Creators
Disney is shutting down DIY Baby Yoda products
The lack of official merch had inspired people to make their own.
YouTube car reviewer Doug DeMuro explains how YouTubers aren’t treated like “real” journalists
Despite getting more views and attention, YouTubers are still treated as second class citizens to more traditional journalists.
YouTube channel Hot Tea at risk of deletion after Trisha Paytas copy strikes
YouTube’s strike system is easily abused.
Mixer and Facebook Gaming are growing rapidly but are nowhere near catching up with Twitch
Twitch is still the master of streaming and will be for years at this rate.
Democrats want a study on the effects SESTA and FOSTA had on sex workers
Lawmakers want to know about any “harmful effects” the acts may have had.
Instagram changes will wipe out firearms influencers on the platform
The gun influencer industry is highly lucrative with some influencers being compensated with products worth $4,000.
Twitch streamer reportedly arrested after being accused of child abuse during live stream
A post on the Calgary Police Services Facebook Page indicates that she was arrested and charged earlier today.
PewDiePie explains why he’s taking a break from YouTube next year
PewDiePie said he felt like he had to explain the break after the fake news saying he’s quitting YouTube.
Woman accused of biting and throwing baby during Twitch stream
Child protective services could get involved.
Twitch viewers use donation system to prank call 911 with Siri during FouseyTUBE stream
“Hey, Siri. Call 911.”
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki denies that YouTube has “some kind of ulterior goal”
Wojcicki also pushed back on what she described as “conspiracy theories” about “what YouTube’s really up to.”
2019 was a low point for YouTube and demoralizing for creators and the community
There are no signs things will be better in 2020.