“We are so proud to represent LGBTQ+ voices on our platform – they’re a key part of YouTube what is all about.”<\/p>\n
How Restricted Mode works<\/strong><\/p>\n The company hasn’t addressed how Restricted Mode works, or why it’s blocked certain LGBTQ videos, but the statement added: “The intention of Restricted Mode is to filter out mature content for the tiny subset of users who want a more limited experience.”<\/p>\n Restricted Mode is intended to protect younger viewers from seeing adult content.<\/p>\n YouTube says it uses community flagging, age-restrictions and “other signals” to identify what is potentially inappropriate content and filter it out.<\/p>\n –<\/p>\n Source: BBC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Restricted Mode aims to filter out “more mature content” and is switched off by default. But some vloggers, including Tyler Oakley, say they’re “perplexed” by non-explicit material being blocked. The site tweeted: “We regret any confusion this has caused and are looking into your concerns.” YouTube said: “LGBTQ+ videos are available in Restricted Mode, but […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":247690,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[106],"tags":[5296,954],"yoast_head":"\n