Not sure what the issue is with it really, is it just that it’s different? Maybe I’m in a niche group that reads comments while watching the video but it seems to me like a good improvement, and you can still go full screen if that’s an issue. Idk tho I don’t have access to this layout yet, just my impression based on the screenshots I’ve seen
Edit: added a bit of information below for those interested
A/B testing (also known as split testing or bucket testing) is a methodology for comparing two versions of a webpage or app against each other to determine which one performs better. A/B testing is essentially an experiment where two or more variants of a page are shown to users at random, and statistical analysis is used to determine which variation performs better for a given conversion goal
In an A/B test, you take a webpage or app screen and modify it to create a second version of the same page. This change can be as simple as a single headline, button or be a complete redesign of the page. Then, half of your traffic is shown the original version of the page (known as control or A) and half are shown the modified version of the page (the variation or B).
The following is an A/B testing framework you can use to start running tests:
I’ve been getting very close to ditching YouTube. This change showed up a few weeks ago for me and pushed me a bit further.
If they succeed in inserting ads into the video stream I’ll bail alltogether. I can fit a subscription to Brilliant, Dropout, and several creator Patreons into the cost of a YouTube Red subscription, and I won’t have to deal with these attention-optimizing UI changes.
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Not sure what the issue is with it really, is it just that it’s different? Maybe I’m in a niche group that reads comments while watching the video but it seems to me like a good improvement, and you can still go full screen if that’s an issue. Idk tho I don’t have access to this layout yet, just my impression based on the screenshots I’ve seen
I’m not a fan. I prefer watching in theatre mode; when opening comments it closes theatre mode.
That looks pretty awful IMO.
Extension suggestion: Enhancer for YouTube
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/enhancer-for-youtube/
To keep it self working it prevents “expiramental layouts” from youtube.
Great for setting YouTube player defaults the way you want.
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You don’t see a star or bookmark symbol on comments?
Might be app you are using?
I see a star, but I was told that was a way to say you like the post. Like you’re giving it a gold star. I’ve been using them like a super upvote.
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They are always testing changes to different groups of people.
Not too sure how that works, but if you wnat the old layout you can add extensions.
Quick search results in:
How to Undo YouTube’s Terrible New Layout [Jake Peterson | May 23 2024 | LifeHacker] https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-undo-youtubes-terrible-new-layout
How to Get Old YouTube Layout Back: Simple Steps for Nostalgic Navigation [July 18, 2024 | bytebitebit] https://bytebitebit.com/tips-tricks/how-to-get-old-youtube-layout-back/
It’s likely A/B Testing and when people receive the new layout, if Youtube sees a drop in engagement for their experiment they may just ditch it.
Oh, thanks for the link!
Edit: added a bit of information below for those interested
I’ve been getting very close to ditching YouTube. This change showed up a few weeks ago for me and pushed me a bit further.
If they succeed in inserting ads into the video stream I’ll bail alltogether. I can fit a subscription to Brilliant, Dropout, and several creator Patreons into the cost of a YouTube Red subscription, and I won’t have to deal with these attention-optimizing UI changes.
You can use some of the alternatives like Piped in web browser or desktop app called FreeTube
I don’t see the black square bottom right? There is one bottom left.