Many of these YouTubers are less defined by any single ideology than they are by a “
reactionary” position:
a general opposition to feminism, social justice, or left-wing politics....when libertarian and conservative
influencers invite white nationalists onto their channels,
they expose their audiences to alternative frameworks
for understanding the world.
Conclusion:
At this point, the platform reviews channels to make sure they do not
have copyright strikes and do not violate YouTube’s community guidelines. At these
junctures,
the platform should not only assess what channels say in their content,
but also who they host and what their guests say. In a media environment consisting
of networked influencers, YouTube must respond with policies that account for
influence and amplification, as well as social networks.
Discussing images of the “alt-right” or white supremacism often conjures a sense
of the “dark corners of the internet,” filled with “anonymous commenters” who
don’t dare show their faces, operating on forums like 4chan, in the comments
sections of YouTube, or behind “egg avatars” on Twitter. In fact, much extremist
content is happening front and center, easily accessible on platforms like YouTube,
publicly endorsed by well-resourced individuals, and interfacing directly with
mainstream culture.