Because it's the beginning of the dilution of a great photo community. It's not perfect but why does it NEED video? That's the question I don't see people answering.
Hmmm, I dunno. I've already seen some pretty compelling stuff so far. I don't have a problem with video. I don't think Flickr is going to turn into YouTube. Besides, if you disallow video, then doesn't that support the argument against other things that aren't photos such as illustrations, graphics and other artwork?
This is a really sad moment in Flickr history! We all joined Flickr because of it's dedication to Photography and Photographers. It's a fantastic community. If video is allowed it's going to cheapen the experience - it is going to take an artistic community and throw it into the trash bin of the wannabe famous for 5 minutes generation!I for one have seen enough videos of people stuffing mintos into pepsi bottles, cute babies, stupid pets, people breakdancing - or monkeys riding bikes to last me a life-time!Will someone please take note of how we want to run our Flickr community? I want Flickr to be a site which lasts and has integrity.Cheers! :)Hannahfelicity
Closed AccountApr 9, 2008Submitter
Because it's the beginning of the dilution of a great photo community. It's not perfect but why does it NEED video? That's the question I don't see people answering.
ursonateApr 10, 2008
Hmmm, I dunno. I've already seen some pretty compelling stuff so far. I don't have a problem with video. I don't think Flickr is going to turn into YouTube. Besides, if you disallow video, then doesn't that support the argument against other things that aren't photos such as illustrations, graphics and other artwork?
hannahfelicityApr 10, 2008
This is a really sad moment in Flickr history! We all joined Flickr because of it's dedication to Photography and Photographers. It's a fantastic community. If video is allowed it's going to cheapen the experience - it is going to take an artistic community and throw it into the trash bin of the wannabe famous for 5 minutes generation!I for one have seen enough videos of people stuffing mintos into pepsi bottles, cute babies, stupid pets, people breakdancing - or monkeys riding bikes to last me a life-time!Will someone please take note of how we want to run our Flickr community? I want Flickr to be a site which lasts and has integrity.Cheers! :)Hannahfelicity
iamblueman4Apr 10, 2008
Videos can stay on YouTube or some other site. Flickr is for photos and it should stay that way. Don't ruin a good thing.
dawpa2000Apr 19, 2008
Why not create a filter or extension to remove videos from your view?
gabmendesMay 14, 2008
flickr is a place for photographers! no videos please!