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 More options Dec 4 2008, 2:25 pm
From: anmoose
Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:25:05 -0800 (PST)
Local: Thurs, Dec 4 2008 2:25 pm
Subject: Re: Feedback on New "Recent Activity" Box
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Well, Timmy, let's just say that when I learned of the changes last
night and refreshed my channel page, I was HORRIFIED. I'd had such
things disabled from their first introduction, considering them a
total invasion of my privacy, and suddenly they were all back, with
still more, all packaged in a lovely box. I spent the next 15 minutes
finding where YouTube had hidden the means to disable it all. You say
that "we" are suggesting these hideous things. Just who the heck are
"we"? It certainly isn't anyone I know...

And while you were at it, you once again removed the date posted from
ALL videos, in our own video lists, our favorites, everyone else's
videos and favorites, and on our subscription pages as well. This is
EXTREMELY USEFUL FUNCTIONALITY that you removed once before, and we
had to battle to get it restored again. Can you please restore it
again? And leave it alone this time?

YouTube Timmy wrote:
> Hi everyone,

> We're happy to announce a couple of new changes to your YouTube
> channels, based on the feedback and suggestions you've given to us.

> The first is the creation of a "Recent Activity" box on your YouTube
> channel. This box will provide your viewers with a snapshot of recent
> changes you've made to your public channel, making your channel more
> dynamic, fresh and timely. For example, if you recently added a new
> favorite to your channel, visitors can find this favorite in the new
> Recent Activity box (as well as in the usual "Favorites" box). The
> Recent Activity box will also consolidate the separate "My Recent
> Ratings" and "My Recent Comments" boxes into this single activity
> window.

> As always, we give you maximum control over how your channel is
> configured on the channel design page: http://www.youtube.com/my_profile_theme.

> And now, the Recent Activity privacy settings page:
> http://www.youtube.com/account#privacy/activity (also available in the
> upper-right corner of the Recent Activity box) lets you choose what
> activity you want to appear in the Recent Activity box.

> It's important to note that we've set your initial Recent Activity
> settings according to what you already publicly show on your channel
> today - so, for example, if you're not already showing the Favorites
> box on your channel, then the Recent Activity box won't suddenly start
> showing new favorites you make.

> Regarding bulletins, we've listened to you, and most of you didn't see
> the value in bulletins as they are today. So, we're taking a first
> step to make bulletins more useful. Although the bulletin box will be
> going away, now you can broadcast a bulletin directly to your channel
> visitors in your Recent Activity box. This not only provides a fun
> place to shout out personal updates and news, but also provides an
> additional way to communicate and engage with your channel's fans.

> We hope you like these changes, and are always eager to hear your
> feedback - so please feel free to share your thoughts with us!

> The YouTube Team


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