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YouTube purges iDubbbz Content Cop video and comedy videos as it retroactively enforces new harassment policy
Creators had feared that this new policy would trigger a massive purge on the site.
YouTube purge to hit creators with harsh punishments for going “too far” with insults, mockery and even jokes
YouTube creators have been predicting that a December YouTube purge was coming. Here it is.
Twitch users shocked after being banned from a stream as streamer purges every “little poor person”
“Can you ban every little poor person who can’t afford a sub?”
The Emmys adds its first-ever category for esports
The category will recognize journalism about competitive video gaming championships and live events.
India ruling says YouTube should remove copyrighted content before being asked
India doesn’t think much of YouTube’s Content ID system.
YouTube slammed over its latest COPPA comments, as community points out the whole situation is YouTube’s fault
Many people believe that YouTube caused the problem by collecting data from children.
YouTube partner with Michelle Obama for new documentary
YouTube is courting high profile figures instead of YouTubers.
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki denies using keyword blacklists: “We don’t have any list of blacklisted words”
Numerous reports have suggested that YouTube uses keyword blacklists that affect monetization and search.
Richard Lewis slams Twitch CEO Emmett Shear over inconsistent bans: “You are running a circus”
Lewis pointed to numerous examples of Twitch’s inconsistency and warned that it could lead to users exiting the platform.
Creators say Twitter policy changes mean the platform is preparing to end support for NSFW content
Creators are expecting a blow in 2020.
Corporations are taking over YouTube, 72% of the top 100 channels are now brands or mainstream celebs
80% of the top 100 channels were independent YouTubers in 2010.
Judge recognizes dominant nature of Twitch, cap on amount of damages banned streamer can claim is lifted
The ruling could pave the way for helping other streamers and creators in pushing back against platforms.