CREATOR NEWSLETTER
Issue #136 | May 23, 2023
We’re thrilled to welcome star internet culture journalist Kelsey Weekman as a contributor for Passionfruit. This week, she explores the case of YouTuber Alex Edson, who is facing heat for nearly de-platforming his rivals with allegedly false copyright strikes. It begs the question: Is YouTube doing enough to protect creators against predatory claims?
Plus, Passionfruit contributor Steven Asarch provides a thoughtful exploration of the complexities of creators owning up to their pasts and turning a new leaf—in light of recent news that the formerly “edgy,” controversial creator iDubbbz has apologized for his actions. You won’t want to miss this story.
– Grace Stanley, Newsletter Editor
THE DARK SIDE
Crushing the competition: YouTuber Alex Edson accused of filing false copyright strikes against his rivals
The owner of the “Business Casual” YouTube channel is accused of jeopardizing other YouTubers’ careers.
By Kelsey Weekman, Passionfruit Contributor
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SEEKING A TREND
iDubbbz apologizes for past behavior: Exploring the controversy surrounding creator transformations
32-year-old Ian ‘iDubbbz’ Jomha spent years defending the use of slurs and provocative humor, but he wants to change.
By Steven Asarch, Passionfruit Contributor
ONE GREAT TIP
“Stop letting analytics dictate your experience as a creator. Mine are the lowest they’ve been since I hit partner. But I am having more fun, my mental health is SO much better, & I don’t feel burnt out daily. The difference you make in others’ lives outweighs any number.”
—Creator Tiff (@PosiTiffTv) on quality over quantity.
TOOLS REVIEW
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By John-Michael Bond, Passionfruit Contributor
IN THE BIZ
- Hank Green announced in a video he has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, prompting fans and fellow creators to offer their support.
- TikTok has become an official partner of the Cannes Film Festival, bringing exclusive backstage content, red-carpet scenes, and more to its one billion users.
- All the while, after Montana issued a law banning TikTok downloads last week, TikTok filed a lawsuit aiming to stop the ban, saying that it violates the First Amendment.
- Google announced it will be deleting YouTube accounts that have not been active in two years, but those accounts’ videos will not be deleted. This is after Elon Musk recently announced that unused Twitter accounts will also be purged.
- OfflineTV revealed that one of its founders, Pokimane, is graduating from the company after six years.
- The Senate’s hearing on AI regulation was friendly, leading some tech experts to worry it will lead to lax rules that can cause public harm.
- Meanwhile, Adobe announced it is adding AI-image generator Firefly to Photoshop sometime later this year.
FROM THE PICKET LINE 🪧
Now in the third week of the Writers Strike, late-night comedy writers launched a YouTube show to make jokes about big TV and film studios. Another writer who has been picketing made a killer TikTok playlist with the latest news about the strike.
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