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
    13·
    9 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·
      9 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
        10·
        9 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.