So, since the controversy's grown and more information's come up and things have occurred, I thought I might give my final thoughts.
First off, Matt Watson was right to make a video about the legitimate issue of sexual exploitation of children. If I saw it was a constant issue, I would discuss this issue publicly and ask YouTube to do something about it. However, he had a completely incorrect approach by not encouraging creators to do something about it but encouraging advertisers to drop YouTube because it hurts innocent creators who weren't at fault. If I were him, I would've encouraged creators to reach out to YouTube about this issue instead of trying to get advertisers to drop YouTube. In addition, I'm skeptical of his intentions. There is a video out there from an older channel of his where he honks his horn at a presumably young girl and asks her if she wants to make an adult video. Will not link to it because I don't want to get in trouble but it is true and it makes me think he is a hypocrite regarding this.
Secondly, it is becoming more clear that YouTube IS doing something about it. And I'm glad they are taking down these videos and removing illegal comments. This part is rather complex as when you have a larger platform, it is nearly impossible to filter content automatically for this or that. While algorithms are a quick way to try to solve this issue, it's heavily prone to errors. It is why the CDA Section 230 removes the liability of neutral online service providers from what users do on their platform. The only really accurate way to filter this kind of stuff is through humans flagging the content and humans reviewing them and taking them down.
Finally, I really do think YouTube should be a 13+ site and stop doing the YouTube Kids thing. It would be a good solution to reduce the amount of occurrences of pedophilia comments. Moreover, parents need to know the reality which is that the internet is not a babysitter. It's not the same as cable television where all the content is handpicked by a few executives of the company to air.
This is honestly all I'm gonna say on the topic. Time to move on with life to other things that are worth more of my time.
So, since the controversy's grown and more information's come up and things have occurred, I thought I might give my final thoughts.
First off, Matt Watson was right to make a video about the legitimate issue of sexual exploitation of children. If I saw it was a constant issue, I would discuss this issue publicly and ask YouTube to do something about it. However, he had a completely incorrect approach by not encouraging creators to do something about it but encouraging advertisers to drop YouTube because it hurts innocent creators who weren't at fault. If I were him, I would've encouraged creators to reach out to YouTube about this issue instead of trying to get advertisers to drop YouTube. In addition, I'm skeptical of his intentions. There is a video out there from an older channel of his where he honks his horn at a presumably young girl and asks her if she wants to make an adult video. Will not link to it because I don't want to get in trouble but it is true and it makes me think he is a hypocrite regarding this.
Secondly, it is becoming more clear that YouTube IS doing something about it. And I'm glad they are taking down these videos and removing illegal comments. This part is rather complex as when you have a larger platform, it is nearly impossible to filter content automatically for this or that. While algorithms are a quick way to try to solve this issue, it's heavily prone to errors. It is why the CDA Section 230 removes the liability of neutral online service providers from what users do on their platform. The only really accurate way to filter this kind of stuff is through humans flagging the content and humans reviewing them and taking them down.
Finally, I really do think YouTube should be a 13+ site and stop doing the YouTube Kids thing. It would be a good solution to reduce the amount of occurrences of pedophilia comments. Moreover, parents need to know the reality which is that the internet is not a babysitter. It's not the same as cable television where all the content is handpicked by a few executives of the company to air.
This is honestly all I'm gonna say on the topic. Time to move on with life to other things that are worth more of my time.
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