ANALYZING THE ALLEGED "KILLSWITCH" PHENOMENON ON YOUTUBE: A DEEP DIVE INTO CONTENT SUPPRESSION AND CREATOR CONCERNS

YouTube, a platform that began as a haven for creators to share content freely under the mantra "Broadcast Yourself," has evolved significantly since its inception. Today, many creators express concerns over what they perceive as unfair treatment and suppression of content by the platform. These grievances focus on a so-called "killswitch" mechanis