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OK what seems more plausible: YT is banning people simply for watching a live stream that they are hosting, or that these reports are mistaken or part of a disi
by Jabbles 5y ago
OK what seems more plausible: YT is banning people simply for watching a live stream that they are hosting, or that these reports are mistaken or part of a disinformation campaign by a country known for them.
- jdminhbg 5y agoGiven what we know about YT’s gameable enforcement mechanisms, probably the former.
- rurp 5y agoThe most plausible explanation I've seen is that Youtube's reporting algorithm is being gamed. It's a known weakness that Google has had no interest in fixing in the past.
- foxfluff 5y agoOne report came to me personally from a small local IRC channel (less than 100 people) from a person who's been around for years. I trust them 100%.