1 1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,417 (piano riff) 2 2 00:00:05,470 --> 00:00:07,570 Whenever I make the newspaper 3 3 00:00:07,570 --> 00:00:09,590 or get on a talk show, 4 4 00:00:09,590 --> 00:00:12,140 it's usually because of a slightly, 5 5 00:00:12,140 --> 00:00:15,280 very slightly controversial video. 6 6 00:00:15,280 --> 00:00:17,960 Be careful not to cross the line, though. 7 7 00:00:17,960 --> 00:00:19,310 In Indonesia, 8 8 00:00:19,310 --> 00:00:21,850 it's a bit taboo to correct people 9 9 00:00:21,850 --> 00:00:25,440 who are older than you and more successful than you. 10 10 00:00:25,440 --> 00:00:28,653 So when I correct the president's English, 11 11 00:00:29,730 --> 00:00:32,460 the audience might click on that video 12 12 00:00:32,460 --> 00:00:36,140 because it's a little, tiny bit controversial. 13 13 00:00:36,140 --> 00:00:39,030 Or if everyone is hating on a celebrity, 14 14 00:00:39,030 --> 00:00:41,750 I could make a video on why that celebrity 15 15 00:00:41,750 --> 00:00:46,070 is secretly awesome or brilliant or whatever. 16 16 00:00:46,070 --> 00:00:47,660 It doesn't always work, 17 17 00:00:47,660 --> 00:00:51,790 but again there is no perfect recipe here. 18 18 00:00:51,790 --> 00:00:56,020 Shane uses controversial people to star in his docu-series 19 19 00:00:56,020 --> 00:00:57,910 for a good reason. 20 20 00:00:57,910 --> 00:00:59,670 He takes a character 21 21 00:00:59,670 --> 00:01:02,090 that gets a lot of hate or criticism 22 22 00:01:02,090 --> 00:01:04,550 and shows another side of them. 23 23 00:01:04,550 --> 00:01:06,033 It's brilliant. 24 24 00:01:07,010 --> 00:01:10,220 You should probably avoid politics, though. 25 25 00:01:10,220 --> 00:01:12,670 Don't alienate your subscribers 26 26 00:01:12,670 --> 00:01:14,930 by stating your political views 27 27 00:01:14,930 --> 00:01:15,763 unless, of course, 28 28 00:01:15,763 --> 00:01:19,293 your channel is specifically for that purpose. 29 29 00:01:20,290 --> 00:01:23,100 Because people are super emotional 30 30 00:01:23,100 --> 00:01:25,170 about those things these days, 31 31 00:01:25,170 --> 00:01:27,630 and it's just going to make some of your viewers 32 32 00:01:27,630 --> 00:01:30,850 feel like, like they don't belong. 33 33 00:01:30,850 --> 00:01:32,460 Some people won't care by the way, 34 34 00:01:32,460 --> 00:01:34,500 but some people will. 35 35 00:01:34,500 --> 00:01:35,850 Just play it safe 36 36 00:01:35,850 --> 00:01:39,393 and entertain as many people as you can. 37 37 00:01:40,500 --> 00:01:44,180 Also check the laws in your country. 38 38 00:01:44,180 --> 00:01:45,290 Here in Indonesia, 39 39 00:01:45,290 --> 00:01:46,123 for example, 40 40 00:01:46,123 --> 00:01:48,870 we have the blasphemy law. 41 41 00:01:48,870 --> 00:01:53,870 So you shouldn't be saying anything negative about religion. 42 42 00:01:54,520 --> 00:01:57,220 Even a joke can, sorry 43 43 00:01:57,220 --> 00:02:00,100 Even a joke can get you in big trouble. 44 44 00:02:00,100 --> 00:02:02,570 And the more successful you become, 45 45 00:02:02,570 --> 00:02:06,400 the more likely you are to get in trouble. 46 46 00:02:06,400 --> 00:02:08,450 Slander is also something 47 47 00:02:08,450 --> 00:02:10,410 you could get in legal trouble for. 48 48 00:02:10,410 --> 00:02:12,750 So just make sure you are updated 49 49 00:02:12,750 --> 00:02:14,920 on the laws in your country 50 50 00:02:14,920 --> 00:02:18,060 because every country has different laws. 51 51 00:02:18,060 --> 00:02:21,200 I know it's the internet (laughs) 52 52 00:02:22,340 --> 00:02:23,920 but you know, 53 53 00:02:23,920 --> 00:02:27,280 you have to abide by the law 54 54 00:02:27,280 --> 00:02:28,833 of the land you live in. 55 55 00:02:29,860 --> 00:02:33,120 So a little controversial that's great, 56 56 00:02:33,120 --> 00:02:34,660 but don't cross the line 57 57 00:02:34,660 --> 00:02:36,323 because it is not worth it.