>> They host but don’t control content Not according to professional content creators. Every one I have ever talked to openly states that they regularly alter

>> They host but don’t control content Not according to professional content creators. Every one I have ever talked to openly states that they regularly alter their content to optimize compliance with youtube algorithms. Content is controlled, promoted, diminished, monetized or eliminated by the algorithms which are the embodiment of youtube's policy decisions. If you want to actually make a living on youtube, you will care as much about what youtube thinks of your content as you do your viewers.