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24. I've asked that in the past, too. A 10 minute video contains about 30 seconds of substance...

Sun Sep 13, 2020, 08:52 AM

Sep 2020

And one has to watch several minutes to get to the point of the subject line.

I now recognize them before I click on them, and simply don't.

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I again ask that those who post David Packman clips please LABEL them. IMHO, the meager [View all] Atticus Sep 2020 OP

TYT clips too. Cenk is no friend to us. hlthe2b Sep 2020 #1

This all day long. nt Baltimike Sep 2020 #31

Fully agree BeyondGeography Sep 2020 #2

It's pretty easy to scroll through his talking and get to the meat of the video. n/t TheRickles Sep 2020 #22

But not worth it at all. MrsCoffee Sep 2020 #33

Nine times out of ten it's video you've already seen elsewhere BeyondGeography Sep 2020 #39

Agree 100% nt lillypaddle Sep 2020 #3

Agreed, and can we include former Russia Today fanboy Thom Hartmann in that bunch? FreepFryer Sep 2020 #4

I so agree. So many Youtube videos are like that now. I can't stand them. I always fast Maraya1969 Sep 2020 #5

It's because of how monetization works Sympthsical Sep 2020 #35

I've actually commented on a few that take too long. Now that I know they do it for money I'm Maraya1969 Sep 2020 #56

Do they get paid more for making longer videos? Sometimes I think so. Maraya1969 Sep 2020 #6

Yes... Tones2345 Sep 2020 #16

Egg Zac lee Botany Sep 2020 #7

So you move to the clip and bypass all the hot air. Easy-peasy Fla Dem Sep 2020 #34

:-) I thought I was the only one. kentuck Sep 2020 #8

I thought I was the only one, too. Polly Hennessey Sep 2020 #25

+ a brazillion! nt tblue37 Sep 2020 #9

I know many here prefer Joe Scarborough RandiFan1290 Sep 2020 #10

Of course people are "free to post what they want". I simply think it would be considerate Atticus Sep 2020 #11

Every post I click is a link to a tweet RandiFan1290 Sep 2020 #13

You clicked on this one. Where's the "link to a tweet"? nt Atticus Sep 2020 #14

I'll cut @RandiFan1290 a little slack on "every". Seems like 95 out of 100 are tweet links now. Pobeka Sep 2020 #26

I'm not a fan of the tweet posts Sympthsical Sep 2020 #37

I agree PatSeg Sep 2020 #12

I drag the cursor past Pakman to the clip and then skip the rest. kentuck Sep 2020 #15

Yes it is a minor nuisance PatSeg Sep 2020 #18

Just as bad as the '50 classic photos' or 'you won't believe #5' click bait. nt flamin lib Sep 2020 #17

Agree! Please Label nt MindHowYouGo Sep 2020 #19

Thank you for saying that. n/t Ellipsis Sep 2020 #20

Hmm. Never heard of him. tavernier Sep 2020 #21

Yes please! Owl Sep 2020 #23

I've asked that in the past, too. A 10 minute video contains about 30 seconds of substance... George II Sep 2020 #24

I have no idea who David Packman is. NNadir Sep 2020 #27

I've never heard of him, either DFW Sep 2020 #29

The David Pakman Show, a nationally syndicated progressive talk show on TV and radio. IronLionZion Sep 2020 #46

Well, I'm generally disinterested in these. If I open a post up because of "click bait..." NNadir Sep 2020 #48

Egberto Willies does get to the point quicker then Packman irisblue Sep 2020 #53

Ugh. He's terrible. betsuni Sep 2020 #28

I'll agree with this Tribalceltic Sep 2020 #30

I also have an issue with watching David Packman videos. pazzyanne Sep 2020 #32

Agree 100% - packman Sep 2020 #36

Yup jpak Sep 2020 #38

Filling the time. keithbvadu2 Sep 2020 #40

I could not agree with you more, comrade. Disgust, indeed. WheelWalker Sep 2020 #41

Thank you!! I never bother with him either Thekaspervote Sep 2020 #42

Yes please! Yes, yes, yes. Packman, TYT, Alberto... all clickbait. All a waste of time. NurseJackie Sep 2020 #43

AGREED! usaf-vet Sep 2020 #50

Thank you! "Rick-Rolled" is exactly how I feel too, when I discover I've clicked on a Packman video. scarletwoman Sep 2020 #44

Here's how you can tell if it's a David Packman video Cozmo Sep 2020 #45

Not in the small thumbnails that appear on the home page. NurseJackie Sep 2020 #57

I enjoy his clips, but then again what is"Rick-Rolled". Pepsidog Sep 2020 #47

When a Link Turns Out To Be 'Rick Astley singing Never Gonna Give You Up' The Magistrate Sep 2020 #55

Here's a detailed description. You'll never believe what you see! NurseJackie Sep 2020 #58

I'm curious TheFarseer Sep 2020 #49

Joe Scarborough, lol aidbo Sep 2020 #62

Pundits FDRman Sep 2020 #51

Recently stopped watching David Pakman videos. I'M DONE with him. So many others that are far Illumination Sep 2020 #52

Thank you! I couldn't agree with you more! He is so annoying and drags out whatever information liberalla Sep 2020 #54

I'll click the link that takes me directly to the Youtube channel and VOTE IT DOWN! NurseJackie Sep 2020 #59

This post is promoting ignorance and bullshit about Free Speech TV....... Stainless Sep 2020 #60

Bless your heart. nt Atticus Sep 2020 #61

Agree 100%. nt COLGATE4 Sep 2020 #63

ABSOLUTELY! THANK YOU! trof Sep 2020 #64

One man's' trash is another man's' treasure. BadGimp Sep 2020 #65

Aren't you special. nt Atticus Sep 2020 #66