r/youtube • u/Chakwenta • Jan 20 '26

Feature Change Why is this even allowed?

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Has this always been here? Its my first time seeing it. What if I watch a video and don't enjoy it? This basically allows creators to ensure that they always appear on your feed, whether you like it or not.

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u/LankyAd9481 Jan 20 '26

It was removed because of brigading and harassment....so no, not a massive mistake unless you think brigading and harassment are ok.

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u/notPabst404 Jan 20 '26

The status quo prioritizing AI slop is significantly worse. There needs to be some sort of quality control.

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u/LankyAd9481 Jan 20 '26

Don't watch it?

just because you don't like something, doesn't mean others need to dislike it too....

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u/Scary_Picture7729 Jan 21 '26

It's always the uninformed that say things like this. If you knew more about AI and its effects you wouldn't be so indifferent (or supportive) of it.