Awesome idea but can u please unsuspend my pookeo1,pookeo3,sporthighlight,reallymadv, and pookeo9 accounts please? I really need them. If so thanks if not no harsh offense.
I like the sound of this very much. I've had 1 video removed due to copyright infringement. It was however, a cover-song without use of any original recording. The TOS do not state whether covering a song like that is infringement, and its rather weird to see other covering channels like esmeedenters and other getting partnered, when my videos get pulled down. No hard feelings, but it does feed the thought of double standards.
I think YouTube should do something about the FLAG button so it isn't being abused. Eah user should only be able to flag a video once instead of multiple times.
I think YouTube should do something about the FLAG button so it isn't being abused. Eah user should only be able to flag a video once instead of multiple times.
I'm inquiring about the suspension of Mr. Bunkers account, xenutv1. If there is any documentation you may share regarding or requesting that his account be removed I would greatly appreciate being able to review that information.
Thank you in advance for your haste in this matter.
Fantastic! I've been trying to point out infringing videos to people by just posting a text comment, a non-negative one I assure you, but it's all come back at my face. This would be so nice because now users can get that warning they've been wanting so badly.
Only uploading videos that contain 100% your own material (with the exception of material that the person has permission to use) has become such a lost concept. I've seen people joke as if it weren't true.
Broadcast Yourself... Not other people's work. How difficult is that to understand?
I would like to add my voice to those expressing dismay over the suspension of xenutv1 - Mark Bunker's account contained original material, interviews done by him and did not violate any aspect of YouTube policy.
He DID just yesterday post a teaser clip from an interview with the actor Jason Beghe, who left Scientology, and spoke out against them in the interview. It is well known that Scientology does not tolerate criticism against them well, and uses ANY means to silence and harass critics of the cult.
I am certain that this is a result of a flagging campaign organized by scientology, in response to the video that was getting lots of publicity, and that various news organizations were linking to - now all those links are dead, as Xenutv1 has been suspended.
It is VITAL for freedom of speech that this account be reinstated immediately.
Will you anti-Scientology folk give it a rest? You're becoming almost as annoying as Scientology itself. I'm sure Mr Xenu will be back under a new name, and the Scientology fools will shit down the account again. Its a very silly cat-and-mouse game. We know by now (well most of us) how stupid and backwards Scientology is. But the have the same right to call copyright claims as, say, Viacom.
A nice gesture, but as we can see with the unwarranted suspension of xenutv1, your policy still leaves much to be desired. I don't see why you can't amend your policy so you AT LEAST review a video before removing it for copyright violation.
A nice gesture, but as we can see with the unwarranted suspension of xenutv1, your policy still leaves much to be desired. I don't see why you can't amend your policy so you AT LEAST review a video before removing it for copyright violation.
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Again, you show us that you'll suspend people willy nilly. You've suspended channels without good reason and without communicating WHY the channels were suspended. REINSTATE XenuTV1
Why have you suspended XenuTV1 and ToryMagoo44??? YouTube is all about enabling peoples voices at a profit. But do you really think that you will profit from running the errands of scientology? You are heading for a severe PR-problem since you are providing space for Co$-promotions on the starter page at the same time as you are shutting down two lovable people speaking out against bigotry and intolerance. It just looks as if you are washing Co$' dirty laundry.
Please act in the spirit of the service you are providing and at least comment on your actions.
i'm not in with anonymous, I'm just a longtime youtuber, but i think the community REALLY needs a video from youtube/google staffers explaining why xenutv1 was suspended. a blog post would be a pretty half-assed way of addressing it, so don't do that. video plz, thnx.
I want XenyTV1 back. Atleast give the account owner a list of reasons as to why it was "taken off". I am quite sure he will inform the rest of Tube if you do so.
Policy changes? Why not make it a policy to COMMUNICATE with the user BEFORE pulling the plug? Youtube should be ashamed for pulling Tory Maggo's and Mark Bunkers account without any message. Disrespect for you.
The accounts xenutv1 and ToryMagoo44 have been suspended, even though all videos on there are 100% copyrighted to the owners of the accounts, and there isn't any kind of hate speech on there. They have been suspended through the tireless work of the Cult of Scientology. They claim to support freedom of speech, but this is only true when the speech is positive to Scientology. ToryMagoo44 and xenutv1 is very outspoken about the evils of Scientology, and therefore they are attacked. ToryMagoo44 was a Scientologist for 30 years, until she escaped in 2000. xenutv1 is an emmy-award-winning filmmaker, doing videos about Scientology.
This is great, but why are random videos that contain copyrighted material (songs) are getting removed while several other videos are remaining. April 16, 2008 I just watched some of the videos, such as 'Redwall - Phenomenon' which contains a song done by Thousand Foot Krutch, and now it shows the "We're sorry, this video is no longer available." message. Is there any way someone could repost these videos with the "AudioSwap" service? Also, the video "Cluny + Vipertooth Animations: Redwall Phone" is now gone, a video I enjoyed greatly. PLEASE make a way that they could reupload these and similar videos, even if they have to have a five-second copyright notice stating the song owners. PLEASE.
Youtube seriously needs to get their damn act together. I'm sick and tired of having to constantly complain because people I'm subscribed to are getting suspended for no reason at all, or because youtube doesn't have the backbone to stand up for what is right.
I think it's time to move on to a new site guys. There is way too much corruption going on at youtube, which of course was predicted when Google bought them out.
If emails are being caught up by spam filters, it might be a good idea to alert users of what email address these notices are coming from so they can add it to their address book and avoid it heading to spam filters.
How in the world did Xenutv1 violate your policies? All of Mark Bunker's videos are his own. I've read and reread your Community Guidelines, and Xenutv1 has not done any of these things. "We encourage free speech and defend everyone's right to express unpopular points of view." Do you? People are allowed to post videos on why they think atheists are wrong, or why they think religions are wrong, but when it comes to Scientology, you pull the plug on someone's account? That's not free speech, Youtube.
Please make it easier for me get an account suspended. Maybe place a button labeled "suspend account" next to each video. This would eliminate the need for me to spend hours flagging a video, I feel should not be viewed by the public, in order to get the poster of that video shut down. For example I saw a video of a person who had the audacity to say that the United States wasn't the greatest country on earth. This is not only ridiculous but it quite frankly hurt my feelings. The "suspend account" button would be a perfect solution to this type of content. Thank You.
I apologize for the multiple posts. Not sure why it did that. I hit the refresh button a few times after I posted and it seemed to repost my message. Sorry.
Owning Mark Bunker like that is as low as it gets. This guy is one of the most uplifting, lighthearted and mature individuals on Youtube. I have never ONCE even seen him use inappropriate language.
The clock is ticking YouTube. Reinstate Mark Bunker's channel, XENUTV1, complete with all videos immediately.
It is clear that if this banishment continues much longer that you are no longer capable of upholding Free Speech policies. This information would upset your sponsors greatly.
After Mark Bunker's Xenutv1 account has been suspended, this 'policy' seems hollow and meaningless rather than providing "clear rules and fair consequences" This man has done absolutely nothing to break any of You tube's rules yet youtube betrays it's core principles so as not to upset its sponsors, by suspending this account. It's utterly disgraceful. xenutv1 will be reinstated immediately.
You guys are full of shit YouTube! You guys just did an exact opposite according to your "New Notifications" policy with Mark Bunker's (XenuTV) account. How about you guys on YouTube do the right thing and restore XenuTV AND give a formal apology to both Tory Magoo and Mark Bunker. I want to see a video of that coming STRAIGHT FROM YOU GUYS!
These changes seem to indicate that YT has taken some positive steps. However, there are suspended accounts like XenuTV that should be reinstated. Anyway, an instance to appeal YT decisions would certainly improve this site further.
" Accounts that had one or two warnings To change this, we've made it so that violations are now rescinded after six months. Accounts that had one or two warnings (as of April 16, 2008) for Community Guidelines (or Terms of Use) violations have been given a clean slate and are going forward under the new system, too! "
--I belive that this is good news for XenuTV1 -- So when does he get his Cannel back?
If YouTube doesn't reinstate XenuTV soon, let's all send those assholes a message and take our leave by closing our accounts. Soapbox is much better anyways since they don't compress your videos down to shit anyways.
Mark Bunker's 1st account, xenutv was deleted from YT over a year ago for posting a Stephen Colbert video (that mocked Scientology). Without warning. Without explanation.
So yesterday, his second account, which has been up for MONTHS was suddenly deleted, again, without warning or explanation.
The only material on the new account, xenutv1, was HIS OWN, including a 3 minute snippet of an interview he recorded with Actor Jason Beghe (which was viewed over 500,000 times in a few days) in which he goes after the Cult of Scientology, of which he was a member for 12 years, with both guns blazing.
He owned the copyright on EVERY single video on xenutv1 and the hypocrites (or Scientologists) at YouTube deleted his account yesterday--and then today, YouTube posts this garbage.
If you guys think posting about your new policy is going to end your PR woes, you are seriously mistaken. xenutv1 did not violate any of your TOS. You never gave Mark Bunker a chance to comply with any order to remove copyright violations on his old account. Reinstate xenutv1. Or the email, phone and media blitz continues.
I have to agree that the "muting" option makes a great deal more sense than sites going down willynilly every time some troll gets his jockeys in an uproar.
What IS needed here is a voted board of users that make reasonable decisions QUICKLY and vote so the community has a clear voice and somewhere to take their complaints for redress.
That said, under your own guidelines you need to make Mark Bunker your test case and REINSTATE HIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY.
I have to agree that the "muting" option makes a great deal more sense than sites going down willynilly every time some troll gets his jockeys in an uproar.
What IS needed here is a voted board of users that make reasonable decisions QUICKLY and vote so the community has a clear voice and somewhere to take their complaints for redress.
That said, under your own guidelines you need to make Mark Bunker your test case and REINSTATE HIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY.
This YT policy is a friggin' joke. XenutTV1 and ToryMagoo44's accounts were unfailry removed from YT. Now that it's in writing let's see if they stand by it.
Restore XenuTV1 to show the world what good boys you are and how YT can be effectively used as a tool for free speech. YT doesn't seem to respect the first amendment of their corporation's country, how sad.
You can't shut out the voice of the internet. We are your user base. We are your customers. Answering machines and form letters are not an acceptable answer to our complaints. Neither are blog entries about your policy enforcement. Bring back Xenutv1. Or face the reality that you will be hated by hundreds of thousands of users.
I have to agree that the "muting" option makes a great deal more sense than sites going down willynilly every time some troll gets his jockeys in an uproar.
What IS needed here is a voted board of users that make reasonable decisions QUICKLY and vote so the community has a clear voice and somewhere to take their complaints for redress.
That said, under your own guidelines you need to make Mark Bunker your test case and REINSTATE HIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY.
You can't shut out the voice of the internet. We are your user base. We are your customers. Answering machines and form letters are not an acceptable answer to our complaints. Neither are blog entries about your policy enforcement. Bring back Xenutv1. Or face the reality that you will be hated by hundreds of thousands of users.
So, if someone who wants to supress the free-speech of others and they find a technicality in the ToS, for instance based on a DMCA request from a old deleted account, you'll still act on it because "rules are rules". No flexibility. No exceptions. Except now you'll be an infinitesimally bit less Kafkaesque about it.
Great! It's been more than a year since Mark Bunker's xenutv was taken down without warning for a thirty second clip of a copyrighted show. Since he's done absolutely nothing to violate TOS since then, we'll be seeing his account back any minute now, right? Right?
You will restore xenutv1. This is not negotiable. You need to think very hard about who you fear more - the Cult of Scientology (which is doomed) or the geeks who PROVIDE YOUR CONTENT and therefore YOUR MONEY. Your users brought you to the top of the video sharing heap and can take you right back down.
It's a good start, but why is Xenutv1 down? As far as I can tell no terms of use were violated. He makes all of his own material, so he owns the copyright. There's no swearing or hate speech. Reinstate Xenutv1, or at least give an explanation for its suspension. Don't be evil. This is the sound of the internet losing faith in you.
It's a good start, but why is Xenutv1 down? As far as I can tell no terms of use were violated. He makes all of his own material, so he owns the copyright. There's no swearing or hate speech. Reinstate Xenutv1, or at least give an explanation for its suspension. Don't be evil. This is the sound of the internet losing faith in you.
I feel that it would be in your best interest to reinstate Xenutv1 as soon as possible. As previously stated, Mark Bunker has a VERY large audience, an audience that makes up a large portion of your user base. Alienation of this audience will do nothing but hurt you financially in the long run.
By the by, way to attempt to snuff out free speech. Nice how Tom Cruise gets all chummy chummy with the head of Viacom and all of a sudden Xenutv1 gets taken down right as Mark Bunker is about to post the BIGGEST interview EVER! An interview that could even win him another Emmy. Way to go killing free speech. I thought this country was against tricks like that. We certainly didn't look kindly on the NAZIS when they did it. We ousted Saddam because he did it. I don't see how or why this has happened in the Land of the FREE and Home of the Brave. This disgusts me.
By the by, way to attempt to snuff out free speech. Nice how Tom Cruise gets all chummy chummy with the head of Viacom and all of a sudden Xenutv1 gets taken down right as Mark Bunker is about to post the BIGGEST interview EVER! An interview that could even win him another Emmy. Way to go killing free speech. I thought this country was against tricks like that. We certainly didn't look kindly on the NAZIS when they did it. We ousted Saddam because he did it. I don't see how or why this has happened in the Land of the FREE and Home of the Brave. This disgusts me.
ok, so whats up with mark bunker, he was never even warned of infringing material, had no chance to take it down. his account was simply cancelled. since you guys cant be contacted, contrary to your claims, he created a new account. whats the deal? are you just dicks or what? we aren't stupid, your whole 'its policy' doesnt hold water. you have and will continue to make exceptions.
we are going to boycott your advertisement delivery in the end if this is not resolved. money talks, bs walks, amirite?
ok, so whats up with mark bunker, he was never even warned of infringing material, had no chance to take it down. his account was simply cancelled. since you guys cant be contacted, contrary to your claims, he created a new account. whats the deal? are you just dicks or what? we aren't stupid, your whole 'its policy' doesnt hold water. you have and will continue to make exceptions.
we are going to boycott your advertisement delivery in the end if this is not resolved. money talks, bs walks, amirite?
we are going to make videos telling people how to block your ads. everyone will want to do just cause they dont like ads anyway. we will use youtube to post these videos. people will love blocking your ads, its like TiVo. then we will tell everyone that listens that youtube sells ads that dont reach the intended audience. the press, the advertising clients, and especially the shareholders. keep it up guys, you cant beat the final boss of the internet.
your muting account system will be JUST as much of a joke as the suspensions, stop being a load of lazy douchewaxes fapping over your piles of dough and just assign actual people to review the validity of such claims as to whether accounts merit suspension or not, and you wont have to deal with any more anonymous besieging you with phone calls and emails
Youtube, you SICKEN me. Your policies are a joke and too little too late. Clear rules and fair consequences? Don't make me laugh. This is an incredibly pathetic attempt to shift focus from the Mark Bunker disaster. We need a statement that addresses the issue directly. Don't try and shift blame to viacom either. This is your mess. Absolutely disgusting.
Youtube, you SICKEN me. Your policies are a joke and too little too late. Clear rules and fair consequences? Don't make me laugh. This is an incredibly pathetic attempt to shift focus from the Mark Bunker disaster. We need a statement that addresses the issue directly. Don't try and shift blame to viacom either. This is your mess. Absolutely disgusting.
Reinstate Mark Bunker's account xenutv1!! He never received an original email, his account was just removed!! You are getting to be schills of the Cult of Scientology. We will make vids to show people how to disable every Google Adsense click! You will feel it in your wallets. You say Viacom is holding up getting his account re-instated, but it is really YouTube. You make your policy, Viacom doesn't. His second account had 0, zero, null, nil violations, yet you suspended it. Why is this?
I thought google's motto is "Do no Evil." Well guess what, google! You broke it. You guys are practically owned by that odious, tawdry cult.
Reinstate Mark Bunker's account and stop being Evil.
The only thing fair about this, is that you seem to be adopting the cult's Fair Game policy to silence their critics. How nice you do their dirty work for them.
Why have you suspended Xenutv1? Scientology or others acting on their behalf are no doubt behind the unjustified flagging. That is probably what they did with ToryMagoo44 just a few a days ago, another critic. This is an organized and systematic effort of members of the cult of scientology or people paid by them to silence their critics, halt free speech, and keep the truth from getting out.
Mark Bunker of Xenutv1 is a journalist, film maker and a critic of Scientology. He interviews and films others as they speak about their own personal experiences with Scientology. The videos he posts are his own videos and are not others copyrighted materials. Criticism and personal experience is not "inappropriate content" or "bigotry".
You Tube - Please do the right thing and re-instate the Xenutv1 channel on You Tube. I will have nothing but contempt for YouTube from now on until you do the right thing.
Where is Xenutv1? Who is behind the take-down? Viacom has already said they have no problems with Mark. So why hasn't his channel been reinstated? You FAIL. And then you fail at failing. This change of policy does NOTHING AT ALL to change the status. We are your userbase; and we are pissed off. (as you know, haha)
The YouTuber CaptiveOrcas got her account suspended for posting 1 animal abuse video. Why did you have to delete the account?! Why couldn't you just have deleted that one video?!!? BRING CAPTIVEORCAS BACK!
Where is Xenutv1? Who is behind the take-down? Viacom has already said they have no problems with Mark. So why hasn't his channel been reinstated? You FAIL. And then you fail at failing. This change of policy does NOTHING AT ALL to change the status. We are your userbase; and we are pissed off. (as you know, haha)
The YouTuber CaptiveOrcas got her account suspended for posting 1 animal abuse video. Why did you have to delete the account?! Why couldn't you just have deleted that one video?!!? BRING CAPTIVEORCAS BACK!
The longer YouTube suspends Mark Bunker's account, Xenutv1, the longer this action will be covered in the international press. Anyone can go to LiveLink.com site hosted in the U.K. to see the same videos Mark has posted such as the one of Jason Beghe. Unlike YouTube, LiveLink actually protects freedom of expression - except when threatened by Islamic terrorists, but apparently Scientology may be just as bad, if not worse.
Scientology must really have its head stuck in your knickers.
The longer YouTube suspends Mark Bunker's account, Xenutv1, the longer this action will be covered in the international press. Anyone can go to LiveLink.com site hosted in the U.K. to see the same videos Mark has posted such as the one of Jason Beghe. Unlike YouTube, LiveLink actually protects freedom of expression - except when threatened by Islamic terrorists, but apparently Scientology may be just as bad, if not worse.
Scientology must really have its head stuck in your knickers.
YouTube, I object to your suspension of Mark Bunker's account, Xenutv. Why wasn't he notified? Why wasn't a reason given? If you permit someone to pressure you into suspending someone's account simply because they disagree with its content, where will it end? I submit that current political debate is far more inflammatory than anything Mark has posted on his channel. Will you also allow backers of one American presidential candidate to pressure you into suspending accounts of backers of other candidates? If YouTube lacks the integrity to stand up for free press then it may as well transform itself into a 24/7 ad channel streaming whatever one-sided garbage the group with the biggest legal team feels like trying to brainwash us with. Until Mark Bunker's channel is restored, I will not use Google or purchase anything from its advertising affiliates. Stand up, YouTube, for the future of free internet society as well as your own interests.
I have to agree with the others. YouTube is part of the new Internet democracy. A democracy that both respects the laws of its supporting countries, but also does not bend towards unlawful pressure and abuse of the law. Please consider my request. You don't have to like the truth one speaks, to appreciate ones right to speak it.
Honestly, guys, you're only making fools out of yourselves to the media and your viewers if you keep this up. Put Wise Beard Man back up and everything will go back to cakes and videos.
There is one YTer that I know of that has been suspended for no reason at all did not get any warnings just came on one day and his account was gone...And never has gotten a responce or and anser as to why he was suspended...this persons name is Billybigun64 will you please reinstate his account with this new policy...
I can't help but notice that YouTube favors the Obama campaign by spreading its word. Or is it that the Obama fan-boys have somehow learnt how to game YouTube? Either way, it is very sad :(
I have serious issues with the "NEW" backend of the accounts. Before the "fix" I checked "my account" to see new comments & shared videos NOW it requires twice as many clicks to get to this information. I don't have twice as much time to devote to this task so I guess I'll just have to ignore my comments and ignore the videos shared with me.
This "Upgrade" is a serious time suck and not an improvement. I would have made this comment somewhere more relevant but.. I didn't have time to continue looking for what you don't want us to use.
Reinstate everyone who was suspended under the old policy and allow him or her to continue forward under the new policy. This change is an acknowledgement that the old policy had significant built in unfairness, which was the cause of many subsequent bad behaviors. It behooves you to correct such unfairness by giving all that suffered under the old policy a fresh start with no negative bias against them.
Reinstate everyone who was suspended under the old policy and allow him or her to continue forward under the new policy. This change is an acknowledgement that the old policy had significant built in unfairness, which was the cause of many subsequent bad behaviors. It behooves you to correct such unfairness by giving all that suffered under the old policy a fresh start with no negative bias against them.
It is great to set up guidelines for people to follow in providing a clear understanding, to the consequences of their actions. There are users that probably should be given a second chance to show they can abide by the new rules.
How about warning your users before you delete their accounts? How about negotiating with them to get them reinstated when there are OBVIOUS special factors at work (like the meddling of the Co$, for instance) and a massive demand for their material? Yes I'm talking about Xenutv1. Don't try to pass the blame to Viacom. WE'VE TALKED TO VIACOM. YOU ARE THE ONES RESPONSIBLE.
Stop hiding. Stop being cowards and fix your mistake. Bring back Xenutv1.
How about warning your users before you delete their accounts? How about negotiating with them to get them reinstated when there are OBVIOUS special factors at work (like the meddling of the Co$, for instance) and a massive demand for their material? Yes I'm talking about Xenutv1. Don't try to pass the blame to Viacom. WE'VE TALKED TO VIACOM. YOU ARE THE ONES RESPONSIBLE.
Stop hiding. Stop being cowards and fix your mistake. Bring back Xenutv1.
Google/Youtube branding will absolutely suffer as a result of not reinstating the XENUTV1 channel.
Remember, Youtube is both a business and a conduit for freedom of expression and if Youtube is not maintained as an outlet for expression that contains critical opinion then duly mark that as the tipping point that will bring stagnation and decline as the brand becomes tarnished in the eyes of the net.
Muting accounts will not work for obvious trolls like Lemonholes. This guy has THOUSANDS of accounts. The only way you can get rid of this "person" and I use the term loosely is to mute his IP address
I got your fucking e-mail from "Sam". It's funny how you pricks prattle on copyright infringement when IN FACT Mark Bunker didn't commit any copyright infringement on XenuTV1. Look over his channel in your archives before you shoot off an e-mail response!
BRING masakox and vegeta3986 BACK OR I'LL NEVER GET ON YOUTUBE AGAIN!!! It's not like THEY have new accounts, so GO TO HELL!!!! Either go to hell, bring them back, or I'm NEVER going to be on this site again! AFTER ALL I'VE DONE FOR IT!!! AND IF YOU BAN ME TOO, FRANKLY I DON'T GIVE A FUCK!!!! I have 7 other YouTube accounts, plus one my friend gave me!!!
STOP BANNING VIDS, USERS, AND DP BAN THE FUCKING FLAGGERS!!!!!! STOP FLAGGING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STOP DELETING VIDS COUNTLESS PEOPLE WORK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STOP DELETING ACCOUNTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU FUCKING, SONS OF BITCHY ASSHOLE JACKASSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm sorry. I've usually got a nice quiet voice, and I never talk at all. But you guys are MOTHER FUCKIN DILDOS WITH NOTHING BETTER TO DO YOUTUBE TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There are many accounts that are violating copy write claims. Just look at all the users that are using Colbert snippets, like the ones Mark Bunker used. Time to start eliminating many accounts. If you supposedly closed his account of Xenutv1 for using a snippet of Colbert, than why do so many other users continue to do the same thing? Oh, but you do like that Scientology money you are getting from your Adsense program, right? I hope you lose the lawsuit Viacom is bringing against you. It will be justice. Time to scoot on over to Mr. Redstone’s place and help them.
If you are allowing a multiple suspended person to continue to make accounts on Youtube like theTruthtony48075, then be fair and bring back the two I have mentioned.
OK, good, this is an improvement. A definite improvement. Not as good as I would like but a definite improvement.
Another sugestion; I have no problem with the "Adult Check" feature. I think that should be something the user can turn on-and-off from their end like comments and ratings. I think allot of people would, if they could, not only put the "adult Check" on their own videos to warn people about booty shaking and stuff, but also to keep the easilly offended away from controversial subjects, like Evolution, Abortion, Religion, etc.
I almost flagged my own first video (Well, technically it was my 3rd video)because I said the word "Shit" allot, I just wanted to have the adult check on, but without risking my whole account. But none of the flagging terms (at least at that time) said "mild course language" and I didn't want to alert Youtube to a video that merely contained the word "Shit" so I decided to just leave it. Hey Kids! shit! There.
I am concerned about the suspension of the billybigun64 channel. I understand that there was no notification of why he has been suspended and no communication to him regarding this slight. I have watched his channel for quite some time and have never seen anything I would consider a violation. Please reinstate is channel or at least give him the courtesy of knowing why it was suspended. Thank you, Eileen Pretre epretre
This is great and all, but how about dealing with certain antisocial criminals that keep coming back with hundreds of accounts after they get banned? When somebody gets suspended, there's nothing preventing them from coming back!
These are the people that would be loved to be brought back: masakox vegeta3986 lilKuriboh billybigun64 ZzMrLonelyzZ Xenutv1 brettkeane
PLEASE!!! I don't wanna ask again! YouTube will be so unpopular by the end of this year if you don't give up all these new fucking policies! These loved YouTubers were suspended for no reason. If they were, there's millions of others doing the SAME THING THEY WERE! So why were these specific people banned?! FUCK YOU YOUTUBE POLICE!!!
You know, this isn't really THAT much of an improvement. I save my vids to my computer before I upload them on YouTube. And people like me would EASILY be able to upload them BACK onto YouTube in less than 3 min. So it wouldn't matter to me if they expire.
These changes while small in number are steps along the right path. That being said, Xenutv or Xenutv1 NEED to be reinstated. Attempting to stifle free speech is the absolute worst decision YouTube can possibly make. Think about it YouTube "Do No Evil".
"I am concerned about the suspension of the billybigun64 channel. I understand that there was no notification of why he has been suspended and no communication to him regarding this slight. I have watched his channel for quite some time and have never seen anything I would consider a violation. Please reinstate is channel or at least give him the courtesy of knowing why it was suspended. Thank you, Eileen Pretre epretre" My feelings exactly.
Like really, all this does is waste your time staff. The videos that are "copyright" like no ones making money when one of these video are uploaded. This is a waste of time, just leave them alone.
Perhaps unrelated but just as important... may I suggest someone employed by YouTube take a commanding post on your home page - many "videos being watched right now" are either violent in nature or sexually explicit. If that's what viewers are watching then that's what your website is representing to America and beyond as the YouTube image
YouTube, why on earth did you suspend the account of BILLYBOBJOE57, a 60 year old airline pilot who makes political blogs? Was it a customer complaint?
And why did you close down Xenutv1 and Torymagoo44, while simultaneously running Scientology adds. Customer complaint again?
And why suspend ChurchOfAtheism and BrettKeane? Customer complaints?
YouTube, why on earth did you suspend the account of BILLYBOBJOE57, a 60 year old airline pilot who makes political blogs? Was it a customer complaint?
And why did you close down Xenutv1 and Torymagoo44, while simultaneously running Scientology adds. Customer complaint again?
And why suspend ChurchOfAtheism and BrettKeane? Customer complaints?
Bring back the following users, or at the very least give these people, who have done nothing against TOS, an email notifying them of the reason(s) behind their suspensions so that they may appeal their case:
Bring back the following users, or at the very least give these people, who have done nothing against TOS, an email notifying them of the reason(s) behind their suspensions so that they may appeal their case:
I've always been deeply against permanent suspensions. I do realize there are a few people that deserve to be gone forever. However, the vast majority of users who get suspended seem to be redeemable. On many occasions I've seen users return under new accounts. These previously suspended users will be on their very best behavior, yet they get re-suspend regardless.
In the long term I think this policy will do nothing but harm the website. Already, have I heard several people complain that this place isn't as entertaining as it used to be. Why? Because many of the people they used to watch have been barred from making videos.
Perhaps you should implement a temporary suspension strategy. Meaning that a user will be suspended for lets say 3 months. After the suspension time has expired, the computer server will automatically reinstate that person's channel. It works in everyone's best interest. The registered users are satisfied and you have more potential AD revenue. Just a thought.
I've always been deeply against permanent suspensions. I do realize there are a few people that deserve to be gone forever. However, the vast majority of users who get suspended seem to be redeemable. On many occasions I've seen users return under new accounts. These previously suspended users will be on their very best behavior, yet they get re-suspend regardless.
In the long term I think this policy will do nothing but harm the website. Already, have I heard several people complain that this place isn't as entertaining as it used to be. Why? Because many of the people they used to watch have been barred from making videos.
Perhaps you should implement a temporary suspension strategy. Meaning that a user will be suspended for lets say 3 months. After the suspension time has expired, the computer server will automatically reinstate that person's channel. It works in everyone's best interest. The registered users are satisfied and you have more potential AD revenue. Just a thought.
All these changes fail to address the most exasperating aspect of YouTube's enforcement policy, namely the lack of explanations for why videos are removed. How can anyone avoid being a repeat offender if they don't understand what the original offense was?
The most recent example is IsobelWren05, who had 5 videos removed and no reason given (except that they supposedly violated the Terms of Service, but how?). I urge YouTube to review IsobelWren05's removed videos and either reinstate them or explain HOW they violated the Terms of Service.
It has come to my attention that you are instating a new policy for banning people from using your service. I am very pleased to see you doing this.
You have decided to build more fairness into the system by considering the over all volume of an individuals contribution relative to their infractions. You are taking steps to ensure that a user actually receives notification when they have put up an offending video. Additionally, you have designed less harsh penalties and a way that by subsequent good behavior a user may keep out of hot water. This is all a step in the right direction.
However, I have a request left. Many users who made an impressive contribution to YouTube, members who had friends here and who were valued by the community for assorted reasons, have been permanently banned under the old system. My request is that you reinstate their accounts or at least allow them to open new accounts, unimpeded and without prejudice. Let all who apply try to get along under the new, fairer policy. If their old accounts cannot be reinstated at least let them open under a new name without any bias against them.
YouTube, I applaud your efforts at trying to be fairer. And, I thank you for your consideration of my thoughts on this.
It has come to my attention that you are instating a new policy for banning people from using your service. I am very pleased to see you doing this.
You have decided to build more fairness into the system by considering the over all volume of an individuals contribution relative to their infractions. You are taking steps to ensure that a user actually receives notification when they have put up an offending video. Additionally, you have designed less harsh penalties and a way that by subsequent good behavior a user may keep out of hot water. This is all a step in the right direction.
However, I have a request left. Many users who made an impressive contribution to YouTube, members who had friends here and who were valued by the community for assorted reasons, have been permanently banned under the old system. My request is that you reinstate their accounts or at least allow them to open new accounts, unimpeded and without prejudice. Let all who apply try to get along under the new, fairer policy. If their old accounts cannot be reinstated at least let them open under a new name without any bias against them.
YouTube, I applaud your efforts at trying to be fairer. And, I thank you for your consideration of my thoughts on this.
But do it, not say it. I see so many videos that are actually copyright like Megaman Starforce episodes. Now that's copyright! Not some amv that had one one little simple anime in it and deleted. Just Youtube, do your job correctly and delete the right copyrighted videos, not the wrong ones.
A user by the name of LUCASLABRADOR was unfairly banned because his videos were flagged. Are you going to grandfather in cases like this and allow them to return?
I am sure there are a lot os users out there that would like to come back I think you need to review each case you have gotten requests from on this blog immediately before you ruin this community more than you already have.
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Very interesting. I hope this plays out well and some of our old suspended friends return.
ReplyDeleteYay! My suspended subscribers can see my videos again!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are seeing the light and stopping this draconian behaviour........
ReplyDeleteAfter all, people are volunteering their time to make this site successful.... Let them feel appreciated...
awesome! Buck
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea but can u please unsuspend my pookeo1,pookeo3,sporthighlight,reallymadv, and pookeo9 accounts please? I really need them. If so thanks if not no harsh offense.
ReplyDeletegreat! this will help make YouTube even better than it is!
ReplyDeleteSounds good to me.
ReplyDeleteThats great, and a lot more fair for users!
ReplyDeleteWhy did you "suspend" xenutv1's account?
ReplyDeleteHmmm seems pretty cool
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of this very much. I've had 1 video removed due to copyright infringement. It was however, a cover-song without use of any original recording. The TOS do not state whether covering a song like that is infringement, and its rather weird to see other covering channels like esmeedenters and other getting partnered, when my videos get pulled down. No hard feelings, but it does feed the thought of double standards.
ReplyDeleteI am happy for the changes. I hate seeing bad language on the postings, some of them are quite scary.
ReplyDeleteI think YouTube should do something about the FLAG button so it isn't being abused. Eah user should only be able to flag a video once instead of multiple times.
ReplyDeleteI think YouTube should do something about the FLAG button so it isn't being abused. Eah user should only be able to flag a video once instead of multiple times.
ReplyDeleteI'm inquiring about the suspension of Mr. Bunkers account, xenutv1. If there is any documentation you may share regarding or requesting that his account be removed I would greatly appreciate being able to review that information.
ReplyDeleteThank you in advance for your haste in this matter.
i hope someone like the songs and i hope it plays out well.
ReplyDeleteI would also love to know why XenuTV1 has been suspended, as would a large number of youtube users.
ReplyDeleteI would also love to know why XenuTV1 has been suspended, as would a large number of youtube users.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I've been trying to point out infringing videos to people by just posting a text comment, a non-negative one I assure you, but it's all come back at my face. This would be so nice because now users can get that warning they've been wanting so badly.
ReplyDeleteOnly uploading videos that contain 100% your own material (with the exception of material that the person has permission to use) has become such a lost concept. I've seen people joke as if it weren't true.
Broadcast Yourself... Not other people's work. How difficult is that to understand?
Big Improvement!
ReplyDeleteHey Youtube, kindly explain why you took down the xenutv1 account and the Jason Beghe interview teasers.
ReplyDeleteWhy is xenutv1 been taken down? Can you please explain this?
ReplyDeleteI would like to add my voice to those expressing dismay over the suspension of xenutv1 - Mark Bunker's account contained original material, interviews done by him and did not violate any aspect of YouTube policy.
ReplyDeleteHe DID just yesterday post a teaser clip from an interview with the actor Jason Beghe, who left Scientology, and spoke out against them in the interview. It is well known that Scientology does not tolerate criticism against them well, and uses ANY means to silence and harass critics of the cult.
I am certain that this is a result of a flagging campaign organized by scientology, in response to the video that was getting lots of publicity, and that various news organizations were linking to - now all those links are dead, as Xenutv1 has been suspended.
It is VITAL for freedom of speech that this account be reinstated immediately.
REINSTATE XENUTV1 !
ReplyDeleteWhy'd you take down XenuTV1? Bring it back!
ReplyDeleteWill you anti-Scientology folk give it a rest? You're becoming almost as annoying as Scientology itself. I'm sure Mr Xenu will be back under a new name, and the Scientology fools will shit down the account again. Its a very silly cat-and-mouse game. We know by now (well most of us) how stupid and backwards Scientology is. But the have the same right to call copyright claims as, say, Viacom.
ReplyDeletePlease reinstate Mark Bunker's account xenutv1. It has been targetted by Scientologists and unfairly suspended.
ReplyDeletePlease reinstate XenuTV1. What good reason could there be for suspension? Information is power. Who's afraid of the truth?
ReplyDeletePlease reinstate XenuTV1. What good reason could there be for suspension? Information is power. Who's afraid of the truth?
ReplyDeleteI would like to ask YouTube to review the suspension of xenutv1 account.
ReplyDeleteThere was no violation of YouTube policy on his videos.
A nice gesture, but as we can see with the unwarranted suspension of xenutv1, your policy still leaves much to be desired. I don't see why you can't amend your policy so you AT LEAST review a video before removing it for copyright violation.
ReplyDeleteA nice gesture, but as we can see with the unwarranted suspension of xenutv1, your policy still leaves much to be desired. I don't see why you can't amend your policy so you AT LEAST review a video before removing it for copyright violation.
ReplyDeleteWhy was xenutv1 suspended? Mark Bunker has not violated your TOS.
ReplyDeleteWhy was XenuTV suspended again?
ReplyDeleteWhere was the policy violation?
Why do you continually pander to the scientologists?
This policy statement is clearly a sugar coating for your continued censorship of Scientology criticism.
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ReplyDeleteAgain, you show us that you'll suspend people willy nilly.
ReplyDeleteYou've suspended channels without good reason and without communicating WHY the channels were suspended.
REINSTATE XenuTV1
xenuTVfags, stfu.
ReplyDeleteWhy have you suspended XenuTV1 and ToryMagoo44??? YouTube is all about enabling peoples voices at a profit. But do you really think that you will profit from running the errands of scientology? You are heading for a severe PR-problem since you are providing space for Co$-promotions on the starter page at the same time as you are shutting down two lovable people speaking out against bigotry and intolerance. It just looks as if you are washing Co$' dirty laundry.
ReplyDeletePlease act in the spirit of the service you are providing and at least comment on your actions.
REINSTATE ToryMagoo44 and XenuTV1!!!
i'm not in with anonymous, I'm just a longtime youtuber, but i think the community REALLY needs a video from youtube/google staffers explaining why xenutv1 was suspended. a blog post would be a pretty half-assed way of addressing it, so don't do that. video plz, thnx.
ReplyDeleteI want XenyTV1 back. Atleast give the account owner a list of reasons as to why it was "taken off". I am quite sure he will inform the rest of Tube if you do so.
ReplyDeletePolicy changes? Why not make it a policy to COMMUNICATE with the user BEFORE pulling the plug?
ReplyDeleteYoutube should be ashamed for pulling Tory Maggo's and Mark Bunkers account without any message.
Disrespect for you.
this is wonderfull site to see it shows lot of interesting video
ReplyDeleteThe accounts xenutv1 and ToryMagoo44 have been suspended, even though all videos on there are 100% copyrighted to the owners of the accounts, and there isn't any kind of hate speech on there.
ReplyDeleteThey have been suspended through the tireless work of the Cult of Scientology. They claim to support freedom of speech, but this is only true when the speech is positive to Scientology. ToryMagoo44 and xenutv1 is very outspoken about the evils of Scientology, and therefore they are attacked.
ToryMagoo44 was a Scientologist for 30 years, until she escaped in 2000.
xenutv1 is an emmy-award-winning filmmaker, doing videos about Scientology.
This is great, but why are random videos that contain copyrighted material (songs) are getting removed while several other videos are remaining. April 16, 2008 I just watched some of the videos, such as 'Redwall - Phenomenon' which contains a song done by Thousand Foot Krutch, and now it shows the "We're sorry, this video is no longer available." message. Is there any way someone could repost these videos with the "AudioSwap" service? Also, the video "Cluny + Vipertooth Animations: Redwall Phone" is now gone, a video I enjoyed greatly. PLEASE make a way that they could reupload these and similar videos, even if they have to have a five-second copyright notice stating the song owners. PLEASE.
ReplyDeleteReinstate XenuTV and QUIT CENSORING PEOPLE IN THE NAME OF SCIENTOLOGY!
ReplyDeleteYoutube seriously needs to get their damn act together. I'm sick and tired of having to constantly complain because people I'm subscribed to are getting suspended for no reason at all, or because youtube doesn't have the backbone to stand up for what is right.
ReplyDeleteI think it's time to move on to a new site guys. There is way too much corruption going on at youtube, which of course was predicted when Google bought them out.
Reinstate Xenutv1 and Torymagoo44. That would be a great start.
ReplyDeleteIf emails are being caught up by spam filters, it might be a good idea to alert users of what email address these notices are coming from so they can add it to their address book and avoid it heading to spam filters.
ReplyDeleteReinstate XenuTV
ReplyDeleteYOUTUBE show some backbone ! Reinstate XenuTV1 and Torymagoo44
ReplyDeleteHow in the world did Xenutv1 violate your policies? All of Mark Bunker's videos are his own. I've read and reread your Community Guidelines, and Xenutv1 has not done any of these things. "We encourage free speech and defend everyone's right to express unpopular points of view." Do you? People are allowed to post videos on why they think atheists are wrong, or why they think religions are wrong, but when it comes to Scientology, you pull the plug on someone's account? That's not free speech, Youtube.
ReplyDeletePlease make it easier for me get an account suspended. Maybe place a button labeled "suspend account" next to each video. This would eliminate the need for me to spend hours flagging a video, I feel should not be viewed by the public, in order to get the poster of that video shut down. For example I saw a video of a person who had the audacity to say that the United States wasn't the greatest country on earth. This is not only ridiculous but it quite frankly hurt my feelings. The "suspend account" button would be a perfect solution to this type of content. Thank You.
ReplyDeleteI apologize for the multiple posts. Not sure why it did that. I hit the refresh button a few times after I posted and it seemed to repost my message. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteGoogle in bed with Scientology?
ReplyDeleteIt does matter to some people how a business makes its money!
Google profits from adsense and You Tube.
Google in bed with Scientology?
ReplyDeleteIt does matter to some people how a business makes its money!
Google profits from adsense and You Tube.
Bring back Xenu TV. It was wrong to kill the account. BWM did nothing wrong!
ReplyDeleteOwning Mark Bunker like that is as low as it gets. This guy is one of the most uplifting, lighthearted and mature individuals on Youtube. I have never ONCE even seen him use inappropriate language.
ReplyDeleteThe clock is ticking YouTube. Reinstate Mark Bunker's channel, XENUTV1, complete with all videos immediately.
ReplyDeleteIt is clear that if this banishment continues much longer that you are no longer capable of upholding Free Speech policies. This information would upset your sponsors greatly.
You're not the only game in town y'know.
REINSTATE XENUTV1 IMMEDIATELY
Excellent! I'm glad you are listening to the community. However I think trolls need to be dealt with more severely than copyright violations.
ReplyDeleteAfter Mark Bunker's Xenutv1 account has been suspended, this 'policy' seems hollow and meaningless rather than providing "clear rules and fair consequences"
ReplyDeleteThis man has done absolutely nothing to break any of You tube's rules yet youtube betrays it's core principles so as not to upset its sponsors, by suspending this account. It's utterly disgraceful. xenutv1 will be reinstated immediately.
What a joke!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are full of shit YouTube! You guys just did an exact opposite according to your "New Notifications" policy with Mark Bunker's (XenuTV) account. How about you guys on YouTube do the right thing and restore XenuTV AND give a formal apology to both Tory Magoo and Mark Bunker. I want to see a video of that coming STRAIGHT FROM YOU GUYS!
Until then, your entire policy is full of shit.
Mark Bunker didn't violate any of the TOS why is he banned?
ReplyDeleteThese changes seem to indicate that YT has taken some positive steps. However, there are suspended accounts like XenuTV that should be reinstated. Anyway, an instance to appeal YT decisions would certainly improve this site further.
ReplyDeleteExciting changes!
ReplyDeleteHow about reinstating xenutv1 instead? End your PR nightmare before it gets any worse.
You hear us YouTube?!? WE, the people have spoken, and WE will determine the fate of your site.
ReplyDelete" Accounts that had one or two warnings To change this, we've made it so that violations are now rescinded after six months. Accounts that had one or two warnings (as of April 16, 2008) for Community Guidelines (or Terms of Use) violations have been given a clean slate and are going forward under the new system, too! "
ReplyDelete--I belive that this is good news for XenuTV1 -- So when does he get his Cannel back?
Everyone,
ReplyDeleteIf YouTube doesn't reinstate XenuTV soon, let's all send those assholes a message and take our leave by closing our accounts. Soapbox is much better anyways since they don't compress your videos down to shit anyways.
YouTube is joking, right?
ReplyDeleteMark Bunker's 1st account, xenutv was deleted from YT over a year ago for posting a Stephen Colbert video (that mocked Scientology). Without warning. Without explanation.
So yesterday, his second account, which has been up for MONTHS was suddenly deleted, again, without warning or explanation.
The only material on the new account, xenutv1, was HIS OWN, including a 3 minute snippet of an interview he recorded with Actor Jason Beghe (which was viewed over 500,000 times in a few days) in which he goes after the Cult of Scientology, of which he was a member for 12 years, with both guns blazing.
He owned the copyright on EVERY single video on xenutv1 and the hypocrites (or Scientologists) at YouTube deleted his account yesterday--and then today, YouTube posts this garbage.
If you guys think posting about your new policy is going to end your PR woes, you are seriously mistaken. xenutv1 did not violate any of your TOS. You never gave Mark Bunker a chance to comply with any order to remove copyright violations on his old account. Reinstate xenutv1. Or the email, phone and media blitz continues.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree that the "muting" option makes a great deal more sense than sites going down willynilly every time some troll gets his jockeys in an uproar.
ReplyDeleteWhat IS needed here is a voted board of users that make reasonable decisions QUICKLY and vote so the community has a clear voice and somewhere to take their complaints for redress.
That said, under your own guidelines you need to make Mark Bunker your test case and REINSTATE HIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY.
Thank you.
I have to agree that the "muting" option makes a great deal more sense than sites going down willynilly every time some troll gets his jockeys in an uproar.
ReplyDeleteWhat IS needed here is a voted board of users that make reasonable decisions QUICKLY and vote so the community has a clear voice and somewhere to take their complaints for redress.
That said, under your own guidelines you need to make Mark Bunker your test case and REINSTATE HIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY.
Thank you.
This YT policy is a friggin' joke. XenutTV1 and ToryMagoo44's accounts were unfailry removed from YT. Now that it's in writing let's see if they stand by it.
ReplyDeleteRestore XenuTV1 to show the world what good boys you are and how YT can be effectively used as a tool for free speech. YT doesn't seem to respect the first amendment of their corporation's country, how sad.
Punishing someone's new account because they had violations on an old account is about as draconian as it gets. Reinstate XENUTV1 immediately.
ReplyDeletePunishing someone's new account because they had violations on an old account is about as draconian as it gets. Reinstate XENUTV1 immediately.
ReplyDeleteYou can't shut out the voice of the internet. We are your user base. We are your customers. Answering machines and form letters are not an acceptable answer to our complaints. Neither are blog entries about your policy enforcement. Bring back Xenutv1. Or face the reality that you will be hated by hundreds of thousands of users.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree that the "muting" option makes a great deal more sense than sites going down willynilly every time some troll gets his jockeys in an uproar.
ReplyDeleteWhat IS needed here is a voted board of users that make reasonable decisions QUICKLY and vote so the community has a clear voice and somewhere to take their complaints for redress.
That said, under your own guidelines you need to make Mark Bunker your test case and REINSTATE HIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY.
Thank you.
You can't shut out the voice of the internet. We are your user base. We are your customers. Answering machines and form letters are not an acceptable answer to our complaints. Neither are blog entries about your policy enforcement. Bring back Xenutv1. Or face the reality that you will be hated by hundreds of thousands of users.
ReplyDeleteSo, if someone who wants to supress the free-speech of others and they find a technicality in the ToS, for instance based on a DMCA request from a old deleted account, you'll still act on it because "rules are rules". No flexibility. No exceptions. Except now you'll be an infinitesimally bit less Kafkaesque about it.
ReplyDeleteBureaucracy at its finest.
Thanks for the changes; I don't understand how this prevents Mark Bunker from having his account (xenutv1) reinstated, however.
ReplyDeleteThe system is broken. I would expect better from such a large corporation.
ReplyDeleteGreat! It's been more than a year since Mark Bunker's xenutv was taken down without warning for a thirty second clip of a copyrighted show. Since he's done absolutely nothing to violate TOS since then, we'll be seeing his account back any minute now, right? Right?
ReplyDeleteHmm, I too wonder about the xenutv1 account, it's very strange...
ReplyDeleteYouTube should soooo call this the XenuPolicy. Please do that and reinstate XENUTV1 immediately. We all know its on your servers.
ReplyDeleteYou will restore xenutv1. This is not negotiable. You need to think very hard about who you fear more - the Cult of Scientology (which is doomed) or the geeks who PROVIDE YOUR CONTENT and therefore YOUR MONEY. Your users brought you to the top of the video sharing heap and can take you right back down.
ReplyDeleteYouTube should soooo call this the XenuPolicy. Please do that and reinstate XENUTV1 immediately. We all know its on your servers.
ReplyDeleteReinstate Xenutv1 Wise Beard Man!!
ReplyDeleteReinstate Xenutv1!
ReplyDeleteReinstate Xenutv1!
ReplyDeleteIt's a good start, but why is Xenutv1 down? As far as I can tell no terms of use were violated. He makes all of his own material, so he owns the copyright. There's no swearing or hate speech. Reinstate Xenutv1, or at least give an explanation for its suspension.
ReplyDeleteDon't be evil.
This is the sound of the internet losing faith in you.
It's a good start, but why is Xenutv1 down? As far as I can tell no terms of use were violated. He makes all of his own material, so he owns the copyright. There's no swearing or hate speech. Reinstate Xenutv1, or at least give an explanation for its suspension.
ReplyDeleteDon't be evil.
This is the sound of the internet losing faith in you.
Unsuspend Xenutv1 and I might be willing to like this.
ReplyDeleteI feel that it would be in your best interest to reinstate Xenutv1 as soon as possible. As previously stated, Mark Bunker has a VERY large audience, an audience that makes up a large portion of your user base. Alienation of this audience will do nothing but hurt you financially in the long run.
ReplyDeleteReinstate Xenutv1.
If there is a copyright claim, please remove the video. Please do not ban people for life for 30 seconds of video.
ReplyDeleteBy the by, way to attempt to snuff out free speech. Nice how Tom Cruise gets all chummy chummy with the head of Viacom and all of a sudden Xenutv1 gets taken down right as Mark Bunker is about to post the BIGGEST interview EVER! An interview that could even win him another Emmy. Way to go killing free speech. I thought this country was against tricks like that. We certainly didn't look kindly on the NAZIS when they did it. We ousted Saddam because he did it. I don't see how or why this has happened in the Land of the FREE and Home of the Brave. This disgusts me.
ReplyDeleteBy the by, way to attempt to snuff out free speech. Nice how Tom Cruise gets all chummy chummy with the head of Viacom and all of a sudden Xenutv1 gets taken down right as Mark Bunker is about to post the BIGGEST interview EVER! An interview that could even win him another Emmy. Way to go killing free speech. I thought this country was against tricks like that. We certainly didn't look kindly on the NAZIS when they did it. We ousted Saddam because he did it. I don't see how or why this has happened in the Land of the FREE and Home of the Brave. This disgusts me.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the changes. Please reinstate XenuTV1. That is all.
ReplyDeleteReinstate XenuTV1 and XenuTV.
ReplyDeleteok, so whats up with mark bunker, he was never even warned of infringing material, had no chance to take it down. his account was simply cancelled. since you guys cant be contacted, contrary to your claims, he created a new account. whats the deal? are you just dicks or what? we aren't stupid, your whole 'its policy' doesnt hold water. you have and will continue to make exceptions.
ReplyDeletewe are going to boycott your advertisement delivery in the end if this is not resolved. money talks, bs walks, amirite?
ok, so whats up with mark bunker, he was never even warned of infringing material, had no chance to take it down. his account was simply cancelled. since you guys cant be contacted, contrary to your claims, he created a new account. whats the deal? are you just dicks or what? we aren't stupid, your whole 'its policy' doesnt hold water. you have and will continue to make exceptions.
ReplyDeletewe are going to boycott your advertisement delivery in the end if this is not resolved. money talks, bs walks, amirite?
we are going to make videos telling people how to block your ads. everyone will want to do just cause they dont like ads anyway. we will use youtube to post these videos. people will love blocking your ads, its like TiVo. then we will tell everyone that listens that youtube sells ads that dont reach the intended audience. the press, the advertising clients, and especially the shareholders. keep it up guys, you cant beat the final boss of the internet.
ReplyDeleteyour muting account system will be JUST as much of a joke as the suspensions, stop being a load of lazy douchewaxes fapping over your piles of dough and just assign actual people to review the validity of such claims as to whether accounts merit suspension or not, and you wont have to deal with any more anonymous besieging you with phone calls and emails
ReplyDeletewho is with me on blocking youtube/google advertisements if youtube/google continue this nonsense?
ReplyDeletefree speech on the tubes or else less money. its simple. consumer action is win.
Youtube, you SICKEN me. Your policies are a joke and too little too late. Clear rules and fair consequences? Don't make me laugh. This is an incredibly pathetic attempt to shift focus from the Mark Bunker disaster. We need a statement that addresses the issue directly. Don't try and shift blame to viacom either. This is your mess. Absolutely disgusting.
ReplyDeleteYoutube, you SICKEN me. Your policies are a joke and too little too late. Clear rules and fair consequences? Don't make me laugh. This is an incredibly pathetic attempt to shift focus from the Mark Bunker disaster. We need a statement that addresses the issue directly. Don't try and shift blame to viacom either. This is your mess. Absolutely disgusting.
ReplyDeleteReinstate Mark Bunker's account xenutv1!! He never received an original email, his account was just removed!! You are getting to be schills of the Cult of Scientology. We will make vids to show people how to disable every Google Adsense click! You will feel it in your wallets. You say Viacom is holding up getting his account re-instated, but it is really YouTube. You make your policy, Viacom doesn't. His second account had 0, zero, null, nil violations, yet you suspended it. Why is this?
ReplyDeleteYoutube has joined the dark side.
ReplyDeleteIs this really Google's ideology?
We all said Google was too good to be true, and now you're proving it, by using for power for selfish means.
I thought google's motto is "Do no Evil." Well guess what, google! You broke it. You guys are practically owned by that odious, tawdry cult.
ReplyDeleteReinstate Mark Bunker's account and stop being Evil.
The only thing fair about this, is that you seem to be adopting the cult's Fair Game policy to silence their critics. How nice you do their dirty work for them.
Why have you suspended Xenutv1? Scientology or others acting on their behalf are no doubt behind the unjustified flagging. That is probably what they did with ToryMagoo44 just a few a days ago, another critic. This is an organized and systematic effort of members of the cult of scientology or people paid by them to silence their critics, halt free speech, and keep the truth from getting out.
ReplyDeleteMark Bunker of Xenutv1 is a journalist, film maker and a critic of Scientology. He interviews and films others as they speak about their own personal experiences with Scientology. The videos he posts are his own videos and are not others copyrighted materials. Criticism and personal experience is not "inappropriate content" or "bigotry".
You Tube - Please do the right thing and re-instate the Xenutv1 channel on You Tube. I will have nothing but contempt for YouTube from now on until you do the right thing.
thank you.
Where is Xenutv1? Who is behind the take-down? Viacom has already said they have no problems with Mark. So why hasn't his channel been reinstated? You FAIL. And then you fail at failing. This change of policy does NOTHING AT ALL to change the status. We are your userbase; and we are pissed off. (as you know, haha)
ReplyDeleteThe YouTuber CaptiveOrcas got her account suspended for posting 1 animal abuse video. Why did you have to delete the account?! Why couldn't you just have deleted that one video?!!? BRING CAPTIVEORCAS BACK!
ReplyDeleteWhere is Xenutv1? Who is behind the take-down? Viacom has already said they have no problems with Mark. So why hasn't his channel been reinstated? You FAIL. And then you fail at failing. This change of policy does NOTHING AT ALL to change the status. We are your userbase; and we are pissed off. (as you know, haha)
ReplyDeleteThe YouTuber CaptiveOrcas got her account suspended for posting 1 animal abuse video. Why did you have to delete the account?! Why couldn't you just have deleted that one video?!!? BRING CAPTIVEORCAS BACK!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I did NOT double-post, so why did it show up twice? Le sigh...
ReplyDeleteThe longer YouTube suspends Mark Bunker's account, Xenutv1, the longer this action will be covered in the international press. Anyone can go to LiveLink.com site hosted in the U.K. to see the same videos Mark has posted such as the one of Jason Beghe. Unlike YouTube, LiveLink actually protects freedom of expression - except when threatened by Islamic terrorists, but apparently Scientology may be just as bad, if not worse.
ReplyDeleteScientology must really have its head stuck in your knickers.
The longer YouTube suspends Mark Bunker's account, Xenutv1, the longer this action will be covered in the international press. Anyone can go to LiveLink.com site hosted in the U.K. to see the same videos Mark has posted such as the one of Jason Beghe. Unlike YouTube, LiveLink actually protects freedom of expression - except when threatened by Islamic terrorists, but apparently Scientology may be just as bad, if not worse.
ReplyDeleteScientology must really have its head stuck in your knickers.
YouTube, I object to your suspension of Mark Bunker's account, Xenutv. Why wasn't he notified? Why wasn't a reason given? If you permit someone to pressure you into suspending someone's account simply because they disagree with its content, where will it end? I submit that current political debate is far more inflammatory than anything Mark has posted on his channel. Will you also allow backers of one American presidential candidate to pressure you into suspending accounts of backers of other candidates? If YouTube lacks the integrity to stand up for free press then it may as well transform itself into a 24/7 ad channel streaming whatever one-sided garbage the group with the biggest legal team feels like trying to brainwash us with. Until Mark Bunker's channel is restored, I will not use Google or purchase anything from its advertising affiliates. Stand up, YouTube, for the future of free internet society as well as your own interests.
ReplyDeleteBring Back Xenutv1!!
ReplyDeleteI'll leave youtube permanently if xenutv1 is not reinstated!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with the others. YouTube is part of the new Internet democracy. A democracy that both respects the laws of its supporting countries, but also does not bend towards unlawful pressure and abuse of the law. Please consider my request. You don't have to like the truth one speaks, to appreciate ones right to speak it.
ReplyDeleteI think these new policy makes a lot more sense than what you had before. I guess its a work in process, but at least we're going somewhere.
ReplyDeleteBRING BACK XENUTV1!!!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, guys, you're only making fools out of yourselves to the media and your viewers if you keep this up. Put Wise Beard Man back up and everything will go back to cakes and videos.
Oops. Typo. LiveLeak.com
ReplyDeletehttp://tinyurl.com/6qpabz
There is one YTer that I know of that has been suspended for no reason at all did not get any warnings just came on one day and his account was gone...And never has gotten a responce or and anser as to why he was suspended...this persons name is Billybigun64 will you please reinstate his account with this new policy...
ReplyDeleteREINSTATE XENUTV1 CHANNEL NOW!
ReplyDeleteThere should be justification and recourse re violation of TOS decisions.
ReplyDeleteThere should be justification and recourse re violation of TOS decisions.
ReplyDeleteI can't help but notice that YouTube favors the Obama campaign by spreading its word. Or is it that the Obama fan-boys have somehow learnt how to game YouTube? Either way, it is very sad :(
ReplyDeleteGoogle finally turns evil. Bring back xenutv1
ReplyDeleteGoogle finally turns evil. Bring back xenutv1
ReplyDeleteReinstate XenuTV1 and XenuTV!
ReplyDeleteBring back XenuTV1
ReplyDeletePlease reinstate billybigun64's account. There are a lot of people who enjoy his videos.
ReplyDeleteI have serious issues with the "NEW" backend of the accounts. Before the "fix" I checked "my account" to see new comments & shared videos NOW it requires twice as many clicks to get to this information. I don't have twice as much time to devote to this task so I guess I'll just have to ignore my comments and ignore the videos shared with me.
ReplyDeleteThis "Upgrade" is a serious time suck and not an improvement. I would have made this comment somewhere more relevant but.. I didn't have time to continue looking for what you don't want us to use.
REINSTATE MARK BUNKER
ReplyDeleteReinstate suspended accounts on user request.
ReplyDeleteReinstate suspended accounts on user request.
ReplyDeleteReinstate everyone who was suspended under the old policy and allow him or her to continue forward under the new policy. This change is an acknowledgement that the old policy had significant built in unfairness, which was the cause of many subsequent bad behaviors. It behooves you to correct such unfairness by giving all that suffered under the old policy a fresh start with no negative bias against them.
ReplyDeleteReinstate everyone who was suspended under the old policy and allow him or her to continue forward under the new policy. This change is an acknowledgement that the old policy had significant built in unfairness, which was the cause of many subsequent bad behaviors. It behooves you to correct such unfairness by giving all that suffered under the old policy a fresh start with no negative bias against them.
ReplyDeleteI now have a clean slate.
ReplyDeleteIt is great to set up guidelines for people to follow in providing a clear understanding, to the consequences of their actions. There are users that probably should be given a second chance to show they can abide by the new rules.
ReplyDeleteYou can get your account back! If you know the right people at YouTube!
ReplyDeleteThe support team is the group that can give your account back in a few clicks!
You can get your account back! If you know the right people at YouTube!
ReplyDeleteThe support team is the group that can give your account back in a few clicks!
How about warning your users before you delete their accounts? How about negotiating with them to get them reinstated when there are OBVIOUS special factors at work (like the meddling of the Co$, for instance) and a massive demand for their material? Yes I'm talking about Xenutv1. Don't try to pass the blame to Viacom. WE'VE TALKED TO VIACOM. YOU ARE THE ONES RESPONSIBLE.
ReplyDeleteStop hiding. Stop being cowards and fix your mistake. Bring back Xenutv1.
How about warning your users before you delete their accounts? How about negotiating with them to get them reinstated when there are OBVIOUS special factors at work (like the meddling of the Co$, for instance) and a massive demand for their material? Yes I'm talking about Xenutv1. Don't try to pass the blame to Viacom. WE'VE TALKED TO VIACOM. YOU ARE THE ONES RESPONSIBLE.
ReplyDeleteStop hiding. Stop being cowards and fix your mistake. Bring back Xenutv1.
Bring back xenutv!
ReplyDeleteDid you write this policy before or after you screwed over xenutv1?
ReplyDeleteReinstate XenuTV or XenuTV1, and apologize to Mark Bunker for suspending him over petty technalities!
ReplyDeletexenutv1 needs a clean slate guys
ReplyDeleteBring back xenutv1
ReplyDeletexenutv1 back
ReplyDeleteGoogle/Youtube branding will absolutely suffer as a result of not reinstating the XENUTV1 channel.
ReplyDeleteRemember, Youtube is both a business and a conduit for freedom of expression and if Youtube is not maintained as an outlet for expression that contains critical opinion then duly mark that as the tipping point that will bring stagnation and decline as the brand becomes tarnished in the eyes of the net.
FREE TREVOR!! Free 'em all!
ReplyDeleteMuting accounts will not work for obvious trolls like Lemonholes. This guy has THOUSANDS of accounts. The only way you can get rid of this "person" and I use the term loosely is to mute his IP address
ReplyDeleteHey YouTube Assholes!
ReplyDeleteI got your fucking e-mail from "Sam". It's funny how you pricks prattle on copyright infringement when IN FACT Mark Bunker didn't commit any copyright infringement on XenuTV1. Look over his channel in your archives before you shoot off an e-mail response!
BRING masakox and vegeta3986 BACK OR I'LL NEVER GET ON YOUTUBE AGAIN!!! It's not like THEY have new accounts, so GO TO HELL!!!! Either go to hell, bring them back, or I'm NEVER going to be on this site again! AFTER ALL I'VE DONE FOR IT!!! AND IF YOU BAN ME TOO, FRANKLY I DON'T GIVE A FUCK!!!! I have 7 other YouTube accounts, plus one my friend gave me!!!
ReplyDeleteSTOP BANNING VIDS, USERS, AND DP BAN THE FUCKING FLAGGERS!!!!!! STOP FLAGGING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STOP DELETING VIDS COUNTLESS PEOPLE WORK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STOP DELETING ACCOUNTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU FUCKING, SONS OF BITCHY ASSHOLE JACKASSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm sorry. I've usually got a nice quiet voice, and I never talk at all. But you guys are MOTHER FUCKIN DILDOS WITH NOTHING BETTER TO DO YOUTUBE TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
See! This is why I like Veoh! YOU ASS SUCKING MOTHER FUCKING BITCHY DAMN JACKASS FUCKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDelete....
I think I just had a heart attack.......
There are many accounts that are violating copy write claims. Just look at all the users that are using Colbert snippets, like the ones Mark Bunker used. Time to start eliminating many accounts. If you supposedly closed his account of Xenutv1 for using a snippet of Colbert, than why do so many other users continue to do the same thing?
ReplyDeleteOh, but you do like that Scientology money you are getting from your Adsense program, right? I hope you lose the lawsuit Viacom is bringing against you. It will be justice. Time to scoot on over to Mr. Redstone’s place and help them.
Good for me, my one strike has been removed.
ReplyDeleteBut the whole thing with XenuTV is BS. And also please consider bringing Brett Keane back.
Good for me, my one strike has been removed.
ReplyDeleteBut the whole thing with XenuTV is BS. And also please consider bringing Brett Keane back.
Please reinstate XenuTV and BrettKeane.
ReplyDeleteplease reinstate brett keane's account- while his messages can be offensive to some, there are more offensive messages that are not dealt with at all.
ReplyDeleteI hope all of you are using ad blockers. Advertisements are what funds this shady company.
ReplyDeletePS: Reinstate XenuTV1!!!
Youtube Staff,
ReplyDeletePlease reinstate:
XenuTV1 and brettkeane
If you are allowing a multiple suspended person to continue to make accounts on Youtube like theTruthtony48075, then be fair and bring back the two I have mentioned.
One other user I would like to see reinstated Youtube staff is Themaskedanalyst
ReplyDeleteNevermind about TMA, I just seen he's back.
ReplyDeleteReinstate ZzMrLonelyzZ AKA brettkeane and XenuTV Kind of ridiculous how you unjustly suspend people. ok not kind of REALLY
ReplyDeleteCan you Please suspended JezuzFreek777 ?
ReplyDeleteJust joking if you see this go subscribe to him.
OK, good, this is an improvement. A definite improvement. Not as good as I would like but a definite improvement.
ReplyDeleteAnother sugestion; I have no problem with the "Adult Check" feature. I think that should be something the user can turn on-and-off from their end like comments and ratings. I think allot of people would, if they could, not only put the "adult Check" on their own videos to warn people about booty shaking and stuff, but also to keep the easilly offended away from controversial subjects, like Evolution, Abortion, Religion, etc.
I almost flagged my own first video (Well, technically it was my 3rd video)because I said the word "Shit" allot, I just wanted to have the adult check on, but without risking my whole account. But none of the flagging terms (at least at that time) said "mild course language" and I didn't want to alert Youtube to a video that merely contained the word "Shit" so I decided to just leave it. Hey Kids! shit! There.
I am concerned about the suspension of the billybigun64 channel. I understand that there was no notification of why he has been suspended and no communication to him regarding this slight. I have watched his channel for quite some time and have never seen anything I would consider a violation. Please reinstate is channel or at least give him the courtesy of knowing why it was suspended.
ReplyDeleteThank you,
Eileen Pretre
epretre
PLEASE RE INSTATE 'strictly4myNiggerz', the mistake wont be made again. please the account had videos i made that took hours. Please
ReplyDeleteThis is great and all, but how about dealing with certain antisocial criminals that keep coming back with hundreds of accounts after they get banned? When somebody gets suspended, there's nothing preventing them from coming back!
ReplyDeleteThese are the people that would be loved to be brought back:
ReplyDeletemasakox
vegeta3986
lilKuriboh
billybigun64
ZzMrLonelyzZ
Xenutv1
brettkeane
PLEASE!!! I don't wanna ask again! YouTube will be so unpopular by the end of this year if you don't give up all these new fucking policies! These loved YouTubers were suspended for no reason. If they were, there's millions of others doing the SAME THING THEY WERE! So why were these specific people banned?!
FUCK YOU YOUTUBE POLICE!!!
You know, this isn't really THAT much of an improvement. I save my vids to my computer before I upload them on YouTube. And people like me would EASILY be able to upload them BACK onto YouTube in less than 3 min. So it wouldn't matter to me if they expire.
ReplyDeleteoverall i agree with this new policy but my main bone to pick is all the dam spamers i deal with.... they shouldnt have any 2nd chances
ReplyDeleteThese changes while small in number are steps along the right path. That being said, Xenutv or Xenutv1 NEED to be reinstated. Attempting to stifle free speech is the absolute worst decision YouTube can possibly make. Think about it YouTube "Do No Evil".
ReplyDelete"I am concerned about the suspension of the billybigun64 channel. I understand that there was no notification of why he has been suspended and no communication to him regarding this slight. I have watched his channel for quite some time and have never seen anything I would consider a violation. Please reinstate is channel or at least give him the courtesy of knowing why it was suspended. Thank you, Eileen Pretre epretre" My feelings exactly.
ReplyDeleteLike really, all this does is waste your time staff. The videos that are "copyright" like no ones making money when one of these video are uploaded. This is a waste of time, just leave them alone.
ReplyDeletePerhaps unrelated but just as important... may I suggest someone employed by YouTube take a commanding post on your home page - many "videos being watched right now" are either violent in nature or sexually explicit. If that's what viewers are watching then that's what your website is representing to America and beyond as the YouTube image
ReplyDeleteYouTube, why on earth did you suspend the account of BILLYBOBJOE57, a 60 year old airline pilot who makes political blogs? Was it a customer complaint?
ReplyDeleteAnd why did you close down Xenutv1 and Torymagoo44, while simultaneously running Scientology adds. Customer complaint again?
And why suspend ChurchOfAtheism and BrettKeane? Customer complaints?
YouTube, why on earth did you suspend the account of BILLYBOBJOE57, a 60 year old airline pilot who makes political blogs? Was it a customer complaint?
ReplyDeleteAnd why did you close down Xenutv1 and Torymagoo44, while simultaneously running Scientology adds. Customer complaint again?
And why suspend ChurchOfAtheism and BrettKeane? Customer complaints?
bring back XenuTV1
ReplyDeleteSimple request.
ReplyDeleteBring back the following users, or at the very least give these people, who have done nothing against TOS, an email notifying them of the reason(s) behind their suspensions so that they may appeal their case:
billybobjoe57
scottishcream147
xenutv1
Torymagoo44
Thank you.
Simple request.
ReplyDeleteBring back the following users, or at the very least give these people, who have done nothing against TOS, an email notifying them of the reason(s) behind their suspensions so that they may appeal their case:
billybobjoe57
scottishcream147
xenutv1
Torymagoo44
Thank you.
****RESTORE JOURNALIST MARK BUNKERS XENUTV1 ACCOUNT AND RESTORE YOUR CREDIBILITY***
ReplyDeleteAPOLOGIZE TO JOURNALIST AND FREE SPEECH ADVOCATE MARK BUNKER -- RESTORE HIS XENUTV1 ACCOUNT
ReplyDeleteI am now using NoScript to block YouTube Ads.
ReplyDeleteNo more money for you assholes unless you restore XenuTV1 back.
Everyone, use Firefox and get the NoScript addon.
Can we have rextangle back please?
ReplyDeleteI've always been deeply against permanent suspensions. I do realize there are a few people that deserve to be gone forever. However, the vast majority of users who get suspended seem to be redeemable. On many occasions I've seen users return under new accounts. These previously suspended users will be on their very best behavior, yet they get re-suspend regardless.
ReplyDeleteIn the long term I think this policy will do nothing but harm the website. Already, have I heard several people complain that this place isn't as entertaining as it used to be. Why? Because many of the people they used to watch have been barred from making videos.
Perhaps you should implement a temporary suspension strategy. Meaning that a user will be suspended for lets say 3 months. After the suspension time has expired, the computer server will automatically reinstate that person's channel. It works in everyone's best interest. The registered users are satisfied and you have more potential AD revenue. Just a thought.
I've always been deeply against permanent suspensions. I do realize there are a few people that deserve to be gone forever. However, the vast majority of users who get suspended seem to be redeemable. On many occasions I've seen users return under new accounts. These previously suspended users will be on their very best behavior, yet they get re-suspend regardless.
ReplyDeleteIn the long term I think this policy will do nothing but harm the website. Already, have I heard several people complain that this place isn't as entertaining as it used to be. Why? Because many of the people they used to watch have been barred from making videos.
Perhaps you should implement a temporary suspension strategy. Meaning that a user will be suspended for lets say 3 months. After the suspension time has expired, the computer server will automatically reinstate that person's channel. It works in everyone's best interest. The registered users are satisfied and you have more potential AD revenue. Just a thought.
All these changes fail to address the most exasperating aspect of YouTube's enforcement policy, namely the lack of explanations for why videos are removed. How can anyone avoid being a repeat offender if they don't understand what the original offense was?
ReplyDeleteThe most recent example is IsobelWren05, who had 5 videos removed and no reason given (except that they supposedly violated the Terms of Service, but how?). I urge YouTube to review IsobelWren05's removed videos and either reinstate them or explain HOW they violated the Terms of Service.
I agree word for word with DClaudeKatz. Free IsobelWren05 or lose her!
ReplyDeleteHUINKJBIHIB
ReplyDeleteDear folks at YouTube.
ReplyDeleteIt has come to my attention that you are instating a new policy for banning people from using your service. I am very pleased to see you doing this.
You have decided to build more fairness into the system by considering the over all volume of an individuals contribution relative to their infractions. You are taking steps to ensure that a user actually receives notification when they have put up an offending video. Additionally, you have designed less harsh penalties and a way that by subsequent good behavior a user may keep out of hot water. This is all a step in the right direction.
However, I have a request left. Many users who made an impressive contribution to YouTube, members who had friends here and who were valued by the community for assorted reasons, have been permanently banned under the old system. My request is that you reinstate their accounts or at least allow them to open new accounts, unimpeded and without prejudice. Let all who apply try to get along under the new, fairer policy. If their old accounts cannot be reinstated at least let them open under a new name without any bias against them.
YouTube, I applaud your efforts at trying to be fairer. And, I thank you for your consideration of my thoughts on this.
SSanf
Dear folks at YouTube.
ReplyDeleteIt has come to my attention that you are instating a new policy for banning people from using your service. I am very pleased to see you doing this.
You have decided to build more fairness into the system by considering the over all volume of an individuals contribution relative to their infractions. You are taking steps to ensure that a user actually receives notification when they have put up an offending video. Additionally, you have designed less harsh penalties and a way that by subsequent good behavior a user may keep out of hot water. This is all a step in the right direction.
However, I have a request left. Many users who made an impressive contribution to YouTube, members who had friends here and who were valued by the community for assorted reasons, have been permanently banned under the old system. My request is that you reinstate their accounts or at least allow them to open new accounts, unimpeded and without prejudice. Let all who apply try to get along under the new, fairer policy. If their old accounts cannot be reinstated at least let them open under a new name without any bias against them.
YouTube, I applaud your efforts at trying to be fairer. And, I thank you for your consideration of my thoughts on this.
SSanf
The Full Jason Beghe interview is posted:
ReplyDeletehttp://xenutv.wordpress.com/
and not on YouTube.
But do it, not say it. I see so many videos that are actually copyright like Megaman Starforce episodes. Now that's copyright! Not some amv that had one one little simple anime in it and deleted. Just Youtube, do your job correctly and delete the right copyrighted videos, not the wrong ones.
ReplyDeleteReinstate XenuTV1's account.
ReplyDeleteA user by the name of LUCASLABRADOR was unfairly banned because his videos were flagged. Are you going to grandfather in cases like this and allow them to return?
ReplyDeleteReinstate XenuTV1's account! It's not fair that Scientology has the upper hand and attempts to tarnish videos that aren't even there's!
ReplyDeleteI am sure there are a lot os users out there that would like to come back I think you need to review each case you have gotten requests from on this blog immediately before you ruin this community more than you already have.
ReplyDelete