For one, even if I wanted to use it, piped never works for me.
Second, on mobile, my alternative of choice doesn’t recognize everyone’s non-yt links, so it removes my choice in the matter.
Third, I have no reason to trust the weird-ass domains I see, and to un-fuck the url takes much more time then just handing out the original YT links and letting people choose for themselves how they view the video.
I’m with you 100%.
I would also argue we should use a shorter version like: https://youtu.be/Co_tVd9gA2I
Instead of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co_tVd9gA2I
Dammit, I was expecting a Rick roll.
Is it a Rick Roll if you expect it?
It’s the thought that counts!
Hahah, I just linked the video I had open (and find very insightful).
The second, longer URL doesn’t bother me.
But the tracking parameter usually found after? Can’t stand it. Manually remove it every time.
Should I be replying to everyone with a “link with tracking removed”? :-/ Or maybe see if the Piped bot could offer the service.
Why? Just because it’s shorter?
Yeah