YouTube killing built-in ‘Messages’ feature next month on Android, iOS, and web

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YouTube killing built-in ‘Messages’ feature next month on Android, iOS, and web
August 20, 2019
https://9to5google.com/2019/08/20/youtube-killing-messages/

In August 2017, YouTube introduced a “Messages” feature for its mobile apps and later the web. Two years later, the Google video site announced that its killing the built-in chatting functionality next month.

The direct messaging feature is a quick way to share and discuss videos directly on YouTube. It supports both individual and group conversations, with the last major update in May 2018 when YouTube Messages rolled out to the web.
There was no particular standout aspect, but it was integrated with YouTube search and your viewing history for quick video retrieval.

YouTube is now killing the direct native messages feature in favor of public sharing over comments, posts, and stories.
Moving forward, the Google video service will “focus on improving public conversations.” YouTube Messages will “no longer be available” on Wednesday, September 18th.
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It appears that many children had been using YouTube Messages as a sort of workaround to their parents’ block on messaging apps on their own phones, or as a way to communicate from their tablets or via web, likely without parents’ knowledge.
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