# YouTube monetizes Death **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [July 1, 2022, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-monetizes-death/967258 "2022-07-01T16:55:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Sage\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sage_rat/32/399_2.png) [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-monetizes-death/967258/61 "2022-07-20T19:17:17Z")
One might also note that a shark attack _can_ leave a cool, adventuristic looking scar on your body. If someone was to put out a video describing how to get a wild shark to bite parts of your body without completely severing your limbs, in order to achieve this cool look, I’d be pretty okay with YouTube removing said video for encouraging reckless stupidity. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-monetizes-death/967258/62 "2022-07-20T19:30:59Z")
> [@Sage\_Rat](#): > > If someone was to put out a video describing how to get a wild shark to bite parts of your body without completely severing your limbs, in order to achieve this cool look Latest TikTok trend! #TigerSharking ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-monetizes-death/967258/63 "2022-07-20T19:36:05Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > Latest TikTok trend! > > #TigerSharking - Shark attack, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo. Shark attack, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo. Shark attack, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo. Shark attack! Severed limbs, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo. Severed limbs, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo. Severed limbs, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo. Severed limbs! TikTok views, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo. TikTok views, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo. TikTok views, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo. TikTok views! ---
**Author:** ![E-DUB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/e-dub/32/403_2.png) [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-monetizes-death/967258/64 "2022-08-17T23:38:50Z")
While never an electrician I was, in my younger days, an amateur tinkerer. And yes, I’ve take some jolts. But when I’m working with power straight from the circuit I make sure to flick the breaker. (And to double check the wires in the actual box because I’ve seen idiots run more than one circuit in a junction box.) ---
**Author:** ![Princhester](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3e96dc/32.png) [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2022, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-monetizes-death/967258/65 "2022-08-18T15:41:51Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > That doesn’t mean much. A typical electrician isn’t versed in the operation of flyback transformers. Microwave transformers are linear, not flyback. When used in a microwave, and as used in fractal burning. > [@Jackmannii](#): > > Amazon seems to have a good thing going, monetizing fractal wood burning kits. Lots are available, including one that includes a 10,000 volt neon sign transformer. It’s actually far safer using a neon sign transformer than a microwave oven transformer. Big Clive describes how to do fractal burning relatively safely although his advice is very much “don’t do it, but if you must, then…” One of his recommendations is precisely to use a neon sign transformer because they are current limited. Microwave oven transformers are typically not. A neon sign transformer is significantly less likely to kill you (but still risky). ---
**Author:** ![k9bfriender](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k9bfriender/32/3283_2.png) [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2022, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-monetizes-death/967258/66 "2022-08-18T16:14:23Z")
> [@E-DUB](#): > > And yes, I’ve take some jolts. But when I’m working with power straight from the circuit I make sure to flick the breaker. Problem with a microwave transformer is that it will give you more than a “jolt”, and that disconnecting the power to it does not mean that it’s de-energized. ---
**Author:** ![Princhester](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3e96dc/32.png) [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2022, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-monetizes-death/967258/67 "2022-08-19T02:49:52Z")
Well, disconnecting the power from a microwave does not mean the _capacitor_ is de-energised. The transformer doesn’t hold a charge. Also, IME, disconnecting the power from a microwave almost always _does_ mean it’s de-energised. They have discharge resistors across the capacitor which will bleed off their charge very shortly after the power is disconnected. The risk is that for some reason those discharge resistors are missing or open circuit ie not working, thereby leaving the capacitors charged to a lethal extent. This is a very low risk, although of course the potential consequences mean it’s a risk worth guarding against. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-monetizes-death/967258.md?page=3)