The CrunchGear guys noticed something a little weird this morning. The YouTube category that they usually use for their videos – Gadgets and Games – is gone (see it listed quite clearly in this old screenshot).
All of the videos they had put in that category were moved to a new category called “Science & Technology” (example). but that new category isn’t listed on YouTube’s category page, either.
Sounds like a routine taxonomy change to me, but John Biggs (the editor of CrunchGear) spun a number of nonsensical conspiracy theories to me this morning. We have an email in to YouTube PR for comment. I’m sure they’ll drop everything and get right back to us.
It has been like that for the past days actually. I uploaded a video a few days ago (normally always upload in gadgets and games), but instead had to put the video in the entertainment section. I didnt realize they added a Science and Technology section.
My god. This is life changing.
Seems they’re just rolling out new categories, and forgot to update the list. See this entry from Youtube’s UK Blog..
http://uk.youtu...try=YQEPqu8bXaE
Definitely nothing, just a bug or something they’ve forgotten to add.
“Nonsensical” is a harsh word coming from someone who called me from bed, clutching his Snoopy plush toy.
““Nonsensical” is a harsh word coming from someone who called me from bed, clutching his Snoopy plush toy.”
How would you know that? Do you have a video link to Arrington’s bedroom?
Furthermore that he can activate from bed? Or worse that you can activate?
Most important news of the day. I am sure this is going to impact Google stocks
Mike & John
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Why do you write such useless news? I am sure you have much interesting to tell us
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Another Day. Another useless Google Soundbite.
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