Youtube Protest? - Guinea Pig Cages, Care, Store, Photos of Guinea Pigs and More Forum!

**Fay** · #1 07-24-07, 05:06 pm

After seeing another video of some person abusing their guinea pig I really had it with Youtube. It frustrates me that commenting and flagging doesn't do anything at all and people just get to give out bad care advice that unaware people could take seriously and copy. So I've decided to contact Youtube about this issue and if they would consider putting some sort of rule in their terms of use that allows people to flag videos that showcase bad animal care and/or "how-to" do cruelty to animals advice.

I know a lot of us been very frustrated about the videos and so I was hoping more of you could try contacting Youtube and hopefully gain their attention this way and hopefully change things? I know it's a long shot but you will always miss if you don't try.

**Dr Doughnut** · #2 07-24-07, 05:23 pm

I too am frusterated with such content. However, I am glad that the amount of videos with proper care are on the rise. Hopefully cavycages will be a good internet meme and people will join us by popular demand.

**envisionary333** · #3 07-24-07, 06:09 pm

I agree with the sentiment, but I think in practicality this would be hard to enforce. There are thousands upon thousands of videos uploaded to Youtube every single day, and it is impossible to filter each one based on it's content. Which is why the flagging system is available, and is effective in cases of clear-cut problems like graphic sexuality or violence. Something like "bad animal care" is a very subjective topic, and I don't think Youtube would be able to repress people's right to expression based on a definition that is so inherently variable. I think the best we can do is make informative comments on these videos and hope that people will consider them.

**Bear Bear** · #4 07-30-07, 05:51 am

Perhaps another way to go about it is make our own videos showing proper cavy care and upload it on youtube. We could bombard the guinea pig department with tips, advice, and video showing off our beautiful cages...not to mention our piggies would be the stars of the show!

People would eventually stumble across the videos and get some GOOD adivce on how to properly care for their piggies.

Worth a shot, I guess.

**envisionary333** · #5 07-30-07, 12:11 pm

That's a very good idea, Bear Bear! What would be especially helpful would be to post proper care videos as responses to the abuse videos, so it will be directly linked to on the same page. We can also leave comments pointed it out so that people are inclined to watch it.

**socal805** · #6 07-30-07, 03:34 pm

Bear Bear I agree, that is a teriffic idea!

**MCR_Rox** · #7 07-31-07, 02:45 am

I've made a few guinea pig care videos. I have to make a ton more, though. I only have maybe 3.

**Bear Bear** · #8 07-31-07, 07:17 am

Thanks!

I'd make my own video if I knew how to compress files. If anyone knows how, would it be possible to post your "how to" here?

For those that make videos, please link it here. I'd be happy to watch it 935434980345 times to attract more cavy owners!

**catzeye21138** · #9 07-31-07, 07:09 pm

I'd make my own videos too but my camera won't let me edit the videos in Window's movie maker. The file type or whatever they are isn't recognized. =/ I COULD make regular text videos, but I am aiming for expert village at the moment. Youtube comes directly after.

**MCR_Rox** · #10 08-02-07, 12:02 am

Here are mine:
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

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