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  • How does YouTube address sexually explicit content on its platform?

  • How does YouTube address sexually explicit content on its platform? YouTube has established guidelines to address questionable content on its platform. For instance, concerning terrorist content, the rules are stringent, and YouTube does not permit terrorist organizations to use its site for any purpose, including recruitment. In the case of hate speech, the company strives to balance an individual's right to free speech with preventing the spread of hatred and instigation of violence. YouTube acknowledges the "fine line" between what constitutes hate speech and what does not. The severity and context of sexual content are crucial factors in determining whether it is permitted on the site. While sexually explicit content is not allowed, other elements may be permissible. Videos featuring fetish content are either age-restricted or removed, depending on the severity of the acts involved. Violent, graphic, or humiliating fetishes are generally prohibited. Nudity and sexual content may be allowed if the primary goal is non-sexual and not "gratuitously graphic," enabling their use for artistic, scientific, and educational purposes. The context of a video can be a significant determinant of whether it is allowed on the site or not, and YouTube may age-restrict videos that fall into the grey area. The guidelines state that videos featuring individuals in minimal or revealing clothing may be age-restricted if they are intended to be sexually provocative but do not show explicit content. Several factors are considered when deciding whether a video should be age-restricted, including whether breasts, buttocks, or genitals are the primary focus, the sexual suggestiveness of the setting, the subject's pose, and the language used in the video. Other factors include the length of time an image appears and the clarity of the images.

     

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