This time from this sites own account... is a “double post” only allowed if it comes from this sites own YouTube channel?
I mean, yea. It's our site - of course, we're gonna plug ours as much as we can over any others....
I understand that but I genuinely don’t see why it would be a problem. This is a construction forum, and they are construction updates. Sure they’re covering the same park but that doesn’t mean there aren't differences. Besides that people have preferences, and some people want to see as much as they can.
It’s not hurting anyone, it couldn’t be simpler to scroll past and ignore if you don’t want to watch it and it is on topic. No ones getting hurt. If anything plenty of people appreciate the different updates. Plus after saying this, he posted another video of the same update. This time from this sites own account... is a “double post” only allowed if it comes from this sites own YouTube channel?
Not trying to be combative, just trying to say no need to make mountains out of mole hills.
To the larger point -
A few things. This forum isn't a democracy. I'm not trying to sound tyrannical but we make decisions on what we feel is best for the forum. Basically, them be the rules. I hate that we have to spend time explaining this on the JW thread because someone doesn't like our moderation. If you have a question, PM us - or make a post in the Comments & Questions thread. Reason being, people subscribe to this thread and are getting notifications and e-mails about something that ultimately is irrelevant to JW updates.
As far as the videos, I'm specifically mentioning back-to-back posts of the same content - and I say that for several reasons. I do want to clarify, I'm not saying that "Vlogger A" is preferred over "Vlogger B", or that you have to choose between them. Anyway, the rationale is as follows:
1. There's a bit of the "First" aspect. We understand the forum can help certain people with views. If someone decides their favorite vlogger's update is worth the share, then he gets the worm.
2. Back to the notifications bit - not everyone likes Vlogs, but also, not everyone wants to see 2, 3, 4 posts about vlogs when an update has already been shared.
3. It's a bit of a drive-by post mentality, which we're also trying to prevent. If someone posts Vlog A at 6pm, but someone else posts Vlog B of the same subject at 6:45pm - it could mean they weren't actively taking part of a discussion.
4. Again, we're strictly speaking of videos showing off the same stuff. Now, if someone posts a video, and there's another that highlights something new & unique - then go ahead. Just make sure we're aware of what the difference is.
5. A bit of self-preservation. If there's something new, you can pretty much expect that we're gonna cover it and share. It is our site, after all.
If you wish to discuss this further, you can take it to the PMs. For now, let's get back to JW and consider this topic publically dropped.