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The Problem with LMG (www.youtube.com)

submitted 1 year ago by Scary_le_Poo@beehaw.org to c/technology@beehaw.org

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My personal thoughts

At first it came off a bit whiney, but I watched the entire thing and I'm glad I did. It shows a pattern of carelessness and in some cases complete douchebaggery of LMG.

What they did to Billet Labs is absolutely un-fucking excusable. LMG and Linus, in particular, needs to be mercilessly shamed for that until Billet Labs gets a clear and unequivocal apology and paid restitution for damages. Fucking shameful. What a bunch of pricks.

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This video is not monetized. This video covers our serious concerns regarding the data accuracy of Linus Media Group, including Linus Tech Tips, ShortCircuit, and TechQuickie, particularly as it relates to rushing content out the door to favor -- by staff's own admission -- quantity over quality. As the company continues to expand into its LTT Labs direction, the importance of accurate data increases; however, even as 'only' entertainment, there are still certain responsibilities to the consumer and the manufacturers to report fairly (and to have defined corrections processes in place). We tried to approach this as objectively as possible and hope that viewers are able to listen to the evidence we present, particularly as it relates to significant and frequent data errors that now present in nearly every technical review video.

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[–] Jho@beehaw.org 21 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

My response here is targeted at the other people replying to this message.

I am extremely distressed at the amount of people justifying deadnaming and upvoting the comments justifying deadnaming compared to the amount of upvotes on this comment.

Deadnaming someone because it's convenient for you is not a good justification.

It is very upsetting for the grand majority of trans people to be referred to by their deadnames. You should not do it unless specifically you are told that it's okay! Please listen to trans people when they say that this is upsetting and that you should not do this.

Edit: Adding the following:

A simple search for "Emily Young LTT" is all you need to find out who she is anyway? So it reiterate the original comment, there is no NEED for the deadnaming. There is only your comfort and convenience.