YouTube suspended my account for posting DeFi hackathon video

Article summary

The author's YouTube account was suspended for posting a video about a DeFi hackathon, which was deemed as spam or commercially deceptive content. The author appealed the decision, but it was rejected. The video was a required submission for the hackathon and was not intended to be spam. The author is now unable to access their YouTube Music subscription.

Main themes

• YouTube censorship
• Decentralized platforms
• Blockchain technology
• Video hosting alternatives
• Censorship resistance
• Technical expertise

What commenters say

• Decentralized platforms like PeerTube and LBRY/Odysee can be used as alternatives to YouTube to avoid censorship.
• IPFS and blockchain technology can be used to host and distribute videos in a censorship-resistant manner.
• Relying on decentralized platforms and technologies may not be practical or effective for reaching a large audience.
• Centralized platforms like Vimeo and AWS S3 can be used as alternatives to YouTube for video hosting.
• Using decentralized platforms and technologies requires a significant amount of technical expertise and may not be suitable for non-technical users.
• The use of decentralized platforms and technologies is not a guarantee against censorship or content removal.
• There is a need for mechanisms to prevent platforms from sweeping content from view in cases of changes of moderation.
• Browser plugins and extensions can be used to circumvent censorship and content removal on platforms like YouTube.