By Baylie Clevenger To be frank, YouTube is a mess. In early 2017, YouTube introduced new ad policies which involved demonetization of many smaller channels. So what does this mean? On the surface, the ad policy looks pretty ok. However; ultimately this has resulted in smaller channels being demonetized as well as channels featuring LGBTQ+ creators or creators who discuss controversial topics have since been demonetized. Demonetization occurs when YouTube decides that the content of the channel does not coincide with what they classify as “ad-friendly” content. They then remove ads from that video and the channel no longer brings in ad revenue.
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pulling their ads from the platformWelp it's begun. @youtube finally started demonetizing any and all LGBTQIA content on our channel. Bye bye that stream of income. pic.twitter.com/ZDGAOaID8C
— GABY 🏳️🌈 (@gabydunn) September 15, 2017
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So I'm watching @pewdiepie on @YouTube because I'm trash and I click on the next video and I'm greeted with an ad of a dancing chick titled "Hot Girl 2018" and this thumbnail. So you're demonetizing actual content and promoting this then @TeamYouTube? Cool. pic.twitter.com/4CVt2qfGzi
— Epifuria (@Epifuria) April 10, 2018
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