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		uh_uh on Dec 3, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: YouTube deleting comments who criticize their hidi... It's frightening to think that this decision from YouTube might literally end up killing some people. Given the userbase of YouTube, I don't think this is a hyperbole, as unlikely events become likely once the number of samples is high enough.

simonsarris on Dec 4, 2021 [–]

Yeah, for chain-sawing videos it was VERY helpful. Although in egregious cases usually there are a few comments warning the viewer as well.

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