Dear Supporters,

Thank you for supporting our petition to bring transparency back to YouTube with a balanced solution for the dislike counter. As we push for change, it’s crucial to highlight the role the dislike button has historically played in ensuring quality content and holding creators accountable. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most mass-disliked videos on YouTube and why they earned this feedback. These examples demonstrate the necessity of public input for maintaining trust and credibility on the platform:

 
Top Mass-Disliked Videos on YouTube
YouTube Rewind 2018: Everyone Controls Rewind

Reason: YouTube’s most disliked video is infamous for being completely out of touch with its community. It ignored key creators and moments like PewDiePie vs T-Series and instead focused on mainstream celebrities, leaving core users feeling alienated.
Dislikes: Over 19 million

Baby Shark Dance - Pinkfong

Reason: While a hit among kids, many adults disliked its repetitive nature and lack of creative or educational value. It represents a larger issue with low-quality children’s content dominating the platform.
Dislikes: Over 14 million

Baby by Justin Bieber (ft. Ludacris)

Reason: Initially disliked due to overexposure and disdain for Bieber’s image at the time, this video reflects how cultural moments can generate public criticism that creators later learn and grow from.
Dislikes: Over 13 million

Friday by Rebecca Black

Reason: This low-production music video became a meme for poor quality. While Rebecca Black faced undue harassment, the video itself served as an example of public critique pushing for higher standards in content creation.
Dislikes: Over 5 million

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Reveal Trailer

Reason: Gamers were upset about the franchise's futuristic direction, which strayed far from its roots. The dislikes conveyed community frustration and provided developers with valuable feedback.
Dislikes: Over 3.9 million

Gillette - "We Believe: The Best Men Can Be"

Reason: This ad aimed to challenge toxic masculinity but was perceived as condescending by many. It sparked a heated debate, with dislikes representing one side of the conversation.
Dislikes: Over 1.6 million
 

Why This Matters
These examples prove that the dislike counter isn’t just a tool for negativity—it’s a necessary measure for community feedback. It helps viewers identify misleading or low-quality content while holding creators accountable in a constructive way. Without this transparency, videos like "Skibidi Toilet" or low-effort trends could flood the platform unchecked, leaving viewers unable to discern meaningful content from brainrot.

What We’re Fighting For
Our petition advocates for a balanced solution: Give creators control over how their like and dislike counters are displayed.

This could include options to:

• Show Likes and Dislikes.
• Show Likes Only
• Hide Likes and Dislikes.

This ensures transparency for viewers while allowing creators to manage their feedback comfortably.

What You Can Do
If you agree that feedback and transparency are crucial for YouTube’s future, help us reach 100,000 signatures! Share the petition with your friends, family, and social media networks. Together, we can show YouTube how important it is to protect both creators and viewers.

Let’s restore trust, accountability, and quality to YouTube.