US EditionYouTube relaxes monetization policy on videos with controversial content
YouTube now allows full ad revenue on dramatized or non-graphic videos about sensitive topics, excluding child abuse and eating disorders, following creator feedback.
- YouTube announced expanded advertiser-friendly rules so dramatized or non-graphic videos on self-harm, abortion, suicide and adult abuse can earn full ad revenue.
- After reviewing its rules, YouTube said its policies had become too restrictive and were demonetizing dramatized uploads, while it previously did not factor graphic detail in advertiser friendliness.
- Creators had been using workaround language like 'unalive' to avoid penalties, and YouTube eased monetization rules in July, allowing strong profanity in the first seven seconds.
- More creators will earn additional ad revenue for non-graphic dramatized and journalistic content, while YouTube noted some controversial topics remain advertiser-acceptable despite sensitivity.
- Amid wider moderation shifts, YouTube's easing of content policing reflects policy rollbacks after President Donald Trump returned to office and last year moderators were told to leave some violative videos up.
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YouTube relaxes monetization policy on videos with controversial content
YouTube is updating its guidelines for videos containing what advertisers define as controversial content, like abortion and self-harm, allowing more creators to earn full ad revenue when they tackle sensitive issues in a nongraphic way.
New YouTube Rules Open Monetization Doors
YouTube’s evolving monetization policies highlight a changing balance between free expression and advertiser comfort. For years, creators discussing difficult subjects often faced demonetization, limiting both reach and income. With clearer rules now in place, the situation is slowly shifting. The platform appears to be making space for more meaningful conversations without completely unsettling advertisers. ADVERTISEMENT […] The post New YouTub…
The video portal loosens its guidelines for monetization for content producers.
YouTubers who deal responsibly with topics such as suicide and abortion will be able to take advertising money with their videos in the future.
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