fgfuyfyuiuy0 Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 While I was watching a video on YouTube, I decided to post a comment. I typed it out and clicked the button on the left. I heard audio of what I typed. I noticed that the left button was no longer the 'Submit' button, but an 'Audio Preview' button. This caused me to question "Why?" Why is there a need for an audio preview button? Especially since it is where the submit button used to be, so I keep accidentally pressing it. Also, it doesn't read words right. 'I am' causes it problems with pronunciation. [if I typed "I am a boy"; it'd say "I a m a boy". It pronounces each letter.] I don't know if anyone else noticed this new feature, but I don't really like it nor do I see a point. The preview button was good enough. It doesn't fix text errors as it reads words improperly causing me to look back for errors and seeing I had none. It just can't pronounce words correctly. What do you guys think? I <3 Gears of War 2. Add me on Xbox Live and mention you are from Tif :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Observer Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I guess it's used for blind people, but why would blind people want to use Youtube anyway? Only for music really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgfuyfyuiuy0 Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 I guess it's used for blind people, but why would blind people want to use Youtube anyway? Only for music really. I thought about that. How would blind people find stuff on YouTube like videos after they keyworded it? I <3 Gears of War 2. Add me on Xbox Live and mention you are from Tif :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_mumm_ra Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 oh lord, i just tried it out. it's hilarious. i made it swear like 20 times in a row. i don't care how immature that makes me, that microsoft sam robot voice swearing over and over so fast makes me laugh every time. apparently that xkcd comic worked though. [hide=WOO TEXT! updated Jan 19, 2009 (last quote)] And Evil you mad bastard. You are definately bringing TET back up to it's glory. No doubt about it. Keep it going champ.24,485th to 99 defence on 7-23-08I always forget you're 20 too. I always think you're 25 or something. o.oYa think that I'm insane, Its not sane... its not saneobligitory devart link: http://evil-mumm-ra.deviantart.com/Pogonophobia is the fear of beards.She isn't naked so it's legal.I'm a porn star.[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous1234 Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 oh lord, i just tried it out. it's hilarious. i made it swear like 20 times in a row. i don't care how immature that makes me, that microsoft sam robot voice swearing over and over so fast makes me laugh every time. apparently that xkcd comic worked though. exactly what I thought when I saw it. I nearly made my gums bleed from laughter! It can't say blargh though :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Observer Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 oh lord, i just tried it out. it's hilarious. i made it swear like 20 times in a row. i don't care how immature that makes me, that microsoft sam robot voice swearing over and over so fast makes me laugh every time. apparently that xkcd comic worked though. http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/9157/listentoyourselfzn9.png That's the first time I have laughed in a while. I tip my hat to you sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyco_Reborn Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I nearly made my gums bleed from laughter! You might want to go to the doctor about that... Anyway, MYSTERIOUS NEW BUTTON!!! I doubt it's anything that good, or useful. My Last.FmLeekSpinner!!!Random Furry Dance!!!Proud to hate life, since not too long ago!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous1234 Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I nearly made my gums bleed from laughter! You might want to go to the doctor about that... Anyway, MYSTERIOUS NEW BUTTON!!! I doubt it's anything that good, or useful. it's funny though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSBDavid Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 It is pointless except for making microsoft sam cuss. I think the microsoft sam on my computer has tourettes. :o [software Engineer] - [Ability Bar Suggestion] - [Gaming Enthusiast] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llcoolguy972 Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 oh lord, i just tried it out. it's hilarious. i made it swear like 20 times in a row. i don't care how immature that makes me, that microsoft sam robot voice swearing over and over so fast makes me laugh every time. That's not immature at all... :P I just turned the volume on my laptop all the way up and made it say "Brad (my roommate) sucks [rooster]." I cried I was laughing so hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordjake Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I guess it's used for blind people, but why would blind people want to use Youtube anyway? Only for music really. More importantly, how could a blind person use the internet at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Observer Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I guess it's used for blind people, but why would blind people want to use Youtube anyway? Only for music really. More importantly, how could a blind person use the internet at all? Windows Vista + Voice Recognition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deloriagod Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 oh lord, i just tried it out. it's hilarious. i made it swear like 20 times in a row. i don't care how immature that makes me, that microsoft sam robot voice swearing over and over so fast makes me laugh every time. That's not immature at all... :P I just turned the volume on my laptop all the way up and made it say "Brad (my roommate) sucks [rooster]." I cried I was laughing so hard. Heh, I was doing that to my bro and my friend a bit ago :-P Internet Marketing For Newbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThurinEthir Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I think the microsoft sam on my computer has tourettes. :o I'm not sure what you meant there, but you gave me the idea of just typing one letter (Or word) over and over. :? (Rofl...Try it with "d"...) Cenin pân nîd, istan pân nîd, dan nin ú-cenich, nin ú-istach.Ithil luin eria vi menel caran...Tîn dan delu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenin64 Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Wow. I actually had that exact comic opened when I clicked here. I've got to go try this. Command the Murderous Chalices! Drink ye harpooners! drink and swear, ye men that man the deathful whaleboat's bow- Death to Moby Dick!BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangeor Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 try haaaaaaaaaa or hahahahahahaha it's best if you accidentally add an extra h or a and lolololololol works well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenticular_J Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 oh lord, i just tried it out. it's hilarious. i made it swear like 20 times in a row. i don't care how immature that makes me, that microsoft sam robot voice swearing over and over so fast makes me laugh every time. apparently that xkcd comic worked though. [ig]http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/9157/listentoyourselfzn9.png[/img] DAMNIT I WAS SO EXCITED TO POST THAT WHEN I READ THE TOPIC POST >_< Arrrgh. That's really all I want to say. catch it now so you can like it before it went so mainstream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangeor Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 DAMNIT I WAS SO EXCITED TO POST THAT WHEN I READ THE TOPIC POST >_< Arrrgh. That's really all I want to say. Me too, i'm never the guy that gets to post funny comics :c Except now Although irrelevant, it's still totes awesome. EDIT: I made a little video to describe how much I like the new feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizz Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Illeterate People learning how to type? or Maybe it's for that kid in your class how reads super super slow. Wongton is better than me in anyway~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous1234 Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 "knock knock church" is probably the funniest thing I could think of to do. :twss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying_death_bombs55 Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I think of GlaDos whenever I hear the voice for some reason. :-k When you mentioned the Dragon Plates I had a sudden vision of a load of gangsters running around in fancy dress yealling "Grim Reaper in da hood!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLancer Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Blind people do use computers... Use your imagination. I've met such people even 10+ years ago when there was barely any help-software available for them. It's not that hard to understand how a computer functions even if you don't see the monitor. You obviously can't see any video output, but people do listen to YouTube videos, have dotted QWERTY keyboards, voice recognition software, etc. Really the only thing you can't do with a computer as a blind person is useless things like gaming (no matter how much you think they improve your coordination, unless you game for sport, it's a waste of time)... And well, you can't do graphics like paint/photoshop. You can still listen to mp3's, listen to movies, download audio books, read/send emails, news, (text gets turned into MS Sam voice), maybe even play some games with rich audio/surround sounds so that you could navigate. I think of GlaDos whenever I hear the voice for some reason. :-k hehe. Now that you mention it, the sound has a similar distinct 'emotionless' cold tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kill_Thomas9 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Well that isn't good. I clicked on the first video I saw, which happened to be the presidential debate. I typed in a bunch of cuss words just to have the computerized voice say them. But I accidentally pressed submit.. :cry: :cry: It can't say blargh though :cry: Actually it can. You just have to type "blahr guh" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren211 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Damn, so many people thought of the XKCD when they read this? I thought it was just me. I laughed when I thought of that comic... I think Youtube is using this to reduce expletive comments. You know, you type in a flame-filled swear-mongering rant at a youtuber with your volume rather up and your mother in the room, and all of a sudden it's played back at you "YOU FILTHY [expletive] MOTHER OF [expletive] CONSERVATIVE [expletive] LYING, STUPID, HEARTLESS PIECE OF [obscure expletive] NINNY-HEADED TWIT!!!" and your mother basically passes out. It might actually help. EDIT: just tried it out, it's pretty screwed up for me. The voice talkes so quickly I can't understand anything, it sounds sort of like a high-pitched whoopee cushion. If I post a long comment, it doesn't say anything at all. GF audio button. [hide=]tip it would pay me $500.00 to keep my clothes ON :( :lol:But then again, you fail to realize that 101% of the people in this universe hate you. Yes, humankind's hatred against you goes beyond mathematical possibilities.That tears it. I'm starting an animal rebellion using my mind powers. Those PETA bastards will never see it coming until the porcupines are half way up their asses.[/hide]Apparently a lot of people say it. I own. http://linkagg.com/ Not my site, but a simple, budding site that links often unheard-of websites that are amazing for usefulness and fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgfuyfyuiuy0 Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 @ blind people on the interwebs. There is an app that reads everything to you. So, blind people go on google, which it tells them they are on, and it reads off the links the searched. It does most things like clicking in search boxes and it also formats web pages into text and hyperlinks that the blind person skims through with the arrow key. Saw a video with that program. It was about a blind person working at google. He uses the app to finish his daily programming job. I <3 Gears of War 2. Add me on Xbox Live and mention you are from Tif :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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