The WAN Show YOUTUBE UNCENSORED - WAN Show August 1, 2025
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Aug 2, 2025 Dive into the recent changes in YouTube's profanity policies, as the speakers humorously evaluate their favorite curse words. Explore the complexities of language and age verification tech in the online realm. They discuss challenges facing Canadian content creators in accessing tax credits and reflect on the importance of responsible governance. Other fun topics include innovative streaming technologies for sports, nostalgic gaming experiences, and the impact of AI in diverse industries as they share personal insights and humor.
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YouTube's New Profanity Rules
- YouTube changed profanity guidelines, now allowing certain strong expletives in the first 7 seconds without demonetization.
- High-frequency swearing across the entire video still violates monetization policies.
Evolution of Offensive Language
- Words that were once medical terms have been replaced due to offensive use (e.g., 'idiot') but new terms eventually face the same fate.
- Language evolves as insults shift to newer terms often rooted in medical classifications.
Problems with Age Verification
- Age verification laws force platforms to adopt intrusive checks like facial recognition and credit info.
- These measures risk creating huge data pools vulnerable to breaches while being ineffective against determined minors.