Zerkaa explains why YouTube is “age-gating” Sidemen videos
In a recent Twitch stream, Josh "Zerkaa" revealed that many of Sidemen's older videos were getting "age-gated" by YouTube. For those who are unfamiliar with the word, age-gating simply refers to age restrictions. A YouTube video usually gets age-restricted if it contains segments that aren't suitable for viewers under the age of 18.
Zerkaa stated that YouTube was doing this due to the use of profane language in many of Sidemen's older videos. Age restrictions can significantly impact the revenue earned from a video since an age-gated video could get partly or completely demonetized. Josh also revealed that any swear words in the group's upcoming YouTube videos would have to be completely censored for this reason.
Zerkaa opened up about YouTube's policies regarding age restrictions in a recent stream. He revealed that many of Sidemen's older videos were getting age restricted due to the presence of curse words. Josh stated:
Speaking about the use of profane language, he said:
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Age restrictions can negatively impact revenue generation. Here's what Zerkaa had to say about it:
When asked why the videos were getting age-restricted, Josh mentioned that many advertisers prefer family-friendly content, so this incentivizes the platform to impose age restrictions. He added:
Fans shared their opinions regarding age restrictions on YouTube videos. Many stated that they preferred the older policies of YouTube, which were more tolerant. Here are some reactions:
Sidemen is one of the biggest channels in the UK, so age restrictions on older videos are less damaging to the group due to them having many different revenue streams.
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