Censorship and LGBTQ+ Culture (Social Media)

As LGBTQ+ people we may experience prejudice policies of unequal demonetization leaving us unable to make as much money as non LGBT populations. Discriminatory Censorship against LGBTQ+: - “the gays” existing in content - Reviewer internal bias - Feels more sexual (a straight male comedian vs queer lesbian) due to media norm - Breanna Williamson #gaygirltip was banned (near 250 vids already) - Queer vs straight creators same topics same ideas (lingerie vs underwear, harnesses) - Suppression of channels - Class action lawsuit - Straight culture not as sexualized as queer culture, different loading, mainstream media “norms” - Sexualized content is shown far more in straight culture https://youtu.be/TihxV5O9FHA See time stamp 26:52-33:00 where Ashley Gavin and cohost Breanne Williamson have the Watts the Safe Word yt kinksters cast (pup Amp and Mister Christopher) on the the We’re Having Gay Sex Podcast. The demonetization of LGBTQ+ content refers to the removal of monetization options, such as ads or sponsorships, for content creators who produce or share content that includes topics or themes related to the LGBTQ+ community. This can have a significant impact on the creators, who may depend on these sources of income to support themselves and their content production. There are a variety of reasons why content related to the LGBTQ+ community may be demonetized. One reason is that some advertisers or sponsors may not want to be associated with certain topics, such as sexually explicit or explicit content. Additionally, some platforms may have policies in place that prohibit the monetization of certain types of content, such as adult content or content that promotes hate speech. Another reason for the demonetization of LGBTQ+ content is the conservative views and biases of the platforms and advertisers. Despite the growing support for LGBTQ+ rights and recognition, many individuals and organizations still hold conservative or discriminatory views toward the community. This can result in a reluctance to support or monetize content that positively portrays LGBTQ+ individuals and themes.