Time for a "first world problems" rant!
Youtube's "Suggested Videos" sidebar is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, I've run across some awesome channels with it. On the other hand, it can be annoying to the point that it's ultimately counter-productive.
A while ago I checked out some Mario Kart 8 videos. Nothing unusual, just a few replays and reviews. Soon afterwards I started getting a certain animation titled "Racist Mario" in the sidebar. The thumbnail depicts a seriously pissed Mario gritting his teeth and glaring at the viewer while a topless Princess Peach stands behind him with a ditzy expression. Frankly it looked stupid, so I ignored it, figuring it would go away in a day or two.
Fast forward a few months and the ************ DIDN'T. GO. AWAY.
Seriously, the damn thing showed up everywhere, no matter what I watched. My annoyance grew bit by bit until my expression matched Mario's whenever it popped up. I suppose I could have caved and clicked, but I refused to out of principle and stubbornness. I wanted to outlast it, to prove that I as a mere mortal could stand up to Youtube's algorithms and prevail. In the end though, it was too much. I went with the nuclear option today and blocked the channel, which is pretty much the opposite effect that the feature was designed for. Is it to much to ask for a simple "Remove suggested video" option for such things?![footnote]I have a horrible feeling that the first thing I'll do in Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U will be beating the everloving shit out of a level 1 CPU Mario. I'll feel better but man, that poor CPU won't deserve it.[/footnote]
What are some suggested videos for you that wouldn't stop stalking you?
Captcha: "yeah right"
Obviously Captcha doesn't frequent Youtube.
Youtube's "Suggested Videos" sidebar is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, I've run across some awesome channels with it. On the other hand, it can be annoying to the point that it's ultimately counter-productive.
A while ago I checked out some Mario Kart 8 videos. Nothing unusual, just a few replays and reviews. Soon afterwards I started getting a certain animation titled "Racist Mario" in the sidebar. The thumbnail depicts a seriously pissed Mario gritting his teeth and glaring at the viewer while a topless Princess Peach stands behind him with a ditzy expression. Frankly it looked stupid, so I ignored it, figuring it would go away in a day or two.
Fast forward a few months and the ************ DIDN'T. GO. AWAY.
Seriously, the damn thing showed up everywhere, no matter what I watched. My annoyance grew bit by bit until my expression matched Mario's whenever it popped up. I suppose I could have caved and clicked, but I refused to out of principle and stubbornness. I wanted to outlast it, to prove that I as a mere mortal could stand up to Youtube's algorithms and prevail. In the end though, it was too much. I went with the nuclear option today and blocked the channel, which is pretty much the opposite effect that the feature was designed for. Is it to much to ask for a simple "Remove suggested video" option for such things?![footnote]I have a horrible feeling that the first thing I'll do in Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U will be beating the everloving shit out of a level 1 CPU Mario. I'll feel better but man, that poor CPU won't deserve it.[/footnote]
What are some suggested videos for you that wouldn't stop stalking you?
Captcha: "yeah right"
Obviously Captcha doesn't frequent Youtube.
