[TRUMP] Why Does He Get to Do What He Does (Commentary)
[TRUMP] Why Does He Get to Do What He Does (Commentary) avatar

I remember when I was growing up, and we had our parents as “guides and role models” to teach us things like the differences between a LIE and the TRUTH, the difference between RIGHT and WRONG, and they told us that the LAW was meant to PROTECT us from the bad people in the world. We were also taught that the LAW applies to EVERYONE!!  It did NOT matter what…

[YOUTUBE] Response to “‘Q: Why are Google Greedy, Capitalist Pigs'” [Rule Changes and YPP Comments]
[YOUTUBE] Response to “‘Q: Why are Google Greedy, Capitalist Pigs'” [Rule Changes and YPP Comments] avatar

[This posting is in response to:  https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/youtube/U4AFgu_XdoE] DISCLAIMER: This posting is my OPINION, and as a YOUTUBE Watcher, User, Channel Owner and Advocate, I state that the opinions expressed here are my OWN, and are NOT necessarily the opinions of the Buddy Hyphen Baker Website Network] Buddy If I may comment on this: I have seen a lot of blowback because of the changes that YouTube has made to the YPP –…

[YOUTUBE]: CREATOR BLOG: Additional Changes To The YouTube Partner Program (YPP) To Better Protect Creators
[YOUTUBE]: CREATOR BLOG: Additional Changes To The YouTube Partner Program (YPP) To Better Protect Creators avatar

Tuesday, January 16, 2018 2017 marked a tough year for many of you, with several issues affecting our community and the revenue earned from advertising through the YouTube Partner Program (YPP). Despite those issues more creators than ever are earning a living on YouTube, with the number of channels making over six figures up over 40% year-over-year. In 2018, a major focus for everyone at YouTube is protecting our creator…

[YOUTUBE RESPONSE]: CREATOR BLOG: Additional Changes To The YouTube Partner Program (YPP) To Better Protect Creators
[YOUTUBE RESPONSE]: CREATOR BLOG: Additional  Changes To The YouTube Partner Program (YPP) To Better Protect Creators avatar

I am sorry to be so BLUNT:  But I have had a gutful of this, and I WANT LIVE HUMAN HELP – Not a BOT that is taking out channels in an effort to be “Tougher” on people – It is policy like this that says “We don’t wanna help you, but here is a large VOLUME of stuff to read <linktoeveryhingtheyevermadeabout youtube>”  How does this help me:  WHERE can we get…

[YOUTUBE]: My Response to “We are Toughening Our Approach to Protect Families on YouTube and YouTube Kids”
[YOUTUBE]: My Response to “We are Toughening Our Approach to Protect Families on YouTube and YouTube Kids” avatar

I am posting today because I feel STRONGLY that YouTube may be pushing things a bit to far with regards to them “Toughening their Approach to Protect Families on YouTube and YouTube Kids.  They have listed 5 things that they have done to make this happen. While I APPLAUD YouTube for doing this, I question the manner in which they are doing this.  Consequently, YouTubers that run small channels like me (LINK HERE) as well as…

Inspection mechanic convicted after passing car involved in fatal crash (VIA WPTZ)
Inspection mechanic convicted after passing car involved in fatal crash (VIA WPTZ) avatar

Steven Jalbert to serve 90 days of house arrest UPDATED 1:30 PM EDT Jun 14, 2016   BARRE, Vt. —A Barre inspection mechanic is convicted of reckless endangerment after passing a car that crashed and killed a woman.   Steven Jalbert was a certified inspection mechanic in May 2014 when he inspected Donald and Elizabeth Ibey’s 1992 Chevrolet Corsica.   Elizabeth Ibey, 83, died in a crash two month later.  …

Mayor warns Facebook vigilante posts risky (April 8, 2016: VIA Times Argus)
Mayor warns Facebook vigilante posts risky (April 8, 2016: VIA Times Argus) avatar

BARRE — Every now and then a concerned citizen or group of citizens attempts to bring attention to a social issue by taking the law into their own hands, in the form of threats or public shaming. Barre Mayor Thomas Lauzon said in an interview Thursday that he has seen this, and it often takes shape on Facebook. “If I had to pay a dollar every time I read something…

Barre community joins to honor Drew Bernier (April 10, 2016)
Barre community joins to honor Drew Bernier (April 10, 2016) avatar

  Photo by Sarah Milligan Children place flowers in a vase in memory of their friend, Drew Bernier, who died at age 7 of a rare disease. A service of remembrance and a celebration of his life was held on Saturday at the Barre Municipal Auditorium.   BARRE — Hundreds gathered Saturday evening to mourn the death and celebrate the life of 7-year-old Drew Isaac Bernier who, with his affinity…