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YouTubers in their thumbnails
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this post was submitted on 16 Apr 2025
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I really, really hate "YouTube face", it's so annoying. Maybe it's overkill, but I actively avoid the videos and channels where they use it. Oh, your clickbait thumbnail is more important than the content? Guess I'll check out other sources then...
It gets them more views when they use it. I hate it, too, but human psychology is to blame.
I believe youtube algorithms are playing a bigger role than human psychology here.
People have to choose to watch it, regardless. Many creators have said they get more views with the stupid faces than without.