Ever wanted to know how to get rid of a wasp nest with a vacuum cleaner? Bilibili has a video for that.
content on Bilibili comes from YouTube
You’ll find that a lot of the content on Bilibili comes from YouTube, and you’ll usually see the original URL posted underneath the video, so you know the source.
Personally, I don’t think this is official content. It seems like it’s normal users taking YouTube videos and reposting them here. This happens with both amateur and professional content, for example, music videos are something frequently reposted.
A Test??!!
Here’s another weird feature.
To become a real or a higher-level user of Bilibil, you need to pass a test.
Passing the test will allow you to do things such as post bullet comments, add hashtags, and buy invitation codes to invite more friends Bilibili doesn’t want just anybody posting comments that go right on top of the videos.
So, the actual test isn’t super difficult. Some of the questions can be a little tricky, but you can repeat the test as many times as you want, so it’s not that hard to pass.
I’m on question 27 out of 100, which is asking me how I should behave when watching a video in the science section.
bilibili test
The test is multiple choice.
Should I be
a keyboard warrior,
posting vulgar comments,
contributing to the scientific discussion?
I think the answer is pretty obvious for this one.
The test serves as a way to educate users on social media philippine cellphone number etiquette. If the users want the ability to use bullet comments, they need to show Bilibili that they know how to behave civilly.
Live Section
twitch logo
Twitch is a good point of comparison as it is quite different from YouTube in how it feels, but it’s closer (I think) to Bilibili’s live section.
Due to its ACG origins, you’ll find a lot of game-related content on Bilibili. Here’s a livestream of an eSports event.
bilibili livestream of an eSports event
Besides this, you’ll also come across quite a few videos of people…just talking.
bilibili livestream