YouTube has eased restrictions on monetizing videos that contain profanity. In this respect informs TechCrunch version.
In November 2022, YouTube introduced a rule in which the hosting company automatically removed monetization from videos containing explicit language for the first 15 seconds. The change caused a strong wave of criticism from the creators, which is why YouTube decided to ease the restrictions a few months later.
Under the new rules, YouTube will not ban clips that contain profanity in ads. However, some restrictions will remain.
For example, clips containing a “moderate” amount of profanity will not be excluded from monetization. If a “strong” curse is heard within the first seven seconds and then repeated, YouTube will start showing ads in limited mode. However, the company did not explain exactly what this restriction was expressed.
YouTube said bloggers’ backlash to its policy update in November 2022 forced the company to revise rules on profanity. The company also said that the new rules will come into effect from March 8, 2023.
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