So the fuck what. Basically all political content gets "demonetized."
Crowder's revenue stream isn't from YouTube ads. It's from selling merch and "Socialism Is For Fags" shirts to millions of loyal customers, that @YouTube continues to drive to his channel. For free.https://twitter.com/TeamYouTube/status/1136341801109843968 …
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Demonetizing
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Abusers use it as proof they're being "discriminated" against. Then they make millions off of selling merch, doing speaking gigs, and getting their followers to support them on Patreon.
The ad revenue isn't the problem. It's the platform.528 replies 760 retweets 4,442 likesShow this thread -
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@YouTube drives millions of new customers towards Crowder's high-engagement content, which he then uses to sell "Socialism Is For Fags" shirts for profit. It's a business, and YouTube's technology provides bullies and bigots with an endless supply of news customers.305 replies 269 retweets 2,534 likesShow this thread -
For the record, demonetizing Crowder means that
@YouTube now treats anti-LGBT harassment the same way it treats pro-LGBT content. Bonkers.https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/4/17424472/youtube-lgbt-demonetization-ads-algorithm …345 replies 777 retweets 4,020 likesShow this thread -
The problem isn't Crowder and the problem isn't monetization. The problem is that
@YouTube allows monsters and bullies to become superstars, break YouTube's rules, build an army of loyal, radicalized followers, and then make millions selling them merch that sustains their work.1,604 replies 820 retweets 4,513 likesShow this thread
You just made yourself the bully in bed with @TeamYouTube
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