Censorship is the big topic right now. So, I ask you - How far does Youtube go with censoring creators?

submitted by PencilPusher55 from self.conspiracy

People being banned for outright Conservative viewpoints is one thing. Of course crazy Youtube shuts them down because it is in your face. But what about shadow bans / suggested videos / exposure blocking?

For instance. Say I went on and watched a channel that was previously deleted like American Renaissance that was deemed for unsuitable for the platform because of "hate speech". Will youtube see my watched video history and say "Eh, you fucked up. Keep uploading videos - we will NEVER let you into the algorithms".

I remember when you used to be able to type in current events on Youtube and they'd show up on normal creators pages. Just a random guy that caught it happening and uploaded it. Bam - first results.

But now? It's only news websites. I mean it is seriously only news websites that allow coverage.

I had a buddy that was talking to me about starting a channel and he has an idea revolving around skits and things of that nature. I had to tell him that YT is not the place anymore. It's not the little creative hub we once used to love.

Back in 2012 I started a small channel and was almost shocked at how quickly viewership was acquired. The videos were not even good. One was me spray painting the case of an Xbox 360, the other was just incoherent rambling about some BS videogame i was likely interested in at the time... But the views came in, man. I mean it wasn't effortless but it was VERY inspiring for almost any young person that wanted to have their voice heard or content seen. But now? Pissing in the wind. Something has changed in a massive way. I just don't know what it is in the technical aspect.

Bitchute is great and all but I wonder if it's only a political platform?

That's all - I just want your thoughts on how far the censorship extends.

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[–]book-of-saturday 6 insightful - 2 fun6 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

YT is the new TV at this point; top suggestions are always some establishment clown like Jimmy Kimmel or Ellen. They censored search contents, fucked the right side ("related") bar, and of course all the best Conspiracy videos are gone.

The best YT imo was even before this whole new "influencer" thing. With today's cult of personality reaching idiot levels, I really don't care about some "top youtubers" opinion on some controversial topic, because it's starting to smell like old-time-propaganda TV.

I miss the long conspiracy playlists, falling asleep watching that shit, and no globalist SJW ads!

[–]peace_love_comfort 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

I had to change the title of a video titled "smashed my balls".

[–]lmao_bruh 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Unfortunately YT and the MSM have become one in the same because they've learned how to coexist, that means that the content you see on YT will be of the same level of acceptance that you see on TV, basically nothing sexual, some cursing and some unfunny humor. Sure you can find content on YT that's R-rated and could be considered offensive by some but you have to dig for it, you won't see any ads on those channels either which is great for the viewer but tough for the person uploading the videos if they're trying to make a buck.

As far as an alternative goes I have no idea where it will come from or how it will come about. Seems like Spotify is trying to get in the game.

[–]Freshly_Squeezed 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

If I had another option to youtube I'd take.