I gather info and serf you-tube a bit, that being said... If the youtuber is a negative nelly telling me my choices are wrong because it isn't the latest whizz-bang-gizmo, too weak to kill a housefly, or it isn't tactical enough for a common everyday carry encounter, I move along and don't look back. There are times that I'll stick it out to hear their argument until they prove their opinion is useless and or the BS starts to flow or stink to much.
I do like to watch several videographers that are passionate about guns and are excited about their new find, new or used, knife, gun hatchet/tomahawk, or any other thing that catches my interest. Lately I've watched a few video's on hunting kayaks/boats. Note to self; you haven't hunted or fished in years... do you reeeallly need a boat? ... Ya, I'm retired, thinking I need to get out a bit.