As the debate rages on, some people are calling for a fix to the situation. This includes:

Secondly, the lifecycle of such a video reveals the brutal efficiency of the attention economy. When a video is labeled “VOL016” (suggesting a rare, perhaps leaked, volume of a series), it immediately acquires scarcity value. Platforms like YouTube and TikTok are flooded with near-infinite content, but truly “unseen” material is the digital equivalent of uranium—rare, volatile, and highly sought after. The request to “fix” the video is often a trap; it drives engagement toward mirror sites, link aggregators, or reaction streamers who promise to show the footage. Even if the original video is a hoax or a mundane clip blown out of proportion, the discussion around its suppression becomes more viral than the content itself. Consequently, the “fix” is never truly achieved. Once a video achieves “unseen” status, it cannot be seen without destroying its mystique. To watch it is to be disappointed; to never watch it is to remain in a state of perpetual curiosity. Social media algorithms exploit this gap, promoting any post that contains the keywords “VOL016” or “unseen fix” because they signal high emotional arousal—specifically, anxiety and anticipation.

An anonymous user on /x/ (paranormal) posted a link labeled "VOL016 - UNSEEN - NEEDS FIX." The video was hosted on an obscure file-sharing site. Within 6 hours, the link was shared to r/lostmedia and r/creepy.