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A central theme in the creator’s rationale was the question of responsibility. He argued that while someone may view an alcohol advertisement on his channel due to his unblocking of sensitive categories, it is not the creator’s direct responsibility if that individual later struggles with addiction. By providing appropriate warnings, society and advertisers can reduce liability for individual consumption behavior.
Moreover, the creator posited that enabling these ads does not equate to endorsement. He emphasized that YouTube, as a platform, ultimately decides which ads run, making it a shared responsibility between the infrastructure of advertising and the content creator.