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Nick Fuentes’ America First channel deleted by YouTube
YouTube says the channel was deleted due to “hate speech”
Senate Committee looks at updating DMCA for the modern era
It’s yet to be seen whether it will be made better or worse for creators.
Court rules GTA V cheat makers are guilty of “copyright infringement”
It’s not the first time cheat makers have met a similar ruling.
YouTube demonetizes and then remonetizes Technology Connections without saying why
YouTube isn’t very transparent with what’s happening behind the scenes.
UK shelves controversial internet content crackdown, for now
It will be discussed again in the spring.
YouTuber Barnacules Nerdgasm encourages viewers to copyright strike videos they deem to be “bullying”
Barnacules said if people use content for “bullying” or “defamation of character” then “absolutely it does not fall under fair use.”
YouTube: coronavirus videos will be automatically demonetized until further notice
YouTube gave us little reason as to why.
YouTube introduces feature to let users tip creators $2 – will take a 30% cut
For some reason, it only works on desktop.
Patreon and payment processors could be held accountable for censorship under new Californian arbitration law
Platforms such as Patreon have been banning users, severing the ties between creators and customers.
Google pours estimated half a million dollars into The Young Turks, to fund new course
The course will be teaching…journalism tactics and responsibilities.
Porhhub accused of deleting tweets where they admit 15-year-old trafficked girl was a “verified” user
The tweets had already been archived and cached.
YouTube apologizes for demonetizing H3 Podcast interview with John Schnatter for non-existent “slur”
The demonetization is accused of being suspicious.