Summary: Segments that would not be included if the creator wasn't paid to do it. This includes scripted segments that don't relate to the video, features of products, and transitions into a sponsored segment.
TODO: should transitions that work as a joke on their own be included? (especially relevant for channels focused on entertainment)
Includes:
- Scripted segments that don't relate to the video's subject matter.
- Product placement that doesn't affect the meaning/flow of the video. TODO: phrasing
- Transitions into the sponsored segment.
Exemptions:
- Videos where the primary focus is the sponsored content.
Summary: Segments where the viewer is encouraged to subscribe, follow, comment, like, or otherwise interact with the creator or their content. If any of the interactions listed require a payment, the segment becomes self promotion.
Includes:
- Reminders to subscribe to a YouTube channel, like or comment on the video, follow on Twitch, Twitter, Instagram, or any other platform.
- Segments trying to justify why the user should interact.
Exemptions:
- Invitations to comment with new information relevant to the subject of the vidoe. TODO: reword. do people agree with this? basically stuff where the creator actually cares about the input and is actively looking for information. examples include https://youtu.be/16gB2BDXwTo?t=1343, and likely some videos on applied science, cody's lab, thought emporium
Summary: Intro animations and intermissions that lack content.
TODO: should this include unique intro animations or just ones that appear every time?
Includes:
- Usual channel introduction animations.
- For streams, Away From Keyboard screens.
Exemptions:
- Health and safety warnings, for example about flashing lights.
Summary: Sections containing endcards or credits that do not contain other content.
TODO: how does this interact with interaction reminders and self promotion? overlap for people who choose not to skip endcards? TODO: should this include endcard screens where other videos are being described and promoted? (example: LTT)
Includes:
- Segments listing creators of the video.
- YouTube and Patreon members.
Exemptions:
- Bloopers happening alongside credits.
Summary: Segments where the viewer is encouraged to purchase products that benefit the creators but which the creator wasn't paid to advertize, as well as segments where the creator promotes their other content.
TODO: is promoting the creator's other content (videos?) included?
TODO: what about pay-what-you-want/free content on other platforms?
Includes:
- Encouragement to pledge on Patreon, join a YouTube membership.
- Merchandise plugs.
Summary: Any part of videos featuring full songs that don't include music.
Includes:
- Segments at the start and end that contain no music.
- Breaks included for the music video.
Exemptions:
- Segments containing audio included in the official audio releases.