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YouTube Adpocalypse Update: Creators Can Now Be Punished Even if They Don’t Violate Community Guidelines
Even if a creator’s content doesn’t violate YouTube’s community guidelines, YouTube may still take action if their behavior is deemed to be “egregious and harmful to the broader community.”
Independent Journalist Ford Fischer’s Channel Demonetized in YouTube Adpocalypse
Fischer is one of the most notable victims of the adpocalypse because he has support from all sides of the political spectrum and his work features important historical and news footage.
History Teacher That Teaches Nazi History Has His YouTube Account Banned for “Hate Speech”
YouTube is more of a mess than ever before.
Apparently, Publishing Images of the Tiananmen Massacre Memorial Vigils on WeChat Is “Spreading Malicious Rumors”
China has gone all out in terms of censorship of the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen square massacre.
Shopify Reportedly Takes Down Steven Crowder’s “Socialism Is for Figs” T-Shirt After YouTube Pressures Him to Remove It
First they came for his YouTube monetization. Then they came for the t-shirts.
New Adpocalypse Begins as YouTube Rolls Out New “Hate Speech” Rules and Starts Mass Demonetizing Creators
YouTube has already demonetized multiple channels as part of a more aggressive crackdown on what it deems to be “hate speech” and “borderline content.”
Tesla Appears to Block Employee Access to a Social Networking Site to Prevent Staff From Airing Criticism
Tesla is taking measures to stop employees communicating on the forum.
YouTube Bows to the Mob After Vox Host Carlos Maza Attempts to Get Competitor Steven Crowder Silenced
Maza claimed that Crowder’s jokes were harassment.
The EU Wants Facebook to Censor Content Worldwide, Not Just Within the EU
The EU is up to its usual tricks.
Sheriff’s Deputy Is Being Sued After Arresting a Man Because of a Facebook Post
The man was arrested for a Facebook post in which he criticized the deputy. The ACLA argues that it’s within the man’s First Amendment rights.
Apple Has Started Censoring Chinese Language Podcasts in China
Apple appears to be doing all it can to have a good relationship with China.
Australian Journalist Annika Smethurst Reported on the Australian Government’s Invasive Spying on Its Own People. as a Result, Her Home Was Raided by Police
Australia has been criticized for its heavy-handed approach in recent years.
