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*Segments at the very beginning not starting precisely at 0:00, but rather something like 0.02137 seconds into the video. Similarly, segments not sticking to the exact end of the video when they should. | *Segments at the very beginning not starting precisely at 0:00, but rather something like 0.02137 seconds into the video. Similarly, segments not sticking to the exact end of the video when they should. | ||
*Misunderstanding of the intermission category. More often than not, if should not contain any spoken words, and it's not meant for just about anything that users find insignificant, like the creator saying "hello." | *Misunderstanding of the intermission category. More often than not, if should not contain any spoken words, and it's not meant for just about anything that users find insignificant, like the creator saying "hello." | ||
==I noticed an incorrect submission. What should I do?== | ==I noticed an incorrect submission. What should I do?== | ||
The first thing you can do is simply downvote it in the pop-up. If it's just the wrong category but correctly timed, you can select "Wrong Category". Additionally, when the timing of an existing segment could be better, submitting your own correct segment in its place may reduce the amount of times the faulty one appears. | The first thing you can do is simply downvote it in the pop-up. If it's just the wrong category but correctly timed, you can select "Wrong Category". Additionally, when the timing of an existing segment could be better, submitting your own correct segment in its place may reduce the amount of times the faulty one appears. | ||
If you're on SponsorBlock [https://discord.gg/QnmVMpU Discord server], feel free to report it in the #incorrect-submissions channel, where a moderator can take a look at it. Even if the video is not in English, you can still give it a shot. Especially if you believe it’s a purposefully malicious spam, we would really like to be notified. | If you're on SponsorBlock [https://discord.gg/QnmVMpU Discord server], feel free to report it in the #incorrect-submissions channel, where a moderator can take a look at it. Even if the video is not in English, you can still give it a shot. Especially if you believe it’s a purposefully malicious spam, we would really like to be notified. | ||
==Why am I getting an error when trying to submit a segment?== | ==Why am I getting an error when trying to submit a segment?== | ||
400: Bad Request (Your inputs are wrong/impossible) | 400: Bad Request (Your inputs are wrong/impossible) | ||
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*A human moderator has locked the category or the complete video, all the segments that are needed are there and timed perfectly. If there isn't already a segment where you want to add one, try reloading the video. Make sure that you have activated all categories, as the segment you want to add is maybe in the wrong category. The video is locked to prevent spamming of bad segments that need to be removed later. | *A human moderator has locked the category or the complete video, all the segments that are needed are there and timed perfectly. If there isn't already a segment where you want to add one, try reloading the video. Make sure that you have activated all categories, as the segment you want to add is maybe in the wrong category. The video is locked to prevent spamming of bad segments that need to be removed later. | ||
409: Duplicate: You already submitted this segment, delete the one you can still add and all should be good | 409: Duplicate: You already submitted this segment, delete the one you can still add and all should be good | ||
==How exactly is “non-music” supposed to co-exist with other categories?== | ==How exactly is “non-music” supposed to co-exist with other categories?== | ||
If the interval without music is eligible for any other category, choose it instead. However, if a category other than “non-music” could be used, but wouldn’t cover the part without the music entirely, use “non-music.” | If the interval without music is eligible for any other category, choose it instead. However, if a category other than “non-music” could be used, but wouldn’t cover the part without the music entirely, use “non-music.” | ||
In the end, the video should resemble the Spotify or any other mix version as close as possible. | In the end, the video should resemble the Spotify or any other mix version as close as possible. | ||
==What are some more advanced tips for submitting?== | ==What are some more advanced tips for submitting?== | ||
These are some steps to take if you’re willing to spend a little bit more time to ensure perfect submissions: | These are some steps to take if you’re willing to spend a little bit more time to ensure perfect submissions: | ||
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*You can download the entire database [https://sponsor.ajay.app/database here]. | *You can download the entire database [https://sponsor.ajay.app/database here]. | ||
Note: Your public userID in the database is different than your private one in the SponsorBlock options tab. | Note: Your public userID in the database is different than your private one in the SponsorBlock options tab. | ||
==Can I edit/remove the segment that I uploaded?== | ==Can I edit/remove the segment that I uploaded?== | ||
Once your segment is uploaded, you can still easily remove it or change its category by clicking thumbs down on the skip notice and choosing "Incorrect/Wrong Timing" or "Wrong Category" respectively. In case of your own submissions, your votes will have an immediate effect. | Once your segment is uploaded, you can still easily remove it or change its category by clicking thumbs down on the skip notice and choosing "Incorrect/Wrong Timing" or "Wrong Category" respectively. In case of your own submissions, your votes will have an immediate effect. | ||
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==Can I use SponsorBlock on platforms other than PC?== | ==Can I use SponsorBlock on platforms other than PC?== | ||
Yes. Aside from the web browser extension, there are various third-party ports, including mobile. See the list [https://github.com/ajayyy/SponsorBlock/wiki/3rd-Party-Ports here]. | Yes. Aside from the web browser extension, there are various third-party ports, including mobile. See the list [https://github.com/ajayyy/SponsorBlock/wiki/3rd-Party-Ports here]. | ||
==How can I transfer my Vanced userID to the desktop extension?== | ==How can I transfer my Vanced userID to the desktop extension?== | ||
Warning: You can only keep one userID, so decide if you want to keep the your extension userID or your Vanced userID. Keep a backup of your private userID in a secure location. If you want to transfer your extension user to Vanced, you will have to reverse the process. | Warning: You can only keep one userID, so decide if you want to keep the your extension userID or your Vanced userID. Keep a backup of your private userID in a secure location. If you want to transfer your extension user to Vanced, you will have to reverse the process. | ||
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*Paste your userID there and confirm the changes | *Paste your userID there and confirm the changes | ||
*Your userID is now transferred. The popup will show stats based on what you have submitted from Vanced. | *Your userID is now transferred. The popup will show stats based on what you have submitted from Vanced. | ||
==Can I create skip segments just for myself?== | ==Can I create skip segments just for myself?== | ||
Yes. If you wish to have skip segments for your personal use, not caring about the rules, just select the timestamps and close the editing box. Make sure not to click "submit". They will be stored locally in your browser and skipped automatically. You can also export them with your options. | Yes. If you wish to have skip segments for your personal use, not caring about the rules, just select the timestamps and close the editing box. Make sure not to click "submit". They will be stored locally in your browser and skipped automatically. You can also export them with your options. | ||
==How about adding the “off-topic” category to get straight to the video’s topic?== | ==How about adding the “off-topic” category to get straight to the video’s topic?== | ||
The problem with such a category is that it would be highly subjective. Sure, it would come in handy on tutorial videos, but once it's there, people will use it everywhere. A highlight category is currently in the works. It will popup at the video beginning and allow you to jump to the insteresting part of the video. | The problem with such a category is that it would be highly subjective. Sure, it would come in handy on tutorial videos, but once it's there, people will use it everywhere. A highlight category is currently in the works. It will popup at the video beginning and allow you to jump to the insteresting part of the video. | ||
== What is condidered content?== | |||
We assume, that creators design their videos with intent, and that every part plays a role in the final product. That is why content covers pretty much everything you can think of, even though it is boring, unrelated, or off-topic. | |||
==Is there any AI involved?== | ==Is there any AI involved?== | ||
[https://github.com/andrewzlee/NeuralBlock NeuralBlock] is a neural network that detects in-video YouTube sponsorships, though current implementation within SponsorBlock is limited to a moderation tool which detects incorrect sponsor segments on English videos. Every SponsorBlock segment you see on YouTube has been made by a human (as far as we know). | [https://github.com/andrewzlee/NeuralBlock NeuralBlock] is a neural network that detects in-video YouTube sponsorships, though current implementation within SponsorBlock is limited to a moderation tool which detects incorrect sponsor segments on English videos. Every SponsorBlock segment you see on YouTube has been made by a human (as far as we know). | ||