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This campaign and others like it highlight a troubling trend: the incentivization of hate speech and harassment with little repercussion for those orchestrating or participating in it. If critics like myself, Jeremy, or Gary from Nerdrotic are pushed off YouTube, the broader consequence is the suppression of diverse viewpoints and honest critique.
The critics advocate that YouTube enforce its community guidelines consistently, particularly to prevent targeted harassment, especially towards marginalized actors or fans. The campaign’s core demand—to demonetize channels for expressing dissent—poses a threat to free speech and open discussion about entertainment and media.