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nilram

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3. My _theory_ is that having descriptions brings more clicks

Reply to QueerDuck (Reply #2)

Sat Feb 14, 2026, 01:44 PM

21 hrs ago

but it certainly lets people be more informed about the vid, and about whatever event is getting covered. Not uncommon for me to Rec a posting based on the information available in the description, without having watched it.

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The text on the YouTube page that is easy to copy-- nilram Yesterday #1

Thanks! That's all I needed and now I can move on. I decided NOT to click. QueerDuck Yesterday #2

My _theory_ is that having descriptions brings more clicks nilram 21 hrs ago #3

My Theory: Is that "Really American" (along with others) use big arrows and colorful language... QueerDuck 18 hrs ago #4

I agree, there is a perverse incentives around producing vids. nilram 17 hrs ago #5

The titles and images are tempting... but rarely have anything to do with reality. Over time... QueerDuck 17 hrs ago #6