Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

We May Have to Shut Down the Channel: Not Sure What to Do

Dec 3, 2025
The hosts tackle the recent upheavals in YouTube's moderation, including their own video takedowns. They explore AI's role in content filtering and the controversial history of leftist and antisemitic narratives. Conversations shift to the inconsistent application of moderation rules and the implications for free speech. With alternatives like Substack in focus, they discuss where creators can push boundaries amidst growing censorship. The episode wraps with a call to action for more reasonable moderation policies and thoughts on a possible future for independent voices.
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ANECDOTE

YouTube Ban On An Anti‑Hitler Episode

  • Malcolm describes receiving an official YouTube ban for an anti-Hitler video that he says complied with facts and context.
  • He warns repeated strikes can suspend or permanently delete their channel and content.
INSIGHT

Gemini Replaced Audience Discovery

  • Malcolm argues YouTube's moderation shifted to Gemini, which scores transcripts and assigns trust levels to content.
  • He says this replaces former audience-driven discovery with an AI trust filter that limits non‑mainstream narratives.
INSIGHT

Enforcement Appears Selective

  • Gemini flagged their episode primarily for use of a disability slur and applied harassment policy despite historical context.
  • Malcolm contrasts that with high-profile public figures using similar language without comparable enforcement.
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