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Re:YouTube bans coronavirus vaccine misinformation by gitrog on Thursday October 15, 2020 @04:51AM (#24786333)
> So when they decide what is misinformation they position themselves above public scrutiny.

But aren't Youtube doing this specifically because of pressure from government?

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Re:YouTube bans coronavirus vaccine misinformation by lemming on Thursday October 15, 2020 @05:06AM (#24786459)
In the US? I doubt it. The US is currently pushing COVID-19 misinformation from the very top.
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Re:YouTube bans coronavirus vaccine misinformation by CyanBird on Thursday October 15, 2020 @05:13AM (#24786514)
> doing this specifically because

No, more like reducing risks to their brand. Covid is historic and will soil the public image of all these ones whom don't take it as the public health hazard that it is

YouTube is simply minimizing brand risks which can very easily escalate into costly legislative fights, therefore they are maximizing profits on an uncertain time

They decided this move is less damaging to them than not doing it

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Re:YouTube bans coronavirus vaccine misinformation by hef19898 on Thursday October 15, 2020 @05:08AM (#24786477)
Which one? The current US admin? The EU, and if so which country? China? The UN? Just asking, you know.
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