Can you censor content on YouTube?

But YouTube now censors ideas—violating Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which allows it protection from lawsuits in exchange for maintaining an open forum.

How is freedom of speech being violated today?

Certain categories of speech are completely unprotected by the First Amendment. That list includes (i) child pornography, (ii) obscenity, and (iii) “fighting words” or “true threats.”

What is hateful or abusive content in YouTube?

Hate speech is not allowed on YouTube. We remove content promoting violence or hatred against individuals or groups based on any of the following attributes: Age. Caste.

Does Youtube have the right to censor free speech?

However, they ignore the fact that free speech isn’t just a legal term, it’s also an abstract idea. Yes, Youtube has the right to censor content on its platform for any reason. However, just because something IS a ‘right’, doesn’t mean it is morally ‘right’.

Did YouTube breach First Amendment by censoring PragerU?

The decision, by San Francisco’s Ninth Circuit appeals court, rejected the conservative news outlet’s claims that YouTube had breached the First Amendment by censoring its content. PragerU said it was still “not done fighting for free speech” and the appeals court “got this one wrong”.

Is YouTube a ‘public forum’?

YouTube is not a “public forum” that must guarantee users’ rights to free speech, a US court has ruled. The case involved right-wing channel PragerU, which argued YouTube was infringing its rights by “censoring” its conservative views. But judges decided that the US constitution’s First Amendment did not apply to YouTube, a private company.

Why is PragerU suing YouTube and Google?

The Daily Wire reports that PragerU is suing YouTube and Google on the grounds of “ unlawfully censoring its educational videos and discriminating against its right to freedom of speech. ” In 2011, PragerU was founded.