MrBeast, the prominent YouTuber known for his philanthropy, has taken to social media to voice his frustration regarding the removal of a supportive post on r/YouTube. This incident has sparked a discussion, even catching the attention of YouTube itself.
On January 11, MrBeast released a powerful video titled “I Helped 2,000 People Walk Again” . At the conclusion of the video, he shared his distress over the predicament many individuals face in securing prosthetics.
“I wanted to end this video a little differently than normal. I wanted to say that the fact that some of these people had insurance and were denied, and some had insurance but lacked adequate coverage – it just doesn’t sit right with me,” he stated during the video. He emphasized the absurdity of relying on a YouTuber to provide a solution for those needing prosthetic limbs, highlighting the stark reality that some individuals’ only hope for mobility rests in the hands of social media influencers.
Further expressing his discontent, MrBeast later commented on Twitter, revealing, “It feels so disgusting that in a country with this much wealth, a f**ken YouTuber is their only option to get a prosthetic leg.” His words struck a chord, underscoring the ongoing debate about healthcare access in a nation with abundant resources.
Just uploaded a video where we helped 2,000 amputees walk again. Many lived in America and it feels so disgusting that in a country with this much wealth, a fucken YouTuber is their only option to get a prosthetic leg. We need to fix this.
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) January 11, 2025
Post Removal Sparks Controversy on r/YouTube
After MrBeast’s revelation, a Reddit user attempted to amplify the discussion on r/YouTube, creating a post aimed at highlighting MrBeast’s comments. Surprisingly, this post garnered an impressive 70,000 upvotes before moderators chose to remove it. Had it remained, this post would have set a record as the most upvoted submission in the subreddit’s history.
Reacting to the removal, Twitter user @scubaryan_ pointed out the situation, to which MrBeast retorted, “Yeah was on track to hit the front page of Reddit. Such a shame that the mods on r/youtube will do anything to censor MrBeast unless it’s negative about me then it’s magically fine.” This comment further fueled discussions on perceived bias within the Reddit community.
Yeah was on track to hit the front page of Reddit. Such a shame that the mods on r/youtube will do anything to censor mrbeast unless it’s negative about me then it’s magically fine.
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) January 12, 2025
Despite previous controversies surrounding MrBeast, this particular incident appears to be garnering overwhelming support for him. The sentiment resonates not just with fans but the broader public, who sympathize with his advocacy for improved prosthetic access.
In an unexpected turn, YouTube’s official TeamYouTube account addressed the uproar, clarifying the nature of r/YouTube as a fan-driven platform: “For those asking – r/youtube is a fan-run subreddit, it’s not owned by or affiliated with YouTube in any way.” This statement serves to reaffirm the platform’s boundaries and the limitations of subreddit governance.
For those asking – r/youtube is a fan run subreddit, it’s not owned by or affiliated with YouTube in any way.
— TeamYouTube (@TeamYouTube) January 12, 2025
This issue underscores an ongoing conversation about content moderation on social media and the responsibilities of platforms like Reddit in managing discourse around significant social issues. MrBeast’s engagement emphasizes not only his commitment to philanthropy but also how influencers can create dialogue around pressing matters in society.
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