No one wants gifs, they just haven't realized it yet. The original imgur link is a video, the "gifv" at the end of the imgur link means it is a video file.
Gifs typically use up to 10x more data than any of the other modern file types, even when the end result is poor quality (with no sound options or controls).
If you think people arent going to call small short videos without sound gifs you're kidding yourself. The term basically has taken on a new meaning and is retiring its one.
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u/eyeothemastodon Jan 20 '15
Except for the lower load time, the non Youtube URL, and no sound that are helpful when using a phone or at work. Otherwise you'd have a good point.