Fear of starting a Youtube Channel

I would say to just ignore your classmates and do as you please, but I know that ignoring the opinions of others isn't realistic advice for most people. Being ridiculed can really drag you down and eventually make you hate doing something that you loved. Honestly, I would just start over and keep the new channel anonymous, because 40 subs really isn't that many. (last time I checked I have like 500 and I've never even made any videos??? Don't know why/how that happened but whatevs)