Both @GuidedHacking and CheatTheGame's channels are gone since yesterday, and more getting banned today!

Recently, you must have heard on the 'net by now about Rockstar cracking down on people making GTA V Game mods/cheats, going as far as raiding their homes with police and dragging them into court, but now it seems YouTube has decided to start cracking down on any channel that has videos 'showing' people how to use programs like x64dg to make 'game cheats' or 'mods' and flat out terminating all their videos, channel itself, and does not look like YT is going to backdown on this latest enforcement actions, refusing so far to listen to the growing backlash on social media over their Dalek-like actions!

We'd like to inform you that we've received a Circumvention of Technologies complaint regarding your YouTube account. Upon review, we've determined that activity in your account violates YouTube's Terms of Service. As a result, we've terminated your account. If you would like to appeal the suspension, please submit this form.

When we say circumvention of technological measures, we’re referring to tools that allow users to evade a software’s licensing protocol. This can mean serial numbers, keygens, passwords, and other methods to hack software or games.

A CTM claim is appropriate when the infringed material isn’t present in the video (or directly linked to), but the video offers a way for users to access it illegitimately.

You can see more reports on the growing 'reddit' thread linked below, but what are your thoughts on the whole new 'enforcement' action by YT over 'modding/hacking/cheats' videos on their platform?

Source #1: Reddit
Source #2: MaxConsole

 

[LawnMeower]

This is really saddening and upsetting me...
After a long break I was collecting ideas on re-inventing my channel. Got FaceRig, someone to help me with a new Avatar, was about to buy a mic and cam. Got an eye-tracking device to demonstrate eye-tracking controls with Dolphin and later on the Switch if I get things to work there

 

[LoganK93]

This is really saddening and upsetting me...
After a long break I was collecting ideas on re-inventing my channel. Got FaceRig, someone to help me with a new Avatar, was about to buy a mic and cam. Got an eye-tracking device to demonstrate eye-tracking controls with Dolphin and later on the Switch if I get things to work there

Hey, don't worry. If it keeps getting worse, a new place for you will rise up. I've seen a lot of stuff happen, and while things are definitely headed in a dark direction, there will always be a way for us to make our voices heard. Sure, YT is the biggest thing right now,and like most things that get too big, it will eventually fall, or censor all of the people who made them great to begin with and people will move on.

 

[comput3rus3r]

Youtube is becoming another cable tv outlet. Youtube started going downhill ever since they took off the 5 star rating system for the videos. All the shitty marketing and propaganda videos would have 1 star rating and nobody would even click on them. Now you don't know how bad a video is until after you've clicked on it.

 

[Deleted User]

This is terrible for me, literally the only reason I stream to youtube over other platforms (like twitch) is because I can stream myself cheating. I'm an active member in a communities where cheaters verse other cheaters, its not disruptive of people trying to play the game legitimately as we have our own servers. You can argue the ethics of cheating all you want but we should still be allowed to create our content just like anyone else.

 

[Xzi]

Sucks for people who like to cheat I guess, although I'm sure there are plenty of other resources out there for them.

 

[Pluupy]

...So they take down game mod and hack videos when those awful Elsa Gate still run rampant?

 

[TheZander]

This makes sense to me first off watching tool assisted speedruns always make me feel like an inadequate gamer. I cannot wall jump like the pros and kick off ledges. Another thing, cheats used to take a little time to find you had to search for them kids posting videos exclaiming the cheats they found and going on is not cool. You got to be cool with stuff and kids can't be cool they shouldn't tell you the cheat codes. Frankly as a whole YouTube needs more rules and regulations. This is another reason i am so satisfied with betbet neutrality being changed because maybe it's because if that that changes like this are so easy

 

[VinsCool]

...So they take down game mod and hack videos when those awful Elsa Gate still run rampant?

Oh god, don't start me with this plague.
Autoplay is ruined because of those.

 

[Captain_N]

Hm, good thing I've been archiving YouTube videos I like because sooner or later they'd get removed. This is an example.

With the 5TB HDD I bought I have plenty of space.

True boss right here. The cloud does not last very long. People act like the stuff on the net will always be there.... I bought a 4TB for a file server. Lots of roms/tv shows/movies and apps. I have it backed up to a bunch of blu ray BD-R 25gb discs

 

[Subtle Demise]

True boss right here. The cloud does not last very long. People act like the stuff on the net will always be there.... I bought a 4TB for a file server. Lots of roms/tv shows/movies and apps. I have it backed up to a bunch of blu ray BD-R 25gb discs

That's why people need to propagate this shit. Spread it around so far no one will ever be able to remove every trace of it.

 

[grey72]

Anyone wanna make a thread listing decent hacking/modding channels on the EoF? I'm thinking of archiving some good videos before they're gone

 

[Dominator211]

rockstar and Nintendo would get along, wouldn't they? this is sad. so so sad. what happened to Youtube Broadcast yourself'

 

[gamefan5]

Lol, perfect time for GBATemp to become the biggest resource of Video game hacks and mods, with its own video service.

GBATemp Video

 

[Taffy]

This is terrible for me, literally the only reason I stream to youtube over other platforms (like twitch) is because I can stream myself cheating. I'm an active member in a communities where cheaters verse other cheaters, its not disruptive of people trying to play the game legitimately as we have our own servers. You can argue the ethics of cheating all you want but we should still be allowed to create our content just like anyone else.

Cheaters vs cheaters? So infinty items light-speed mario kart? My god, I'd pay to watch that. And then a regular player/really good one beating the cheaters? Take my money

This makes sense to me first off watching tool assisted speedruns always make me feel like an inadequate gamer. I cannot wall jump like the pros and kick off ledges. Another thing, cheats used to take a little time to find you had to search for them kids posting videos exclaiming the cheats they found and going on is not cool. You got to be cool with stuff and kids can't be cool they shouldn't tell you the cheat codes. Frankly as a whole YouTube needs more rules and regulations. This is another reason i am so satisfied with betbet neutrality being changed because maybe it's because if that that changes like this are so easy

My sarcasm detector is going off. I think? Idk

Game cheats are fun. Or at least, I enjoy sifting through 5-level pointers and disecting assembly to make games do things they shouldn't normally do. But I'm probably pushing the definition of "cheating" here lol. I'd gladly share every cheat table I have if I could polish them up a bit.

 

[Obveron]

I dont understand why Google feels legally compelled to remove hacking videos. Even if circumvention of technology is itself a crime, which is arguable, posting how-to videos on the topic is 100% legal.
I believe free speech needs some ethical limits, like copyright infringement, spreading hatred or violence should be red lines. But tutorials on hacking is just sharing technological knowledge, essentially broadening education and freedom at its core.

It seems a bit hypocritical that Google is pro net neutrality but they also censor hacking videos. Which makes it obvious that Google is only pro net neutrality for financial reasons and not the ethical reasons they've preached. They want ISPs to be legally obliged to leave the internet fair and open, but google's own web services are filtered as they choose.

 

[Plstic]

Lol, perfect time for GBATemp to become the biggest resource of Video game hacks and mods, with its own video service.

GBATemp Video

That could be a thing. we already have filetrip.

 

[PrincessLillie]

Well, there goes Kaze and Skelux's channels too. Anyone know where else they are active? Seems like they had basically shifted to just YouTube lately, especially Kaze. Guy has a new Mario 64 hack fucking weekly.

Are you sure they got terminated? I can see them just fine.

Lol, perfect time for GBATemp to become the biggest resource of Video game hacks and mods, with its own video service.

GBATemp Video

Alternatively, you could call it:
GBATube
TempTube
GBAVid

 

[MasterJ360]

Wait... ppl need YouTube to cheat? I mean we have dedicated sites that focus on cheat engine and trainers including this one which btw 90% of the video tuts come from here. This isn't the end of the world in that regard, we just wont be getting the precious views for showcasing them

 

[Jacklack3]

Gaming is going downhill in many ways
-micro transactions
-console gamers being charged to play online while pc is free
-loot boxes in our games instead of unlocking items the traditional way (I don’t need to tap a box to be informed I’ve got a new item)
-Nintendo joining in and poisoning the gaming world with a poor paid online service
-& now this
If you like anything these days you better be willing to pay monthly for any interest you have, disgraceful

Wow! Your hobby is painting? Well you're gonna have to buy more paint, maybe open the loot boxes for the type of paint you get every monthly subscription! We will remove any bad reviews or showcases of coupon codes...

 

[Maximilious]

Youtube is becoming another cable tv outlet. Youtube started going downhill ever since they took off the 5 star rating system for the videos. All the shitty marketing and propaganda videos would have 1 star rating and nobody would even click on them. Now you don't know how bad a video is until after you've clicked on it.

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