I don't think I've ever been a consistent watcher of any of these type videos. Why? They go on and on and on about the same thing. I've seen things posted here "good video about X" but it's a 15 minute point that they managed to make a 2 hour video about. An example that is not exactly on topic but has been talked about lately is the whole Gamers Nexus / LTT thing. You're telling me watching almost 45 minutes of Youtuber soap opera is a valuable use of my time? I could read everything I want to know about that in 10 minutes.
I've gone on about that for a decade. Especially hate it when it replaces something like written instructions. No, I don't want to just watch a YouTube video. How does that help me when I'm under a car or have a computer half apart and just want to make sure I'm taking the right bolts out or plugging in the right wires? Printed instructions I could have right there and look at a diagram or read. Video I need a device that's large enough to see, with fine enough control to be able to move around to a specific point, and it's in a situation where it's more likely to get broken. No thanks.
I've also told people just as long when they try to tell me about Fox News, CNN, whatever screaming agitation propaganda outlet or not...I read the news not watch it.
I don't think I've ever been a consistent watcher of any of these type videos. Why? They go on and on and on about the same thing. I've seen things posted here "good video about X" but it's a 15 minute point that they managed to make a 2 hour video about. An example that is not exactly on topic but has been talked about lately is the whole Gamers Nexus / LTT thing. You're telling me watching almost 45 minutes of Youtuber soap opera is a valuable use of my time? I could read everything I want to know about that in 10 minutes.
Web2.0's obsession with video content is a slide towards the lowest common denominator pandering to dimwits.
Bring back text articles, and transcript videos. I cpuld read the transcript of one of those waffling shitposts with 5% of the time investment.
I've gone on about that for a decade. Especially hate it when it replaces something like written instructions. No, I don't want to just watch a YouTube video. How does that help me when I'm under a car or have a computer half apart and just want to make sure I'm taking the right bolts out or plugging in the right wires? Printed instructions I could have right there and look at a diagram or read. Video I need a device that's large enough to see, with fine enough control to be able to move around to a specific point, and it's in a situation where it's more likely to get broken. No thanks.
I've also told people just as long when they try to tell me about Fox News, CNN, whatever screaming agitation propaganda outlet or not...I read the news not watch it.
There's some great AI that can transcribe the video for you.
I might have to try it. I just don't think about going to look for AI things to help me