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See, this is more of an issue to do with thinking endless growth is a real thing— happens with companies too

you already captured a large percentage of the people interested. Growth isn't infinite, you can just coast. But that's not good enough because number must go up. You can try to capture the last bit by doing whatever it takes, but it's a lot of effort for not even 1% of your initial base.
So then, that's when the shit starts. The shift to lower denominator content, trying to expand the base. Sure, you gain new people, but it's an endless numbers chase, and the main purpose of the channel has been watered down. And there will come a point where growth slows again. Do you stick to making the new content you don't even enjoy producing, or do you go even lower-common denominator?