Elsagate: The YouTube Kids Problem

Episode 92 of the The Anti-Content Podcast podcast, hosted by Sam Valentine, titled "Elsagate: The YouTube Kids Problem " was published on October 25, 2023 and runs 145 minutes.

October 25, 2023 ·145m · The Anti-Content Podcast

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Summary

In this episode, Sam and Scott delve into Elsagate, the notorious phenomenon that infiltrated YouTube Kids, raising alarms since 2017. We unpack its origins, analyse the sinister content, and spotlight the main channels and countries of origin. We also tackle the conspiracy theories, decode the cryptic comments that led to explicit images of children and the substantial profits generated from these videos. Additionally, we discuss the potential long-term impacts on young viewers and highlight how, despite efforts to curb it, similar or even worse content continues to persist on YouTube, all the while still raking in considerable earnings. Join us on this exploration of this digital epidemic.

Episode Description

In this episode, Sam and Scott delve into Elsagate, the notorious phenomenon that infiltrated YouTube Kids, raising alarms since 2017. We unpack its origins, analyse the sinister content, and spotlight the main channels and countries of origin. We also tackle the conspiracy theories, decode the cryptic comments that led to explicit images of children and the substantial profits generated from these videos. Additionally, we discuss the potential long-term impacts on young viewers and highlight how, despite efforts to curb it, similar or even worse content continues to persist on YouTube, all the while still raking in considerable earnings. Join us on this exploration of this digital epidemic.

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