Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I want to talk about reviews, ethics, and why I'm kinda done doing 3d printer reviews. A huge thanks to PCBWay for supporting the channel: jle.vi/pcbway
I think I'm pretty much done doing 3d printer reviews... and in this video, I want to explain why. I also want to talk about ethics, sponsors, and what I want to change going forward in 2025. Above all, I hope to start a dialogue, and to let you guys see behind the curtain as to the ethical and moral dilemmas facing not just 3d printing content creators, but also any YouTuber reviewing technology. I'd love to hear your feedback, especially on the part at the end. Thank you.
🤫 Get my custom filament and printer profiles, buyers guides, and much, much more on Patreon: patreon.com/thenextlayer
💬 JOIN MY DISCORD: jle.vi/tnl-discord
🎥 IN THIS VIDEO: 🎥
00:00 Introduction
01:10 The Challenges of 3D Printer Reviews
04:16 Ethics VS Economics
07:23 The Reality of Review Work
20:28 How We Can Do Better As a Community
27:46 What's Next for The Next Layer?
31:13 Conclusion
🙏 CONSIDER SUPPORTING THESE CREATORS DOING HIGH-QUALITY REVIEWS: 🙏
❤️ Aurora Tech Channel: youtube.com/@UCGER4yfUXubhNVPYoNzBSEA
❤️ 3DPrintSOS: youtube.com/@UC1MsDQaRANzwISN8cHJ1VmQ | patreon.com/3dprintsos
❤️ My Tech Fun: youtube.com/@UC6QckhILSqdl3K0TWPWrDdg
❤️ The Print House: youtube.com/@UCVQIXGi-RxcjLw5K0AUDQHA
❤️ Clough42: youtube.com/@UCeKpbMimEGgLM_0tnghfoVw | patreon.com/clough42
❤️ Robert Cowan DIY: youtube.com/@UCPOTPYuDsKnXP9I-ph4yMgg
❤️ ModBot: youtube.com/@UCCS6ZRelvETSbA53xFEsa6w | patreon.com/modbotarmy
🙏 CONSIDER SUPPORTING THESE BRANDS WHO ARE SUPPORTING CREATORS: 🙏
❤️ PCBWay: jle.vi/pcbway
🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: 🔗
👉 My previous "Open Letter" to the community video: youtu.be/YRayFmMYFxM
🛒 RECOMMENDED GEAR: 🛒
📍 Complete list of 3D Printing accessories: kit.co/jlevi/3d-printing
📍 Complete list of my videography gear: kit.co/jlevi/content-creation
📍My favorite thing to 3D Print: jle.vi/multiboard
📍My recommended electronics & control boards: jle.vi/bigtreetech
📍 My favorite 3D printing "accessory": jle.vi/magigoo | jle.vi/whambam
📍 My favorite 3D printing filament: jle.vi/polymaker
📍 Check out the official TNL merch: shop.thenextlayer.com
📍 PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL BY SHOPPING USING MY LINKS! FULL LIST CAN BE FOUND AT: jle.vi/links
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In this video, I want to talk about reviews, ethics, and why I'm kinda done doing 3d printer reviews. A huge thanks to PCBWay for supporting the channel: jle.vi/pcbway
I think I'm pretty much done doing 3d printer reviews... and in this video, I want to explain why. I also want to talk about ethics, sponsors, and what I want to change going forward in 2025. Above all, I hope to start a dialogue, and to let you guys see behind the curtain as to the ethical and moral dilemmas facing not just 3d printing content creators, but also any YouTuber reviewing technology. I'd love to hear your feedback, especially on the part at the end. Thank you.
🤫 Get my custom filament and printer profiles, buyers guides, and much, much more on Patreon: patreon.com/thenextlayer
💬 JOIN MY DISCORD: jle.vi/tnl-discord
🎥 IN THIS VIDEO: 🎥
00:00 Introduction
01:10 The Challenges of 3D Printer Reviews
04:16 Ethics VS Economics
07:23 The Reality of Review Work
20:28 How We Can Do Better As a Community
27:46 What's Next for The Next Layer?
31:13 Conclusion
🙏 CONSIDER SUPPORTING THESE CREATORS DOING HIGH-QUALITY REVIEWS: 🙏
❤️ Aurora Tech Channel: youtube.com/@UCGER4yfUXubhNVPYoNzBSEA
❤️ 3DPrintSOS: youtube.com/@UC1MsDQaRANzwISN8cHJ1VmQ | patreon.com/3dprintsos
❤️ My Tech Fun: youtube.com/@UC6QckhILSqdl3K0TWPWrDdg
❤️ The Print House: youtube.com/@UCVQIXGi-RxcjLw5K0AUDQHA
❤️ Clough42: youtube.com/@UCeKpbMimEGgLM_0tnghfoVw | patreon.com/clough42
❤️ Robert Cowan DIY: youtube.com/@UCPOTPYuDsKnXP9I-ph4yMgg
❤️ ModBot: youtube.com/@UCCS6ZRelvETSbA53xFEsa6w | patreon.com/modbotarmy
🙏 CONSIDER SUPPORTING THESE BRANDS WHO ARE SUPPORTING CREATORS: 🙏
❤️ PCBWay: jle.vi/pcbway
🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: 🔗
👉 My previous "Open Letter" to the community video: youtu.be/YRayFmMYFxM
🛒 RECOMMENDED GEAR: 🛒
📍 Complete list of 3D Printing accessories: kit.co/jlevi/3d-printing
📍 Complete list of my videography gear: kit.co/jlevi/content-creation
📍My favorite thing to 3D Print: jle.vi/multiboard
📍My recommended electronics & control boards: jle.vi/bigtreetech
📍 My favorite 3D printing "accessory": jle.vi/magigoo | jle.vi/whambam
📍 My favorite 3D printing filament: jle.vi/polymaker
📍 Check out the official TNL merch: shop.thenextlayer.com
📍 PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL BY SHOPPING USING MY LINKS! FULL LIST CAN BE FOUND AT: jle.vi/links
❤️ LOVED THIS VIDEO? ❤️
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▶️ Watch my other videos: youtube.com/@thenextlayer
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🎁 Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/thenextlayer
🎁 Send a “Super Thanks” (Tip)
🛒 Use my affiliate links for your 3D printing or videography needs: jle.vi/links
💬 Join My Discord: jle.vi/tnl-discord
✍️ Write a comment below!
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