$h!tty Thumbnails on Linus Tech Tips - Honest Answers Ep. 5

Why it was recommended

He talks about the youtube algorithm being the primary driver for the shitty thumbnails

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What it covers

Linus Tech Tips addresses criticism of its clickbait-style thumbnails in an Honest Answers episode, explaining that the YouTube algorithm pushes creators toward them. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Linus Tech Tips

Length

14 min 28 sec

Year

2017

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