Donald I, emperor of the world.

[Pblakeney]

Why? YT is owned by Google. Google has a slightly left bias.

By their own admission:

Google (Alphabet Inc.) is a major corporate political influencer that engages with both sides of the aisle through lobbying and PAC donations, though data indicates a trend of favoring Democratic candidates and causes. While the company maintains its search and news algorithms are neutral, studies suggest potential, often subtle, left-leaning, or mainstream-media biases in results, alongside instances of political pressure affecting content moderation.
OpenSecrets +7

Political Contributions and Lobbying

• PAC Donations: Google’s Political Action Committee (PAC) contributions have historically favored Democrats. For instance, in the 2021-2022 cycle, 56.76% of contributions went to Democrats and 43.24% to Republicans, according to OpenSecrets data.
• Top Recipients: Major recipients of funds include the Senate Majority PAC, DNC Services Corp, and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
• Lobbying: Google is one of the largest corporate spenders on lobbying in Washington D.C., focusing on issues like antitrust, AI, and content regulation.
• Diverse Donations: Despite the Democratic tilt, Google contributes to a wide array of think tanks across the political spectrum, including the liberal Aspen Institute and conservative groups like the American Enterprise Institute.
  OpenSecrets +4

Allegations of Bias and Influence

• Search and News Bias: Research has suggested that Google's search engine results may have a slight left-leaning bias or, more frequently, a bias toward established mainstream media sources.
• Algorithmic Concerns: Studies have indicated that while Google News serves similar results to different political groups, it prioritizes mainstream outlets, which some perceive as biased.
• Political Pressure: Reports have surfaced regarding pressure from political administrations (e.g., the Biden administration) on content moderation, leading to the removal of certain political viewpoints on platforms like YouTube.
• Employee Activism: Google employees have occasionally protested company contracts with conservative-leaning organizations or controversial government entities, such as the Department of Homeland Security, as noted by The New York Times.
  House Judiciary Committee Republicans | (.gov) +4

As a subtext:

'Anti-trust'

Antitrust laws (or competition laws) are regulations designed to promote fair market competition by prohibiting monopolistic practices, anti-competitive mergers, and collusive behavior like price-fixing. Primarily enforced in the U.S. through the Sherman, Clayton, and FTC Acts, these laws aim to protect consumers from excessive prices and restricted choices caused by dominant firms.

Give Donnie enough time...
Also, AFAIK some tubers have had their accounts frozen or whatever the correct term is.

 

[C R]

Why? YT is owned by Google. Google has a slightly left bias.

By their own admission:

Google (Alphabet Inc.) is a major corporate political influencer that engages with both sides of the aisle through lobbying and PAC donations, though data indicates a trend of favoring Democratic candidates and causes. While the company maintains its search and news algorithms are neutral, studies suggest potential, often subtle, left-leaning, or mainstream-media biases in results, alongside instances of political pressure affecting content moderation.
OpenSecrets +7

Political Contributions and Lobbying

• PAC Donations: Google’s Political Action Committee (PAC) contributions have historically favored Democrats. For instance, in the 2021-2022 cycle, 56.76% of contributions went to Democrats and 43.24% to Republicans, according to OpenSecrets data.
• Top Recipients: Major recipients of funds include the Senate Majority PAC, DNC Services Corp, and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
• Lobbying: Google is one of the largest corporate spenders on lobbying in Washington D.C., focusing on issues like antitrust, AI, and content regulation.
• Diverse Donations: Despite the Democratic tilt, Google contributes to a wide array of think tanks across the political spectrum, including the liberal Aspen Institute and conservative groups like the American Enterprise Institute.
  OpenSecrets +4

Allegations of Bias and Influence

• Search and News Bias: Research has suggested that Google's search engine results may have a slight left-leaning bias or, more frequently, a bias toward established mainstream media sources.
• Algorithmic Concerns: Studies have indicated that while Google News serves similar results to different political groups, it prioritizes mainstream outlets, which some perceive as biased.
• Political Pressure: Reports have surfaced regarding pressure from political administrations (e.g., the Biden administration) on content moderation, leading to the removal of certain political viewpoints on platforms like YouTube.
• Employee Activism: Google employees have occasionally protested company contracts with conservative-leaning organizations or controversial government entities, such as the Department of Homeland Security, as noted by The New York Times.
  House Judiciary Committee Republicans | (.gov) +4

As a subtext:

'Anti-trust'

Antitrust laws (or competition laws) are regulations designed to promote fair market competition by prohibiting monopolistic practices, anti-competitive mergers, and collusive behavior like price-fixing. Primarily enforced in the U.S. through the Sherman, Clayton, and FTC Acts, these laws aim to protect consumers from excessive prices and restricted choices caused by dominant firms.

Did you see my post earlier today?

 

[Dorset Boy]

More pathetic crybaby posting:

 

[AndyRM]

They should send some ICE goons to make him apologise.

 

[Pinno718]

Did you see my post earlier today?

The channel was demonetarised, not removed.

 

[CXRAndy]

View: https://x.com/i/status/2020190548179710079

 

[C R]

The channel was demonetarised, not removed.

For many of these channels it may amount to the same. Listen to what the guy says. The reason for demonetisation sounds like an excuse.

 

[Pblakeney]

Going to be an interesting next 24 hours in Donnieland.
Apparently there is going to be an advert aired before the superbowl with some Epstein victims coming forward asking for the truth to come out.
Also, a Republican Congressman is threatening to name all the names on the floor of Congress tomorrow if all the files are not immediately released.

 

[briantrumpet]

Freeze peach, innit.

 

[Pinno718]

For many of these channels it may amount to the same. Listen to what the guy says. The reason for demonetisation sounds like an excuse.

I'm not saying it isn't but the chanting of the c word isn't family friendly. You could argue that's a form censorship (and so is demonetarising) but ultimately, YT is a commercial venture.
Meidas touch does advertise and have their own merch. They may not have any direct revenue from advertisers but they are growing nonetheless. So a channel being demonetarised simply doesn't get direct sponsorship from advertisers.

If it gets pulled, then that's a different matter.

Not pulled. Which says a lot about YT's policy.

 

[Pinno718]

Point of note, Trump is one of the most litigious individuals and has never attempted to sue one of the accusers.

This emerged. It just confirms he's a liar (as it we didn't need more):

 

[Pinno718]

Leon Black, private equity investor paid Epstein $158m between 2012 and 2017 for financial advice. That's a heck of a lot for 'financial advice' from a... financial advisor?!