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My thoughts on YouTube Removing the dislike button [HZRNVivv_ic]
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Overview
YouTube hid public dislike counts while keeping the button functional and retaining creator-side visibility, a change welcomed following years of dislike bombing stemming from prior actions and allegations.
Prominent creators like PewDiePie and Marques Brownlee opposed removing public counts, a stance attributed to high popularity and immunity from organized dislike bombing that impacts creator mental health.
Public dislike counts and engagement metrics encourage toxic behavior, leading to strict automated moderation and comment bans despite initial reservations regarding free expression.
Themes
YouTube hidden dislike count implementation and creator visibility.
Persistent dislike bombing stemming from past actions and allegations from two years prior.
Critique of public reactions and opposition from popular creators like PewDiePie and Marques Brownlee.
Platform design comparison with Twitch, Netflix, TV, and social media platforms lacking public dislike mechanisms.
Comment moderation policies, automated filters, and user accusations of comment deletion.
Algorithmic reliance on viewer engagement metrics like likes, dislikes, and comments.
Developments
YouTube modified its dislike feature by hiding the public count of dislikes while keeping the button functional and visible to creators.
Daniel instituted heavy comment section moderation starting in the beginning of the year.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether channel viewership suffered specifically due to strict comment moderation or avoiding engagement prompts.