• 2:44 - 8:16
Al Borealis | Breakaway Civilization, Plasmas Jubilee, & The Esoteric Backdoor
YouTube Censorship and the Decline of Independent Media Meritocracy
The conversation shifts to the difficulties of maintaining an audience on YouTube due to algorithmic suppression and "naughty lists." Both hosts describe a significant drop in reach despite high subscriber counts, noting that the platform has transitioned from a meritocracy to a "retirement home" for corporate media.