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So today I saw this announcement by Youtube:
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YouTube Creators for Change is a global initiative that supports creators like you – creators who are tackling social issues and promoting awareness, tolerance and empathy on their YouTube channels. Because no matter what kind of videos we make, we all have the power to help create the world we want.
Our Creators for Change ambassadors are using their voices and creativity to speak out against hate speech, xenophobia and extremism. In collaboration with YouTube, creators like Humza – featured here – are showing their fans and the world new perspectives and new ways to drive social change.
We believe that sharing your voice through video is one of the most powerful ways to help create a world where everyone can be heard. And at YouTube, we want to do our part by giving you tools, insights and best practices for using your voice and videos to help make the kind of social change you believe in.
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They then introduce their so-called "ambassadors":
Creators for Change ambassadors drive greater awareness and foster productive dialogue around social issues through content creation and speaking engagements.
and also their so-called "fellows" -
Alongside our ambassadors, we've established the fellowship program to support the next generation of emerging creators using their voice for good on YouTube:
More info - https://www.youtube.com/yt/creators-for-change/
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What are your thoughts on this ?
How do you feel about Youtube promoting these channels heavily? How do you feel about YouTube telling us that these creators are well positioned to educate the world about "social change"?
I clicked on one of the "fellows" at random and his bio was as follows:
"Ezaldeen Aref is a Yemeni YouTube creator who started his YouTube channel in Jan 2016, when he needed to share studying tips and techniques with his fellow students. He then started uploading regular videos sharing his opinions about different social issues through messages of positivity and inspiration. He encourages his young audience to invest their time, find their passion and to learn more. He also shares his life both as a student and as a content creator through the vlogs he makes."
Correct me if I'm wrong, but how is he changing the world? He started in January 2016 and honestly he's not doing anything revolutionary. There are hundreds and thousands of channels making vlogs. He's hardly splitting the atom or changing humanity.
Do these channels really deserve all this exposure ?!
Is this really about "social change" (whatever that is) or is it about Youtube trying to attract advertisers back to the site?
Thoughts ?
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YouTube Creators for Change is a global initiative that supports creators like you – creators who are tackling social issues and promoting awareness, tolerance and empathy on their YouTube channels. Because no matter what kind of videos we make, we all have the power to help create the world we want.
Our Creators for Change ambassadors are using their voices and creativity to speak out against hate speech, xenophobia and extremism. In collaboration with YouTube, creators like Humza – featured here – are showing their fans and the world new perspectives and new ways to drive social change.
We believe that sharing your voice through video is one of the most powerful ways to help create a world where everyone can be heard. And at YouTube, we want to do our part by giving you tools, insights and best practices for using your voice and videos to help make the kind of social change you believe in.
_______
They then introduce their so-called "ambassadors":
Creators for Change ambassadors drive greater awareness and foster productive dialogue around social issues through content creation and speaking engagements.
and also their so-called "fellows" -
Alongside our ambassadors, we've established the fellowship program to support the next generation of emerging creators using their voice for good on YouTube:
More info - https://www.youtube.com/yt/creators-for-change/
____________________________________________________
What are your thoughts on this ?
How do you feel about Youtube promoting these channels heavily? How do you feel about YouTube telling us that these creators are well positioned to educate the world about "social change"?
I clicked on one of the "fellows" at random and his bio was as follows:
"Ezaldeen Aref is a Yemeni YouTube creator who started his YouTube channel in Jan 2016, when he needed to share studying tips and techniques with his fellow students. He then started uploading regular videos sharing his opinions about different social issues through messages of positivity and inspiration. He encourages his young audience to invest their time, find their passion and to learn more. He also shares his life both as a student and as a content creator through the vlogs he makes."
Correct me if I'm wrong, but how is he changing the world? He started in January 2016 and honestly he's not doing anything revolutionary. There are hundreds and thousands of channels making vlogs. He's hardly splitting the atom or changing humanity.
Do these channels really deserve all this exposure ?!
Is this really about "social change" (whatever that is) or is it about Youtube trying to attract advertisers back to the site?
Thoughts ?