Why Is YouTube Demonetizing LGBTQ Videos?
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Why Is YouTube Demonetizing LGBTQ Videos?
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Re: Why Is YouTube Demonetizing LGBTQ Videos?
#2FWIW, youtube has been demonetizing videos that promote conservative POVs.
(Edit: Gee, I didn't think this would upset people enough to attract so many downvotes. Looks like I was wrong.)
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#3The real problem is the lack of explanation. If a film is refused certification, it will usually come with a list of reasons, making it possible to recut to an acceptable version. If it's demonetised by youtube you get no explanation.
Yes, that will result in people working exactly up to the line, but at least having a line is something that people can work with.
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#4It's one thing if a government regulates a market, yet another if a company regulates it.
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#5FWIW, youtube has been demonetizing videos that promote conservative POVs. (Edit: Gee, I didn't think this would upset people enough to attract so many downvotes. Looks like I was wrong.)
I am willing to wager that more action will be seen with regards to LGBTQ channels being demonetized than conservative channels. Google never really tried to hide their left leaning biases.
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#6It's one thing if a government regulates a market, yet another if a company regulates it.
But at the same time they're trying to avoid responsiblity by pointing to an algorithm. I mean they put a rainbow flag on their site and then also pull monetization from videos! I guess it's their legal right but they can't duck accountability.
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#7FWIW, youtube has been demonetizing videos that promote conservative POVs. (Edit: Gee, I didn't think this would upset people enough to attract so many downvotes. Looks like I was wrong.)
Thefore I like this post and development very much.
When free speech on the converative side is under attack, the argument of the now seems to be 'nazis must be silenced'.
The more YouTube's ideological punishment practices come in the open, the better!
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#8It's one thing if a government regulates a market, yet another if a company regulates it.
But at the same time they're trying to avoid responsiblity by pointing to an algorithm. I mean they put a rainbow flag on their site and then also pull monetization from videos! I guess it's their legal right but they can't duck accountability.
'But it's the algorithm' has become the new 'but I am a comedian, what kind of a fool are you to take my political propaganda serious' defense.
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#9I wonder if this violates various local ordinances against LGBT discrimination?
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#10FWIW, youtube has been demonetizing videos that promote conservative POVs. (Edit: Gee, I didn't think this would upset people enough to attract so many downvotes. Looks like I was wrong.)
It does mention this near the end of the article.