Posting videos

[jcpro]

I wonder if I'm alone in this. I hate when people try to make the point or inform by simply posting a video. I can't write in English very well, but I'm a quick reader. I find videos to be a waste of time since most of them can be summarised in a very short paragraph that takes seconds to read. Hence, I don't watch videos. Life's too short.

 

[ravencroft]

Depends on the video - sometimes a visual aid helps convey a concept better than words alone, or the presenter is so charismatic/engaging it makes a seemingly-boring topic interesting.

I completely get where you're coming from though: I can read far faster than I can listen/watch, so when I have to sit through a work training video (and there's no transcript form available) I want to hang myself.

 

[sempel]

If you HAVE to see the video, then post the video. Otherwise, screen shots and/or a description is preferred. Same thing with an article - just copy the article text and post. Many of the sites take a bit to load and have popups.

 

[lynn_ha]

I think choosing to reply to a thread with a video really depends on the topic.
Describing a place for vacation would certainly show your readers what was the attraction where words might not do the trick. Short videos are quick to post and read if it is a real shortcut to typing about the response.
Videos are always a good choice if it does a better job. A lot of us don't type for a living so it takes time for some of the members to spent time typing. I enjoy short videos & if I don't have time to watch I'm come back later if I'm interested in the subject mater.

 

[IM469]

Depends on the video - sometimes a visual aid helps convey a concept better than words alone, or the presenter is so charismatic/engaging it makes a seemingly-boring topic interesting..

If I haven't got time to watch the video - I don't hit the play button. The nature of videos if used properly can illustrate complex ideas much easier than the printed word. For example - imagine typing a narrative of a Mr Bean that summarizes the humour presented.

 

[Ref]

I wonder if I'm alone in this. I hate when people try to make the point or inform by simply posting a video. I can't write in English very well, but I'm a quick reader. I find videos to be a waste of time since most of them can be summarised in a very short paragraph that takes seconds to read. Hence, I don't watch videos. Life's too short.

+1

 

[1HandInMyPocket]

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't you the one that use to post a bunch of your work out videos on here? I seem to remember you doing push-ups at an IHOP.