Google-owned platform YouTube announced, Thursday, that “inappropriate comments” left by other users on content creators’ videos could result in the video becoming demonetized — ineligible for advertising revenue.
Google reportedly flagged 100 pages of archaeological site Ancient Origins as “inappropriate content” due to “images of mummified bodies, nude statues, and ancient battle scenes.”
PayPal has reportedly blacklisted “The Hacker News,” a popular cybersecurity news website with millions of followers online.
Popular black YouTube star Sky Williams pointed out the hypocrisy of YouTube after the company encouraged people to “subscribe to black creators,” during Black History Month.
YouTube announced their intentions to make it even harder for creators to monetize their videos on the platform this week.
YouTube is reportedly blocking content creators from linking their Patreon accounts at the end of videos unless they’re monetized through the platform’s Partner Program.
YouTube’s algorithms, which are used to censor and demonetize videos on the platform, are killing its creators, according to a report.
YouTube has continued to demonetize videos from popular content creators, now effecting interviewer Dave Rubin and fast food reviewer TheReportOfTheWeek.
YouTube allegedly demonetized the vast majority of videos posted on “The Viewer’s View” channel, hosted by Diamond and Silk. The duo believes this was due to their vocal support of President Trump.
Contents: Kashmir violence surges as India launches massive house-to-house sweep; Narendra Modi’s ‘demonetization’ program results in more Kashmir bank robberies
Contents: India’s Narendra Modi threatens to divert water from Pakistan to India’s farmers; Dangerous tensions continue in Kashmir; India says that Modi’s ‘demonetization’ program reduced Kashmir violence
