A new trend has emerged on YouTube where ‘scammy’ channels facing a ban for copyright infringement appear to evade penalties through the use of sexually explicit content. Questions remain, but evidence does suggest that a loophole is being exploited. By avoiding termination for copyright infringement, these channel owners may be able to protect their linked AdSense accounts.

  • catloaf@lemm.ee
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    23 hours ago

    Why don’t they just close the channel instead of changing it to porn?

    • Draconic NEO@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      2 hours ago

      Because they’re already being investigated for copyright violations or may already have copyright termination on the horizon.