YouTube removed hundreds of videos that promoted a homework cheating site - The Verge
'Hundreds of YouTube channels have had their videos removed from the site following a BBC investigation that found the widespread promotion of an essay-writing service as a way for students to cheat at school. '
'Following the BBC’s investigation, YouTube notified influencers to say that it would take down videos that didn’t comply with its policies. '
'In this instance, the BBC found that the videos containing the endorsements were viewed more than 700 million times. '
'Last week, the BBC published an investigation which found that more than 250 channels had promoted a Ukranian company called EduBirdie, which sells essays to desperate students. '
'The BBC noted that some channels had over a hundred videos removed. '
[–] SimonWest 1 point 4 points 5 points (+5|-1) ago
I always find it odd that the world changes but certain elements try to hold it back.