RSS in Plain English

[@findingMyself.25yearsago]

I'm seeing this video 13 years later. Wow with your simple printouts you did great explanation. Anybody from 2020?

[@adityapawar4937]

Yes me too. I'm watching this in my quarantine time.

[@dantheman1621]

yep, he actually did a great job explaining it.

[@priyanshipriu9139]

Me

[@EvanKrummel]

Ayo

[@tmanbryan]

Yep, same here

[@8055jameelkareem]

This dude was 9 years ahead of us

[@337supreme]

@ You were 5 days ahead of me.

[@zehaowang2279]

+Daniel B you were five hours ahead of me.

[@arikowidtrash7074]

lol

[@tortureh2371]

@@arikowidtrash7074 annnd you were 2 months ahead of me.

[@daviesesiro6679]

You are 4 years ahead of me

[@josephelgazar4229]

10 years later and this video is still helpful.

[@MrPattywac]

I was just going to ask about its relevance in 2022!

[@SusheelChandradhas]

@@MrPattywac That was 5 years ago.

[@The_Nubian_Gamer]

@@SusheelChandradhas That was 6 months ago.

[@อัญชลี-ฌ2อ]

​@@The_Nubian_GamerThat was 1 month ago

[@aashishpant]

16 years later still helpful

[@raefeldman]

13 years later, 2021. Honestly, with cutouts and whiteboard this is still better content than most new videos on KZbin! 😂🤓

[@lav7161]

And no ads or companies that pay him to sell something to us. Oh, the good old days

[@raefeldman]

@L AV Was just thinking about this today! Free knowledge benefits and advances the whole of humanity. So thankful for what we have/had. One day I will find a way to pay it forward.

[@rajnirankari61]

even 17 years later, this is still the best content out there!

[@smackbear1]

Just here to say i'm watching this in 2018. Printed out papers and a whiteboard to explain cs concepts. wow.

[@marcusnobreus1967]

Yeah, me too, funny! Love it! :D

[@marvinogah]

Oh .... WOW

[@compjelly]

smackbear1 Yes, something like this might be necessary soon even.

[@nicolaschetty3036]

Hilarious. The paper was literally the only reason I kept watching!

[@vedharajallan4960]

​@@marcusnobreus1967osc we we freedom

[@emreastarc6734]

I loved how you transfered information without bullshit or wasting time. Simple and clean.

[@DStabs720]

That's how KZbin was 15 years ago. It was great

[@meinbherpieg4723]

@@DStabs720 The Eternal September met Capitalism and had an unholy love child that became 2020's internet.

[@ShaunaLHowardTheDivaInTraining]

All this time, I've wondered what RSS is and you've made it so simple to understand. Thank you immensly.

[@ja1207]

the way he swipes the paper out though...

[@TrustNo0ne]

I know.. it's like ---- MAGIC!

[@treeoflife7151]

Legend says this video was the inspiration for the swipe gesture of modern touch devices.

[@Stylevicious]

What is this 2007 sorcery

[@suhdonim4432]

YES!! I believe that I understand it now. RSS was the component of the web that I avoided/ignored because it looked more complicated than it actually is - I know that now. Thank You.

[@couponchief]

+Suh Do Nim (FreeStateMents) RSS is awesome. We use it all the time.

[@sheteguile4440]

EXACTLY !!!I've been a web geek since the late 90s and NEVER paid attention to RSS and that lil orange icon. What MAGIC I have been missing !!! I just started using RSS feeds a ouple of days ago and IT IS SO DAMN CONVENIENT, it blew my mind.

[@Roberson540]

That was the greatest most entertaining internet tutorial I have ever seen!

[@OnlyNotes]

Sometimes I forget netflix was around in 2007...

[@TheCrashdavis123]

This may be an old video, and I may not agree with EVERYTHING you've said, but dudes (and dude-ettes)...You're freak'n awesome! How great of you to quickly, efficiently, and in an entertaining way share your knowledge with the rest of the world (and not just simple "'click this link," but going the extraish step to explain the science/reasoning behind the link). You've turned a day of frustration into a day of happiness. Thanks oodles.

[@beckystrum6232]

Thank you! An actual video where someone explains something in plain language, without racing through it all like a whirlwind.

[@SandraDragon]

This was SO simple it amazed me! I was looking for at least 5 years for a decent explanation! Now I have it. Teachers out there note: you should show this video to your classes before making it part of a classroom assignment! Make it interesting and easy and you will increase a child's attention span and their love of learning, something sadly lacking in this era of social promotion. Watching this was fun!

[@StrangeIndeed]

I guess it's worth mentioning that although the picture at 1:16 gives a good understanding of how RSS, it's now how it actually works behind the scenes. RSS checks from time to time if some new content is available - it's like the old, old methods, but it's automated. So the arrows point the opposite way than shown, but it is abstracted away from you

[@QuantinaJones]

I’m popping in 14 years later to say this content is still relevant in our lives. Thanks a billion! Also, the paper slides are still genius and my personal favorite! 😄

[@christianhowell8283]

16 years later: This video is still helpful

[@RocZi]

well done content. i am 15 years late to learning what RSS is and now i need 1) a reader 2) click on funny little orange icons

[@avalongudino4698]

September 2020, you posted this when I was in school. and now this makes sense for my job. Thank you

[@miggidyschmiggs]

It's 2024 and I think this is one of the most important videos on the internet. The average internet user has no control over their networks and doesn't even engage with the web (and all it's glory!). Meta, X, and TikTok rendered RSS an antiquated technology, but we have to learn why RSS (or it's philosophy) is imperative if we don't want some kind of Orwellian digital dystopia.

[@nicohornswag]

Precisely. I've deleted my social apps and I'm wanting to go back to the old ways. I gotta say, it's a lot cooler and nicer than I thought. I'm even getting more engagement with real people now! I still have to set up RSS for my own blog but I'll be doing it as soon as possible.

[@neatstatus]

I love the illustrations. Very easy to follow. I was reading about "RSS" in Wikipedia (had no idea what it was), and thank God for KZbin, decided to cut that reading short and search for a video with a human explaining in plain English. This video delivered!

[@TatyanaValdaBelindaHill]

Holy Jeezus I finally understand what RSS is. And you made me laugh. Thanks for the simple explanation (sweet presenting style) :*

[@GuitarfiendIII]

Ha,ha...Nooooo you don't ! Try this with auto dling your fave tv showws from websites like TPB ! He,he,he.

[@KiruthigaR-r7k]

It's 17yrs ago... unbelievable approach...

[@asadd2]

FINALLY I know what rss is x) thanks man!

[@acmott1]

dude THANKS - been on the web for 11 years and never heard anyone explain rss in a way that I really understood until now

[@AbhishekKumarAlex21c]

Exactly what i want to know ! Note: Google has discontinued its RSS Reader service in late 2013. But by the way Good Work...

[@katarinakovacova4736]

I was searching and searching for all data relevant to RSS. I could not figure out what actually is RSS. Finaly I have found a clear and simple explanation. Thnak you soooo much.

[@lloydwinston5513]

Great job in explaining.... Very creative presentation. Finally figured out what that button was lol

[@omega.medgeen]

Lloyd Winston

[@drokraebube2983]

How am I discovering RSS feed at this point in time? Thanks for the simple explanations. I guess it will solve my 1000 bookmark issue.

[@therouxarts]

why i didnt watch this 5 years ago lol

[@ahadtaha2033]

hau

[@renahead2386]

Ahad Taha photo

[@davidbohland5079]

You sir... Are absolutely amazing! Struggling with this for years and your video, being 13 yrs old, is still relevant and pure gold.

[@freddiebuddie8325]

So this is what time travel is like😮

[@exceltreebobbie]

THIS IS THE BEST RSS FEED EXPLANATION ON THE INTERNET!!!!!!! As a designer and tech junkie, this is the best on my experience.

[@VrajeshSukhadiya]

easy to understand. Nice explanation.

[@klgalloway0416]

the ABSOLUTE BEST tutorial on KZbin I've ever seen!!!

[@johannesvang5346]

Am I the only one watching in the middle of 2019?

[@ShadiMuhammad]

I just watch it right now in 2020. looool

[@robdixson196]

Using Yotube to figure out how to diitch KZbin here...Tired of their censorship nonsense.

[@andymac71]

It has taken me 6 months to work out what RSS is and how it works. thanks for the simple and understandable explanation.

[@jeanettenouch2123]

It made me laugh for real the way he just pushes the paper outta the way.

[@Andea77]

For years I've wondered what RSS is. Now I finally get it, and glad to see I'm not the only one who was wondering! Thank you!

[@kiesersozay1717]

Do you need a computer/smartphone/tablet for this to work? I'd rather have all the news just mailed to me through the USPS

[@tamsson5896]

+Kieser Sozay I like the computer way better because it's easier to recycle all the junk that comes plus you don't have to take it outside. Sometimes it's really, really cold or raining or both! But being as I still get all that junk delivered by the post office and still have to go out in the cold rain, I decided to opt out of the RSS, just to save time.

[@tamsson5896]

+tamsson But because of this video I know what RSS is so I thank the producers.

[@trasportocolarusso1809]

tamsson

[@yourneighbour5738]

Fax only please

[@oopsinc459]

*ahem* magazine and newspaper subscriptions

[@wghaen2681]

Seeing this 16 years later in 2024! Thought RSS is some new tech... How is this still able to solve my problem with social medias? Why is there so less people using it!

[@marvinogah]

Who's here in 2021 ?

[@donjr2]

2023 here 🙋🏿‍♂️

[@ondox]

2025 here

[@samuelgunter]

me

[@Risk-on1]

2091

[@karliem3534]

12. 5 years later, this is probably the most succinct video 👌🏻

[@mach1qc]

Man! I've been teaching all my life and I can tell: you're a TEACHER! Bravo Bertrand

[@riki4644]

10 years

[@Sasan_Guitar]

google reader is discontinued

[@dvnizr]

Excellent video. Short and sweet and gets the point across. I loved how extra efforts were taken to not waste a single second of the viewer. Thanks!!

[@takshashila2995]

Any Indian confused on where to put Narendra Modi in all this?

[@tarkovsky69]

ref:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashtriya_Swayamsevak_Sangh

[@exportmatrix7401]

Finally, I found an intelligent and plain tutor. Thank you so much.

[@aarav6891]

Watching this is 2024

[@theNautiDetails]

This is the most positive feedback comment section I have ever read, ANYWHERE! Kudos to you guys on making RSS seem so easy and too all the wonderful people who graciously commented really nice thing's.

[@stevo728822]

Google Reader is RIP

[@kpalaniuk]

You guys are doing a GREAT job. The internet is in need of this stuff. Now, instead of explaining things to my parents I can refer to your awesome videos!! KEEP IT UP!

[@MaryPoggemann]

Thank you for the explanation of rss. I've seen that symbol many times and did nothing with it because I didn't understand what rss was or how rss works. I'm going to try it. Thanks for the courage.

[@fine50yo]

Love the "easy peasy, lemon squeezy" explanation and visual aids. Perfectly done.

[@ittakes12c1]

Less than four minutes and now I know how to set up RSS. Thank you. You're a good teacher.

[@GrinchSpout]

This was SO excelent, SO succinct, and so VERY clear that I simply had to log in and add my "thumbs up" and thank these folks for clearing up 4 months of my screwing around. Thanks. (By the way, it helped me understand that, in fact, RSS is NOT what I was looking for in my particular case - no one else made this so clear!

[@CatePedersen1]

Love your use of markers! Techy stuff explained 'old school'. Much more engaging than a powerpoint!

[@satis1983]

I've wondered what these were for years and only now have I actually decided to find out. Thanks for the video, explained it really well, and I will set myself one up. Thanks!!

[@harpies45]

Absolutely an incredible way to teach me something that I knew nothing about, and now I can explain it to anyone. This was great! Thanks.

[@Colemanvideo]

Wow! That was awesome! I just spent 10 minutes trying to figure out what an RSS feed was before finding your video. Thanks

[@grafaltfried7153]

I agree with many of the previous comments: 12 years later (2019) & this video is still very helpful. This is what you call "timeless" ... except for the Netflix/ Video Store comparison, of course ;-)

[@sheponline3200]

Nice job - being seeing this RSS Feed stuff for over a year and you explained it to me in less than 3 mins (didn't need to watch the whole video!) THX

[@damon691104]

I have to say... after watching 4 other videos to try and figure what an rss feed is, this is the only video that made sense. Thanks for making this stupid simple!!

[@phitdemon]

Very nicely done sir. This is the first of your videos that I've seen, but I'll definitely be checking the others out now. Impressive.

[@irvsheffey1000]

I'm looking to help a friend to build up their presence on the net through posts on their Facebook, Twitter and Google+ and RSS would seem to be a great and timely source. In just beginning to explore this whole area, your video provides an excellent introduction. THANX

[@TheSenecaHighlander]

Very cool... I almost spent a whole lot of time trying to decipher Wiki's incredibly long page about this, and you did it in just under four minutes. Thanks!

[@MarkUngar]

Wow! Finally - RSS has been a mystery to me for as long as it's been in existence - 'til now! Thank you!

[@WillyBeamin.]

I wish youtube was still like this. Awesome video!

[@sabrinaspecv]

well I can honestly say that I didn't know how to use RSS feeds, I knew what they were sort of but I didn't understand them until I watched your video. Way cool! Thank you!

[@kokoarts]

I liked it so much that I had to go through the signing up with KZbin which I never had time and courage to do so. I LOVE the opening song - Ur...hmhmhm...just made my day much easier! Thanks leelefever!!

[@LindaAMelin]

Ditto.....man, feeling really old right now... Because I'm sooo behind the times and I Am Old, But still kickin'....Excellent explanation.

[@vvrify]

Being simple is a highly complex process. Really appreciate your effort to present it in simple and effective.

[@ccook03]

Simple, Clear, and Informative without all of the hoopla, Outstanding....Thanks a million

[@rubberchickenlady]

What an incredibly simple description. I've got "Le Fever"!! Corny, yes, but I'm just really thrilled that someone could explain this to me in a way I actually understand and can use. Off to set up my reader...

[@LoriPeters]

I got this link from Chris Brogan - amazingly helpful I have had a website for a year and never knew what RSS was. Thanks so much

[@lorainediaz49]

Thank you so much I have been wanting to find out this information and you have made it so simple! All my blogs have the rss icon and I never knew how to get it-now I do! Thank you so so much!

[@Veggieman87]

I've seen this video before, and it made sense, but I've finally gotten to a point where I need to use it. Now I can keep it all organized! Thank you!

[@BuyMMAcards]

GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!! SO SIMPLE!!! Just saved me watching 1000 videos. I'm subscribing to you because that was nice and quick and easy to understand.

[@hoki8296]

Wow, after 16 years, it is still valuable video! I learned a lot, thank you! Cool video.

[@Stephygal]

Thanks so much! I was beginning to doubt my ability to understand things. This video is so simple and to the point!

[@Lynz3333]

Thank You, Thank you. So many people are computer literate, I am not one of those people. This video was very informative and easy to understand, now I might even enjoy the internet instead of being super confused by it. Again thank you commoncraft. You do a lot of good for people. :-)

[@wallyhawaii]

Great stuff! I'll be visiting your other uploads to see what you're currently offering, too. Thanks a lot for helping us all out! Easy, easy, easy to understand now!

[@ImmiTheKhan]

Wonderful... I have come from future into 2022 to know about RSS Feeds :) and see it dates back 15 years now.

[@iamvanshine]

Old school teaching new school is spot-on for me. I feel properly learn-ed about RSS feeds. Thank you.

[@senselocke]

That was... actually really useful. No one could explain the "why should I care about this" before. Thanks!

[@LazarusStr]

15 years later, and a big thanks for the breakdown 🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@michaelravenwood4635]

Feedbro Feed Reader for Chrome is excellent. It has built-in rule engine that lets you filter out articles that you don't care about, highlight important ones etc. It can also fetch full articles even if the feed only provides excerpts.

[@ULegacy]

What is RSS? No idea. Google search. Technical terms. Web geeks. Still don't know. KZbin search. Found leelefever. Watched the video. Now I know! Plain. Simple. English. Great video!

[@bgj806]

This broke down RSS in easy-to-understand steps; very informative in a clear, concise style. Thank you very much!

[@FlorianEagox]

Time to add this to my blog 14 years later!

[@Themaskedprincess]

Thanks dude. I like seeing the sites and looking for new content but sometimes I just want everything speeded up. Can't believe I didn't know how this worked until now....and I called myself an internet addict.

[@shopcommercesc7707]

I really enjoyed watching your video. The kind of one to let any dummy going from absolutely no knowledge of RSS to: "I can now understand what people mean when they say RSS"

[@MegF142857]

Very helpful. I'm only 4 years behind on these new methods. Why can't everyone be as clear as this video about how to use RSS. Thanks!

[@dyalyds]

soooo enticing...i hope i wont get disappointed at the end of the day.. I once was a victim of some unscrupulous sites.....but here on rss i feel the truthfulness and loyalty, i might try it...

[@soufianer3562]

I think this is the most simple and amazing presentation I ever seen! Thank you!

[@somlaksuwanmalee4136]

Clearing for presenting simply. No necessary for modern or difficult instruments But using everything in front to pick up and out immediately. With low cost investment to show today. Thanks with sincerely.. I love to see about this...again ..again ..& again Somlak

[@SharonPorts]

I can't believe this is 10 years old! It's so much fun to watch "vintage" things in our "fast times"

[@georgiebennett516]

You have made this so easy for me to understand. Thankyou so much. This is better than any other website explaining RSS :D

[@kwilder1000]

You are a GRET visual presenter - Love your Style!! Thanks so much. I got alot of info in a great short visual presentation.

[@Rubberand4skins]

Love it man. Simple, easy to understand. Just a great job.