorry arrive and park outside, where the d
- Recording · December 2018
got_my_SOFA(2)
A channel fails rapidly when financial gain serves as the sole motivation. Sustaining motivation becomes difficult amid demonetization and severe audience backlash, as demonstrated when LeafyIsHere quit after facing both issues.
- Recording · December 2018
quick_test_dont_watch (3)
Daniel questioned audience interest in outdoor videos after receiving suggestions to film outside despite past low viewership, such as Malaysia travel vlogs garnering around 20,000 views, with the highest reaching 80,000 views when his wife
- Recording · December 2018
tuesday_stream_ (5)
Quitting is ultimately up to the individuals, and being happier as a result is positive, though walking away from one million subscribers is difficult to understand. Maintaining a channel with one million subscribers for occasional fun vide
- Recording · December 2018
Daniel Misses Sofa Delivery Part 1
A large truck arrives outside to deliver a sofa, keeping its engine running while an occupant leans near the staircase on a phone without ringing the doorbell or unloading the sofa. Daniel is reluctant to go outside, approach the truck, or
- Recording · December 2018
tuesday_stream_ (4)
Daniel maintained a routine involving going to work, returning home, playing video games, lacking friends, and avoiding mingling. Daniel reflected on remaining isolated in his room and making no effort to socialize, build a friendship circl
- Recording · December 2018
tuesday_stream_ (2)
Daniel lost interest and motivation in making cookies despite having acquired a supply of ingredients, viewing the task as too demanding. Daniel spent the preceding day browsing a specific subreddit on Reddit.
- Recording · December 2018
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Building a community and audience requires years of effort and difficulty, which Daniel would not abandon due to getting a standard job, facing criticism, or having a child.
- Recording · December 2018
Daniels Thoughts On Jun
Daniel compares his broadcast to Jun's kitchen, alleging that Jun records secretly and edits footage to appear attractive instead of showing live reality. Daniel suffers an injury to his knee resulting in severe and fluctuating pain, raises