Posted July 25, 2017 Actually the problem went beyond thumbnails and titles. Whats with all the swearing Linus? In the past there wasn't a single one of them but now it's in almost every videos and I'm pretty sure it's intentional. So you're telling me swearing increases revenue too? The main audience of this channel is now elementary school kids who are amused by that? If that's true I am sorry I am overaged to be your audience and will stop watching. I do fucking swear too but I can't think of a single benefit adding it in videos. It only makes them look even less professional than they already are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 25, 2017 1 hour ago, JoostinOnline said: People who call the videos click-bait have never seen real click-bait. Something that peaks your interest is not click-bait. A fancy thumbnail is not click-bait. Agreed, something like "I almost died" and then talk about something totally different is click bait or someone reviewing a product saying "could this be the one?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, Gamerguy207 said: Agreed, something like "I almost died" and then talk about something totally different is click bait or someone reviewing a product saying "could this be the one?" "Graphics card companies are outraged by this simple tweak to triple your performance" Make sure to quote or tag me (@JoostinOnline) or I won't see your response! PSU Tier List | The Real Reason Delidding Improves Temperatures | "2K" does not mean 2560×1440 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 25, 2017 1 hour ago, JoostinOnline said: The only click-baity thing there is the "This $7000 card does WHAT?? Holy $HIT". All the old video thumbnails look boring. Tbh dosnt really seem click bait the most click bait out of all of them is the smallest sli set up, but still ltt dosnt seem to be click baity compared to what other people have posted for examples ltt normally has a title and picture about the product they are doing something with. And the red rocket card dose cost $7000 and he did say what it did just fyi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 25, 2017 Author If I'd only never used the letters that form the words 'click bait'. From here on out, please can we just pretend I never used THOSE words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 25, 2017 42 minutes ago, mach said: Actually the problem went beyond thumbnails and titles. Whats with all the swearing Linus? In the past there wasn't a single one of them but now it's in almost every videos and I'm pretty sure it's intentional. So you're telling me swearing increases revenue too? The main audience of this channel is now elementary school kids who are amused by that? If that's true I am sorry I am overaged to be your audience and will stop watching. I do fucking swear too but I can't think of a single benefit adding it in videos. It only makes them look even less professional than they already are. Makes me sad too, since I gotta keep the volume low when I'm at home, since I don't want my little siblings hearing that. Little kids can pick up language pretty fast. Intel HEDT and Server platform enthusiasts: Intel HEDT Xeon/i7 Megathread Main PC CPU: i9 7980XE @4.5GHz/1.22v/-2 AVX offset Cooler: EKWB Supremacy Block - custom loop w/360mm +280mm rads Motherboard: EVGA X299 Dark RAM:4x8GB HyperX Predator DDR4 @3200Mhz CL16 GPU: Nvidia FE 2060 Super/Corsair HydroX 2070 FE block Storage: 1TB MP34 + 1TB 970 Evo + 500GB Atom30 + 250GB 960 Evo Optical Drives: LG WH14NS40 PSU: EVGA 1600W T2 Case & Fans: Corsair 750D Airflow - 3x Noctua iPPC NF-F12 + 4x Noctua iPPC NF-A14 PWM OS: Windows 11 Display: LG 27UK650-W (4K 60Hz IPS panel) Mouse: EVGA X17 Keyboard: Corsair K55 RGB Mobile/Work Devices: 2020 M1 MacBook Air (work computer) - iPhone 13 Pro Max - Apple Watch S3 Other Misc Devices: iPod Video (Gen 5.5E, 128GB SD card swap, running Rockbox), Nintendo Switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 25, 2017 2 hours ago, JoostinOnline said: People who call the videos click-bait have never seen real click-bait. Something that peaks your interest is not click-bait. A fancy thumbnail is not click-bait. Oh what Linus does is def click bait. 2 hours ago, Cyracus said: They've addressed the topic of their titles and thumbnails several times now, if youtube gives goofy names and thumbnails special preference LTT will use that system however they feel they need to Its still childish and click baity 2 hours ago, Yo_Smith said: Glad to hear it. Without you I wouldn't have known though, as I've been turned off LLT for the last few months or so Starting to sense a can of worms opened kinda vibe here now though I agree, turn it off 2 hours ago, Yo_Smith said: Maxpphire - I almost feel bad for posting in the first place. As I mentioned, they're obviously going to do what it takes to succeed, that I can't hold against them. With LLT in particular I'm glad they're effectively one of the top credible tech channels and would HATE to see them dwindle. It's more of a 'wish this could happen' knowing full well it can't. #humans #life #theuniverse #the universeandlinus #iknowthisishowbusinessworksidonthatelinuseveryonejeezchillout #harshtag Yes, Linus sold out. They dont look credible by their click baity thumbnails 2 hours ago, Maxpphire said: If you don't want them to dwindle then why stop watching them? It's not really clickbait if he is giving you the content the title of the video implies he is gonna give you. I don't really see the issue you're making is my point considering how he still gives you the info you want and pretty much right away. Too clickbaity 2 hours ago, Yo_Smith said: Thanks Billy Should I be scared now though?...are the Canadian Tech Mafia now tracing my IP and shiz?!?! Linus was born and has lived and works in Canada all his life, but is totally American. He aint even Canadian anymore. 2 hours ago, CoolMarquis97 said: I would not say that Linus clickbaits. Oh Linus is click bait 2 hours ago, SOCOM_HERO said: Taboola is clickbait, I know. I work with them and they suck. LTT just needs better quality content imo. Slipping and sliding since 2014. I agree, slipping very badly 1 hour ago, bcguru9384 said: i see what guy means he wants to see product name in vid title what if LTT would add --product name ,,, at end of the titles??? 7000 dollar card does what??? holy s*it!!! --rocket pci card Its just all to click baity I want to know what the vid is about, not some stupid facial expression. It gets old quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 25, 2017 1 hour ago, yathis said: Yes, Linus sold out. They dont look credible by their click baity thumbnails You're an idiot. They're just colorful images. If a website isn't plain-text, is it clickbaity too? Make sure to quote or tag me (@JoostinOnline) or I won't see your response! PSU Tier List | The Real Reason Delidding Improves Temperatures | "2K" does not mean 2560×1440 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 25, 2017 4 hours ago, Maxpphire said: It's not really clickbait if he is giving you the content the title of the video implies he is gonna give you Except you know... At several times in the last year or so the title/thumbnails have not actually reflected what the video is about. By the way, for everyone who says Linus doesn't do clickbait. The actual definition of clickbait is: "something (such as a headline) designed to make readers want to click on a hyperlink especially when the link leads to content of dubious value or interest". Are the new titles designed to make more people click on them? Then it's clickbait. Just because there are other more extreme and annoying examples does not mean only those ads fits the definition. And even if you disagree with the dictionary definition, just look at some of the titles... This $7000 Card Does WHAT?? - Holy $H!T WTF?? A 3-Dimensional Keyboard?? EXPOSING DEADMAU5's STUDIO - *SPOILER* He's a huge Geek! This iPad WILL Change EVERYTHING - Tech Walks Ep2 Can you PLASTIDIP a WHOLE PC?? Will it STILL WORK?? Triple your Battery Life for FREE! THIS METHOD REALLY WORKS! EXPOSING MKBHD'S FAKE VIDEOS (Studio Tour) This Camera Costs HOW MUCH?! - 8K RED Weapon Unboxing HOLY $H!T Ep. 17 Modular headphones.. What?? AMD RYZEN 5 AND 3 PERFORMANCE PREVIEW! (Used to be a way more misleading title) Windows 9- The OS Microsoft WON'T Tell You About! What's in the Box? That's just a few examples from the last 6 months. Notice how a lot of LTT videos now has question marks in the title? That's because they are clickbaiting people into watching the video to get the answer. It's the same idea as putting "you won't believe number 6!" in the title of a list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 25, 2017 6 hours ago, Yo_Smith said: I'm being misconstrued I think. Example (first posts v last): Oh Jesus, that's ugly, I didn't remember their old thumbnails so... lazy... I can't believe I like the new ones more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 25, 2017 2 hours ago, JoostinOnline said: - Stupid faces is click baity and childish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 25, 2017 I wouldn't hire you. muh specs Gaming and HTPC (reparations)- ASUS 1080, MSI X99A SLI Plus, 5820k- 4.5GHz @ 1.25v, asetek based 360mm AIO, RM 1000x, 16GB memory, 750D with front USB 2.0 replaced with 3.0 ports, 2 250GB 850 EVOs in Raid 0 (why not, only has games on it), some hard drives Screens- Acer preditor XB241H (1080p, 144Hz Gsync), LG 1080p ultrawide, (all mounted) directly wired to TV in other room Stuff- k70 with reds, steel series rival, g13, full desk covering mouse mat All parts black Workstation(desk)- 3770k, 970 reference, 16GB of some crucial memory, a motherboard of some kind I don't remember, Micomsoft SC-512N1-L/DVI, CM Storm Trooper (It's got a handle, can you handle that?), 240mm Asetek based AIO, Crucial M550 256GB (upgrade soon), some hard drives, disc drives, and hot swap bays Screens- 3 ASUS VN248H-P IPS 1080p screens mounted on a stand, some old tv on the wall above it. Stuff- Epicgear defiant (solderless swappable switches), g600, moutned mic and other stuff. Laptop docking area- 2 1440p korean monitors mounted, one AHVA matte, one samsung PLS gloss (very annoying, yes). Trashy Razer blackwidow chroma...I mean like the J key doesn't click anymore. I got a model M i use on it to, but its time for a new keyboard. Some edgy Utechsmart mouse similar to g600. Hooked to laptop dock for both of my dell precision laptops. (not only docking area) Shelf- i7-2600 non-k (has vt-d), 380t, some ASUS sandy itx board, intel quad nic. Currently hosts shared files, setting up as pfsense box in VM. Also acts as spare gaming PC with a 580 or whatever someone brings. Hooked into laptop dock area via usb switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, yathis said: Stupid faces is click baity and childish. https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/812173-dear-ol-linus-i-know-im-not-the-first/?do=findComment&comment=10193058 Make sure to quote or tag me (@JoostinOnline) or I won't see your response! PSU Tier List | The Real Reason Delidding Improves Temperatures | "2K" does not mean 2560×1440 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 25, 2017 How to avoid click bait in just one easy step. -KuJoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 25, 2017 7 hours ago, Yo_Smith said: Originally, titles just said - this is what the video is about Now - LOOK LOOK LOOK I mean before youtube didn't support thumbnails and the channel was control by NCIX, so Linus didn't really have much power. I mean he isn't like TechSmartt where all of his content have incorrect information and he just unbox thing, at least Linus actually gives some information and review of an product, I mean you don't have to watch all of his videos. Magical Pineapples
