The speaker is discussing their experience with YouTube's content moderation. They had uploaded a video with a cover image that featured a girl in the background, but not in a sexually explicit way. However, YouTube blocked the video, citing age restrictions, despite the speaker asserting that the content was not explicit.
The speaker compares their experience to another YouTuber, Ken, who had uploaded a similar video that was not blocked. They also mention a different video they had uploaded that contained more explicit content, but was not blocked.
The speaker criticizes YouTube for its inconsistent moderation policies and lack of transparency. They argue that YouTube should communicate its policy changes to users and allow for feedback, rather than making arbitrary decisions.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The speaker creates videos on YouTube.
2. YouTube has community guidelines that prohibit sexually explicit content.
3. Videos that are deemed sexually explicit are blocked or restricted to viewers over 18.
4. The speaker uploaded a video that was restricted due to its cover image, which featured a girl in the background.
5. The speaker claims that the video did not contain any explicit content and was wrongly restricted.
6. The speaker compares their video to another creator's video, which had a more explicit title but was not restricted.
7. The speaker notes that YouTube's algorithm can be inconsistent in its application of community guidelines.
8. The speaker mentions that YouTube does not always notify creators of changes to its policies or guidelines.
9. The speaker believes that YouTube should communicate more clearly with its creators and users about its policies and decisions.
10. The speaker has never had direct conversations with YouTube representatives about these issues.