YouTube’s free speech problem
YouTube users are finding that the site’s policies are ripe for misuse.
On Jun 8, 2014 by Rob Price
Here are the Web’s worst April Fools’ jokes
A day once given to silly pranks is now little more than a branding bonanza.
On Apr 1, 2014 by Miles Klee
With AdSense, virality is a blessing and a curse
When content creators experience a sudden spike in popularity, things get complicated.
On Jan 27, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski
Do you have what it takes to become a professional toilet reviewer?
Hey, a byline is a byline.
On Nov 14, 2013 by Miles Klee
I cheated YouTube for 5 months and finally got caught
The final tally? 505,791 views, 17 comments, 18 likes, and 22 dislikes, nearly all of them phony.
On Sep 30, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger
I reported this site to Google for crowdsourcing racism
See how long it took for AdSense to pull its support.
On Sep 11, 2013 by Lorraine Murphy
YouTuber’s ad money cut off because he was too popular
Jeff “Pleated-Jeans” Wysaski had to start a new channel after YouTube wrongly accused him of faking views.
On Jun 11, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski
That “Rappin’ for Jesus” video is obviously fake
The low-tech music video finds a pastor named Jim Colerick and his wife rapping about their relationship with Jesus Christ, and it’s racked up more than 600,000 views, thanks to outrageous language.
On Feb 13, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger
Dot Dot Dot: How will the Internet govern itself?
It’s the early (yet critical) days of figuring out how to govern—and legislate—the Internet.
On Dec 6, 2012 by Nicholas White
YouTubers banned from Google AdSense share their stories
If you or your YouTube viewers flood Google AdSense with clicks in a short period of time, your account can be permanently banned.
On Dec 4, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski
Third parties pump you full of cookies, not in a good way
In other words, they know what you do on the internet.
On Jun 27, 2012 by Kevin Collier
TV reference site brings back rape tropes
Despite pressure from advertisers, TV Tropes has brought its rape tropes pages back.
On Jun 27, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Gaming network returns to YouTube
Curse Network is back and open for business.
On Jun 5, 2012 by Fruzsina Eördögh
YouTubers ask: Why did Google kill Curse Network?
After investing in Machinima, the search giant revoked the AdSense account for competitor Curse Network, prompting cries of foul play.
On Jun 1, 2012 by Fruzsina Eördögh
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