Seems crazy but it’s real. They’re consulting on plans to downrank independent YouTubers in favour of “the beloved shows and valued services that the nation’s trusted and regulated broadcasters provide” on misinformation grounds. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/plans-for-prominence-of-trusted-news-sources-on-social-media-alongside-measures-to-reform-public-service-media-in-the-uk

🚨 MAJOR YOUTUBE UPDATE
The UK government are trying to stop YOU from being able to grow your own YouTube channel and I think it’s disgraceful.
The proposal of mandatory prioritisation of legacy broadcasters is just another way for them to control what we view and turn YouTube back into a “traditional TV” setting.
Reduced exposure, revenue and testing creativity stops individuals being able to break into a highly competitive industry.
I never would’ve become a full time editor in an award winning company if it weren’t for the opportunity @Billywingrove first gave me after uni off the back of me growing my own Spurs YouTube channel
If you’re a creator or an aspiring one, then you have until 31st August to send your response to the UK government (details below)

















