Eugene P. answered • 01/23/21
Idiosyncratic, Poetic, and Sagacious
Hi. I think this has to partly do with censorship and bias. YouTubers have to follow YouTube's policies regarding phrases that should not be stated in videos and/or topics that are touchy. In other words, each YouTuber has limited flexibility when maneuvering around these controversies (e.g. homosexuality, suicide, abortion, etc.). YouTube is based in California, like several other big tech companies, and it is owned by Google. Indeed, we are not taught to think for ourselves; rather, we must avoid conflict at all costs--this seems to be their message. Radicalization can occur for conservatives and liberals: in both political spectrums, as seen by the Capitol riots and the Black Lives Matter riots.
We want to nurture the young people, but sometimes, we end up brainwashing them through our misinformation of varying subjects and our misinterpretations of people's true intentions. Instead of trying to suffocate everyone with censorship and blocks and bans, we should allow information to flow freely from the hearts of those who wish to speak or write. In terms of being 'giant,' YouTube has a huge following, as everyone has favorite YouTubers, which is a nicety. Still, we must not be ignorant to the cries of our forefathers who fought for freedom in its totality, across all disciplines and possibilities, free from oppression and dereliction, not opposition and debate.
We can have differing opinions, but we must be respectful of the other side. There is always another side to a fight or a problem. Similarly, we should heed everyone's concerns and voices to make more equitable and pragmatic decisions. I tend to follow budgeters, singers, JET program participants, LGBTQIA+ people, satirists, self-help vloggers, and academic vloggers on YouTube. But that's just me. So, focus on developing your preferences, but keep in mind the regulatory institutions and laws. YouTube has plenty of conservative speakers, such as Ben Shapiro and Lauren Chen. Yet, I get what you mean.
Eugene P.
I understand what you're saying, but this is strictly from my personal perspective. I have been blocked by people permanently and banned by a few social media sites temporarily. Am I proud of it? Proud to have my rights forsaken? I tend to do well academically, which is why I'm here. The Capital Riots were egregious, but talking about them shouldn't warrant a ban. (I'm talking specifically about Quora, which I use.) I don't appreciate people saying that I am not relevant with my comments (which the Top Writer on Quora said to me). Please take everything with a grain of salt.01/30/21
Suzanne S.
I was going along pretty well with what you said until I got to the line: "Instead of trying to suffocate everyone with censorship and blocks and bans, we should allow information to flow freely from the hearts of those who wish to speak or write." Incredible. I had to check the date you posted...only 2 days ago. You can still say that after the Capitol insurrection, which was a direct result of the President of the United States inciting a riot? I never respect those who wish to overthrow my government. Never. YouTube is full of videos about and by those insurrectionists who found other dangerous minds like their own on YouTube and other social media sites. I am what's called a bleeding heart liberal. Indeed, my heart bleeds for our country in the hands of those who have never read the Constitution.01/26/21