YouTuber Philip DeFranco calls out New York Times for apparently labeling him \u201cfar-right\u201d Philip DeFranco, YouTube \/ Wikimedia CommonsPhilip DeFranco is a popular face on YouTube, known for bringing a largely impartial take on current events and popular culture through his growing team of journalists \u2013 but one major news outlet is painting him in a less-than-favorable light. The New York Times published a piece called \u2018The Making of a YouTube Radical\u2019 on June 8, which told the story of \u201ccollege dropout\u201d Caleb Cain, who had reportedly been indoctrinated with far-right ideology thanks to various YouTube channels \u2013 one of which appeared to be Philip DeFranco. As users scroll through the piece, they are met with a series of YouTube thumbnails featuring such figures as Ben Shapiro and Jordan Peterson. However, one face stands out in the mix: that of Philip DeFranco, who called out the New York times for this apparent alignment with the far-right. 600https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2019\/06\/08\/technology\/youtube-radical.html\u201cHey uhhh @nytimes\u2026what the fuck is this?\u201d DeFranco Tweeted. NYT tech columnist Kevin Roose was quick to reply to DeFranco, explaining that the thumbnails were a sample of 12,000 videos taken from Cain\u2019s YouTube history from 2015 onwards \u2013 a statement backed up by a memo at the beginning of the article. Hey, writer here. This collage is just a sample from his viewing history. Some far-right, some not. \u2014 Kevin Roose (@kevinroose) June 8, 2019 \u201cHey, writer here,\u201d Roose responded. \u201cThis collage is just a sample from his viewing history. Some far-right, some not.\u201d However, DeFranco was nonplussed by Roose\u2019s explanation, arguing that users skimming through the piece might label him as a far-right mouthpiece due to his appearance in collage. \u201cThen please speak with your graphics department,\u201d DeFranco shot back. \u201cBecause this slowly disappearing thumbnail collage with escalating language seems to insinuate a lot. You know how many people skim or just read headlines.\u201d Then please speak with your graphics department. Bc this slowly disappearing thumbnail collage with escalating language seems to insinuate a lot. You know how many people skim or just read headlines. \u2014 Philip DeFranco (@PhillyD) June 8, 2019 DeFranco wasn\u2019t the only high-profile YouTuber to speak out on the issue, either; Drama Alert\u2019s Daniel \u2018KEEMSTAR\u2019 Keem likewise called out the Times in a Tweet of his own, despite his ongoing and largely one-sided beef with DeFranco. \u201cThe NY Times. the most trusted news source in America, literally suggested @PhillyD was Far Right!!!\u201d KEEMSTAR wrote. \u201cHahahahah journalism in America is dead!!!\u201d The NY Times the most trusted news source in America literally suggested @PhillyD was Far Right!!! Hahahahah journalism in America is dead!!! https:\/\/t.co\/WCUMSYgdJe \u2014 KEEM :popcorn: (@KEEMSTAR) June 8, 2019 Philip DeFranco has since provided an update on the matter, claiming that the New York times has amended the matter \u2013 although he still took issue with being represented amidst the \u201cescalating language\u201d of the piece. UPDATE. Was informed the @nytimes article was updated. BUT upon checking I still showed up as one of the last people associated with the escalating language (this time no Kimmel) and they added a nonspecific \u201cbut not all of them\u201d caption if people scroll down. Lol wtf pic.twitter.com\/aMQd0s0uC5 \u2014 Philip DeFranco (@PhillyD) June 8, 2019 This issue follows another \u201cadpocalypse\u201d on YouTube, which cropped up amidst a debacle between commentator Stephen Crowder and Vox journalist Carlos Maza, who called out YouTube for not dealing with Crowder\u2019s comments against him. The issue has since raised a heated discussion on the limitations of \u201cfree speech\u201d throughout social media, with many top YouTubers speaking out on the matter across the web.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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