Future My Channel & Gun Channels On Youtube

Published on March 24, 2018
Duration: 6:52

This video discusses YouTube's updated policies impacting firearms content creators. The speaker outlines prohibited content, including direct sales links, instructions for manufacturing NFA items, and demonstrations of installing certain accessories. The creator plans to upload content to alternative platforms like Facebook, Vimeo, and Full30 to circumvent these restrictions and reach a wider audience, emphasizing the importance of maintaining reach for Second Amendment advocacy.

Quick Summary

YouTube's updated firearms policy prohibits linking to direct firearm sales, demonstrating how to increase magazine capacity, providing instructions for manufacturing NFA items like silencers, and showing the installation of prohibited accessories such as bump stocks. Creators are advised to use alternative platforms like Facebook, Vimeo, and Full30 for content that may be restricted.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to YouTube Policy Changes
  2. 00:22Prohibited Content: Direct Sales & Accessories
  3. 01:39Specific Prohibited Items (Bump Stocks, etc.)
  4. 02:08Uncertainty on Policy Enforcement
  5. 02:13Prohibited Instructions (Manufacturing, Silencers)
  6. 02:31Reloading Videos Status
  7. 02:45Policy Effective Date Uncertainty
  8. 02:54Creator's Plan: Alternative Platforms
  9. 03:16Uploading Prohibited Content Elsewhere
  10. 03:40Risk of Channel Shutdown
  11. 03:56Back-end Channel Cleanup
  12. 04:08SEO Considerations
  13. 04:27Alternative Platforms Discussion
  14. 04:45Mission: Reaching New Audiences
  15. 05:47Decision Against Niche Platforms
  16. 06:03Call to Action: Follow on Facebook

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of content are prohibited under YouTube's new firearms policy?

YouTube's updated policy prohibits linking to direct firearm sales, demonstrating how to increase magazine capacity, providing instructions for manufacturing NFA items like silencers, and showing the installation of prohibited accessories such as bump stocks. Reviews of items like Gatling triggers are also banned.

Where can firearms content creators upload their videos if YouTube restricts their content?

Creators can upload their videos to alternative platforms like Facebook, Vimeo, and Full30. This strategy ensures content availability and allows creators to continue reaching their audience, especially for content that might be flagged or removed from YouTube.

Why is it important for firearms content creators to maintain a presence on mainstream platforms like YouTube?

Maintaining a presence on mainstream platforms is crucial for reaching individuals who are new to firearms or are undecided on Second Amendment issues. Focusing solely on niche platforms limits the ability to influence a broader audience and spread important information effectively.

What is the speaker's plan for dealing with YouTube's policy changes?

The speaker plans to upload all videos to Facebook simultaneously with YouTube and will upload content prohibited by YouTube's policy to alternative platforms like Facebook, Vimeo, and Full30. They are also actively cleaning up their back catalog to comply with the new rules.

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