Videos tagged with Shadow Banning

The video announces a new show called 'Pimp My Platform' premiering on the 'We The Free' network. This show will focus on customizing firearms based on fan submissions, showcasing the process of adding aftermarket parts like optics and triggers to create unique builds. The network aims to provide a platform for content creators in the firearms industry who have faced censorship.

This discussion centers on Meta's (Facebook/Instagram) evolving content moderation policies and their impact on Second Amendment-related content. The speakers express skepticism about recent shifts, particularly Mark Zuckerberg's dinner at Mar-a-Lago and the introduction of 'Community Notes,' questioning the sincerity and long-term implications for free speech and the firearms community online. They highlight past issues with shadow banning and content removal, suggesting a potential, albeit uncertain, shift towards greater leniency.

Joel Persinger of GunGuyTV reports that his strategic shift from YouTube to Rumble and X is proving successful. He highlights increased creative freedom and significantly higher audience engagement on Rumble, despite initial concerns about platform reach. Persinger encourages other firearms content creators facing censorship on YouTube to consider similar platform diversification.

The video discusses YouTube's alleged unfair practices and discrimination against gun channels, leading to reduced views, shadow banning, and monetization issues. The speaker, TheYankeeMarshal, highlights how these policies disproportionately affect smaller channels, forcing them to rely on alternative platforms like Patreon and SubscribeStar for support. He argues that YouTube's actions are not only financially damaging but also stifle diverse voices on the platform, particularly those discussing Second Amendment rights.

YouTube is implementing new, vague rules effective June 18th that will age-restrict gun-related content to 18+. This crackdown targets videos showing safety removal, homemade guns, certain accessories, and automatic firearms. The speaker expresses concern that these restrictions, along with potential shadow banning, will significantly reduce viewership and impact the livelihood of firearms content creators, likening it to previous unfair demonetization practices.

This episode of Yankee's 'Murica! Guns & Freedom Podcast features discussions on channel support programs like Pets and Vets and the TYMP Pistol Project. The host addresses concerns about YouTube's algorithm and shadow banning, discusses new merchandise designs, and answers viewer questions on various firearms-related topics, including firearm brands, operational mechanisms like blowback, and specific gun models. The conversation also touches on broader societal issues and personal opinions on current events.

This episode features a discussion between the host of Redacted Culture Cast and Cody, the creator behind Bargain Bin Tactician. Cody, who transitioned from the music industry to firearms content creation, shares his experiences with social media censorship, particularly on platforms like Instagram, where firearms content faces restrictions. The conversation delves into the differing values and community dynamics between the music and firearms industries, highlighting the more collective and movement-oriented nature of the 2A community compared to the individualistic music scene. They also touch upon the impact of regulatory actions, like the pistol brace ruling, and the evolving moral framework within the gun culture.

This video discusses recent controversial events within USPSA, including "soft bans" of critics from IPSC Nationals at Rio Salado, Arizona, allegedly orchestrated by Area Director Leighton. It also details the dissolution of the Wisconsin USPSA section, with clubs shifting focus to PCSEL due to perceived financial mismanagement by USPSA leadership. The speaker, Ben Stoeger, expresses concern over these developments impacting competitive shooting.

This video focuses on the heavily modified High Point 995 Carbine, showcasing its "big chimp mode" customization with various aftermarket and improvised parts. The presenter details the durability of the firearm and its accessories through extreme testing, including being thrown off a cliff. The video also touches on the broader topic of gun culture and the challenges faced by influencers due to platform censorship.

This video from Brandon Herrera discusses the challenges of content creation on YouTube, specifically regarding firearms-related content. Herrera explains how a 'too spicy' video was removed for violating community guidelines, highlighting the risks of manual reviews and the importance of navigating platform policies. The discussion emphasizes the delicate balance creators must maintain to monetize their content while adhering to platform rules, and the potential impact on their livelihood and employees.