Youtube Viewing History

Sometimes, do you ever just want to sneak into your crush's Youtube viewing history? I mean, it basically tells you everything you need to know about that person: their favorite music, movie quotes, and funny clips. But Youtube's expanse of influence is much bigger than that. You don't just learn about a person's interests, but about the means by which they procrastinate--and how long they need to rejuvenate themselves by watching cat videos before they're ready to dive into their research papers again. You might learn what their aspirations are, based upon the "How To" and "Do It Yourself" videos they watch. Heavens, you might even learn about their guilty little pleasures, such as a need to listen to Britney Spears when they're sad on a Friday night. And with the push to make the Church a more global organization through the utilization of technology, you can even see how often a person chooses to view inspirational videos. As I'm now reflecting on what I've watched on Youtube, I realize that I'd be mortified by the things others would learn about me! I never view anything that is truly unwholesome or shameful, but I worry that I waste my time on things that really don't edify and enlighten. 

I truly believe that we are what we view. I'm making a goal, starting now, to watch more uplifting media. Not because I worry about what others might find, but because I want to be more accountable for my actions. So much of what we view on the internet is done within the safety of our bedrooms, behind closed doors--beyond anyone else's supervision. I hope that I can become a person that "virtuous, lovely, and of good report" regardless of whether the door is open or shut.