Tell HN: YouTube - the "Jewel of the Internet" has faded
I once heard YouTube described as the "Jewel of the Internet". And indeed it was - videos of every type lengths topic style is was just a true treasure chest. Now the algorithm means everything is 12 minutes, shorts are everywhere, nothing is in depth and it's all samey and bland. And nothing seems able to compete. Sad days. 3 comments on Hacker News.
I once heard YouTube described as the "Jewel of the Internet". And indeed it was - videos of every type lengths topic style is was just a true treasure chest. Now the algorithm means everything is 12 minutes, shorts are everywhere, nothing is in depth and it's all samey and bland. And nothing seems able to compete. Sad days.
I once heard YouTube described as the "Jewel of the Internet". And indeed it was - videos of every type lengths topic style is was just a true treasure chest. Now the algorithm means everything is 12 minutes, shorts are everywhere, nothing is in depth and it's all samey and bland. And nothing seems able to compete. Sad days. 3 comments on Hacker News.
I once heard YouTube described as the "Jewel of the Internet". And indeed it was - videos of every type lengths topic style is was just a true treasure chest. Now the algorithm means everything is 12 minutes, shorts are everywhere, nothing is in depth and it's all samey and bland. And nothing seems able to compete. Sad days.
Hacker News story: Tell HN: YouTube - the "Jewel of the Internet" has faded
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