The Problem with Linus Tech Tips: Accuracy, Ethics, and Responsibility

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I originally posted this on lemmy.world, but then the instance went down again so fuck it, moving my c/videos subscription to here and restarting this post

Maybe just me but I’ve been really tired of Linus for like… years now. Typical youtuber clickbait thumbnail open mouth faced bullshit.

Jesus Christ

https://i.imgur.com/nKxiZh4.png

I need to gag.

No idea how they expect to be taken seriously with these thumbnails and titles.

Is this really any better? Or this? Or this?

Put face on thumbnail, big text to sell subject, have some goofy reaction shot. It’s not really an exception here.

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It's a bit better, but admittably not that much. We're not picking teams here, where you either pick Gamers Nexus or Linus as Gods.

I'd rather have a thumbnail without the face of the person (unless it really matters) and only the subject matter at hands.

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Or DeArrow.
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