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Crowder's Harassment and YouTube's Inaction
- Steven Crowder harassed Vox creator Carlos Mazza for months, causing a harassment mob against him.
- YouTube refused to ban Crowder due to his millions of followers and revenue he generated.
Algorithm Shift Fuels Radical Content
- YouTube's algorithm changed to prioritize watch time, increasing user engagement significantly.
- However, this shift favored longer, more engaging videos, including misleading or extremist content, fueling radicalization.
Alex Jones Boosted by Algorithm
- YouTube's algorithm heavily recommended Alex Jones videos due to their length and engagement.
- This led many users deeper into conspiracy theories and extremist content.