A U.S Senator got Google/YouTube to change their TOS to get rid of terrorist recruitment videos, and now YouTube is going to ban all videos that have guns or knives in a starring role. The folks in the U.K. have registered concern over the videos that show weapons used as intimidation and Google, the parent company of YouTube, is trying to be as PC as possible.
If Google and Yahoo weren’t fighting so hard to create an ad alliance, they probably wouldn’t be so quick to fold.
YouTube Censorship
Terrorists and Guns Axed on Site
Trend Themes
1. Youtube Censorship - Opportunities for alternative video hosting platforms to emerge.
2. Ban of Weapon-related Videos - Development of specialized platforms for gun and knife enthusiasts to share their content.
3. Concerns Over PC Culture - Opportunities for new media platforms that cater to audiences who don't subscribe to political correctness.
Industry Implications
1. Online Video Hosting - Censorship-resistant video platforms and content moderation tools.
2. Weapons-related Media - Niche weapons-related media, merchandise, and content platforms.
3. Alternative Media - New media platforms that allow for uncensored and politically incorrect content.