COPPA and FTC Update *Spread the word*
Help YouTube Content Creators! *Spread the word*Due to a lawsuit by the FTC with COPPA, YouTube will be going through major changes in January of 2020. These changes will include rules and regulations that will heavily affect was is known as 'family-friendly' content on the platform. This will result in us losing many channels that we watch and enjoy. Not only are these rules strict, but they are also very confusing. Content creators will have a hard time adapting to these changes and will most likely suffer major consequences for it.
Watch this and other related videos for more information:
Here is how you can help
Sign Petition: https://www.change.org/p/youtubers-and-viewers-unite-against-ftc-regulationWrite a comment to FTC: https://www.regulations.gov/comment?D=FTC-2019-0054-0001
UPDATE:
COPPA and the FTC are not in the wrong. It is obvious from the beginning that they were just following the law and are doing their best to make sure that YouTube would be safe for children. There is no denying that. However, YouTube did a poor move in trying to handle this. They are giving creators only two options for their content; it's made for children or it's made for adults. Sadly, there is no other option. So what about the content that can be enjoyed by both?
COPPA and the FTC have stated that they will not go after content made for both audiences. It was not their intent for creators to lose so many privileges when rating their content.
Read here: www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/busine…
It was all YouTube.
Info from this video:
Help by writing to @ Team YouTube about this. The video above can help if you don't know what to write.
****PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!
Watch this and other related videos for more information:
Here is how you can help
- Sign Petition: www.change.org/p/youtubers-and…
- Write a comment to FTC: www.regulations.gov/comment?D=…
I'll Try To Explain
Okay, so first is first. Thank you to everyone who sent me birthday wishes, I replied to them late but I'm thankful for them. I had a fun day.
Now, sorry for being inactive for most of the year. I haven't really been making art that I would upload on here. I have a lot of projects I plan on showing you guys but they keep being pushed back. I've been more focused on school and such so that's taking up a lot of my time.
I want to thank you guys for sticking around and say hello to those who are new. I'll try to be more active in the future.
Thank you all and have a nice day.
December 14, 2017 was the day that the FCC voted to repeal Net Neutrality. In the end, it was a 3-2 vote to repeal.
Many people were ashamed of this decision. This not only includes the citizens but officials too. Commissioners Jessica Rosenworcel and Mignon Clyburn did their part to defend Net Neutrality through their speeches. Sad to say they were the only two to defend free internet.
However, this is not the end. This still has to go to Congress. Which means we still have a chance.
Make sure you contact your officials to support Net Neutrality. Many states are already prepared to sue the FCC as well as officials. Do your part into making sure your representatives will support Net Neutrality. Congress has listened to us before, make sure they do again.
Call Congress:
www.battleforthenet.com/
Text RESIST to:
50409
Text BATTLE to:
384387
Spread the word about this bill:
www.congress.gov/bill/115th-co…
Do everything in your power to save the internet. We can still do this!
Please spread the word! *UPDATE*
Net Neutrality is in trouble. The FCC plan to get rid of Net Neutrality. This means that everything you see now on the internet will cost you money to see if the FCC succeed.
It is highly recommended that you do your best to convince your representatives as much as possible.
Congress votes December 14, so please fight.
Find your Representative here:
www.house.gov/representatives/…
Find your Senator here:
www.senate.gov/general/contact…
Call Congress:
www.battleforthenet.com/
If you're nervous to speak, text here:
resistbot.io
~~~~~~~~~~~*UPDATE*~~~~~~~~~~~
Two of the Five members on the FCC roster have voted No to eliminating Net Neutrality
Mignon Clyburn- Mignon.Clyburn@fcc.gov
and
Jessica Rosenworcel- Jessica.Rosenworcel@fcc.gov
These three are the ones left, get one convinced:
Ajit Pai - Ajit.Pai@fcc.gov
202-518-7399
Michael O'Rielly - Mike.O'Rielly@fcc.gov
301-657-9092
Brendan Carr - Brendan.Carr@fcc.gov
202-719-7305
Another place for calls:
5calls.org/issue/defend-fcc-ne…
Petitions you can sign:
act.freepress.net/sign/interne…
petitions.whitehouse.gov/petit…
www.change.org/p/save-net-neut…
~~~~~~~*UPDATE*~~~~~~~~
Focus more on calling and e-mailing the members of the FCC. Again, we just need three votes to keep Net Neutrality and so far we have two.
FCC- 1-888-225-5322
Please try not to use scripts. It'll best for you to make your own valid points on why Net Neutrality is important.
~~~~~~*UPDATE*~~~~~~~
Deviantart is joinin the fight for Net Neutrality along with other big companies!
Protest and Act Now! Save Net Neutrality!
Today, DeviantArt has joined hundreds of other sites across the Web to fight for net neutrality, but we need your help!
Net neutrality protects open and equal access to the Internet. Without it, Internet Service Providers — like AT&T, Comcast, and Verizon (among others) — could begin to charge extra fees, engage in economic censorship, and control what we see and do on the Web by throttling sites, apps, and other online services.
Why is this important? On December 14th, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote to gut the protections for net neutrality.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Call or write your Congress person and demand that they stop the FCC from gutting net neutrality. Call and write to congress.
Share messages on all of your social accounts begging people to join the protest now. There is no time to waste.(NOW OVER) Protest
On December 12 there will be an online protest by Battle for Net Neutrality
www.battleforthenet.com/breakt…
Please join if possible!