YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off his channel — The suspension comes following the publication of rape and sexual assault allegations against the British star::YouTube has blocked Russell Brand from making money off its platform and the BBC pulled some of his shows from its online streaming service in the wake of rape and sexual assault allegations against the comedian-turned-influencer.

  • @[email protected]
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    9610 months ago

    Google again pretending to be the moral police. Based on accusations of something that might or might not have happened 20 years ago. Apparently they don’t have a problem with him being on their platform or showing ads on his videos though, they just want to save some money and look like they’re doing the right thing (they are not).

    • @Fantomas
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      2410 months ago

      Can’t wait for a future where multibillion dollar corporations decide what’s right and wrong and also who is and isn’t guilty.

    • @Lazylazycat
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      310 months ago

      They aren’t showing ads on his videos.

    • @[email protected]
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      210 months ago

      Google is still the authority of Youtube, and can decide any number of dumb policies they so desire.

      Their platform their rules, they did not overstate their authority.