It's all good! Another way to look at your situation would be that you learned something. I don't know about those who follow you, but for me, you have just taught me something techy new😊
Oh, I’m so sorry that this has happened to you. Hopefully now you will be able to see the messages and build your community. We’re lucky that you continued to post videos if you thought no-one was responding to you. I’m not worried if a RU-vidr doesn’t reply to my messages, unless I’ve asked a question. ❤ from on Suz to another
Dont't stress. If you click on the 'notifications bell' in the upper right hand corner of youtube then click the 'gear settings' icon that appears you will get a screen named "Choose when and how to be notified". I pretty much turn everything 'on' under preferences. That way I'm alerted via the the 'bell' and email that someone has left a comment. You can then click their comment and add a 'thumbs up' and/or 'Reply' to acknowledge the comment.
There is no moral or legal obligation for a content creator to read or respond to comments. Sometimes it's nice if they can, but it's quite possible that eventually there will be too many or there will be other things to do which are more essential. You're only obliged to endeavor to make good videos until perhaps someday you decide to stop.
I know that but as I am new I felt like I should I realise now my notifications were off so hopefully I will see them now I really just hate to think people feel ignored thanks ❤