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Please don't post full transcript of videos

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I know it is nice to have the transcript of a video for those who don't want to sit through the video. Alas, the video is what the content owner intended for people to view. While members are good at posting the video itself and thereby, give the views the content owner wishes, it is still best to not post entire transcripts.

Of course, fair use holds and you are welcome to post snippets from such transcripts to make a point. Just don't post all of it verbatim (whether content owner offered or a tool is used to generate them).

Thanks.
 
I'd just want some sort of summary and the OP's conclusion/position as a result if anything. Just a video, hate to even watch one without a good idea of what its about especially from an unknown creator.
 
Most videos are hosted on YouTube, and YouTube has a transcript feature built in if you’re using a desktop browser. There’s really no need to post transcripts anyway

Edit: you can also view transcripts on the YouTube app on a mobile device
 
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I'd just want some sort of summary and the OP's conclusion/position as a result if anything.
This is our current policy. We will most likely delete threads created with just the video.
 
Are you bringing this up because of a potential fair use violation due to the inclusion of a complete transcript?
 
If only the people posting videos on YouTube could also have articles.
 
I know it is nice to have the transcript of a video for those who don't want to sit through the video. Alas, the video is what the content owner intended for people to view. While members are good at posting the video itself and thereby, give the views the content owner wishes, it is still best to not post entire transcripts.

Of course, fair use holds and you are welcome to post snippets from such transcripts to make a point. Just don't post all of it verbatim (whether content owner offered or a tool is used to generate them).

Thanks.

I get where you are coming from, but there are way too many videos out there where it's just some person talking stationary at the camera for 20 minutes straight without any other media input. If you do this, just opt for a podcast or introduce more graphs, animations, cuts, shots, angles. There is a reason people tend to short-attention-span videos like tiktoks and shorts.
 
Makes sense to me: if I want to watch the full video or read the full transcript I'll go to the source site.
I find it helpful when members add a brief summary and the observation or question that motivated them to share the link in the first place.
 
Can we also ban further links to Danny or Paul videos , they are all garbage ? no need to reward them with more views and feed the algoritm ...
It also means Google will index links to ASR when searching for those videos, meaning that more people will find these topics and read about the incessant insanity in those videos ;)
 
I don't like the new policy
Well Amir runs this forum on his own dime, and from some contributions. The issue of copyright regarding transcripts is at least a little bit foggy. So even if someone should come after Amir about it, and if he were to win it would be expensive to defend against not to mention the stress and bother. So the smart conservative move is to take the question out of play and not allow full transcript posting. In the full context of everything else it isn't a big deal except to prevent any possible liability to the ASR forum.
 
I don't like the new policy
What policy should that be?

It was long overdue that posted videos without any additional text were deleted. Music videos in music threads are still acceptable, but otherwise this kind of behavior is pointless and annoying.

As has already been said here, a small excerpt from a transcript to point out or prove something is still OK, but it shouldn't be more than that. Not just for reasons of legal certainty for the forum or Amir. Or do you want to assume liability in the event of legal disputes or liability claims?

In principle, this kind of behavior should be strictly prohibited and under no circumstances encouraged, just like posting any kind of AI answers.
These things would significantly lower the standard in the long term and drive many people away.
At some point, all that would be needed to post would be a Gutenberg keyboard.
 
There should just be XenForo plugin that adds an AI summary of YouTube videos by default :)

Here is what fabric can do on ASR's latest YouTube video:


./fabric -y "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpt6cwYFdxs" --stream --pattern summarize

**Key Takeaways from the Audio Equipment Presentation:**

1. **Performance vs. Price:**
- Audio devices can vary widely in performance, with cheaper options often performing surprisingly well and higher-priced items not necessarily exceeding lower-end models in quality.

2. **Standardization Issues:**
- There is a lack of standardized output voltage standards for audio interfaces and amps, which can lead to compatibility issues and poor sound quality or equipment damage. This lack of consistency complicates how devices work together.

3. **Importance of Objective Measurements:**
- Without proper testing, one cannot rely solely on marketing claims. Independent measurements are crucial for assessing true performance, emphasizing the need for transparency in audio gear evaluations.

4. **Inflation and Evolution:**
- Due to inflation, even cheaper devices now offer better performance than they did in the past, highlighting technological progress and efficiency improvements.

5. **Transparency in Testing:**
- Many companies lack transparency by not providing sufficient details or measurements, making it difficult for consumers to make informed decisions. This reliance on marketing hype over real data can mislead buyers.

6. **Role of Organizations:**
- Organizations like AES (Audio Engineering Society) play a key role in setting standards and promoting objective measurements, ensuring fair and consistent testing practices.

7. **Threshold for Transparency:**
- The threshold for transparency in audio devices is around 110-120 dB, meaning any device below this is unlikely to sound natural due to high distortion levels.

8. **Balancing Cost and Performance:**
- Consumers should consider that cheaper devices may offer good performance, while higher-priced items might not necessarily deliver superior quality unless top-tier performance is desired.

**Conclusion:**
The presentation underscores the importance of objective testing and standardized measurements in assessing audio equipment. It advocates for informed purchasing decisions based on independent reviews rather than marketing claims alone. The takeaway is clear: always seek out reliable measurements and consider both cost and specific performance needs when evaluating audio gear.
This is using 8B Deepseek-r1, so give it some slack ;)
 
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