One of the main reasons people use YouTube is for entertainment. But what happens when YouTube starts censoring content? That’s what happened on March 16th when YouTube announced that they were introducing a new feature called “Restricted Mode.” This mode was designed to make it harder for kids to see inappropriate content, but it ended up censoring a lot of videos that were not actually inappropriate.
There are two main problems with YouTube’s approach to restricted mode. First, it is based on an algorithm that is not very accurate. Second, even if the algorithm was perfect, it would still be censoring a lot of perfectly innocent content.
The first problem is that YouTube’s algorithm is not very accurate. It relies on user flags to decide which videos are inappropriate, but this means that it is easily fooled by people who want to censor content. For example, a group of people could flag a video as “inappropriate” simply because they don’t like the person who made it. YouTube’s algorithm would then make that video harder to find.
The second problem is that even if YouTube’s algorithm was perfect, it would still be censoring a lot of perfectly innocent content. This is because the definition of “inappropriate” is subjective. What one person considers to be inappropriate might not be considered inappropriate by someone else. For example, a video about LGBT rights might be considered inappropriate by someone who is against LGBT rights.
How to Turn Off Restricted Mode on Youtube
There are two ways to turn off restricted mode on Youtube. The first way is to go to the YouTube website and click on the three lines in the top left corner. Then, select “Settings.” From there, select “General” and uncheck the box next to “Restricted Mode.”
The second way is to open the YouTube app on your phone or tablet. Then, go to “Settings,” select “General,” and toggle off “Restricted Mode.”
Both of these methods will turn off restricted mode for the device you are using. If you want to turn off restricted mode for all devices, you will need to do this from each individual device.
Some people might say that YouTube is doing a good thing by trying to protect children from inappropriate content. But, as we have seen, this comes at the expense of censorship.
How the Content ID System Works
When a video is uploaded to YouTube, it is compared to a database of other videos. If YouTube finds a match, it will automatically apply restrictions to the new video. This system is known as “Content ID.”
There are two main problems with Content ID. First, it is often inaccurate. Second, even if it is accurate, it can still be very restrictive.
The first problem is that Content ID is often inaccurate. This is because it relies on a human to identify videos, and humans are not perfect. For example, two videos might have the same soundtrack, but the video that is flagged as a match might not be the one that was actually uploaded to YouTube.
The second problem is that even if Content ID is accurate, it can still be very restrictive. This is because the system is designed to protect copyright holders, not creators. As a result, YouTube often restricts videos that don’t actually violate any copyrights.
How to Turn Off Content ID
There are two ways to turn off Content ID on YouTube. The first way is to go to the YouTube website and click on the three lines in the top left corner. Then, select “Settings.” From there, select “Creator Studio.” Select “Video Manager” and click on the three dots next to the video you want to remove from Content ID. Select “Actions” and then “Content ID Claims.” Finally, click on the “Remove” button.
The second way is to open the YouTube app on your phone or tablet. Then, go to “Settings,” select “Creator Studio,” and select “Video Manager.” Click on the three dots next to the video you want to remove from Content ID. Select “Actions” and then “Content ID Claims.” Finally, click on the “Remove” button.
Both of these methods will remove the video from Content ID. However, it is important to note that this will not necessarily make the video available for everyone to watch. It will only remove the restrictions that were placed on the video because of Content ID.
