One of YouTube’s biggest stars, Logan Paul, has temporarily left YouTube after he uploaded a video from Japan that featured the body of a man who appeared to have recently committed suicide. The video has sparked a lot of backlash across the internet. YouTube has reacted by condemning the video and saying it’ll explore “further consequences” — but what exactly will that mean in practice? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Logan Paul’s YouTube controversy, explained
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February 26, 2018
YouTube outlines how Logan Paul’s channel will be handled going forward
A 90-day probation is still in effect
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February 13, 2018
Logan Paul doesn’t deserve to be banned, says YouTube CEO
Taste is, apparently, not universal
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February 9, 2018
YouTube and Twitch helped to create an inescapable era of provocateur culture
They’re here to push your buttons
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February 9, 2018
YouTube takes further action against Logan Paul, suspends all ads on channel
Paul could be dropped from Partner program if behavior continues
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January 31, 2018
Logan Paul-inspired ‘suicide forest’ game to be removed from Xbox Marketplace
Game violates Microsoft’s store policy
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January 24, 2018
Logan Paul returns to YouTube with video about suicide following controversy
After more than three weeks away
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January 10, 2018
YouTube removes Logan Paul from top-tier Google ad platform, YouTube Red projects on hold
The Thinning: New World Order is on hold
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January 10, 2018
YouTube’s open letter regarding Logan Paul is full of excuses, not ownership
Transparency, transparency, transparency
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January 9, 2018
YouTube condemns Logan Paul’s video, ‘looking at further consequences’
‘Suicide is not a joke, nor should it ever be a driving force for views’
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January 9, 2018
YouTube is playing favorites, and it all comes down to advertisers
The creator base is stewing
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January 5, 2018
Logan Paul’s brother Jake draws more negative attention to YouTube creators
Thumbnail shows overtly sexual content
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January 4, 2018
YouTube creators demand transparency after re-uploads of Logan Paul’s video appear
How does the trending list work?
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January 4, 2018
‘See you soon’: Logan Paul steps away from YouTube
Paul says he’s taking time to reflect
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January 3, 2018
Logan Paul’s fans are reacting to news the only way they know how — vlogging
‘He is my hero, who I look up to.’
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January 2, 2018
Logan Paul proves YouTube needs to take responsibility for top creators — and punish them
Forget revenue for a second
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January 2, 2018
YouTube responds to prolific YouTuber Logan Paul’s video featuring apparent dead body (update)
Logan Paul posts widely condemned video from Japan’s ‘Suicide Forest’