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People should just post YT links instead of whatever obscure frontend they decide is better (lemm.ee)
submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by ech@lemm.ee to c/unpopularopinion@lemmy.world
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For one, even if I wanted to use it, piped never works for me.

Second, on mobile, my alternative of choice doesn't recognize everyone's non-yt links, so it removes my choice in the matter.

Third, I have no reason to trust the weird-ass domains I see, and to un-fuck the url takes much more time then just handing out the original YT links and letting people choose for themselves how they view the video.

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[-] TypicalHog@lemm.ee 12 points 8 months ago

I'm with you 100%.

I would also argue we should use a shorter version like: https://youtu.be/Co_tVd9gA2I

Instead of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co_tVd9gA2I

[-] snooggums@midwest.social 6 points 8 months ago

Dammit, I was expecting a Rick roll.

[-] TypicalHog@lemm.ee 5 points 8 months ago

Hahah, I just linked the video I had open (and find very insightful).

[-] rifugee@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

Is it a Rick Roll if you expect it?

[-] snooggums@midwest.social 1 points 8 months ago

It's the thought that counts!

[-] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 3 points 8 months ago

The second, longer URL doesn’t bother me.

But the tracking parameter usually found after? Can’t stand it. Manually remove it every time.

Should I be replying to everyone with a “link with tracking removed”? :-/ Or maybe see if the Piped bot could offer the service.

[-] lemmyingly@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago

Why? Just because it's shorter?

[-] TypicalHog@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago

Yeah

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