YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off his channel
YouTube said in a statement early Tuesday that it had “suspended monetization” on Brand‘s channel for violating its “creator responsibility policy.”
“If a creator’s off-platform behavior harms our users, employees or ecosystem, we take action to protect the community," the online platform said.
Brand has developed a major following on his YouTube channel in recent years, amassing more than 6.6 million subscribers while cultivating a persona as a “wellness” and conspiracy influencer.
The BBC also reported it had removed "some programmes" featuring the former actor that were "deemed to 'fall below public expectations'" from its streaming services, iPlayer and Sounds.
"There is limited content featuring Russell Brand on iPlayer and Sounds," the BBC said in a statement published by the U.K. public broadcaster on Tuesday. "We’ve reviewed that content and made a considered decision to remove some of it, having assessed that it now falls below public expectations.”
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | September 22, 2023 4:04 PM
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YouTube's decision to demonetize Russell Brand is a stark reminder of the fine line between platform governance and potential overreach. While platforms like YouTube have a responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of their users, this type of action raises questions about freedom of expression and the role of tech giants in shaping public discourse.
The phrase "if a creator’s off-platform behaviour harms our users, employees or ecosystem" is particularly concerning. How far does YouTube's purview extend? Do platforms now hold the power to monitor and penalize what individuals say or do outside their confines?
| by Anonymous | reply 1 | September 19, 2023 3:13 PM
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Even though he has not been formally charged.
I called Russell earlier "a seducer, not an attacker." But I (rather late) realized how equivocating his released statement was, to wit: that "every relationship I've been in has been with mutual consent," or wording very close.
But what is being alleged is not behavior within any relationship. Brand's accusers range from total stranger to new acquaintance to work colleague. Any port, any storm.
And with that light bulb moment for me came the realization that yes, Russell Brand is---or was; perhaps his wife now suffices---a sexual predator.
| by Anonymous | reply 3 | September 19, 2023 3:22 PM
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R2 & R3 raped me, MurieI!
Please remove them from the site! Now!
| by Anonymous | reply 4 | September 19, 2023 3:40 PM
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R4 has serious problems with reading comprehension.
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | September 22, 2023 4:04 PM
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