There’s an intrinsic problem with the two types of “numeric” values that Gootube videos get.
There’s little need for an elaborate argument. Just check out the Most Viewed and Highest Rated pages. The most viewed video of all time is The Evolution of Dance which is OK but once you look at the rest of the “countdown”, you will start questioning the other user’s taste and … sanity.
In short, a very high number of views means the video appeals to the LCD (lowest common denominator) crowd. The ratings are a better indicator of the quality of the video but only marginally so. They suffer from the LCD syndrom too.
This isn’t to say there are NO hits on Youtube. On the contrary, shows like Ask A Ninja or Chad Vader are very good.
My point is that most good shows are good because they are unique. You can’t see them on TV. The reason you can’t is because they are cater to a niche audience. Today I saw an amazing extreme snowboard video. It will never get 36 million views or 50,000+ ratings. Within its niche, however, it’s amazing.
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