Why, For The Most Part, Low-Effort Content Shouldn't Be Punished
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Ya'll, hear me out first.
I've noticed users approach low-effort content with hostility. I think folks jump to conclusions too quickly. The source? happened to me. Due to a lack of communication.
Maybe the creator isn't doing it on purpose. Maybe there is more to the story, they are new to these platforms and don't fully understand them, etc
I am more of a video creator than a blogger. I don't like the interface for Threespeak and prefer YouTube most of the time. I embed my YouTube videos and add a description so people know what they are going to watch.
I guess folks who don't know this assume I'm purposely posting low-effort posts. maybe a way to post videos from other platforms could correct this issue? Similar to embedding a video on Reddit
Video making takes time, recording, editing, research, etc takes time. Maybe the low-effort posts you're judging the blogger for could be a way to tease the viewers until the finish. It depends on how low effort it is. If they don't write an essay about their breakfast, not a big deal. I can see if it is an empty post or not related to the subcategory.
Other responsibilities like work and school can also affect how long it takes to release content.
Also in the past when I've written a blog article that took 2 hours to compose, it would only get one penny. It would discourage me from poring my heart into a video.
Maybe they're computer isn't working or it's not with them so they post on mobile. It is easier for me to type on my computer than mobile
Maybe they are having trouble forming a good blog post. Perhaps a site for short/quick content, like a crypto IG for short posts and peaked for longer posts
I don't know for sure. Jumping to conclusions and bullying doesn't help either.
I have been harassed for wanting more votes and the person thought the content was low effort when in reality I embedded my YT content and added a description so people know what they are going to click on
I've also mentioned your votes help me see where you're at with the content so I know what games you want to see from me.
Imagine you're in school and the teacher wants a pizza party, the teacher has everyone vote for the pizza they want. the pizza with the most votes is the pizza you're getting.
The game(s) that get the most votes are the games I will continue posting
however, when everything is flopping it's hard to pinpoint what you like and what game is your least fav. The game you like the least will be uploaded less, longer episodes to get it out of the way or it gets a game movie/full gameplay split into parts.
Sometimes quick content makes it easier to engage the audience.
Also, medical conditions can affect how long a video takes.
Maybe that 3 min video was an hour sans editing.
We don't know what the creator's process is, we should be more open instead of judgemental
You want to cut down on spam, copycat content, bots, etc I get that, ask the creator to add something such as a watermark so you know it's them
Depending on the case, we should not be mad if something quick is what the creator has time to post. A picture is worth a thousand words or am I taking that too literally?
leaving an account inactive for too long may cause smaller creators difficulties engaging with their audience.
Nonetheless, people might post something quick because
busy schedule
illness
quick teaser content while editing a video
writer's block
I feel we should help the creator if they are merely stuck instead of judging them
Also low effort and low quality are too vague, what about the post is low effort? I can't know your definition of low effort if no one tells me.
Low quality is too vague. when I hear low-quality, I think a video is in a crappy resolution.