Meanwhile: YouTube banned in Russia!
The internet Gods are angry ! Or so it seems. While most of us were busy at work, authorities in Russia have decided to ban parts of the internet including YouTube. Most parts of Russia now are without access to YouTube and other sites that lets users upload videos / content.
The reason: because one odd user had uploaded a video deemed problematic on grounds of ultra-nationalism.
So, that’s probably got to do with politics and some clever chap uploading something “revealing”. What’s interesting is that this order is from an authoritative court in Russia and there is no appeal against it officially.
And what has YouTube to say regarding this ?
YouTube is a responsible online platform. We have global community guidelines to what is and isn’t acceptable. On the site YouTube, our millions of users flag content they deem to be potentially breaching these terms. Flagged videos are reviewed 24×7. If deemed to violate the guidelines, videos are removed from the site.
I agree with YouTube, a single potentially inappropriate video should not lead to the blocking of a legitimate online service offering millions of legitimate, useful, commercial and entertaining videos.
Image Courtesy – Time
So what do you have to say about this trend ?
Dunno, why the hell they ban YouTube again n again in different countries..It’s the user who uploads the videos & YouTube has a disclaimer in general. Then why should YouTube be banned for a user’s mistake/mischief whatever!
The ban was ordered by a regional Russia’s court and I thin its not to entire nation. I have heard that they banned YouTube because they had found on of the account no Youtube was carrying a video containing “extremist political views” content.
wow….i didn’t knew this….
thats very usual about here…..
I don`t think think this ban would last for long and after all Russia has many YouTube alternatives that most often than not are better than YouTube itself.
When there’s a will, there’s a way. YoutTube may be banned, but alternatives will arise.
When there’s a will, there’s a way. YouTube may be banned, but alternatives will arise.
What an ridicolous reason to ban Youtube, Russia should think twice before ban Youtube.
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