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Congressmembers are pushing YouTube to censor climate change “misinformation”
The move may worry creators who are already being censored on the platform.
YouTube executive suggests algorithm favors news channels that have a “journalism department”
Vague terms like “authoritativeness and expertise” were passed around.
Google executive gives vague answers on effectiveness of clickbait on YouTube
It seems clickbait could actually be effective in some situations but the exec doesn’t say whether it’s ever actively penalized.
Brexit saves the UK from the EU’s Article 13 “meme ban,” minister confirms
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the law was “terrible for the internet.”
YouTube’s response to monetization delays wiping out creator income is pretty much: “Wait”
YouTube says they’re trying to get it “sorted out”.
Conservative YouTube channels streaming impeachment trial are disabled, raising accusations of censorship
Other channels were streaming the same content and remained up.
YouTubers are still losing channels to fake software phishing and YouTube is taking weeks to respond
Fake antivirus companies, streaming companies, and VPNs are common vector for the attack.
Security expert warns YouTubers of obsessed fans, tells creators never to film tours of their homes
Herzog expects something bad to happen to a YouTuber.
Traditional TV broadcasts are boosted on YouTube while independent creators suffer in recommendations
Viewers can’t avoid being pushed TV show content on what was once a platform for independent creators.
YouTube should support creators, not encourage them to cut out valid fair-use clips, digital rights group says
The EFF says it’s time for YouTube to support creators.
MxR Plays says YouTube’s constant demonetization frustrations are “cruel” in an emotional appeal to YouTube
MxR Plays are speaking for many creators that are tired of living in fear.
PewDiePie’s editor says PewDiePie will never quit
The editor said PewDiePie “can’t get enough of YouTube.”