I've found that when debating/discussing some subjects, people have a tendency to post long-winded videos as evidence, often an hour or so long. They will often post more than just one video at the same time.
My own opinion is that this is simply a tactic intended to flood you with too much 'evidence' to be able to view in your own precious time. It sits in the same category as Gish-galloping, for me.
I think that if a video does contain a valid point or genuine evidence you should be able to isolate that part and give a timeframe reference for it.
My free time is very limited and I'd be pressed to watch more than 5 minutes of a video.
(I tried to add a third option to the question but can't see how to do it)
I don't get a great deal of free time, for this reason there may be long periods between my posts.
Please don't expect me to respond with insults and memes, I don't have time for it.
Please don't expect me to respond to Gish-galloping, I don't have time for it.
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And I agree it's ludicrous to present hour long videos, even as evidence. I recommend trying to find a website that's trusted. And both sides are allowed to question the validity of sources, but making me watch a movie with "This video will make you understand my point" or anything vague like that makes me reject it, even if it might have information somewhere in there.
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There are places for everything. References make a lot of sense in a serious study paper, or in a blog post making a strong statement. References do not make much sense on websites such as this, where we debate ideas and exchange opinions. "Link wars" are counter-productive in this regard, as, again, they forward one's opponent to those they linked, without providing any input on their own.
Links can be used as a continuation of the statement made, but they cannot be a substitute for the statement.
An example of a good reference usage:
"This mathematical theorem can be proved via integration by parts, as shown [link] here".
An example of a bad reference usage:
"Coffee prevents cancer. This [link] claiming it is a proof".
When someone posts a 2 hour long video to "prove" that NASA is secretly negotiating with aliens, it is clear that they have no argument. One who cannot provide support for their statement in a concise way does not have that support.
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Some YouTuber or no name, who employs tactics such as emotionally charged music when they present their argument, I can't trust they really know what they are talking about or are trying to manipulate and not let their argument stand on its own logic. I won't take the time to research who this no name source is and their history just to flush out those questions.
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Generally, do not present evidence that you expect that other people will spend more than 10 minutes looking at. If you want to use long videos, then write a summary or quote important sections of the video. The same goes for any other media.
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