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YouTube denies testing hidden dislike button after user screenshots prompt scrutiny

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YouTube denies testing hidden dislike button after user screenshots prompt scrutiny

Transparency in user feedback is central to how creators and viewers assess video quality; YouTube's clarification addresses user concerns about whether the platform intends to limit audience voting signals.

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