Flickr Backlash

The introduction of Flickr video has unintended consequences: Angry Flickrites.

Citing site slowdowns and a fear of an YouTuber influx, many long-time Flickr users are up in arms about the addition of Flickr Video. By up in arms, we mean they've started petitions and angry-sounding Flickr groups.

Editorial note: Whoa! You've found a super-old post here on BuzzFeed, from an earlier era of the site. It doesn't really represent where we are anymore, and may in fact be totally broken, but we're leaving it up as a part of our early history.

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