With recent events and behaviors online, primarily pushed by Rumble's "Line Up" creators, we're not really sure that we want to continue posting the Rumble video links here.

We first noticed our views on Rumble take a hit the second we offered criticism of Bongino. He has, without a doubt, now earned that criticism.

The second hit our content took on Rumble was with the launch of the "Line Up," where a small group was chosen to be the face of Rumble and the only way to become verified was to pay for a monthly subscription AND live stream. Recorded video views and watch times do not contribute to their creator program, which isolates the majority of creators who post recorded content or forces you to stream pre-recorded videos.

Now, it seems, Rumble is attempting to control a narrative. It isn't natural for their entire Line Up to target one person or topic. This is what they are doing, and they are taking it over to social media (like X). Rumble also came out and said some of their best creators only use Rumble and do not even have social media accounts, like X. That's a weird statement, right? It feels like an obvious verbal push, or tip-of-the-hat, that if you are NOT Rumble exclusive or are using the "wrong" social media (or using it at all?) that you do not have priority (or prosperity) on their site.

To say the least, whatever is going on with Rumble and their "Line Up," which Russell Brand recently "took a break" from (probably because it goes against his morals to obey "the man" when given bullshit marching orders), is strange. The last podcast, where we went against "the" narrative yet again (aka- having an opinion opposite the Top of Rumble), saw some of the worst views out of any other video we have ever posted.

The podcast had less than 10 views in 48 hrs. At the time of writing this post, it has 15 views. I believe it is the worst viewed video we have ever posted to the site. This is not reflected on our other sites. For example, that episode had over 500 views on PlayTV. Perhaps on the lower end, but the podcast views tend to vary greatly, especially when we discuss religion. By this I mean, I do not think the views being so low, in this case, on Rumble is about religion but specifically about the Charlie Kirk/Candace Owens situation. Rumble seems to take the side of "SHUT UP" and "FUCK CANDACE."

We don't always agree with any one person (duh), but do not tell us what to speak about. Censorship operates in many ways. Limiting or restricting reach is one of them. Sure, they didn't say that specifically out loud; but, they have made it very clear: puppet the talking points of the "Line Up," CEO, and investors or your content doesn't stand a chance.

Outside of drama, speculation, and conspiracy (Though if you look on social media- there is no "conspiracy" here. It is glaringly obvious.), I think it is unfair for those who follow us here to sit through ads unnecessarily. We share the videos here instead of posting directly because of data restrictions set by Locals. We felt the need to post Rumble links here, which then plays ads, because they are associated. We've never technically earned a paycheck from Rumble and their ads. Since using Rumble, we have yet to even earn $8 in ads. Your support directly through Locals, CashApp, PlayTV tips, The Alex Jones Store, etc. are what keeps the content flowing. We don't think you should be sitting through ads when you are watching the videos here on Locals.

So, we are leaving it up to you. We have two options moving forward.

1) Continue posting Rumble links here, and shift advertising to PlayTV fully.

2) Post PlayTV links here (ad free) and advertise fully with PlayTV (Pilled or Odysee would be the back-up if PlayTV is down [PS - Odysee is now available on Roku devices!])

Today, we will post the PlayTV link for the gaming video release in case you've never watched our content there. It will be a "trial run." To be clear: we are NOT leaving Rumble. We are simply shifting our focus to a platform more dedicated to free speech where our reach is not being affected so obviously.

You're feedback is appreciated and will be taken into consideration. Whatever works best for our audience is the direction we want to move for content distribution and consumption. If there is a site we should be on, let us know! Any suggestions are appreciated.

Anyway, time to get back to it!

Have a great week everyone.

~Jasper & Sopia