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Hateful Content

United States

Quick Tips:

What is Hateful Content?

Hateful Content is videos, comments or channel information which contain "Hate Speech". "Hate speech" refers to content that promotes hatred against members of a protected group. Protected groups include, but are not limited to, race or ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, age, veteran status, and sexual orientation/gender identity.

Sometimes there is a fine line between what is and what is not considered hate speech. For instance, it is generally okay to criticize a nation, but not okay to make insulting generalizations about people of a particular nationality.


How can I remove hateful content from YouTube?

Keep in mind that not everything that is mean or insulting is considered hate speech.

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Tips for confronting hate speech on YouTube from the Anti-Defamation League.

Flag: Flag the offensive video for review by the YouTube team. Make sure to include why you thought the video was hateful.

Think: Perspective is crucial. Think before you respond, and try to respond in a thoughtful, careful manner.

Speak: Post videos or comments that oppose the offensive point of view. Let the YouTube community see a competing perspective.

Applaud: Don't forget to post positive comments on videos that share positive messages.

Talk: Talk to your friends, teachers, or family about what you've seen.

Learn: Many groups publish information about combating particular kinds of prejudice, such as the Anti-Defamation League's resources on anti-Semitism.

E-mail: Notify groups like the Anti-Defamation League, which keep track of trends in hate speech.

Act: Take active steps to
combat prejudice online and offline.


FAQ:

Q: Is it hate speech if they aren't talking about a protected group?
A: No, it is not considered hate speech if a protected group is not involved. So if someone is making insults towards you personally that are not considered hate speech, use the Help & Safety Tool.

Q: Why wasn't the video or comment I reported to YouTube removed?
A: The YouTube Team reviews all videos flagged and reports made through the Help & Safety Tool. So if a video you have flagged, or comment you have reported hasn't been removed, it's because it doesn't violate our hate speech policies. We encourage free speech and defend everyone's right to express unpopular points of view, and keep in mind that not everything that is mean or insulting is considered hate speech.



United Kingdom

Quick Tips:

What is Hateful Content?

Hateful Content is videos, comments or channel information which contain "Hate Speech". "Hate speech" refers to content that promotes hatred against members of a protected group. Protected groups include, but are not limited to, race or ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, age, veteran status and sexual orientation/gender identity.

Sometimes there is a fine line between what is and what is not considered hate speech. For instance, it is generally OK to criticise a nation, but not OK to make insulting generalisations about people of a particular nationality.

How can I remove hateful content from YouTube?

Keep in mind that not everything that is mean or insulting is considered hate speech.

description Help & Safety Tool


Flag: Flag the offensive video for review by the YouTube team. Make sure that you include why you thought that the video was hateful.

Think: Perspective is crucial. Think before you respond, and try to respond in a thoughtful, careful manner.

Speak: Post videos or comments that oppose the offensive point of view. Let the YouTube community see a competing perspective.

Applaud: Don't forget to post positive comments on videos that share positive messages.

Talk: Talk to your friends, teachers or family about what you've seen.

FAQ:

Q: Is it hate speech if they aren't talking about a protected group?
A: No, it is not considered hate speech if a protected group is not involved. So if someone is making insults towards you personally that are not considered hate speech, use the Help & Safety Tool.

Q: Why wasn't the video or comment that I reported to YouTube removed?
A: The YouTube Team reviews all videos flagged and reports made through the Help & Safety Tool. So if a video that you have flagged or comment that you have reported hasn't been removed, it's because it doesn't violate our hate speech policies. We encourage free speech and defend everyone's right to express unpopular points of view, and keep in mind that not everything that is mean or insulting is considered hate speech.



Canada

Quick Tips:

What is Hateful Content?

Hateful Content is videos, comments or channel information which contain "Hate Speech". "Hate speech" refers to content that promotes hatred against members of a protected group. Protected groups include, but are not limited to, race or ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, age, veteran status and sexual orientation/gender identity.

Sometimes there is a fine line between what is and what is not considered hate speech. For instance, it is generally OK to criticise a nation, but not OK to make insulting generalisations about people of a particular nationality.

How can I remove hateful content from YouTube?

Keep in mind that not everything that is mean or insulting is considered hate speech.

description Help & Safety Tool


Flag: Flag the offensive video for review by the YouTube team. Make sure that you include why you thought that the video was hateful.

Think: Perspective is crucial. Think before you respond, and try to respond in a thoughtful, careful manner.

Speak: Post videos or comments that oppose the offensive point of view. Let the YouTube community see a competing perspective.

Applaud: Don't forget to post positive comments on videos that share positive messages.

Talk: Talk to your friends, teachers or family about what you've seen.

FAQ:

Q: Is it hate speech if they aren't talking about a protected group?
A: No, it is not considered hate speech if a protected group is not involved. So if someone is making insults towards you personally that are not considered hate speech, use the Help & Safety Tool.

Q: Why wasn't the video or comment that I reported to YouTube removed?
A: The YouTube Team reviews all videos flagged and reports made through the Help & Safety Tool. So if a video that you have flagged or comment that you have reported hasn't been removed, it's because it doesn't violate our hate speech policies. We encourage free speech and defend everyone's right to express unpopular points of view, and keep in mind that not everything that is mean or insulting is considered hate speech.



Australia

Quick Tips:

Flag the video!

Report text comments to the YouTube team through the Help and Safety Tool


What is Hateful Content?

Hateful Content is videos, comments or channel information which contain "Hate Speech". "Hate speech" refers to content that promotes hatred against members of a protected group. Protected groups include, but are not limited to, race or ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, age and sexual orientation/gender identity.

Sometimes there is a fine line between what is and what is not considered hate speech. For instance, it is generally OK to criticise a nation, but not OK to make insulting generalisations about people of a particular nationality.


How can I remove hateful content from YouTube?

Keep in mind that not everything that is mean or insulting is considered hate speech.

description Help & Safety Tool


Quick Tips:

Flag the video for review by the YouTube team. Make sure to include why you thought the video was hateful.

Post videos or comments with a different point of view.

Support videos that share positive messages.

  Discuss what you have seen with your friends, teachers and family.

  Read about how to combat prejudice. There are many online resources available, including the Human Rights Commission website

The Australian Human Rights Commission leads the promotion and protection of human rights in Australia.

You can make a complaint about discrimination, harassment or bullying here.

Complaints info line: 1300 656 419 or 02 9284 9888.
SMS: 0488 RIGHTS (0488 744 487)
Email: newcomplaintsinfo@humanrights.gov.au
A complaint can be made online in any language.



FAQ:

Q: Why wasn't the video or comment that I reported to YouTube removed?
A: The YouTube Team reviews all videos flagged and reports made through the Help & Safety Tool. So if a video that you have flagged or comment that you have reported hasn't been removed, it's because it doesn't violate our hate speech policies. We encourage free speech and defend everyone's right to express unpopular points of view, and keep in mind that not everything that is mean or insulting is considered hate speech.



New Zealand

Quick Tips:

Flag the video!

Report text comments to the YouTube team through the Help and Safety Tool


What is Hateful Content?

Hateful Content is videos, comments or channel information which contain "Hate Speech". "Hate speech" refers to content that promotes hatred against members of a protected group. Protected groups include, but are not limited to, race or ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, age, veteran status and sexual orientation/gender identity.

Sometimes there is a fine line between what is and what is not considered hate speech. For instance, it is generally OK to criticise a nation, but not OK to make insulting generalisations about people of a particular nationality.


How can I remove hateful content from YouTube?

Keep in mind that not everything that is mean or insulting is considered hate speech.

description Help & Safety Tool


You can make a complaint about discrimination by contacting the Human Rights Commission

Freephone 0800 496 877
Email: infoline@hrc.co.nz
Languageline and sign language interpreter available.



FAQ:

Q: Is it hate speech if they aren't talking about a protected group?
A: No, it is not considered hate speech if a protected group is not involved. So if someone is making insults towards you personally that are not considered hate speech, use the Help & Safety Tool.

Q: Why wasn't the video or comment that I reported to YouTube removed?
A: The YouTube Team reviews all videos flagged and reports made through the Help & Safety Tool. So if a video that you have flagged or comment that you have reported hasn't been removed, it's because it doesn't violate our hate speech policies. We encourage free speech and defend everyone's right to express unpopular points of view, and keep in mind that not everything that is mean or insulting is considered hate speech.


updated 08/17/2011

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