This is why...
the gif is lightweight and plays automatically without sound or fuss while I'm scrolling.
the video does not play, I have to click it, and then it annoys me...
In conclusion...
GIFs are awesome.
And in MP4, smaller, longer and with sound. Tell me why are we still using GIFs ? 1990s called and asked for their technology back! 😂😂😂
https://v.nostr.build/EVdYNTVplfz3U3iS.mp4 nostr:note13tz6rl0kawkmkagd3arm5j47vxxns5dg9wj4vs6hchw50vr42qdq93edwq
Discussion
Your client is broken, because mine plays automatically and with no fuss. MP4 is 350KB, gif with shittier quality is 3MB and shorter. So, in conclusion, GIFs were good in 1990, they suck now and should die a fast death. Lightweight is never something I would associate with GIF.
The dog has a point
https://v.nostr.build/HsV0rqVfIeR5rqE5.mp4
My client does it right
video is superior to gif. this conversation has been like listening to someone debate with flat earthers.
the gif works better on most apps.
maybe if you guys fixed the apps, then you can disrespect the .gif format.
respect the og code.
Lightweight? It’s quite heavy when you compare filesize. We need a proper GIFmp4 format to marry the two. Autoplay in loop with easy way to add a text layer.
