I am so sorry you have to deal with this crap on YouTube, Clint! This morning, I saw a YT video about Body Art posted over a year ago. There was full-frontal nudity of both male and female adults, and it ran for at least five minutes. Although I must admit I find this kind of content titillating, it boggles my mind that this material seems acceptable by YT "standards." Why are art forms like your vintage montages considered offensive, but content with live-action exhibitionism is okay? Excuse my French, but how can vintage, black, and white still image cocks be offensive but barely concealed, or painted cocks are acceptable? Of course, I'm sure it's complicated and I don't expect you to respond to my questions. I just wanted you to know that as a paid subscriber to your Substack, I hope you will someday have enough contributors to drop YouTube once and for all! I love your work, especially your NSFW content on Substack. I find your montages beautiful and comforting. They made me realize that our culture has existed since photography was invented (and before)! Please continue with your inspiring content!
Thanks for the kind words, Mike. YouTube seems to have an issue with considering what I do artistic or creative, so they feel justified in censoring the fuck out it. I feel justified calling them out at every turn and doing my best to point out their hypocrisy and ignorance. If you ever want to be amused—and frustrated—Google their “Community Guidelines” sometime and be prepared to role your eyes. It’s more restrictive than most primetime tv networks. And can be interpreted to be even more restrictive without much effort. Corporate cowards in my book. Substack’s guidelines make actual sense, which isn’t so common in these hear internets. Cheers and appreciate you and your support!
Thanks, Mr. Troy Ford. I appreciate the kind words. YouTube’s guidelines are written in such subjective, vague corporate speak they can censor whatever they want without consequence. I just need to be done with the platform, frankly. But until I can afford to jump ship entirely, I’m planning to use it to promote my Substack. The people I’ve met are great, but the platform and company are gross. In my opinion. :-p
Bullshit on YouTube. I look at a lot of your stuff on YT and I've never seen any of your material be offensive. Sexually or Otherwise. I will say that I wish it was more sexually graphic but it's not. The accepted venue for that is elsewhere. YT is just seeing fire when there is not even smoke. Sorry you have to put up with that. Your material on YT and SS is enjoyable and entertaining. BHS
Thank you, Ben. It's definitely time I walk away from YouTube. If I don't, it's looking more and more likely the bots will find reasons to strike me again, which will lead to the channel being deleted. Over, like you said, utter bullshit. Hate YouTube's bots and bot-like bureaucrats. All I wanna do is make videos for folks to enjoy. As for more sexually graphic, that's a no-go unless I wanna move over to OnlyFans or a similar platform. Which I don't. Artistic erotica is where the lines are drawn. And even then, I'm likely in some corporate cross-hairs. It's...fun. Cheers and thank you for the kind words and support!
I appreciate your nice reply. I've already read your piece that came today. I can understand your frustration with YT. You have much more patience than I would. I do realize your situation. When you create quality material then submit it for public viewing ( your material submitted to YT). You can get disillusioned when you face petty criticism and a wave of ridiculous rules. It's even worse when you know your material is good and solid yet you still have to dodge hurdles put in your way. I understand you feeling you've had enough. Although I'll miss seeing your content on YT, I do think you made the right decision and I would support you fully.
Much appreciated, Ben. My frustration is exacerbated by the fact that I love YouTube. It's my go-to for content. But Substack is a much healthier ecosystem for me. I appreciate you being here, sharing a kind word, and supporting my work. Cheers!
Damned Clint, your in the doggy dodo again with YT and with knob heads on SS(I take it?) All I can offer you is 🫂🫂🫂
If it all gets too much, walk away, regroup/refresh/do other paid work and then come back with new energies. It's not good to be carrying all this baggage around 24/7 Cheers DougT 🇫🇴. 💐💐
Thanks, Doug. I love what I do, so not gonna let the asshats win. I already got an interim solution with Collide Press TV up on Twitch. Feel free to check it out on your big screen if you like. Looks like you can watch without needing to login, but you're welcome to follow too: https://www.twitch.tv/collidepress
As for YT...at this point, I won't be going back until either the appeal is successful or the other strike falls off. Not worth the headaches and heartaches just to lose the whole channel. Thanks for your support, kind sir! Cheers
Thanks, George. I wish it were as simple as that. I have been making a part of my living through the platform and it's helped me grow Substack. That said, I won't be returning until either my appeal is successful or the first strike--from last month--expires. So could be two hours or two months. Google is zucking nightmare and I don't want to play with them anymore...so trying Twitch/Amazon. Feel free to watch the new--maybe interim--home for Collide Press TV: https://www.twitch.tv/collidepress
I am so sorry you have to deal with this crap on YouTube, Clint! This morning, I saw a YT video about Body Art posted over a year ago. There was full-frontal nudity of both male and female adults, and it ran for at least five minutes. Although I must admit I find this kind of content titillating, it boggles my mind that this material seems acceptable by YT "standards." Why are art forms like your vintage montages considered offensive, but content with live-action exhibitionism is okay? Excuse my French, but how can vintage, black, and white still image cocks be offensive but barely concealed, or painted cocks are acceptable? Of course, I'm sure it's complicated and I don't expect you to respond to my questions. I just wanted you to know that as a paid subscriber to your Substack, I hope you will someday have enough contributors to drop YouTube once and for all! I love your work, especially your NSFW content on Substack. I find your montages beautiful and comforting. They made me realize that our culture has existed since photography was invented (and before)! Please continue with your inspiring content!
Thanks for the kind words, Mike. YouTube seems to have an issue with considering what I do artistic or creative, so they feel justified in censoring the fuck out it. I feel justified calling them out at every turn and doing my best to point out their hypocrisy and ignorance. If you ever want to be amused—and frustrated—Google their “Community Guidelines” sometime and be prepared to role your eyes. It’s more restrictive than most primetime tv networks. And can be interpreted to be even more restrictive without much effort. Corporate cowards in my book. Substack’s guidelines make actual sense, which isn’t so common in these hear internets. Cheers and appreciate you and your support!
Agreed - not a single image you've ever posted has not had artistic value, Clint - you're doing good work, keep it up. 💜
Thanks, Mr. Troy Ford. I appreciate the kind words. YouTube’s guidelines are written in such subjective, vague corporate speak they can censor whatever they want without consequence. I just need to be done with the platform, frankly. But until I can afford to jump ship entirely, I’m planning to use it to promote my Substack. The people I’ve met are great, but the platform and company are gross. In my opinion. :-p
Bullshit on YouTube. I look at a lot of your stuff on YT and I've never seen any of your material be offensive. Sexually or Otherwise. I will say that I wish it was more sexually graphic but it's not. The accepted venue for that is elsewhere. YT is just seeing fire when there is not even smoke. Sorry you have to put up with that. Your material on YT and SS is enjoyable and entertaining. BHS
Thank you, Ben. It's definitely time I walk away from YouTube. If I don't, it's looking more and more likely the bots will find reasons to strike me again, which will lead to the channel being deleted. Over, like you said, utter bullshit. Hate YouTube's bots and bot-like bureaucrats. All I wanna do is make videos for folks to enjoy. As for more sexually graphic, that's a no-go unless I wanna move over to OnlyFans or a similar platform. Which I don't. Artistic erotica is where the lines are drawn. And even then, I'm likely in some corporate cross-hairs. It's...fun. Cheers and thank you for the kind words and support!
I appreciate your nice reply. I've already read your piece that came today. I can understand your frustration with YT. You have much more patience than I would. I do realize your situation. When you create quality material then submit it for public viewing ( your material submitted to YT). You can get disillusioned when you face petty criticism and a wave of ridiculous rules. It's even worse when you know your material is good and solid yet you still have to dodge hurdles put in your way. I understand you feeling you've had enough. Although I'll miss seeing your content on YT, I do think you made the right decision and I would support you fully.
Much appreciated, Ben. My frustration is exacerbated by the fact that I love YouTube. It's my go-to for content. But Substack is a much healthier ecosystem for me. I appreciate you being here, sharing a kind word, and supporting my work. Cheers!
Damned Clint, your in the doggy dodo again with YT and with knob heads on SS(I take it?) All I can offer you is 🫂🫂🫂
If it all gets too much, walk away, regroup/refresh/do other paid work and then come back with new energies. It's not good to be carrying all this baggage around 24/7 Cheers DougT 🇫🇴. 💐💐
Thanks, Doug. I love what I do, so not gonna let the asshats win. I already got an interim solution with Collide Press TV up on Twitch. Feel free to check it out on your big screen if you like. Looks like you can watch without needing to login, but you're welcome to follow too: https://www.twitch.tv/collidepress
As for YT...at this point, I won't be going back until either the appeal is successful or the other strike falls off. Not worth the headaches and heartaches just to lose the whole channel. Thanks for your support, kind sir! Cheers
Dump YouTube. They've dumped you. Who needs them? Substack is much better.
Thanks, George. I wish it were as simple as that. I have been making a part of my living through the platform and it's helped me grow Substack. That said, I won't be returning until either my appeal is successful or the first strike--from last month--expires. So could be two hours or two months. Google is zucking nightmare and I don't want to play with them anymore...so trying Twitch/Amazon. Feel free to watch the new--maybe interim--home for Collide Press TV: https://www.twitch.tv/collidepress