You could try making a text thread that doesn't link them directly to your video when they click on it. Then in the text, discuss some of the things you talk about in the video and ask for their opinions on the topic. Then at the end of your text you could say something along the lines of "I also made a video on this topic, so if you would like to, you can watch it here" and then link your video. That way you're not forcing them to watch your video, but if you have a popular enough topic and it makes it to the front page, some people will inevitably watch your video. I've only done this once with a gaming video, and even though it didn't make it to the front of the subreddit, it also didn't get down voted to oblivion. No guarantee, but maybe it will work for you.
