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YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off his channel — The suspension comes following the publication of rape and sexual assault allegations against the British star::YouTube has blocked Russell Brand from making money off its platform and the BBC pulled some of his shows from its online streaming service in the wake of rape and sexual assault allegations against the comedian-turned-influencer.

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[–] Honytawk@lemmy.zip 23 points 1 year ago (17 children)

A platform can choose themselves who they extend the platform to.

It may not be justice, but if Youtube decides to demonetise every video featuring red sweaters, then they have the liberty to do so.

[–] sugartits@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago (16 children)

That's too much power for a monopoly to have. And YouTube is quite close to a monopoly.

Maybe "more fool you" but entire livelihoods and businesses rely on YouTube not cutting them off at any random moment with no notice or warning.

[–] pinkdrunkenelephants@sopuli.xyz 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

That's why it's so important to just build your own website and to stop being dependent on other people for anything you have.

[–] SoBoredAtWork@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Right. "just build your own YouTube" is the solution. 👍

PeerTube exists yet you still whine.

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