We're launching @BlueFlagBot@walledgarden.xyz, a new community bot that attempts to serve racing videos from series around the world. The bot tries to curate a YouTube feed of auto racing focused channels before posting the "best" content available to the community, focusing on racing and on-track content while filtering out filler and fluff pieces using our "Track Limits" system - we're still figuring out those limits before we start throwing the black and white flag.
Please note: BlueFlagBot is fresh off the sim and just bolted on the aero rakes. The bot may have some handling issues as we continue fine-tuning the setup and working out mechanical bugs.
What BlueFlagBot Is (And Isn't)
What it is: An attempt to curate racing content for the community
What it isn't:
- Not a replacement for user posted content - the bot will be reconfigured as needed to better support users posting similar content
- Not yet interactive - no good bot/bad bot style recognition yet, maybe in the future if needed
- Not a finished product
Launch Features
- Monitors 40+ auto racing classifications from around the world
- Covers diverse events to interest long-time and casual fans alike
- Prefers posting live events and on-track content over other video types
- Tags all videos by series or classification for easy identification
- Uses a content scoring system that scales with video availability to keep content interesting and on-topic
- Configurable posting habits and series weighting to fit community needs
- Attempts to avoid double posting content already shared by itself or community members
The bot uses a content filtering system designed to be flexible and adapt as the community grows and changes. We're learning the racing line as we go - it can limit videos to only live racing and full race replays, favor certain series over others, allow more casual content through, and adjust based on community needs as we dial in the setup.
What You Should Know About Today's Release
- Early beta will likely contain bugs and require adjustments to fit the community
- Bot availability may change without warning - disappearing and reappearing should be expected
- Series being posted are always up for discussion and open for suggestion
- Adding new series may take time but shouldn't be a problem
- Feedback on any aspect of the bot is welcome
Help us improve: The bot scores each video out of 100 points to help tune content during the racing season and off-season periods on YouTube. The scores help us learn when track conditions are poor versus when a wheel nut hasn't been tightened properly. We're still working out the kinks in our pit strategy - leave feedback about series you'd like added, tagging system modifications, series you don't want to see, or other suggestions in the comments below.
Thanks for your patience during testing!
Currently Monitored Channels
Asian Le Mans Series, British F4, BTCC, Dakar Rally, DirtFish Rally, DTM, European Le Mans Series, F4 Brasil, F4 Indian Championship, F4 Spanish Championship, F4 U.S. Championship, FIA World Endurance Championship, FIA World Rally Championship, FIA World Rallycross Championship, FIA-F4 Japanese, Formula 1, Formula E, Formula Regional European Championship, Goodwood Road & Racing, GT World, IMSA, INDY NXT by Firestone, INDYCAR, Italian F4 Championship, Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie, F4 CEZ Championship, Super Formula, Super Formula Lights, Super GT, Super Taikyu, Supercars Championship, TCR South America, TCR World Tour, USF Pro Championships, Winter Series, World Rally-Raid Championship
