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[–] texture@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

i wonder how many downvotes part 2 will get

[–] meldrik@lemmy.wtf 2 points 7 hours ago

It’s a tough crowd 😂

[–] Nednarb44@lemmy.world 17 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I've used arrow block for so long, I've forgotten that these stupid thumbnails exist. I hate them so much

[–] anistorian@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Please, tell me more about this Arrow Block.

[–] Lucki@feddit.org 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

https://dearrow.ajay.app/

Beware that it can make the stupidest videos look interesting.

[–] Nednarb44@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Thanks, dearrow, not arrow block. I've had it installed and haven't looked at it in ages

[–] DonutsRMeh@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Bro, what’s up with these thumbnails, man? Like who asked for this?

[–] MissesAutumnRains@lemmy.blahaj.zone 16 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The Algorithm™

Not joking, there is a not insignificant portion of the population spurred to click videos based on thumbnails like these.

[–] DonutsRMeh@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago

That’s absolutely ridiculous. I personally steer away from these thumbnails. It feels insulting.