Lonelygirl15

EliCash · Lonely Fan Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 173

(Formerly (Edited by moderator): Creators Resort to Cheap Tricks?)

Unless I'm missing something, there is a serious problem here that the Creators need to address. The revver and YouTube versions of the latest video ("The Unthinkable Happened") are different in a very significant way which could potentially have serious implications.

And it appears they're only doing it to manipulate YouTube in a completely cheap and irresponsible manner.

In the YouTube version, there's a quick shot of Bree from a previous video edited into the middle, so that instead of seeing the side of a guy's face before watching the video, potential viewers see Bree. This is done so more people will watch. It is explained away in the description to the video like this:

lonelyfan13 · Lonely Fan Joined: 11 Nov 2006 Posts: 154

I must say, I was also shocked when I saw them pulling this dirty nasty trick, simply because I felt that they are way above that. What a level to stoop too! I hope they don't make a habbit of it! lonelygirl15 should set an example to the rest of the youtubers by NOT doing that! They are already the most popular channel on youtube! It doesn't matter if the middle shot is a blurry shot of darkness!
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EliCash · Lonely Fan Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 173

To those who have defended the manipulation in the poll, I'd appreciate a dissenting viewpoint here. Honestly, I don't see how it can be justified when it's clearly not for plot purposes. Would you be fine if this was a common occurance?

livelongandprosper77 · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:53 am Post subject:

No, i do not believe it should be a common practice but to me it was a minor change and i did not see it as a major alteration to the overall video. Now if they had added polar bears dancing the hula in the YouTube vid i might laugh at first but be ticked for that major inconsistency.

It did surprise me that they chose to do this to maybe gain more viewers on YouTube for the new year which already has a solid base. However, since they gave a message from Daniel saying the reason why he did the alteration, it made me think that they were maybe trying to show significance to this particular vid because what occured was a crucial point in the series. I am glad they gave a Daniel explanation it seems to give credibility to it, whereas just making the thumbnail change and going about their marry way would have been wrong.
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Lonelygirl15 has at least 10 times the subscribers of any of the other accounts on YouTube. Look at the number of views for Bree's videos vs. the other accounts.

Also look at the # of views for videos that feature a Bree thumbnail versus those that don't.

Daniel apparently did that and took charge of the situation. He explained it. If it becomes a habit that's one thing but for this video he wanted everyone to see what the Order did to his friend's Dad. I assume that's why he'd post such a thing in the first place.

And clearly he's shaken up right now, so we should cut the guy some slack. Laughing

kristenjane · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:36 am Post subject:

I always watch the one on the site first (well of course... it is up first).
I watched the YT one once it came up, I think the quality is different and I have always wanted to catch something like this. But it interrupted the video. Not only do I think it is a cheap way to get views, it interrupts the flow of the video.
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EliCash · Lonely Fan Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 173

Aaralyn · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:28 am Post subject:

I watched the Youtube one i honestly didn't see it till the second or third time round

voyboy · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:29 am Post subject:

I cant believe you guys are even bothered by this. I swear you guys and your conspiracy theories are totally idiotic.

Stop watching then if this is so damaging to you.

Manipulation? Come on!

kristenjane · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:30 am Post subject:

kristenjane · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:33 am Post subject:

Aaralyn · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:53 am Post subject:

covedweller · Guest

it's not like they always do it. this video warranted it on some level maybe.

its a little odd, but it doesnt change my views on the video as a whole or the series.

kristenjane · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:27 am Post subject:

Aaralyn · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:33 am Post subject:

No i think it's worng that they had to reduce themselves to scamming for views either,, hopefully it doesn;t continue