Home Artists Posts Import Register
Patreon importer is back online! Tell your friends ✅

Content

Hey guys I’ve been away this weekend for KCON and I was going to resume videos today but I was greeted with this email by YouTube. They took down my first short film that was personal to me and tried to strike my channel.

I’m not even angry because I’m too busy crying and feeling sad. I was told this weekend at KCON that I could not find sponsors for my channel and that my channel growth had slowed because I was promoting LGBTQ content on my channel.

This fucking broke my heart to hear. I don’t want to change who I am. I don’t want to change what I love and promote. But this hurts me so much... I promise I’ll upload videos to Patreon tomorrow.

Seriously, I make basically NOTHING on YouTube Adsense. You guys are literally the only ones supporting me. I love you all, thank you.

Files

Comments

Hellomisa

why the hell does it violate guidelines???

aicrylic (aimee)

awww PD ;__; youtube are shitbags wbk... u should take time away if you need it

Sky

Youtube is a demonic company that loves to crack down on LGBT content while denying that they do it

Anonymous

WTF?!?! Why?!?! I'm so sorry PD :( internet hugs <3 That sucks about sponsors. I thought there were lots of companies out there that support LGBTQ+? Or were you talking to Korean company sponsors at KCON?

Lauren Freeman

This is disgusting. I hope you fight this. This is targeted discrimination against an art piece and deserves to be challenged. I'm so sorry, you deserve better. The LGBTQ+ community deserves better.

Katie Smith

What the hell!?!? I’m so sorry you have to go through this!!! Is there anything we can do to help? I don’t know if us emailing YouTube could help you get your content put back up. This is so ridiculous. Keep doing the things you believe in. We support you no matter what 💕

Tyler De Asis

I don’t understand how it could have violated guidelines. All of your content is fine, and as far as I remember, your short film was perfect. I hope you still continue to push out the content you love and we don’t mind waiting for you if you feel you need time off. We will still be here. 🌸🌸💞💞

rockthekazb0t

This is absolute horse shit.

Benjamin

Holy fuck this is horrible. I'm so incredibly sorry you have to deal with this, PD.

Jacob Peter Bankel

Pick your fights. It's unfair and sad, but can you afford to lose a never-ending war against the giant that is YouTube? If I were you, I would continue to play their game for now, and hope the game-rules change along the way. It's not as fun, I know those shorts are your true passion, but you might have started too soon in the grand scheme of things... I wish you the best of luck, and wish for change to the better for your sake. Keep your chin up and show them they didn't beat you!

Melon Bread

There are plenty of companies that are happy to take money from LGBTQ people, but then turn around and support people who make their lives harder. :( I'm not surprised that Kcon is home to them.

김 영주 Kim Yeong-Ju

Discrimination is against THE LAW! Take that shit to court if you have to

Anonymous

Part of the reason why I decided to become a patron was because I was worried that this would happen. So many of my favorite creators get their content taken down without violating any rules, and this is my way to still have access to that content and to still enjoy and support said content. Youtube ducking sucks and I hope this gets sorted quickly

angelkat

Oh my God PD, I'm so sorry to see this and hear this. You deserve so much better. You work your ass off to bring us the best content. I can't believe this stuff over the LGBTQ. We support our LGBTQ community and are part of it. I'm just so angry for you. Dont ever change who you are. If you aren't true to yourself, your work, your life, your viewers and yourself will suffer. You can't bring quality content if your heart isn't in it. All the videos aside though as human you must continue to believe in yourself and pursue your passions in life. You can compromise content but you can not compromise who you are. We support you... we support and accept you for who you are. I'm glad we crossed your channel and connected with you. My daughter is pansexual and gender fluid... you help her as fan to fan, to feel some validation for several aspects of how music..visuals affect her. Like I'm bi, but you are someone outside of the house that makes her feel normal. She was verbally bullied a year ago and still faces a lot of prejudice. However people like you make her see her community is bigger than she thought. I could write more but I won't. I'm kinda terrible at really getting what I'm trying to say out... but essentially we love you and we want better than that for you. We appreciate what you do.

candlellte

your art is beautiful and means a lot to many different people, pd, i hope you don’t let this ugly corporation tear you down. it’s an unfair game and it keeps a steady anger brewing inside me every time they bring down lgbt content while promoting themselves as an ally. proud to support you here and always wishing the best for you and the team.

Laris

Unfortunately this is something that we still have to deal with when the content is lgbtq + related. Yes, there is a lot of support out there, but we can still find ourselves in situations like this. I know it can be like a punch in the face but you should keep doing what you love and show things the way you want them, because that's what helps make your art great. Hope you feel better and don't forget that your work is incredible and you have a lot of support here.

Melon Bread

It was heartbreaking to see this just after Vernon's word of support to LGBTQ+ carats. I've increased my channel donation and I hope others who can will do so as well. You're one of the most talented content creators out there and I can't think of anyone else who deserves a seat at the table more. Thank you for being so brave and strong and remember that we all support you.

AvaPlaya

Look, don't take this as me siding with YouTube, but I feel like there was no way this was ACTUALLY manually reviewed. Most likely some shitbag reported the video just because there are assholes out there, and it got enough asshole reports where the YouTube algorithm went "4K Lesbian? Definitely porn." I'm sorry this happened to you PD. I know that was your passion project. Hope you're doing ok and hope there's some remedy or karma coming your way.

duckiehyunie

I’m so sorry this this happened 😡 what the hell. That’s completely ridiculous, why would someone say channel growth because you’re promoting LGBTQ content? No only can that not be true (because plenty of channels grow BECAUSE of promoting that content) but it’s just insulting. Completely unnecessary and inappropriate. I’m sorry you’re hurting and just know that none of us agree with this and support you and your short film 100%. 💓💓💓

Portal_Paw

Reading this honestly broke my heart, I instantly had to screenshot this and go tell my friends about it and they’re just as disgusted about it as I am. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community (bisexual), I’m ashamed by YouTubes actions. They happily let violence, gore, and even porn on YouTube, but LGBTQ is where they draw the line?😡

Oakley Chen

Same I don't think it's YouTube, some hater don't want this channel to grow, there is so many LGBTQ contents out there, why they just want to shutdown this one

Kate M

It's awful that YT is screwing you over like this. It's complete and total bullshit, as is sponsors being shy because you have LGBTQ+ content. Your content is awesome, you're awesome, and you don't deserve this at all.

Violet Joo

PD I'm so sorry that YT blocked your movie. As one of the many viewers who loved your movie I'm super sad :(. I hope this just makes you stronger and makes you want to do more of this kind of movies. Prejudice and discrimination are words that should not be used anymore but it seems there still people who think that being different is wrong. And by saying different is not in a bad way cuz we're all different in many many ways not only gender. Also I think Kcon sponsors are super stupid but as you know in Korea the LGBTQ+ movement is still very small and still tabooed. PD님 힘내세요~.

Mai B

Fuck this sucks so much. I really appreciate what you've done and I would hate for you to stop making the stories that you are so passionate to tell. We have your back and will continue to support your work <3

Nana art thing

this saddens me. you are one of the few youtubers who actually cares about the content you put out. you are so genuine and honest. you're amazing! please never change who you are. i will continue to support you as much as i can. much love PD! Nana

Anonymous

You are literally my favorite youtuber and this makes me so sad that youtube is doing this, I’m so sorry. I love you so much 💞🙏🏽

Ioana C.

You are my favorite Youtuber and your reactions always teach me so much, I'm sad to see this happening to you. I wish I could do more than buy you a coffee every month but sadly at the moment that's all I can do to support you. Be strong, PD

rockthekazb0t

PD, I'm sure that you're aware because the official YT account told you on Twitter, but I see Act 1 is back up!!

Anonymous

Shame on YouTube. I don’t understand how it violated anything. So what if it’s LGBTQ+. There’s nothing wrong with it. You are hands down one of my favorite channels. I love all of the variety of content you upload and I was so happy to see you upload this. It breaks my heart and upsets me to see them take this down and try to give you a strike. I wouldn’t feel mad but I would definitely try to find a way either around it or fight it. I am pretty sure there has to be some company out there that will sponsor you and your content. Just try to keep your head up. We’re here with you and support you 100% You’re not alone in this and we’ll always be with you. Keep your head up.

Anonymous

i’m so sorry this happened :((

Ariel & Jenni

Hi PD, Do you have any updates for us on this? Has it been resolved? I just watched ACT I on YouTube yesterday! I'm in Canada though. Maybe it wasn't removed everywhere?

Benjamin

It's back up y'all!