Google strikes again!

[Joshington]

So you know how after Google bought Youtube they started making very bad changes to it willy nilly and completely ignored the community by forcing us to merge our Youtube accounts with Google+ because no one would use it on their own accord? Well now they took it a step too far. Look at the Youtube comments if you haven't already.

No character limit

"Mute" instead of spam

Can choose to not allow likes/dislikes and replies for your comments

All the comments in a format worse than me trying to build a stable SSTO

HASHTAGS

For the love of all the internets, Google, change it back!

[Galacticruler]

One does not simply fight google.

also, I feel this will be locked.

[Designer225]

I prefer a different Google topic, like the mystery barge in San Francisco Bay. This CBS site has all about it.

EDIT: Yeah, sorry about the last sentences. It is really curious, though...

Edited November 7, 2013 by Designer225

[dr_jt]

I prefer a different Google topic, like the mystery barge in San Francisco Bay. This CBS site has all about it.

EDIT: Yeah, sorry about the last sentences. It is really curious, though...

Been explained already by Google. They will host events, training facilities and purchase of Google stuff.

[hotmailcompany52]

Theres a petition to get it back:https://www.change.org/petitions/google-change-the-youtube-comment-section-back-to-its-original-form

[impwarhamer]

Google+ has integrated with youtube in the same way that Nazi Germany integrated with Poland.

[astropapi1]

Google+ has integrated with youtube in the same way that Nazi Germany integrated with Poland.

At least they didn't bring Panzers and the Whermacht along.

[DisarmingBaton5]

"I'd LUFF to WAFT a few bombs in your direction" -CollegeHumor

[Designer225]

Been explained already by Google. They will host events, training facilities and purchase of Google stuff.

The only thing is that it was told on KPIX-5 BEFORE Google explained it. Probably new Tech stuff, like Google Glass. Probably space-related.

[pebble_garden]

Man, this move by Google has really upset me. I don't *want* a Google+ account and I've had my YouTube channel for years. But now I can't see my channel's inbox or even reply to comments. Grrr. I'll quit YouTube before I accept a Google+ account.

Can anyone suggest a good alternative to YouTube for my tutorial videos?

[fatfluffycat]

Why when I try to make a Google account my youtube user name is my email?

Google, you suck

RIP Youtube

[Designer225]

Google really had gone secretive (until now).

@fatfluffycat: Well, maybe there is a setting that tweaks it. I forgot what it is though.

[Galacticruler]

Can anyone suggest a good alternative to YouTube for my tutorial videos?

Twitch?

no wait...hmm....no clue really!

EDIT:

Try ModDB's video things.

Anyone else notice the petition, which had ~50k sigs 2 or 3 days ago, now has 0?

or is that just an issue with my PC?

Edited November 10, 2013 by Galacticruler

[Designer225]

Some 71,038 have signed. Probably your PC.

EDIT: Make that 71,068. I've signed it.

EDIT 2: (NOTE: The reason it is 71,068+ is because 29+ others signed it!)

EDIT 3: Oh my gosh it's increasing rapidly...

Edited November 10, 2013 by Designer225

[pebble_garden]

There are a few petitions out there, with different numbers of signatures. For example, this one is over 70,000, and this other one is close to 25,000. Both of which I signed.

The thing is, even if I *wanted* to make a Google+ account with my existing YouTube account (which I don't), I'd instantly be in violation of their Terms of Service, because Google+ doesn't allow anything but your real name. I've had that channel forever as 'pebblegarden' and I'm not going to change it just for Google+. I believe that's their real goal with this 'integration': to make your online identity equal your real identity (and all the Big Brother implications that come with it).

And their changes to the comments system on YouTube makes them almost unusable. Even if I could comment, which I can't. ON MY OWN CHANNEL. Grrrrr!

But it gets better, because Google is now working to integrate your actual physical body with your Google+ account. I kid you not. Check this out. And here's the patent. Wow, do I really want an RFID tattoo-from-hell on my neck like some kind of electronic leash/microphone? I think not. "Oh, but it's so convenient!" Yeah, right.

Edited November 10, 2013 by pebble_garden

[Designer225]

Yeah, Google have been a nuisance. Especially for someone living in the area in which Google headquartered.

At least Apple can keep the competition from growing unbalanced...

[fatfluffycat]

Also when you forget your password, its a pain in the butt to get it reset. Its just easier to make a new account.

[tom1499]

Signed em both!

[Kinglet]

Man, this move by Google has really upset me. I don't *want* a Google+ account and I've had my YouTube channel for years. But now I can't see my channel's inbox or even reply to comments. Grrr. I'll quit YouTube before I accept a Google+ account.

Can anyone suggest a good alternative to YouTube for my tutorial videos?

Vimeo.

Dat annoying character limit.

[trvtannenberg]

Srsly, teh horror of no character limit.

[Galacticruler]

there is a character limit, however it is the 40 thousands.

[briansun1]

this pretty much explains it

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkIKLfXKFSs

...you know it's true...

Edited November 10, 2013 by briansun1

[42undead2]

Yeah, Google is now EA's twin.

Edited November 10, 2013 by 42undead2

[mrrpamplemousse]

I'never get annoyed by the youtube google+ thing, what it's all about?

@Briansun1 Holy sh*t! remove that! quick or the mods will hurt you! I don't want that anyone become like me!

Edited November 10, 2013 by mrrpamplemousse

[briansun1]

watch the vid I posted