Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Free Speech
YouTube now says it has no obligation to host anyone's video. Defenders of the First Amendment are criticizing the company. What they forget is that newspapers, the essence of Free Speech, have never had an obligation to run anyone's copy or photo. Editorial decisions remain with the periodical. Always have and always will under the law. YouTube is acting more like a newspaper. The conditions are different, of course. YouTube is a service for those who want to post video and for channels that make their money from availability. YouTube is not a manufacturer of content. Still, newspapers have the decision to run opinion pieces or not. So does YouTube. Look for more pullback as the company complies with privacy regulations, as it fights porn and as it tries to control lies and misinformation. For most people, the new terms won't mean much, but for those who skate close to or over the lines YouTube has set, it could be the end of their involvement with the service..
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