YouTube Might Start Hiding Comments

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Hiding comments altogether would be a major shift for the notoriously toxic social network.

Senior Technology Editor

Published Jun. 21 2019 5:08PM EDT

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In a software tweak first spotted by a developer forum, YouTube is toying with eliminating the comments section that accompanies videos on its mobile app.

Taylor Hatmaker

Senior Technology Editor

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YouTube Might Start Hiding Comments

Hiding comments altogether would be a major shift for the notoriously toxic social network.

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