From 14df8b135211d5bc2e4fda8026ddedbe54c8458c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ajay Ramachandran Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 21:41:56 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Based on @Geroyuni 's guidelines --- Guidelines.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Guidelines.md diff --git a/Guidelines.md b/Guidelines.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1983e82 --- /dev/null +++ b/Guidelines.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +# What makes a bad segment? + +Users are encouraged to report (AKA downvote) and avoid making segments with the following issues: + +1. **It cuts information relevant to the video's subject.** Always avoid this. +2. **The whole video is about (or closely related to) the thing you're making a segment on.** + * For example, if the whole video is a sponsor, don't make sponsor segments. + * If the video isn't entirely about a sponsor but could show bias for it, don't cut sponsor disclosures. +3. **The transition feels awkward (poorly timed, not seamless).** For example, when possible, avoid cutting in the middle of words, or on an unfinished sentence. The other points take precedence, however. + * You are encouraged to cut segues (sections made specifically to smoothly move into a sponsor) +4. **It sneaks things not relevant to the segment type or not necessary to make the segment seamless.** +5. **It's not a time-consuming segment.** + * Don't cut what is merely visual and occurs during actual content. + * If it's way too short (less than 2 seconds) ***and*** introduces awkward transitions, prefer against doing it. \ No newline at end of file