YouTube: Love or Distracting Dilemma?
YouTube has long been a platform loved by many, including myself. It has been my best friend in times of need, helping me find motivation and assurance. The type of content a user chooses on YouTube can greatly affect their experience. Motivational content can bring joy and hope, but controversial or depressing videos can certainly bring negative impacts.
The Double-Edged Sword of YouTube
While I genuinely enjoy YouTube, it can also be a source of distraction, especially for younger users. When my younger brother watched YouTube alone, he could end up stumbling upon inappropriate content. This is why I was initially happy when my parents restricted my family's access to the platform. However, as a teenager, I understood the importance of staying connected, so I made a conscious decision to continue watching it.
During the pandemic, YouTube provided me with a new avenue to explore and connect with people and music I would not have encountered otherwise. Its influence was both positive and negative.
But things have changed. As seen in the more recent developments, YouTube has become increasingly critical toward free speech. They have been erasing valuable content and accounts, particularly those that challenge the status quo. This raises serious concerns about the balance between corporate influence and constitutional rights.
Free Speech vs. Content Moderation
YouTube's stance against free speech is alarming. They are treating users as if they exist in a country like North Korea, where free expression is heavily restricted. In their interviews with the CEO, it is clear that they have aligned themselves more with globalist propaganda channels than with the principles of an open and democratic society.
The wrongful deletion of content by PhDs and doctors further highlights the bias of the platform. We need to ensure that a diverse range of voices is heard, not silenced. The actions of the platform are nothing short of erasure of valuable and important information.
The Role of Algorithms and Targeting
Furthermore, YouTube's targeting of younger users through their ad algorithms is another point of concern. It is a slippery slope when a platform uses its algorithms to control and shape the opinions of its audience, particularly children.
The videos I recently watched with a doctor and a PhD provided a glimpse into how valuable professionals are forced to adopt and maintain a kind of code of behavior to avoid being deleted. It's shameful that they, as experts, are forced to act as children, pretending to comply with the 'dictator' CEO. The need for an alternative platform that respects free speech and supports diverse voices is more urgent than ever.
Conclusion: The Urgent Need for Change
In conclusion, while YouTube has been a wonderful platform, the recent trends and decisions of the company threaten its very essence. We need an urgent response to ensure that platforms like YouTube do not limit the freedom of expression and protect the invaluable contributions of its users. The debate about free speech and content moderation is far from over, and it is time for a change.