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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.
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.
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.
Senator Marsha Blackburn demands answers from YouTube over censorship of hundreds of Trump campaign ads
YouTube previously took down 300+ Trump ads without explaining how the ads violated its policies.
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki admits humans reviewers check whether content “makes sense” to be on Trending
Creators have long suspected that a lot of the content on Trending is curated by humans.
YouTube Rewind 2019 tries to win over creators
Viewers are describing it as “lazy” and “boring.”
YouTube tells creators to brace for an account purge
YouTube says it’s to delete spam accounts.
Talkshow host Dave Rubin announces Locals, a fan-funding platform that gives control back to creators
The platform allows creators to accept donations and subscriptions, notify their fans when new content is posted, and set the rules for their own communities.