When it comes to internet controversy, nothing compares to YouTube and its problematic algorithm that has upset millions of daily viewers time and time again. YouTube evolved over time into a widespread network of videos, ranging from entertaining to controversial, but it made sure nobody knew about just how deep the rabbit hole could really go. Illustration by Eleanor Robinson
Viewpoints staffer Eleanor Robinson criticizes YouTube’s lack of facilitation in its algorithm with a sarcastic but cheery satire, told from the point of view of the site itself.
Do you know the most popular video-watching site in the world? No, not Tiktok. The one with the big red play button as a logo?
Yes, that’s the one: YouTube.
Millions of people upload their videos here every – single – day. This means more videos and videos mean more variety. We stan diversity in our algorithm.
You can look up anything in our search bar and will probably be there. Except for the exposés. We don’t stan exposing the people who drive traffic to our app.
We don’t stan exposing the people who drive traffic to our app.
That would be a big shame.
Want a tutorial about eye makeup? Not sure how to draw the perfect wing? Are you in dire need of continuous pressure about the way you portray yourself to the online and the outside world?
From beauty gurus to egotistical influencers, we offer a wide range of videos that vary from 30-minute apologies about racist insults to how to trash-talk other YouTubers while thrifting for the perfect crop-top (found from the children’s section, of course).
The beauty industry is somewhat of a mess, but does that stop us from promoting videos that shame women for not fasting twelve hours a day? Of course not.
Rest assured that if you don’t like this content, you can just dislike it and move on. Do keep in mind, though, that you won’t be able to see the amount of dislikes left on the video. We took that feature away when people started actually using it.
But that’s not all.
YouTube offers more than just colorful insight into how disgusting the beauty industry can be. We also provide viewers with gaming channels that produce either the best content you’ll ever find or rubbish that lures you in with a clickbait thumbnail that is absolutely nothing like the video.
We also provide viewers with gaming channels that produce either the best content you’ll ever find or rubbish that lures you in with a clickbait thumbnail that is absolutely nothing like the video.
From Minecraft speed runs made by twelve-year-olds to raging Overwatch players with little to no sportsmanship, the gaming community is a wonderful sight to behold. Just don’t pay any attention to the toxic fandoms or lewd character art.
Before we continue, let us remind you that this article was sponsored by a website that became popular because it pays YouTubers to promote their content. You can save 100% of your sanity by not checking the link in the description that nobody clicks on. Now let’s get back to the article.
Isn’t YouTube the greatest? Yeah, we think so, too
YouTube also provides a comedy outlet that continuously thinks its viewers are all children who thrive on the controversy surrounding the channels they watch.
Do we facilitate these kinds of channels and what is being shown to our viewers? Absolutely not. Who would even take the time to listen to the people ranting about how we aren’t taking action against the rapists and pedophiles shown on our recommended page?
Not us.
With all that being said and done, thank you so much for reading this article and praising how incredible this platform truly is. Please leave a like and subscribe. We’ll see you next time (or probably disappear from the internet forever; no promises).
