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So Why Is YouTube Playing Antigay Ads on Content From LGBT Creators?

So Why Is YouTube Playing Antigay Ads on Content From LGBT Creators?

So Why Is YouTube Playing Antigay Ads on Content From LGBT Creators?

Totally not okay. 

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Despite all the outcry from last year's restriction controversy, it looks like popular video sharing platform YouTube is still flagging and demonetizing topical content made my LGBT creators with little to no explaination. If that isn't enough to raise a few eyebrows, to add insult to injury, antigay ads are also showing up on videos containing LGBT-related content. And queer YouTube users aren't too happy about it...

According to Forbes, trans vlogger Chase Ross noticed a particular series of antigay ads from a group called the Alliance Defending Freedom as early as two months ago.

He reported the ads, but apparently they are still being played on videos having to do with LGBT topics. And now, other users in the LGBT YouTube community are noticing—and are rightfully upset. 

According to YouTube's advertising guidelines, "advertisers have a choice about where to show their ads." However, creators seemingly do not have control over blocking ads (such as anti-gay promotions) from appearing alongside their videos.

YouTube responded in the below tweets:

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