I use thumbnail url when posting video links because well, otherwise it doesn’t show a thumbnail for the video. You can copy the image from the YouTube thumbnail, upload it as a hexbear image, and use that url
Do they really need thumbnails? It’s just going to be the first screen of the video anyway.
I tried uploading a separate thumbnail once and clicking on the link from the front page took you to the fullsize .jpg instead of the video link.
https://youtu.be/cnAk9v_bmFU
I swear, this site. Why is there a “thumbnail URL” field separately? When is that ever used?
I use thumbnail url when posting video links because well, otherwise it doesn’t show a thumbnail for the video. You can copy the image from the YouTube thumbnail, upload it as a hexbear image, and use that url
Do they really need thumbnails? It’s just going to be the first screen of the video anyway. I tried uploading a separate thumbnail once and clicking on the link from the front page took you to the fullsize .jpg instead of the video link.
It greatly increases engagement if you want anyone to view your post
It doesn’t work. It just takes anyone who clicks onto the post on a big graphic instead of to the video.
I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy: