Table Of Content
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reddit.com/r/youtubetv
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My recent experience on r/youtubetv
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About r/youtubetv - Community & Members
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How to access r/youtubetv?
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Moderators of r/youtubetv
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Why should you follow r/youtubetv?
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Community Engagement
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Browsing and Navigation
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Reddit Gold
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Related Subreddits
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Filter by flair
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Important rules you must know before joining r/youtubetv?
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Design
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Most Upvoted Content on this subreddit
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Most Upvoted Content 2020
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Conclusion
reddit.com/r/youtubetv
We live in a world where there are many choices for products and services. Often, the cheaper alternative is just as good as the more expensive option. The same rules apply to streaming services, where some offer on-demand content while others offer a live television experience.
YouTube TV is a new video streaming service that is trying to compete with the premium streaming services. It has 70 channels, including news, sports, and entertainment. The individual package provides a simplified TV viewing experience.
But is it really the best option out there? Its price keeps rising each year, and it's comparatively more expensive than most live TV or cable options. Is it comprehensive? These are the sorts of questions we have to answer before subscribing to the service.
Most people Google the question, "Is YouTube TV worth it?" and "Should I spend my money on YouTube TV?" because we are hesitant to spend our money on something that is untested or not proven to be effective. Every time we search for a YouTube TV-related query, we find one particular community popping up in search results every time. And that's Reddit's r/youtubetv community.
We are reviewing r/youtubetv as a community today. Can you trust it? Can you count on it? Can it help you make an informed decision?
My recent experience on r/youtubetv
The last time I checked this subreddit was a few days ago. There were two posts that I upvoted and both were news. First, the ?30-Day Trial Extension on YouTube for Showtime, Acorn TV, and related channels?. This post got over 50 upvotes and more than 25 people commented on it. Second, ?Viacom?s cable networks will be added to YouTube TV this summer?. This got over 330 upvotes and rightfully so because Viacom is a massive network. It's good news for users who are spending more than $40/month for a comprehensive streaming experience.
About r/youtubetv - Community & Members
The community has a member base of around 370-600 people who are online at any given time. This subreddit was created on February 28, 2017, and has experienced rapid growth in recent years. It is gaining a lot of traction and its member engagement ratio is one of the best I've seen in a while.
How to access r/youtubetv?
you follow.
Moderators of r/youtubetv
One of the most disappointing aspects of this website is that it has only one moderator - ?7thton?. And if you read my reviews, you'll know that I'm not a big fan of a single person managing a group of over 35,000 members. I'd be happier if there were at least 3 or 4 members to ensure that all the activities on the page are tracked well and improvements are made based on feedback. I'm not sure if a single person can manage to do all that by themselves.
Why should you follow r/youtubetv?
I would strongly recommend r/youtubetv to anyone looking for valuable content on Roku, Nvidia Shield, and Android Box. This community is very knowledgeable about these platforms and has lots of information on other topics as well. You'll never get the full story from any other major reviewing outlet, but you'll be well-equipped with the truth when you rely on r/youtubetv.
Community Engagement
I applaud the members of this community for their amazing engagement rate. Firstly, for a community of 35,000+ which has only 1% of its members active at any given time - that's an amazing feat. Quite recently, I reviewed half a dozen services that had more than 80,000 members but not even 0.2% of them were active. So, in terms of community engagement, r/youtubetv is a livewire. For instance, a simple query - "Is there a way to make the notifications banner go away faster?" attracted more than 5 comments within a few hours.
Browsing and Navigation
Though a sizeable number of members are active simultaneously, the sub is not that mainstream yet. So, even 300-500 or 1500-2000 members are not going to have a significant impact on your browsing or streaming experience. I was on this sub for over 20 minutes and didn't face any discrepancies at all throughout the testing. Moving across different sections was seamless, sorting the content was easy, and overall this sub offered hassle-free navigation.
Reddit Gold
The engagement rate on this platform is commendable, and I found 3-4 top posts that received gold for the title. In the comments, I was able to find 6-7 golds awarded to the contributors. This allocation ratio is much better as compared to r/badMovies or any of the recently reviewed subreddits. Keep in mind, that this sub has a small following, and even after that, there's still a considerable amount of gold out there.
Related Subreddits
I like it when communities make it easy for users to find high-quality content without any hassle. In the sidebar of r/youtubetv, you'll find a related subreddit section, where you'll find subreddits that are similar to YouTube TV. In this section, you'll find five subs - r/cordcutters, r/YouTubeMusic, r/bestofhulu, r/Hulu, and r/PhiloTV.
Filter by flair
If related subreddits make me happy, I'll filter by flair on r/youtubetv to find the content that I'm looking for. There are six filter by flair options - ?News?, ?Technical Questions?, ?General Question?, ?Nvidia Shield?, ?Android Box?, and ?Roku.? If a subreddit makes me happy and its moderators are active and working to make sure that people can find what they're looking for with a single click, then the community is active and I'll consider it a positive.
Important rules you must know before joining r/youtubetv?
Before you join this amazing community, there are some rules and guidelines that you must follow. The failure to do so may result in a ban from this subreddit. So, be sure to read all the rules mentioned below.
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2. We ask that you keep your posts respectful and helpful to others.
3. No personal attacks. If you have a disagreement, try to address it civilly.
We ask that members of the community be kind and helpful to one another and refrain from posting personal attacks. If you have a disagreement, please try to discuss it in a civil manner.
from the website.
We will not allow low-quality content on our website. It will be removed and users will not be able to find it.
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This includes any posts discussing piracy, account sharing, or any other illegal activity. If you see anyone breaking this rule, please report them to a moderator.
will be allowed on the subreddit.
We at /r/nosurfingban would like to remind users that any posts that use VPNs, ad blockers, or location spoofing will not be allowed on the subreddit. This rule is meant to protect the privacy of our users and keep the subreddit clean. Thank you for your understanding.
. This forum is for positive discussion about the channel.
Don't post negative or hostile comments about YouTube TV in this forum. This is a forum for positive discussion about the channel.
This website is not intended for users who are 18 years or older, as it features explicit content.
Design
The r/youtubetv sports a clean design. The gray cover image is followed by a YouTube logo on a TV. A creative way to demonstrate the channel visually is through the layout. Under the logo, you have your general ?Create Post? menu and standard sorting options - ?Hot?, ?New?, ?Top?, and ?Rising?. Towards the right, you have the ?About Community? section followed by ?Filter by Flair?, ?Friends of r/youtubetv?, and ?Rules?.
Most Upvoted Content on this subreddit
on r/5.1
Sadly, 375 people on Reddit upvoted a post about how lacking 5.1 sound is becoming unbearable. This is causing embarrassment for the community as a whole.
PBS is targeting a November 4th launch on YouTube TV. 346 upvotes suggest that this launch is highly anticipated by viewers.
YouTube TV will add Viacom's cable networks this summer.
Hello, everyone. As of today, the new content and new price are available! The new content includes a total of 314 upvotes, while the new price is now $314. Thank you for your support!
Don't be angry at Google/YTTV. Be angry at Sinclair.
Most Upvoted Content 2020
YouTube TV will add HBO in the Spring. 308 people voted for this statement.
YouTube TV completely eliminates forced ads for recordings stored in the Cloud. This feature has been highly popular and 292 people have voted in support.
YouTube TV should include ad-free regular YouTube content for its customers. 277 people have upvoted this idea.
I am sad to report that Fox Regional Sports Channels are soon going to be gone. 248 people have upvoted this news.
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Thank you all for your upvotes! 240 of you have helped us reach the top of the rankings!
Conclusion
If you want to stay up-to-date with YouTube TV news, features, updates, and more, joining this community is a great way to do that. While I was unhappy that some people didn't share critical opinions about the platform, there are no other negative aspects of the subreddit that I can mention.
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