Category: demonetization

YouTube will allow some creators to monetize coronavirus videos

[ad_1] At first, YouTube applied its sensitive events policy and placed the coronavirus outbreak under “atrocious acts that result in the loss of human lives.” That policy is meant to cover short-term events of significant magnitude, like a natural disaster. “It’s becoming clear this issue is now an ongoing and important part of everyday conversation, […]

YouTube will make it easier for ‘edgy’ creators to find advertisers

[ad_1] In a letter to YouTube creators, CEO Susan Wojcicki said YouTube is looking for advertisers who might advertise next to content with the yellow icon, which means a video is “not suitable for all advertisers.” This might appeal, for instance, to a marketer that wants to promote a R-rated movie. According to Wojcicki, “in […]

Why isn’t YouTube held accountable for the actions of its stars?

[ad_1] Why are we talking about this? When aren’t we talking about how social media seems to amplify bad actors, and refuses to punish them when called out? Why are we talking about this right now? Oh, right. Carlos Maza is the host of Vox‘s YouTube series Strikethrough, which covers how the media operates in […]