Creators
The implications of podcast exclusives moving behind Spotify’s walled garden
Joe Rogan’s deal has huge implications for the traditionally open, decentralized podcasting ecosystem.
YouTube Select is YouTube’s move to gain more premium advertisers and force creators to be “brand safe”
Ad revenue will be funneled to “brand safe” creators.
YouTube alternatives that are more creator and free-speech friendly
As YouTube continues to censor, these alternatives are rising up to empower viewers and creators.
Sony’s abuse of DMCA-reporting systems against commentators and social media users is met with media silence
Most major video game news outlets have ignored the scandal for over two weeks.
YouTube demonetizes SGTreport, TRUreporting, Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli, and Realist News
YouTube is tightening the screws on independent media channels.
Twitter permanently bans Joey Salads
Saladino was banned for “manipulation and spam.”
Mark Dice video censored after being hit with bogus copyright and privacy claims
YouTube’s flagging system continues to be abused for censorship.
Classic MTV shows from 1980s requested to be removed from Internet Archive on copyright grounds
Their time on the platform was short lived.
YouTube CEO: Users don’t like “authoritative” mainstream media channels but we boost them anyway
Susan Wojcicki confirms your suspicions.
YouTube strips human rights activist Jennifer Zeng of income
Suggesting the origin of the coronavirus was China seems to be problematic for Google.
YouTube CEO admits changing the recommendation algorithm in response to media’s radicalization theory
The theory has been contradicted by research data but YouTube still made changes in response to mainstream media articles pushing this narrative.
MembersHow the DMCA Has Become One of the Biggest Threats to Online Speech
Major flaws in the current system have allowed it to be weaponized and used as a censorship tool.