YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off his channel — The suspension comes following the publication of rape and sexual assault allegations against the British star::YouTube has blocked Russell Brand from making money off its platform and the BBC pulled some of his shows from its online streaming service in the wake of rape and sexual assault allegations against the comedian-turned-influencer.

  • Fluid@aussie.zone
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    1 year ago

    Since when did innocent until proven guilty stop being a thing? Not defending anyone here, just seems that principle is all but forgotten in modern society.

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    It’s not the fucking job of YouTube to judge and punish. We have judges and the Criminal Code for that. We should not let us ruled by corporations!

  • Immersive_Matthew@sh.itjust.works
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    Does YouTube have a precedent of blocking people who have allegations? I know little about Russel and his actions, but the way this whole thing has blown up, has me raising an eyebrow. I know his content is exposing of the establishment so I am wondering if we are seeing something here to take him down? Ultimately, justice needs to take place and until then, he should be treated as innocent until proven guilty.

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    1 year ago

    Guilty until proven Innocent, and even then still kinda guilty.

    That’s just how people operate today, and it’s disgusting

    Edit: Second sentence added for clarity

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    I have no reason to doubt the allegations. But allegations shouldn’t be enough for somebody to lose their livelihood.

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      1 year ago

      Well I’m sure Google will be donating the money to sexual assault non profits rather than pocketing the profits right?

      Right?

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          1 year ago

          Most corporations would suspend his account completely for damage control.

          They’re suspending his income. That’s theft.

          I made a joke comment, well since they’re taking his money, I’m sure it’s going to victims. Right?

          And you come along and point out that, in your belief, all corporations steal revenue from their content providers when they get accused of a crime. Show me one other platform that’s done this. Suspended revenue (i.e. stealing revenue) prior to conviction rather than canceling content.

          Note the BBC cancelled him. Google is still making money off an accused rapist. In fact, more. Because said rapist isn’t getting a cut.