DevilishlyHandsome49 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Anyone else hate it when someone on Youtube does that? Not only that but they sometimes embed links into their video that lead to a "subscribe" page?There's a subscribe button under the video, as well as a "like" and "share". Why do they feel the need to remind people of that in their video?I can only interpret it as one of two ways: they think the people watching their video are too stupid to see those buttons or they're that desperate that they have to beg remind you to like and subscribe their content.I dunno, just bugs me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charrio Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 What bugs me is the asking for donations for their Paetron account, I'm so tired of everyone begging for cash 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewge Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) How dare they try to remind you to follow their content if you enjoy it. How dare they request for you to share their content if you enjoy it. How dare they?! How dare they try to get their name out there?! How DARE they D:<I don't know. This seems like an equivalent of crying if an artist signs their work, or provides sources for you to find their galleries.You can simply see and enjoy something, or even hit a like on it as much as you want. But in reality, that doesn't really do jack for people. What is really going to help content-creators is following them, and sharing their content. It really does help a lot. Both for helping them to be known, and just for motivation and confidence. Edited October 2, 2015 by Hewge 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisek Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Well, it is simple, whenever someone asks me to like, comment, or subscribe I explicitly do none of those things. Yes, they are begging you to press those buttons, no one should have to do that, the content itself should convince you to do so. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maug Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 This sums up my opinion pretty well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ieq99w-VQ40In case the joke went over your head, he's poking fun at other YouTubersThis is like every Youtube trope and cliche rolled into one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshi Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Yes. I goddamn hate these people who are to 99% little 10 years old minecraft let's play shits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryphoneer Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 So tired of seeing Patreon and co. decried as "e-begging". So much awesome content is funded through them.If you can think of a better monetization scheme, please show it to the class. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewalk Surfboard Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I hate that shit. If people do that in videos, I tend to explicitly not do those things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTDragon Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 So tired of seeing Patreon and co. decried as "e-begging". So much awesome content is funded through them.If you can think of a better monetization scheme, please show it to the class.Ironically just heard that patron got hacked recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troj Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) I get annoyed when people hammer or belabor the point. Some Youtubers manage to do it so quickly and seamlessly (or they're funny or entertaining about it) that I don't notice.What I REALLY hate is when some website instantly starts wailing at me to create an account or "like" them on Facebook, so that I have to click outside of some box that prevents me from seeing what I came to see. Fuck off.I'm also getting irritated with people pestering others to "like" or support their personal projects or endeavors. It's one thing if I authentically want to support a friend, or if I genuinely like what my friend is doing; it's quite another when I feel like my arm is being twisted. Edited October 2, 2015 by Troj 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaraphayx Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 If your content is memorable and of high enough quality I don't need to be reminded to subscribe to it because I will naturally want to see more of it.So basically everyone who defended this behavior is wrong, sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Doggo Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 eh, I think those bits in videos are done as more of a courtesy thing or somethingand for normies who don't really use internet much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuujou Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 How dare they try to remind you to follow their content if you enjoy it. How dare they request for you to share their content if you enjoy it. How dare they?! How dare they try to get their name out there?! How DARE they D:<I don't know. This seems like an equivalent of crying if an artist signs their work, or provides sources for you to find their galleries.You can simply see and enjoy something, or even hit a like on it as much as you want. But in reality, that doesn't really do jack for people. What is really going to help content-creators is following them, and sharing their content. It really does help a lot. Both for helping them to be known, and just for motivation and confidence.Basically. I dunno. After a twenty minute VSauce video I don't have a problem with 10 seconds of self promotion at the end of it. I guess I'm just not petty. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizy Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I've never really cared. They usually toss that line at the end of the video, and I just stop watching or move to the next video before they even finish the sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deskai Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 or you know...people just happen to stumble upon their videos, I mean for the longest I just liked VineSauce Videos before actually subscribing to the full sauce channel cause I work so much I miss Vinny's videos, he also shout out to his others of his crew in his videos too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I don't have a problem with that. I often forget to do that actually, to like and subscribe if I liked something. If they do it at the start of the video however, even before making me see what the goddamn video is about I am only annoyed. When that crap happens I just press the dislike button instead and bye bye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilishlyHandsome49 Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 I think the absolute worst is hearing people say things like "Lets get this video up to 1 thousand likes"Fuck off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deskai Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I think the absolute worst is hearing people say things like "Lets get this video up to 1 thousand likes"Fuck offwell sure thats annoying, I only know of one person being theRadBrad whom talks if the video does get a certain amount of likes he'll upload that series much more than another, he'll bump videos of said series in front of the upload queue as that's what people want to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryphoneer Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 eh, I think those bits in videos are done as more of a courtesy thing or somethingand for normies who don't really use internet much.B-but they rob me of two precious seconds of my life listening to that I never get back!The last time I heard somebody say "Please like and subscribe" I ripped off my cat's head in rage and drank her blood. Youtube killed my cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutekh_the_Steak Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) I don't really care. I mean it's at the end of the video after the main content has ended, it isn't like I have to sit there and watch it to the very last second. Edited October 2, 2015 by Sutekh_the_Steak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toshabi Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Them: Here you go! A nice, delicious piece of pie! For free! : 3You: Oh my god! MMMMMMMMMMMM! *much munch munch munch* HOLY FUCK THAT WAS THE BEST! IT WAS DELICIOUS :3Them: I'm glad you liked it Can you do me a favor? Would you mind if I signed you up to a free meal notification system and if you show your support for my pies if people ask? ;3You: ..... GO FUCK YOURSELF YOU PIECE OF SHIT! HOW FUCKING DARE YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilishlyHandsome49 Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Them: Here you go! A nice, delicious piece of pie! For free! : 3You: Oh my god! MMMMMMMMMMMM! *much munch munch munch* HOLY FUCK THAT WAS THE BEST! IT WAS DELICIOUS :3Them: I'm glad you liked it Can you do me a favor? Would you mind if I signed you up to a free meal notification system and if you show your support for my pies if people ask? ;3You: ..... GO FUCK YOURSELF YOU PIECE OF SHIT! HOW FUCKING DARE YOU!Lame attempt at trying to be clever. That example isn't similar to the point I made in the OP at allwell sure thats annoying, I only know of one person being theRadBrad whom talks if the video does get a certain amount of likes he'll upload that series much more than another, he'll bump videos of said series in front of the upload queue as that's what people want to see more.Okay, now that's a way to promote a like, cause it actually holds a purpose as to what kind of content should be given higher priority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Yeah, that's pretty lame....Alright, don't forget to like this comment on the little button over there and follow me on my profile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toshabi Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Lame attempt at trying to be clever. That example isn't similar to the point I made in the OP at allOkay, now that's a way to promote a like, cause it actually holds a purpose as to what kind of content should be given higher priorityDumb rant dumb answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaraphayx Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Them: Here you go! A nice, delicious piece of pie! For free! : 3You: Oh my god! MMMMMMMMMMMM! *much munch munch munch* HOLY FUCK THAT WAS THE BEST! IT WAS DELICIOUS :3Them: I'm glad you liked it Can you do me a favor? Would you mind if I signed you up to a free meal notification system and if you show your support for my pies if people ask? ;3You: ..... GO FUCK YOURSELF YOU PIECE OF SHIT! HOW FUCKING DARE YOU!This is a post I made, it was made by me so it is cool and good and I did it all for you.Please 'like', quote, and follow my profile on phoenix dot corvidae dot org for more great posting. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizy Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 This is a post I made, it was made by me so it is cool and good and I did it all for you.Please 'like', quote, and follow my profile on phoenix dot corvidae dot org for more great posting.I can only follow you once. :[ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaraphayx Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I can only follow you once. :[Curse these flawed, finite forums. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toshabi Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I can only follow you once. :[unfollow and follow again. Or make new forum account. TOSHABI HAS SOLUTIONS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 This is a post I made, it was made by me so it is cool and good and I did it all for you.Please 'like', quote, and follow my profile on phoenix dot corvidae dot org for more great posting.Wow, steal my content and get all the likes and follows, will you. I should invoke copyright and get your content removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilishlyHandsome49 Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Wow, steal my content and get all the likes and follows, will you. I should invoke copyright and get your content removed.Make a video response showing your displeasure towards him. That will show him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucyfish Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Most of the people I watch typically say something like "Like, comment, or subscribe if you want. Or don't. S'whatever." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryphoneer Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Make a video response showing your displeasure towards him. That will show himBetter yet, write a 108 pages essay detailing your displeasure towards him and post it on as many Star Wars forums as you can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarcastic Coffeecup Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I think it's just an excercise in futility.Who has ever liked, shared or subscribed because the guy on the screen told you so? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidhenearlahi Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 HonestlySometimes I DO forget to do these things for content creators I follow. It isn't as if I go into a CGP Grey binge watch session with "Gosh I'm gonna like and comment SO hard" at the forefront of my mind. Chances are I just have the playlist fullscreened on one monitor while I'm playing a game on the other.So when the dude takes a second a the end to be like "Yo, did you like that shit? Buddy, friend, please take like a tenth of a second to hit a button for me so my content can reach more people who might like it too eh, pal, mate, chum?", you better believe that if I did like that shit, that I'm gonna take a few seconds to pause the video, hit like, and then resume the playlist.And for people on YouTube who create said content as their actual job, and primary source of income, reminding what I'm pretty sure is a far larger number than just myself that these buttons have a genuine effect on how easily their content is found for the tens of thousands of people that might be interested in the stuff they produce, is fairly integral to both the growth of their channel, and their ability to pay the bills and feed themselves.And yes, of course the like system has so much utility beyond just upping their place in the search rankings. It's a pretty damn solid indicator of what content a viewer base enjoys most, which is tied directly to what is going to make a content creator more money.So, often, it's pretty well necessary to remind the several thousand viewers who've likely forgotten, that there are buttons to hit that help them have a say in what their favourite content creators put more focus and effort on in the future.I know plenty of us would like to believe that we will always have the faultless presence of mind to do all these tiny, easily overlooked things while you're clicking on a bunch of cool ass videos showing what happens when you drop balls of white-hot Nickel into different shit, but you know you're always forgetting. Taking this ridiculous "Well if they keep telling me to do it, I'm just gonna NOT want to do it" attitude is a tad childish, isn't it? Taking this contrarian attitude all because you don't wanna do what mommy the Let's Player politely asks you to do if you want to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summercat Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Out of all the things to complain about, this really is one of the lamest. Jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VLZerda Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 The reason people do this and are advised to do so is because it creates activity on the channel, which youtube then translates as activity on the channel and boosts the page for the front page and the related pages. Which then creates more traffic on the channel for views. Big youtubers are paid through adsense and with people watching those ads, even just the 5 second skip clips, it boosts their numbers and puts them at the top of Youtubes list of, "hey you might like this."So really no, I don't find it annoying. It's part of the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilishlyHandsome49 Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) Hidden ContentSo...there a reason why this was hidden? I mean you're basically saying the same thing that people in this thread have already said Edited October 3, 2015 by DevilishlyHandsome49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summercat Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 So...there a reason why this was hidden? I mean you're basically saying the same thing that people in this thread have already said Misclick and not wanting to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlynnCoyote Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 A lot of these guys are chasing revenue. I don't mind it at all. It's the same reason I won't use adblockers.Don't like it? Maybe stop using youtube? :v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Doggo Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 im going to become an e-celeb and tell my viewers to fuck off and stop watching the video and unsubscribe at the end of each vidor maybe the beginning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarcastic Coffeecup Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 by doing that you'll just gain more because it's fresh and original :V 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toshabi Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 im going to become an e-celeb and tell my viewers to fuck off and stop watching the video and unsubscribe at the end of each vidor maybe the beginningNope imma keep on staring at yew with my eyeballz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dischimera Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 They have to do it. Unfortunately a lot of people won't even consider it unless constantly reminded of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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