YouTube tests hiding views and upload dates, leaves fans bemused

YouTube is hiding views and upload dates for videos on its homepage in a test. Fans don't like it, but is it a smart strategy?

YouTube is hiding views and upload dates for videos on its homepage in a test. Fans don't like it, but is it a smart strategy?

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All I can tell anyone concerned is, switch to Peertube. Pick an instance that's not fascist to avoid being labeled an alt right just from using it, and subscribe to creators and upload your videos there. (as even association with right platforms can be problematic for ones reputation.

Rumble and Odeysee, arguably are too dangerous to join, to one reputation. These platforms are known for either being or openly allowing alt right content. I would avoid those. Peertube is a safer choice, since it would vary on the specific server.
- Better yet. Set up tube archivist or freshrss and just subscribe to decent channels. Ignore the horrible “algorithm” and stuff google wants you to watch.
- If anyone is looking for a way to continue to support creators directly without subscribing to a million patreons, I really like my Nebula subscription, it's quality content for around $30 annually. I'm tempted to get the flat rate lifetime subscription because they are doing it so much better than YouTube at the moment.