YouTube is working on policies that would punish creators who harm the community through egregious acts, as the popular video sharing site faces questions about how it handles violent and disturbing content. “While these instances are rare, they can damage the reputation and revenue of your fellow creators, so we want to make sure we have policies in place that allow us to respond appropriately.”

Mirroring the statements of many other tech companies, Wojcicki said YouTube would also be prioritising solutions to combat fake news, as well as refining policies that were previously unclear.
YouTube announces that YouTubers who make "egregious" content will be punished. Critics of the move call it censorship.