Youtube to Remove "Video Response" Feature?

[Moonlight 7,279]

I had no idea if this belonged in media or not, but move it if it's in the wrong area.

 

 

Well...

 

 

Youtube is removing the Video Response feature...and this where we come to my question...

 

How often did you use it?

 

 

I, personally...used it maybe once or twice out of several years...no, I'm not lying. But, it's still a feature that some do use...so it should be kept.

 

 

But, what about you all?

 

Are you outraged or just don't care about this decision? 

 

It will apparently be removed on September 12th. 

 

http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2013/08/dont-talk-back-youtube-removes-video-response-option.html

Edited September 1, 2013 by WheatleyCore

[joeyponett 40]

I think I used it once. In 2008. I think the only people who still use it are 11-year-olds trying to get views from popular videos.

[Blue Moon 6,336]

Eh, honestly, I could care less about them removing video responses. I have literally only used it once in my entire life, so it won't affect me. However, I don't really see why they would remove it. Even though not many people use them, it's still worth having for the people who do use them.

[ASocialyAwkwardPony 299]

While I don't use it a lot, it sure is useful to link videos that are related to each other back to back, so this sucks to just remove a feature like that. Why would they remove it anyways?

[Rockymoo 2,136]

Nopony really uses this, which is probably why they're getting rid of it. Besides, if the potential video response really is worth watching, people will find it on their own anyway.

[Samrules350 179]

I heard about this through MrRepzion... And personally, I think this is one of the more stupid things that Youtube has done. That feature was actually really useful for getting some feedback that you can't get through a comment... Sometimes it can link you to even more funny videos. And if Youtube really wants to remove it because it doesn't give them more Clicks on the website, then they will get a ****-storm about it.

[Leavinh 313]

I might not use it, but that doesn't mean that others don't. So I think it should still be an option. I've seen conversations that people had through video responses and it seemed really cool. Plus, you might have an opinion that does not fit into the 500 character limit.

[techno915 407]

i have never used it, but i have seen people video respond to a lot of videos out there. as an example, attackingtucans and joshjepson have their fans compete with them whenever they let's play a game. it stimulates participation among other youtubers. i feel that even though i never use it, it is still good to have anyway.

[Moonlight 7,279]

While I don't use it a lot, it sure is useful to link videos that are related to each other back to back, so this sucks to just remove a feature like that. Why would they remove it anyways?

Apparently, because it's not a popular enough feature. 

 

http://www.tubefilter.com/2013/08/31/1-in-250000-youtube-users-click-on-a-video-response/

 

According to this, only 1 person out of 250,000 people click on video responses. And since it's not popular enough...they're trashing it.

[Shanks 10,811]

Even if it is true that not many people use it I still don't see a compelling reason to remove it, is it really that much work for them to keep such a feature on the site? I personally doubt it, I have used the feature a couple of times myself and it might have been a long time since my last use I still like having that option. 

[Scootalove 10,684]

I never really used it at all since I didn't notice it at all. But to keep a feature on Youtube it would have to remain consistently popular over time, sadly the video response did not.

[Sir Cal Stonehoof 596]

I've never used it..but to me the removal of it is kind of a bad news for people that want to promote their vlogging channels, or let's plays. But then again it could be see as spamming too, uploading a video that isn't on topic with the original video. But in the end its about money, and views. Maybe the internet should create a new video site..and leave YouTube behind..

[GhostPony750 958]

Well, I never used it, and people hardly ever use it. So I guess it's okay if they remove it.

They should also moderate the comments, it's terrible out there.

[~Silver Essence~ 2,621]

Meh is all I can say.

 

However, I never really found this feature to be useful in the first place so luckily, it won't affect me as much.

[DaReaper 1,943]

I never once commented on a video on youtube just cause the way people act on there, but at that sometime I do read them for a good laugh

[WWAPD 126]

I always kinda thought the video response feature was a good way to see videos on the same topic, as well as videos made by less well-known youtubers.

[VoxelBrony 65]

I never use Video Response on youtube. I just comment. I dont see the need for video response unless you want to show somepony how you look.

[Sleipnir Rising 115]

I can understand that the people, who frequently use the response feature, would feel bothered by that removal. But, most of them had a small amount of views anyway. There are worst changes that Youtube has made before. Such as the requirement of providing a valid phone number and full name, when making a new account. What if someone hacks into your account and sees your number? I don't like the way that Youtube is requiring all of this personal information just to make an account.

[Dusty Soul 2,611]

I used it once, and I never will again.  I don't really care that it's getting removed, as it doesn't effect me in any way, shape or form

[ChoroChii 284]

Are you for real? I know plenty of people who use it. I know I like looking through video responses if they are there.

They just keep on removing all their cool features.