What is YouTube inappropriate content?

Profane and mature language: Inappropriate language, including profanity. Incendiary and demeaning content: Video content that is gratuitously incendiary, inflammatory, or demeaning toward an individual or group.

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Why is YouTube saying my video is inappropriate?

If you see the "Video removed: Inappropriate content" message next to one of your uploaded videos, it means the video in question has been found to violate our Community Guidelines.

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Does YouTube block inappropriate content?

Yes, you can restrict content on the YouTube app by enabling Restricted Mode. This mode helps filter out potentially mature content. This setting can help block adult content, but it is not 100% foolproof. For a more comprehensive solution, consider using a tool like Canopy.

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What is inappropriate content on YouTube Kids?

YouTube Kids is mostly safe, but there's a small chance kids could see nudity, violence, or just weird stuff, as well as ads for stuff like junk food. Our study found that 27% of videos watched by kids 8 and under are intended for older target audiences, with violence being the most likely negative content type.

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Does YouTube have inappropriate videos?

Kids can find tons of great videos on YouTube. Unfortunately, they can also find a lot of highly inappropriate ones.

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What parents should know about inappropriate content on YouTube

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Is 18+ content allowed on YouTube?

YouTube has a restriction mode enabled that prevents any mature material from being accessed by children. The platform, however, does not guarantee that all types of adult material posted on it will be filtered. Just follow these steps to enable the restricted mode.

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How do I stop inappropriate YouTube?

Android TV
  1. Sign in to your account.
  2. From the Home screen, scroll to the Apps row.
  3. Select YouTube.
  4. Scroll and select Settings.
  5. Select Restricted mode or Safety mode.
  6. Select On or Off.

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How do I stop my child from watching inappropriate content on YouTube?

To turn on Restricted Mode on your kids' mobile devices:
  1. Open the YouTube app.
  2. Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner.
  3. Tap Settings and then tap General.
  4. Toggle Restricted Mode to the on position.

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What words are inappropriate for YouTube?

If you're posting content
  • Use of sexually explicit language or narratives.
  • Use of excessive profanity in the content.
  • Use of heavy profanity or sexually suggestive terms in the content's title, thumbnail, or associated metadata.
  • Use of excessive sexual sounds.

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What not to say in YouTube video?

Here are all the main topics that are not advertiser-friendly:
  • Inappropriate language.
  • Violence.
  • Adult content.
  • Shocking content.
  • Harmful or dangerous acts.
  • Hateful & derogatory content.
  • Recreational drugs and drug-related content.

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What are examples inappropriate content?

This could be: Pornographic material. Content containing swearing. Sites that encourage vandalism, crime, terrorism, racism, eating disorders, even suicide.

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What is considered inappropriate content?

Definition: any material that is disturbing, improper, and just plain wrong for children; anything that is not normal for a child to view such as: Sexually explicit content: child/adult pornography, semi-nude and/or nudity. Images of violence/torture.

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How do I stop inappropriate content?

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  1. Set up parental controls. Put parental controls on your home broadband. ...
  2. Turn on safe search on search engines. Encourage your child to use child-friendly search engines, such as Swiggle. ...
  3. Make sure every device is protected. ...
  4. Set filters. ...
  5. Block Pop-ups. ...
  6. Explore sites and apps together.

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What type of videos are not allowed on YouTube?

Violent or dangerous content

Hate speech, predatory behavior, graphic violence, malicious attacks, and content that promotes harmful or dangerous behavior isn't allowed on YouTube.

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Is YouTube OK for 11 year olds?

Important: Your child must have a Google Account managed by Family Link. Some features on YouTube aren't currently available for children under 13 years old (or the applicable age in your country or region) with a supervised Google Account. Learn more about supervised experiences on YouTube.

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What are the dangers of inappropriate content?

Excessive use of the internet to view adult content can have an impact on a young person's mind, and it can lead to issues and disorders such as low self-esteem, bad sleeping habits, and suicidal thoughts.

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What do I do if my child has seen inappropriate content?

If your child has seen inappropriate content online, you can:
  1. talk with them about what they've seen – let them know what is, and isn't, appropriate for their age.
  2. reassure them they can come to you, another trusted adult or Childline if they're worried about something.

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What happens when kids see inappropriate things?

The impact of seeing inappropriate content varies from child to child, and depends on the type of content they have seen. Some children will be worried or upset by what they see, others will not. Some children may feel confused and unable to process what they have seen or experienced.

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Are you allowed to show blood on YouTube?

Violent or gory content intended to shock or disgust viewers, or content encouraging others to commit violent acts, are not allowed on YouTube. If you believe anyone is in imminent danger, you should get in touch with your local law enforcement agency to report the situation immediately.

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What does Demonetizing mean?

Demonetization is the act of stripping a currency unit of its status as legal tender. It occurs whenever there is a change in national currency. The current form or forms of money is pulled from circulation and retired, often to be replaced with new notes or coins.

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What swear words can't you say on YouTube?

In November, YouTube updated its profanity guidelines to lump all curse words together, whether you were saying "shit" or dropping an f-bomb. If any foul language appeared in the first seven seconds or was uttered "consistently," according to the regulations, your video could be demonetized.

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Why is YouTube video age restricted?

What is Age-Gating / Age Restriction? Sometimes content doesn't violate YouTube's policies, but it may not be appropriate for viewers under 18. This content will have an age-restriction applied, so that only users who are signed in to account (with a birthday over 18+ years ago), can view the content.

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