A few days ago, an incident caused much concern among YouTube users. Many accounts and channels were closed or deleted for spamming in this incident.
This error has caused a lot of upset. It shows that YouTube’s automated algorithm has many bugs. Improvements and proper declaration of the errors made are in need.
Background
As one of the biggest video-sharing websites in the World, YouTube has a zero-tolerance policy on spam. This policy blocks unwanted discrimination and low-quality content from being displayed to users. However, the recent wave of mistaken bans shows that the algorithms may no longer understand spam.
The Incident
It started with the suspension or deletion of multiple accounts and channels on YouTube or the deletion of many videos without explanation. The platform’s automated systems reported these accounts as spam, suspending their account immediately.
The above and other similarly situated creators did not anticipate their rights being violated. It was because they had never been issued any prior notices.
Impact on Users
These wrongful bans have damaged the careers of many individuals who create content. Over one hundred of them reported that YouTube is their only source of income. Other users have lost their channels, which has had dire consequences.
Also, the content of former media outlets has vanished, interrupting their relationships with their audience and severely compromising their credibility.
YouTube’s Response
YouTube has also blamed the move on a technical glitch and vowed to work towards correcting it after users complained. The platform said it is identifying what led to the problem. The company is trying to restore the accounts and channels as soon as possible.
User Reactions
Combined with the lack of satisfaction from other strikes for numerous YouTubers, the entire incident became a cause of anger and dissatisfaction. People have expressed their anger towards YouTube and demanded more from them by using their social media accounts.
Some have even urged the platform to enhance its AI and offer more help and information to victimized content creators.
The Final Word
The recent wave of mistaken bans on YouTube shows that relying solely on the algorithms to filter out the content is unsafe. As you can see in the case of Ryan Tomenand, YouTube has admitted to dishonest practices by RS and other unethical practices that users are deceiving the public.
However, the fact that this dishonest practice is taking place on YouTube raises questions about whether this site is capable of protecting its users or guaranteeing free and fair participation for its clients who are content providers.
