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Changing their pay structure is attacking freedom? I *might* see the argument if they were banning the content. Not paying you [STRIKE]as much[/STRIKE] at ALL if you are talking about the wrong topics? That's a pretty low bar for an attack on freedom.
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They appear to be saying "post all you want. If you want to monetize your particular topic with ads for a few shekels to even help cover your costs, tough cookies. We wont allow you to make any money on the subject."
They just forced a bunch of posters/topics into the pure hobby category now.
I'm resisting a "free speech" joke, but seriously if someone won't pay you to express your views on their platform that's now an assault on freedom? Remember that's the context of my reply.
And the bear ****s in the woods.
Look, we get it already: YouTube/Google is a private company, and as such, they are under no obligation to pay anyone for anything he posts or even allow it to be posted.
Now, with that said, let us not operate under the assumption that YouTube is exactly evenhanded in their selective treatment that penalizes gun channels, especially when they continue to monetize and even artificially promote the likes of such cancer as Buzzfeed and MTV News, because that's mere pretense.
People see whatever boogie men they want. Maybe there's some agenda, maybe it's financial. You're the one who brought "fair" into it, and the only thing I've taken issue with is that it's an assault on freedom.
The only thing I take issue with is being unnecessarily pedantic.
Neat. I feel the same way about overwrought butthurt.
I'm resisting a "free speech" joke, but seriously if someone won't pay you to express your views on their platform that's now an assault on freedom? Remember that's the context of my reply.
I thought he already bailed when they "accidentally" banned him twice in as many days for no real reason?
So start going to the lefty video's and flag them.
It's all a big lefty conspiracy. Only guns and conservatives are being targeted.
YouTube's Restricted Mode Is Hiding Some LGBT Content [Update]
Unless you're a liberal, and YouTube is restricting channels focusing on LGBT issues.
Where's LeadEye with his "always follow the money"?
Youtube hasn't always paid for content. It might be interesting for some of you to take a look at the history of how users started to make money, how the program expanded, etc. I *think* it was when Google bought it that some uploaders started to get paid.
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Changing their pay structure is attacking freedom? I *might* see the argument if they were banning the content. Not paying you as much? That's a pretty low bar for an attack on freedom.
.Your perspective is a valid one...although, it isn`t mine. Even as you seemingly oversimplify the issue, if I`ve understood it correctly. I will always deem any restriction, or constriction of guns and gun related issues/material/information/access, as an attack on freedom. Especially in today`s world, where the attacks can be so subtle, but still, oh so insidious. Guns are not evil, but unfortunately, some who possess guns also possess an evil heart, and are capable of much evil and destruction. For any segment of society to, subtly, or otherwise, suggest guns are an issue is completely unacceptable.
It's all a big lefty conspiracy. Only guns and conservatives are being targeted.
YouTube's Restricted Mode Is Hiding Some LGBT Content [Update]
Unless you're a liberal, and YouTube is restricting channels focusing on LGBT issues.
Where's LeadEye with his "always follow the money"?
Youtube hasn't always paid for content. It might be interesting for some of you to take a look at the history of how users started to make money, how the program expanded, etc. I *think* it was when Google bought it that some uploaders started to get paid.