Did Captions on Tumblr Get Captivating?
YouTube has a serious accessibility crisis, particularly when it comes to captions. Remember the days when anyone could add captions to videos? Yeah, me too! YouTube decided to take a giant leap backward when they removed the “Add subtitles/CC” button. Their reasoning? “To prevent abuse.” Spoiler alert: that moment of meddling has left many of us fuming!
Let’s take a moment to appreciate the unsung heroes of the video world: the community captioners. They showcased a knack for accuracy, often providing captions far superior to the ones created by professionals who might not be familiar with the subject matter. Seriously, if you think Linus Tech Tips has impeccable captions, just wait until you see how many words they flub. I mean, come on, how do you screw up acronyms like ‘CPU’? It’s like letting a toddler drive your car.
“Community-made captions were, almost always, much more accurate and reflective of the actual content than those foisted upon us by the “professionals.”
And oh boy, don’t get me started on Tom Scott. This guy goes above and beyond with his captions—seriously, if captions were a sport, he’d be the Michael Jordan of it! Even his cutaway jokes hit the mark on this topic. Meanwhile, we have creators who won’t bother subtitling their content while expecting us to hang on every word they say. It’s absolutely mind-boggling.
If you’re a parent of a deaf child or if you have hearing impairments, you likely share my frustration. Captions aren’t just a convenience; they are a vital part of accessibility. You’re practically *screaming* into the void when you see so many great creators neglecting their inclusion responsibilities.
And hey, if you’re also thinking of stepping up the caption game, check out Captok.ai—I created it to make automatic single-word captions that at least somewhat ease the burden. Just think, we could have a world where community submissions are validated before officially being added! It’s a revolutionary thought, right?
So if you feel as passionately as I do about captions, especially on platforms like Tumblr or YouTube, get involved! Know of any great captioners we should be shouting out? Let’s keep the conversation rolling!
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