The platform has officially confirmed that the automated flagging system is being dismantled and replaced. I am grateful for your persistence in holding them accountable for these errors. We will observe the upcoming adjustments closely to ensure the new process operates with greater transparency.
September 11, 2017
Final supporters
Recently, YouTube deployed an algorithm meant to scrub thru content uploaded to channels and flag things that might be “unsuitable for all advertisers.” This algorithm is busted. It does not work properly. It has continuously flagged very safe-for-work, very politically correct YouTube videos. These videos contain no language that falls under the categories of: threatening or malicious. The content breaks no copyright law. The content does not include language that would harm a child or offend any ethnicity, religion or race.
For example, one such “flagged video” was a detailed analysis of a character from a book. It was a character analysis much like one does while in college. The video was spoken word with an original art piece (still) being the only image. The author was of course cited and the speaker/content provider directed the reader to the specific places they could find the read passages. There was no profanity used. There was no baiting. It was a simple character analysis. How can something so SAFE be flagged as unsuitable for all advertisers.
We, as YouTube consumers and end-users ask that YouTube immediately end the use of this algorithm pending investigation of its accuracy. It should not be the responsibility of content providers nor viewers to prove such accusations false if the “accuser” is a broken algorithm. Content providers and viewers alike understand the need for advertisement. The need for a means to curtail unsavory activity that is offensive to advertisers is also understandable. However this algorithm does not perform its intended function. Stop this immediately.
Updates
August 30, 2017
The momentum generated by this collective effort confirms that many users share the desire for a more transparent content review process. This progress suggests that the current state of automated moderation is not meeting the needs of our community.
Reached 100 supporters
August 30, 2017
87 Comments
All my uploads are instrumentals of my own creation with no pictures on the videos. The only thing I put on the videos are my contact info and website. Point being, there is nothing unsafe about my uploads. This algorithm is nothing short of a scam!
please, YouTube, stop these recent self-destructive systems and behaviours, it's deeply wrong of you, we are doing literary criticism as a fun-loving community out here, please stop attacking our creatives with your broken-down algorithm, we are what's great about YouTube
This is absolutely insane. If it was one video here or there, that would be one thing. But some creators are getting hit EVERY SINGLE VIDEO! It's killing smaller channels! STOP IT, YOUTUBE!
I love secrets of the citadel and your breaking my heart.i need these to help me .I suffer with fibromyalgia and can no longer work so it makes my day every time she drops a video.
This is really effecting the material being put on you tube be good honest content providers. You tube is worried about loosing advertisers, what about loosing content providers!! Why would advertisers pay you tube if no one is able to post on it!!!!
i need help
Ridiculous, have almost 3 million views and they have even done this to a video of my cat.
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The platform has officially confirmed that the automated flagging system is being dismantled and replaced. I am grateful for your persistence in holding them accountable for these errors. We will observe the upcoming adjustments closely to ensure the new process operates with greater transparency.
September 11, 2017
Final supporters
Recently, YouTube deployed an algorithm meant to scrub thru content uploaded to channels and flag things that might be “unsuitable for all advertisers.” This algorithm is busted. It does not work properly. It has continuously flagged very safe-for-work, very politically correct YouTube videos. These videos contain no language that falls under the categories of: threatening or malicious. The content breaks no copyright law. The content does not include language that would harm a child or offend any ethnicity, religion or race.
For example, one such “flagged video” was a detailed analysis of a character from a book. It was a character analysis much like one does while in college. The video was spoken word with an original art piece (still) being the only image. The author was of course cited and the speaker/content provider directed the reader to the specific places they could find the read passages. There was no profanity used. There was no baiting. It was a simple character analysis. How can something so SAFE be flagged as unsuitable for all advertisers.
We, as YouTube consumers and end-users ask that YouTube immediately end the use of this algorithm pending investigation of its accuracy. It should not be the responsibility of content providers nor viewers to prove such accusations false if the “accuser” is a broken algorithm. Content providers and viewers alike understand the need for advertisement. The need for a means to curtail unsavory activity that is offensive to advertisers is also understandable. However this algorithm does not perform its intended function. Stop this immediately.
Updates
August 30, 2017
The momentum generated by this collective effort confirms that many users share the desire for a more transparent content review process. This progress suggests that the current state of automated moderation is not meeting the needs of our community.
Reached 100 supporters
August 30, 2017
87 Comments
I support both Kyle who owns Azor Ahype & Gemma who owns Secrets of the Citadel & Rayz de Alba.These wonderful youtubers have done nothing wrong & their content is not offensive. Please stop targeting their channels & allow us the viewers to enjoy their vids which again are not offensive, thank you.
All my uploads are instrumentals of my own creation with no pictures on the videos. The only thing I put on the videos are my contact info and website. Point being, there is nothing unsafe about my uploads. This algorithm is nothing short of a scam!
please, YouTube, stop these recent self-destructive systems and behaviours, it's deeply wrong of you, we are doing literary criticism as a fun-loving community out here, please stop attacking our creatives with your broken-down algorithm, we are what's great about YouTube
This is absolutely insane. If it was one video here or there, that would be one thing. But some creators are getting hit EVERY SINGLE VIDEO! It's killing smaller channels! STOP IT, YOUTUBE!
I love secrets of the citadel and your breaking my heart.i need these to help me .I suffer with fibromyalgia and can no longer work so it makes my day every time she drops a video.
This is really effecting the material being put on you tube be good honest content providers. You tube is worried about loosing advertisers, what about loosing content providers!! Why would advertisers pay you tube if no one is able to post on it!!!!
i need help
Ridiculous, have almost 3 million views and they have even done this to a video of my cat.
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I support both Kyle who owns Azor Ahype & Gemma who owns Secrets of the Citadel & Rayz de Alba.These wonderful youtubers have done nothing wrong & their content is not offensive. Please stop targeting their channels & allow us the viewers to enjoy their vids which again are not offensive, thank you.