YouTube videos that depict dangerous or emotionally distressing “pranks” have been banned from the platform. The move comes in response to the so-called “challenges” that have sometimes resulted in death or injury, the BBC reported on Wednesday.
The Google-owned video sharing site said such material had “no place on YouTube”. But enforcing its new rules on pranks may prove to be difficult, given ambiguity over what may or may not be considered harmful.
“YouTube is home to many beloved viral challenges and pranks,” a message added to the site’s FAQ section read.—IANS
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