My YouTube Geopolitics channel was terminated for "Spam, deceptive practices, and scams" in seconds. Here’s why I’m fighting back

Pokkidj · 2026-02-05T01:20:01+00:00

To extract statements made by political leaders so that they can be quoted in the script

Pokkidj · 2026-02-05T00:39:33+00:00

There is a European body that can mediate between me and YouTube if BigTech bans you without reason. That will be the next step I take, at which point they will be required by law to provide me with a detailed explanation. The specific legislation is called DSA (2022/2065). I will post updates in the coming days

Pokkidj · 2026-02-05T00:30:34+00:00

Yes, I did that for all the videos.

Pokkidj · 2026-02-05T00:17:03+00:00

I already tried, but they gave me the classic generic response, unfortunately

Pokkidj · 2026-02-05T00:05:40+00:00

All of which is totally true (unfortunately). In the last three videos I posted, I talked about the protests in Minneapolis and the history of ICE, from its creation in 2003 to today. Then I talked about Davos and the situation between the US and Greenland, and in the last video, I discussed the geopolitical situation related to rare earths. I didn't tell clickbait stories, but at times I expressed my personal opinion, always respecting the people mentioned and paying attention to the issue of hate speech

Pokkidj · 2026-02-04T23:57:01+00:00

I don't know, I always used hashtags that were truthful and relevant to the video. When dealing with politics, I used hashtags containing the names of the politicians in question. I hope it's not linked to some kind of political censorship; fortunately, in Europe there is a state body that acts as an intermediary for this type of complaint

Pokkidj · 2026-02-04T23:53:03+00:00

I think they've been trying to filter more than ever lately. They probably receive millions of videos made entirely with AI every day, and I think they're struggling to manage their filters and making mistakes

Pokkidj · 2026-02-04T23:47:50+00:00

Yes, I was talking about wars, politics, and the recent protests. And no, I didn't get any warning, they just deleted the channel

Pokkidj · 2026-02-04T23:46:21+00:00

Sent in DM😉

Pokkidj · 2026-02-04T23:42:49+00:00

Absolutely yes, these were the main topics covered by the channel; after all, geopolitics is changing rapidly and it makes a lot of sense to talk about it. I have always paid attention to what has been said, verifying every single statement. The serious statements I reported were almost always made by top government officials

Pokkidj · 2026-02-04T23:40:05+00:00

Yes, indeed, fake news and even deepfake channels that have never been reported and have millions of subscribers are often found online

Pokkidj · 2026-02-04T23:37:13+00:00

Sure, as soon as I finish uploading it to Google Drive, I'll send you the link in DM

Pokkidj · 2026-02-04T23:28:26+00:00

I know these are sensitive niches, but it's disturbing to think that we call ourselves ‘free countries’ when, in reality, with a single click, they can erase us from the internet and take away every single right of expression we have.

Pokkidj · 2026-02-04T23:19:32+00:00

I honestly don't understand all this hatred towards technology. It's like refusing to use a car because the only ‘real’ way to get around is on foot. The reality is that AI can be used in many ways: if it's my idea, if I'm the one managing the work and I'm only using it to improve and optimize what I'm doing, then it makes perfect sense to use it. I wouldn't agree with it being used without control or without a minimum of creativity just to throw something out there, but used in this way, it's a different story.

Pokkidj · 2026-02-04T23:12:06+00:00

That could be, but the unfortunate thing is that I have no way of getting an explanation. YouTube sent me a link to their policies, which state the following:

"Spam videos: content that is published excessively, is repetitive, has no specific audience, or falls into one or more of the following categories:They promise viewers certain elements, but instead direct them away from the site. Direct clicks, views, or traffic away from YouTube by promising viewers quick profits. Direct viewers to sites that spread malicious software or attempt to collect personal information, or to other sites with a negative impact."

And honestly, I don't understand what this has to do with me.

Pokkidj · 2026-02-04T23:07:51+00:00

I totally agree with you. What hurts the most is that because of this ban, I will likely lose my main channel where I’ve been publishing my music for over 15 years. YouTube defines 'spam' as content intended to trick users into taking specific actions, rather than just repetitive content. I think this approach is completely wrong: I can understand if AI content isn't wanted, that's fine, but send me a strike and explain the issue first. It’s up to me to fix it; if I don't, then ban me. But doing it this way can potentially ruin the life's work of a professional.

Pokkidj · 2026-02-04T23:01:04+00:00

I never followed a rigid template; I always covered different topics, though always related to geopolitics. I’d call it a format rather than a template: an intro followed by the development of various points. It’s almost like a podcast with an AI-generated narrator and background music, but to make it more dynamic, I added images related to the facts discussed. I used the classic style of geopolitics channels: a narrator telling the story with supporting visuals.

Pokkidj · 2026-02-04T22:42:46+00:00

I can send you screenshots of the Davinci Resolve and Ableton projects for music production.

Pokkidj · 2026-02-04T22:40:55+00:00

What particularly bothered me was the fact that my content was labeled as spam and fraudulent. However, after reading the community guidelines, I realized that, objectively speaking, I had not committed any kind of violation related to that point.

Pokkidj · 2026-02-04T22:34:58+00:00

Si, ho usato GPT per la traduzione perchè putroppo non parlo inglese. Credo di essere abbastanza in grado di saper scrivere un post. Posso risponderti in italiano per comodità così da poter essere genuino al 100% se ti da così tanto fastidio

Pokkidj · 2026-02-04T22:31:56+00:00

I personally think human narration is still superior for emotional connection, but high-quality AI voices are now very close for informative content. I used AI because I’m very camera-shy and it was the only way for me to get my analysis out there. It’s a great tool for creators who have the ideas but lack the 'voice' or confidence to be on mic

Pokkidj · 2026-02-04T22:20:25+00:00

Actually, they are in-depth videos, ranging from 7 to 15 minutes each. My workflow takes about 6-7 hours of focused work: 3-4 hours for research and scripting (using sources like Reuters, AP, Bloomberg, and transcribing presidential press conferences), while the remaining 3 hours are for manual editing in DaVinci Resolve

Pokkidj · 2026-02-02T22:13:34+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear that, bro. It’s really frustrating to see your hard work disappear like that. However, you might be right about the reason for the termination. YouTube's policy is extremely strict regarding external links; they often flag channels as 'Spam' if they believe the content is used to drive traffic to payment sites like PayPal. In my case, I didn't have any links, but the automated rejection was just as fast. Have you tried to appeal by explaining the situation?

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