YouTube on Wednesday demonetized the account of right-wing commentator Steven Crowder following widespread indignation over its initial response to his attacks on Vox host Carlos Maza. Crowder for years has attacked Maza, host of Vox's Strikethrough series. Crowder's homophobic and racist comments often spurred mass social media attacks and other abuse against Maza. Maza repeatedly flagged Crowder's vitriolic YouTube videos, but his reports apparently went unheeded until late last month, when he posted a tweet that went viral.YouTube Punishes Homophobic, Racist Pundit Following Internet Furor
YouTube on Wednesday demonetized the account of right-wing commentator Steven Crowder following widespread indignation over its initial response to his attacks on Vox host Carlos Maza. Crowder for years has attacked Maza, host of Vox's Strikethrough series. Crowder's homophobic and racist comments often spurred mass social media attacks and other abuse against Maza. Maza repeatedly flagged Crowder's vitriolic YouTube videos, but his reports apparently went unheeded until late last month, when he posted a tweet that went viral.