Youtube Shorts has a SLOP Problem...

Why YouTube Shorts Are Getting WORSE (And How to Fix It)
Lately, have you noticed that your YouTube Shorts feed is full of low-effort, AI-generated, and just plain bad content? You're not alone. In this video, we're diving deep into the reasons why the quality of YouTube Shorts seems to be getting worse and worse.

The YouTube Shorts algorithm was supposed to reward creative, engaging content, but lately, it feels like it's pushing AI-generated shorts and repetitive, recycled videos. From text-to-speech slideshows to clips re-uploaded from other platforms, it's becoming a challenge to find genuinely good content.

We'll discuss how this decline in Shorts quality is impacting creators and viewers, and what we can do to push back against the tide of low-effort content. You'll learn:

The key factors behind the decline in YouTube Shorts quality.

How to spot low-effort shorts and AI-generated content.

The impact of these videos on the platform's future.

Actionable steps for viewers and creators to improve the Shorts experience for everyone.

If you're tired of a boring, low-quality feed, this video is for you. Watch now to understand what's happening and how you can help make YouTube Shorts better again.

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ggdar is a creator who became very popular on YouTube Shorts by taking short movie clips or memes and overlaying them with a "stone face" or other repetitive imagery. The content is described as having low production value and using little to no original audio. This channel's rapid success is an example of the YouTube algorithm rewarding content that requires minimal effort or creative input, which contributes to the perception that Shorts are "getting worse." The channel's content can be seen as borderline AI-generated content due to its formulaic, repetitive nature, though it is not explicitly AI.

Wholesome Gramps is another channel mentioned in the same context. It has been described as a "spam 'react' channel" that creates YouTube Shorts by taking stolen memes or images and pairing them with a minimal, low-effort "reaction," such as the creator taking a sip of beer. The videos are very short and don't provide any meaningful commentary or original content. This aligns directly with the criticism of low-effort shorts and the broader issue of the YouTube algorithm promoting this type of content over higher-quality creations.