Facing crackdowns from YouTube, InRange TV has decided to leave the popular video sharing site and has moved over to an equally popular adult content site. This move was spurned by YouTube's new policies regarding gun videos that now ban any videos that demonstrate how to assemble guns or attempt to sell certain gun-relate accessories. These changes were initiated after a string of tragic school shootings, but the initiative has already drawn the ire of many firearm-related channels.
The InRange TV move to an adult streaming service is perhaps the strangest response to YouTube's policy changes, but the channel has spoken out about the change in platform. According to InRange TV "YouTube's newly released vague and one-sided firearms policy makes it abundantly clear that YouTube cannot be counted upon." The channel then defended its move to the adult website claiming the new platform has had a proactive voice in the online community and operates a robust and resilient platform.
Weapon-Focused Streaming Updates
InRange TV Is Now Posting its Firearm Content On an Adult Website
Trend Themes
1. Weapon-based Content Migration - Opportunity for firearm-centric channels to leverage alternative streaming platforms.
2. Streaming Sites Diversifying Services - Opportunity for adult streaming sites to offer more than traditional adult content with a new niche market.
3. Growing Firearm Content Communities - Opportunity for firearm enthusiasts to band together and create their own streaming communities.
Industry Implications
1. Video Streaming - Video streaming companies that focus on alternative and niche content can capitalize on firearm enthusiasts.
2. Firearms Manufacturing - Firearm manufacturers and accessory companies can sponsor firearm-centric content channels or even create their own channels to demonstrate their products.
3. Adult Entertainment - Adult streaming websites can increase their user base and revenue streams by providing niche firearm-related content.