Steven Crowder decries Carlos Maza (gaywonk) for calling YouTube a 'queer space' after ad ban
, Maza said that the problem with YouTube is that it encourages abusive channels like Crowder's to grow, while at the same time refusing to protect the marginalized creators on its platform that it claims to support.
"The problem isn't monetization and the problem is Steven Crowder. The problem is that YouTube is designed to reward 'engaging' content, and hate speech is very engaging. YouTube turns bigots and bullies into rockstars by pushing millions of new subscribers in their direction, allowing them to break the site's anti-hate policies, and then rewarding them with millions of dollars in merch sales and Patreon donations. Crowder is YouTube's ideal creator," he said.
"YouTube exploits LGBT creators by using us in promotional materials and corporate branding videos while refusing to enforce the protections we need to avoid abuse and harassment. We're props to them. And their Pride month branding is meant to distract advertisers and reporters from the fact that YouTube is actively arming the monsters who makes LGBT peoples lives miserable," Maza added.
This is ridiculous. YouTube is not the Star Chamber â stop playing God & silencing those voices you disagree with. This will not end well.
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