{"id":23357,"date":"2022-07-19T07:48:13","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=23357"},"modified":"2022-07-19T07:48:13","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:48:13","slug":"why-are-comments-turned-off-on-youtube-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-are-comments-turned-off-on-youtube-2022","title":{"rendered":"Why Are Comments Turned Off on YouTube 2022?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f9d8737b24a\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f9d8737b24a\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f9d8737b24a\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-are-comments-turned-off-on-youtube-2022\/#Why_Are_Comments_Turned_Off_on_YouTube_2022\" title=\"Why Are Comments Turned Off on YouTube 2022?\">Why Are Comments Turned Off on YouTube 2022?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-are-comments-turned-off-on-youtube-2022\/#YouTube_is_changing_the_way_video_comments_are_displayed_on_desktop\" title=\"YouTube is changing the way video comments are displayed on desktop\">YouTube is changing the way video comments are displayed on desktop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-are-comments-turned-off-on-youtube-2022\/#YouTube_is_complying_with_the_Childrens_Online_Privacy_Act_COPPA\" title=\"YouTube is complying with the Children&#8217;s Online Privacy Act (COPPA)\">YouTube is complying with the Children&#8217;s Online Privacy Act (COPPA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-are-comments-turned-off-on-youtube-2022\/#YouTube_is_turning_off_comments_on_content_specified_as_made_for_kids\" title=\"YouTube is turning off comments on content specified as made for kids\">YouTube is turning off comments on content specified as made for kids<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_Comments_Turned_Off_on_YouTube_2022\"><\/span>Why Are Comments Turned Off on YouTube 2022?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been wondering why you&#8217;ve been seeing a lot of comments disappear from videos on YouTube, you&#8217;re not alone. There are thousands of people who have experienced this issue as well. YouTube is currently changing the way that comments appear on video content on desktop. In addition, the company is complying with the Children&#8217;s Online Privacy Act (COPPA) by turning comments off for content designated as &#8220;kid friendly.&#8221; If you&#8217;ve been wondering why you&#8217;re seeing fewer comments, you can learn why YouTube is taking action.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_is_changing_the_way_video_comments_are_displayed_on_desktop\"><\/span>YouTube is changing the way video comments are displayed on desktop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Users will no longer have to swipe down to see the video comment section on the desktop. Instead, they&#8217;ll have to hit the little X on the top right corner of the video player. This will make it easier to read comments while watching the video. It&#8217;s a simple, but important change, and will require new app usage habits. Here&#8217;s what to expect. Read on for a few of the key changes.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re seeing error messages when trying to view comments, you may have to reload the page. This is usually temporary and will be resolved within a few days. However, some users may continue to see errors after reloading. Alternatively, your problem might be related to a problem with the internet connection itself. If you&#8217;re unable to see comments on YouTube after reloading, check whether you have a weak internet connection or a Wi-Fi connection. If you&#8217;re sure of your connection, you might also need to update your browser.<\/p>\n<p>As we know, YouTube has long had a centralized system for viewing video comments, but now the company is going a step further. The new feature will let users see comments on videos in their original language. Users can also change the language in which the videos appear. This way, they&#8217;ll be more likely to see what they&#8217;re looking for. If you&#8217;re interested in viewing videos from other countries, you&#8217;ll be able to change your language settings in the YouTube app.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_is_complying_with_the_Childrens_Online_Privacy_Act_COPPA\"><\/span>YouTube is complying with the Children&#8217;s Online Privacy Act (COPPA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Federal Trade Commission has upheld a settlement with YouTube over the COPPA Rule. The US law prohibits digital entities from collecting personal information from children under 13. YouTube&#8217;s recent settlement is a major step in the right direction, but it will have a major impact on content creators who make kid-oriented videos. This is especially true in light of recent reports that millions of children watch videos on the parent&#8217;s YouTube account without ever logging into the service.<\/p>\n<p>Under the Children&#8217;s Online Privacy Act (COPIPA), websites and online services must obtain parental consent to collect personal information from children under 13. Under the law, websites and services must provide parental access and delete any content that is not appropriate for children. The COPPA requires operators to delete any content that contains images or videos of children under 13 and provide parents with timely notice. COPPA also states that operators must not use children&#8217;s images or voices without parents&#8217; consent.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube complies with the COPPA in part by imposing stricter requirements on content creators. As a result, the FTC now holds content creators responsible for their content. YouTube has launched Complaint Assistant, an online submissions manager, to help consumers report suspected COPPA violations. The FTC has also published FAQs about the COPPA, which provide guidance on how to comply with the law.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_is_turning_off_comments_on_content_specified_as_made_for_kids\"><\/span>YouTube is turning off comments on content specified as made for kids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In response to criticism of inappropriate content, YouTube is turning off comments on certain kinds of content. For example, one video posted by Local58TV has been flagged as made for children. While it&#8217;s possible to mark the video as inappropriate, this policy greatly limits YouTube&#8217;s reach, especially among younger viewers. Nevertheless, this move may lead to more content being categorized as &#8220;Made for Kids&#8221; in the future.<\/p>\n<p>A series of changes will be made to comply with COPPA, the Children&#8217;s Online Privacy Protection Act. The changes will affect the content settings and upload processes on kid-friendly channels. YouTube will no longer allow comments on videos marked as &#8220;made for kids&#8221;. However, some channels will continue to allow them, but will be required to monitor the content and comments to ensure the safety of young viewers.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube will use algorithms to identify videos with children. YouTube has millions of hours of footage uploaded to the site each day, so this change is bound to impact many people&#8217;s experience. In addition to removing comments, YouTube will also limit the number of people who can post comments on videos that are made for kids. 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