>> Why on earth would you want to read the comments? I do. I really only use YouTube for specific stuff these days. Mainly tutorials from people in the sports

>> Why on earth would you want to read the comments? I do. I really only use YouTube for specific stuff these days. Mainly tutorials from people in the sports/activities I am active in - rock climbing, hockey, hiking, rucking, mountain biking and snowboarding. I also really only use it for product reviews for stuff like backpacks, snowboards, technology reviews, etc. I read the comments while I'm watching the videos to see what other people are saying about say, a certain pack I'm interested in. Most of the people commenting have either bought or have had said product and their two cents (good or bad) is generally reliable. Its not people sucking up to the creators, its just more opinions I can use to determine if this product or service is worth it. I do this frequently with hi-fi equipment since there are some really good YT reviewers out there for beginners just getting into hi-fi. Or like myself, getting back into it. If nothing else, the comments give me a more well rounded view of whatever it is I'm looking at.