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I mostly agree but my argument against “rules” is that these things never seem to be unilaterally enforced. So it really is more like a guideline because enforcement is unpredictable in several aspects.

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On purpose. Maximizes their control to censor what they don't like to craft a wider narrative.

I find the idea that Youtube has a crafted narrative to be hilariously ridiculous.

Everyone has a completely different view of what the site is depending on what your interests are.

While there’s no reason to believe some broad conspiracy exists, it’d be hilariously ridiculous to assume that the folks at YouTube are unaware of the power they have to influence the zeitgeist. If some number of them act to advance their individual worldview through their enforcement of policy (is there any doubt that this happens?), then it is perfectly reasonable to say that YouTube, as a result of the conscious or unconscious biases of its decision makers, advances a worldview (though perhaps not a specific narrative).

Good Point. There is ofc tons of criminal youtubers making money.

YouTube don't care as long as it's not publicly known. Hence the community part I suppose?

It's no moral high ground but it's not illogical from that perspective.

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