{"id":8895,"date":"2021-11-11T17:51:43","date_gmt":"2021-11-11T17:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1372922"},"modified":"2021-11-11T17:51:43","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T17:51:43","slug":"youtube-hiding-dislike-counts-is-gonna-suck-for-viewers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=8895","title":{"rendered":"YouTube hiding dislike counts is gonna suck for viewers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Bad news, my fellow haters: YouTube has started hiding dislike counts on videos.<\/p>\n

While the thumbs-down<\/span> button is staying, the tally will only be available to the person who uploaded the video.<\/p>\n

YouTube says the move will shield creators from harassment and \u201cdislike attacks.\u201d In tests, the changes made people \u201cless likely to target a video\u2019s dislike button to drive up the count.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

YouTube is now gradually making the switch a permanent feature. Viewers will still be able to dislike videos, which will tune their recommendations, but the counter will be concealed within the creator\u2019s analytics dashboard.<\/p>\n

That could reduce their stress and exposure to coordinated attacks. But that may be to the detriment of the viewer\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n

The ratio of likes to dislikes can expose sentiments about a video. Viewers use the counters to avoid clickbait, discover helpful tutorials, and gauge public opinion about the creator\u2019s perspective.<\/p>\n

Yes, they can be manipulated and cause anxiety. But turning dislikes off could bring more haters to the comments section, where attacks can be more vicious, bigoted, and personal.<\/p>\n

Critics also fear the change will quash dissent and limit accountability.<\/p>\n

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YouTube removing dislikes not only censors dissent from corporate propaganda and brand agendas<\/p>\n

It also protects predators and abusers from accountability to their audience, making new victims easier to find<\/p>\n

In the effort to make users “safe” YouTube has done the opposite<\/p>\n

\u2014 Zack (@Asmongold) November 11, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

YouTube says smaller creators are disproportionately targeted by dislike mobs. But the platform\u2019s most disliked videos were published by companies. Number one on the list is YouTube itself, with over 19 million thumbs-downs for the abominable \u201cRewind 2018<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

The company\u2019s explanation of the new update is also getting panned. At the time of writing, the video<\/a> had attracted 24,00 dislikes \u2014 and only 7,000 thumbs up.<\/p>\n

For now, you may still have time to contribute to the tally. If you\u2019re already too late, perhaps I\u2019ll see you in the comments.<\/p>\n

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