I’m sure these freak events really happened, but it seems irresponsib(ru)le to make people feel like this might happen to them, just for views

Update: I have hidden channel names in the interest of letting people know this is criticizing the tr(ul)end, and not any specific YouTubers

Edit: If you’re here to discuss any particular YouTuber, please scroll down. I’ve already had this discussion, and I have nothing more to consider or add regarding this derailment. I’ve fixed the problem by posting an edited image. Thank you so much!

  • Mario_Dies.wav@lemmy.dbzer0.comOP
    12·
    11 months ago

    1. I’m not going to give these clicks

    2. I’ve already looked at the transcript for one, and it’s so obtusely written that I couldn’t readily find the relevant details

    3. This is not my field of study. I assure you when I wrote my thesis, you would have been provided all relevant details in the title and abstract

    • iAmTheTot@kbin.social
      10·
      11 months ago

      These aren’t a thesis, they are YouTube videos. None of these titles are meant to instill fear. They are meant to capture interest. That’s not the same thing.

      If someone is afraid to let a dog lick them after reading these titles but not watching the content of the video, that reflects more on them than it does these titles.

      • Mario_Dies.wav@lemmy.dbzer0.comOP
        9·
        11 months ago

        They are meant to capture interest

        …by creating FUD. This is textbook YouTuber stuff. The video is probably also monetized, to add another layer of ethical grayness.