I think it's still worth it. All these details might get "lost" in the complexity of the environment, but it's the overlaying of so many "tiny" details that gives the space a more realistic, rich and enjoyable ambiance and personality.

This is good, emotionally, it also shows one of the ways social bubbles form. I'm glad you've had such a positive response (I'm part of it), and at the same time I find myself still feeling pessimistic about the topic at large.

I'm still linking the video whenever I think it can be appreciated.

I don't know whether you've done much A/B on youtube, I want to believe you haven't, but all in all I think that beyond talking to your usual followers (like me), your thumb-nailing and titles ain't that much of a clickbait. In general I expect your viewers come to you with a certain mentality.