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This inconsistency reveals that many creators are caught between their pursuit of authenticity and their reliance on corporate partnerships. As they grow into media corporations in their own right, their business models prioritize revenue and access over unfiltered honesty.
The Role of Big Tech and the Systemic Bias
The YouTube review ecosystem is heavily skewed in favor of those who conform. Larger channels, now worth hundreds of millions, operate as media companies—complete with teams, offices, and a professionalized supply chain—yet they often frame themselves as "just guys making videos." This veneer of amateurism shields them from accountability, while their content remains a carefully crafted commercial product.