Youtube Bans All LGBT Content!?!?!

So as of today Youtube has banned all LGBT related content to the 18+ restricted area. They have all been deemed "inappropriate for kids". Youtube content creators have become increasingly aware in recent days that some videos tackling LGBT issues are being inexplicably censored when users switch on Youtube's Restricted Mode, an optional filter used to block "potential objectionable content," even when those videos are child-friendly, Gizmodo reports.

"Videos about LGBTQ+ life, love, history, friendships etc. are no more inappropriate than videos with straight couples or telling the history of straight figures. Yet they are apparently being treated differently." states Youtuber Rowan Ellis.

Youtube SeaineLove points out that her family-friendly video "I Am Transgender," in which she censors her swear words, is now restricted. Along side many other videos from the LGBT community have also been restricted.

"Kids who want to know about different orientations and definitions and about the history of LGBT people, etc.. they can't access that when their videos have been restricted. Restricting these videos makes it harder for these kids to find information they need and the community that they've been missing," states Youtuber NeonFiona.

The site notes, however, that some LGBT or questioning youth may only have access to computers at schools, which will have likely activated Youtube's Restricted Mode.

"If it's about protecting children, this isn't protecting children. If anything, it's making things more difficult for them. There are LGBT+ children all over the world who are taking their own lives because they don't feel comfortable with themselves. For them, being able to go onto Youtube and see other LGBT+ people, for some people that is a life line. That saves lives," states popular gay Youtuber Calum McSwiggan.

Youtube has celebrated LGBT content in the past notably with the 2015 launch of its #ProudToLove campaign.

Lez Geek Out Staffs Personal Opinion:

About 85% of the Lez Geek Staff is part of the LGBT+ community we strongly find this upsetting. We believe that everyone should have access to the information they require about any community including the LGBT+. We find if unfair that our content would be flagged for inappropriateness but anything regarding the history or definitions toward "straight" community is perfect fine. As a Canadian based company we have no say as to why this is happening but with all the hatred being brought about in the states, we believe it may have something to do with the presidential media team. But then again we have no proof. Anyway, we agree with Calum that there are times when youth who are just coming to terms with who they are may need a little be of support getting through the struggle that may be deemed upon them and find it relieving that there are fellow LGBT+ members to look up to. In all honest, we believe that this is unnecessary and we really hope this isnt permant and does not effect any other social media sites.

Until Next Time,

The Lez Geek Out Staff