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Message: [QUOTE="Zero_Kirby77, post: 21662, member: 13726"] I think most of the criticisms I have were relayed in this thread. Glad I'm not the only one noticing. Honestly, I can't watch 99% of this kind of content because most of it is the same thing rehashed over and over again- inorganically made nonsense used to fuel the algorithm sprinkled with the author's milquetoast and borderline irrelevant takes. Most of it can be summed up in less than five minutes, and (for the content that is actually worthwhile) is actually better presented in a piece written on a personal blog, but unfortunately reading isn't very popular nowadays. [B]Worst of all, they rarely ever link their sources in the description of their videos.[/B] I can only stand to watch more obscure channels doing this stuff, usually because the videos actually are out of genuine interest in a topic, they present new information that isn't just tidbits stolen from forum posts, often the topics that they do make a video about are 'new' and relatively unknown, the titles and thumbnail and the little gimmicks they do in their videos are sincere and authentic, and if they do have an opinion on something, they bring it about in the least pretentious way possible (and usually it's in comedic good hearted fashion) without pretending they are some sort of expert (and if they are they have humility) and keep it to a minimum. I understand why this content (and others like it such as those boorish commentary videos) is made though. It's generally low-effort and a quick way to get views. People love these videos because it gives them an oppurtunity to discuss something in the comment section with others, and it's considered good background noise when doing something else. But to me, again, I can't stand this type of content. It's a brazen reminder of how commercialized Youtube has become where everything is about garnering views and making income. To make a comparison, it's like the essay/documentary version of OnlyFans, or more specifically, prostitution as our friend Zemus made mention of: My comparison is slightly different though but on a similar tone: You have to sell your soul in order to please the pimpish algorithm so you can cash in on that sweet revenue. [/QUOTE]

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