Creators
YouTube accused of lying and withholding earned creator funds during demonetization purge
Multiple YouTube creators claim that YouTube is withholding thousands of dollars that they’ve earned in Super Chats and ad revenue.
How to disclose sponsors – FTC produces guidelines on how online influencers can avoid breaking the law
Phrases such as “spon” or “collab” are not allowed.
9 out of 10 young Americans want to become internet famous
86% of young Americans showed interest in becoming influencers on social media.
New YouTube rules will cut some creator ad revenue by up to 90% in 2020
YouTube is making introducing these new rules in January 2020 as part of its settlement with the FTC over alleged COPPA violations.
Twitch streamer and Partner Boneclinks banned live during a livestream, Twitch is unresponsive
As is often the case, Twitch isn’t saying why.
Elizabeth Warren’s “Meme Team” highlight how much Democrats struggle to understand the art of memes
The Democrats don’t appear to understand the rebellious nature, spontaneity, and creativity that make memes work.
Copyright takedowns on Twitter have more than doubled in the first part of 2019
Copyright takedowns are being used as a censorship tool.
YouTube quietly hides its code after content “throttling” system is leaked
Before the code was changed, it contained several internal metrics that YouTube appeared to be using to suppress content on the platform.
Meeting between YouTubers Union and Google called off after Google refuses to meet with YouTuber Joerg Sprave
The union accuse Google of unwillingness to accept any representatives of YouTuber Union as participants in the conversation
Memes are safe for now, as the “anti-meme” bill is blocked from Senate vote
Senators Ron Wyden and Rand Paul have saved the day.
Publishers sign up to continue their abusive relationship with Facebook
Publishers sign up to Facebook News, despite how they’ve been treated in the past.