The fatal flaws of YouTube

Here are some of the things we talk about:Part 1 - The cons and cons of YouTubeTimeline: 2002: Elizabeth is born.2005: YouTube is born. 2006: Google buys YouTube.Flaw 1 - Copyright confusionYouTube copyright strikesSomehow, Leprechaun 4: In Space is still availableFlaw 2 - DemonetizationPewDiePie and anti-Semitic stunts Boring-to-teens but safe channels like Jimmy KimmelDemonetization of LGBTQ contentFlaw 3 - The algorithmValues longer videos, which hurts animators Elizabeth was mysteriously unsubscribed to The Bible Reloaded (now called Hugo and Jake)She does not want to receive meme compilations on YouTube (but we did do a whole episode about memes)How to end up in an right-wing echo chamber via autoplayWhat we mean by “Spider-Man and Elsa” (NSFW, not safe for kids) Lindsay Ellis’s channel Hank Green’s tweets about YouTube and authenticityOur Team 10 episode, to remind you of Jake Paul (sorry)Shane Dawson’s business is to restore authenticity Just like reality TV and wrestling, YouTube thrives on breaking kayfabeThe fall of OnisionThis episode is brought to you by two new podcasts that you should check out: Back To School Again, presented by NorQuest College, and Let's Do Coffee, from NAIT's Mawji Centre.That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Shoutout to our friends at 2 and Out and Let’s Find Out, and to Auntie Kate for helping out at 2 and Out Live.You can subscribe to us in all the places, and most of them let you rate and review, too, which would be lovely.Questions? Comments? Email us at [email protected] or tweet us: @thatsathingyeg.Many thanks to Unit B Coworking for the recording space and to our podcast host, Transistor.Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.