Often, users of the World Wide Web are faced with the fact that Youtube is blocked. And immediately many questions arise: how, why, for what? And others like that. There can be several reasons for this and, accordingly, ways to solve this problem.
Why does it happen
If Youtube is already blocked, then there may be several reasons. And the most popular is copyright infringement. It's simple: if the user posted a video without specifying its source and owner, then the latter has the right to require the owners of the video hosting to block the plagiarist. And believe me - this will happen. Copyright around the world is very jealous. Another reason is a complaint of some user about the content of the video. So, for example, if you post materials for adults, then with a guarantee of 100% we can say that the entire channel will be banned from viewing. Therefore, if Youtube is blocked, then it is worth considering: whether the video was given correctly for viewing by other users.
What will not be banned?
Before you ask yourself why YouTube was blocked, you should find out what can be uploaded to the Web. First of all, unique videos. For example, a user filmed an event or action on a camera, and then decided to share it with the world. It is enough to register on the site, and then upload a video in your account, giving access to everyone. Such a video will definitely not be deleted, since it does not violate either the copyright law or the rules of the video hosting itself. Master classes that were shot by those who posted them on the World Wide Web, usually also no one removes or blocks. As well as personal videos. Access to them can be limited in your account so that only certain users can see it, and not everyone who wants it.
The excitement of spring 2014
At this time in Russia , the media was simply overwhelmed with reports that Youtube.com was blocked for Runet users across the country. However, this was not entirely true. Indeed, the government has actively set about tracking the World Wide Web, clearing stolen files from plagiarists. That is why, for just a few hours, Youtube stopped working. Blocked him, as already known, for a short while. Today it works great, users upload, watch, comment on videos without any restrictions, except for those provided by the hosting administration.
Various organizations
Increasingly, students from various institutes and colleges, as well as employees of some firms, are faced with the fact that Youtube has been blocked by administration workers. This is usually done so that no one is distracted by extraneous entertainment. So, in addition to the popular video hosting, sometimes social networks are blocked. Naturally, this upsets users, but organizes them at the same time. That is, when there is nothing to be distracted, the priority tasks are solved faster and more efficiently. Unfortunately, the administration of universities and some organizations does not think that since Youtube was blocked, then they will not be able to use it for their own purposes. But it’s sometimes useful to upload and demonstrate videos that can be useful in work.
Can I get around?
Of course, there is a way. However, before using it, it is worth taking some risks. So, for example, malware can infiltrate a personal computer or smartphone / tablet while viewing a blocked site. And a powerful antivirus here will come in handy in order to protect devices. Therefore, it’s worth considering whether it’s really necessary to watch videos if the site was specifically blocked at work or in an educational institution.
How to get around the ban?
There are special sites that allow you to surf the World Wide Web incognito. The user is not noticed by various plugs, screens, or other prohibition elements. These sites are called anonymizers. In fact, their actions boil down to the fact that they replace the existing IP address with another. One that is not prohibited from viewing a particular site. But, again, there is a risk of bringing the virus into the device through such walks. In addition, you should not enter passwords and logins through the anonymizer. There is a risk that they will be tracked by other users (in particular, hackers and scammers).
I am blocking!
Responsibility for blocking access to various sites in organizations and institutions rests, as a rule, on the shoulders of a system administrator or programmer. And orders from superiors are rarely discussed. Therefore, before blocking the channel on Youtube, the person in charge does not mind too much. On each machine (computer) the address of the site is registered, access to which must be closed. And after that, no one will be able to visit him until the reverse procedure is carried out. However, you can try to block some channel at home. For example, one that violates the copyrights or rules of the site itself. Under each video and on the page of each channel there is such a button "Report". If a sufficient number of dissatisfied is recruited, the administration immediately responds by checking the validity of complaints. As a rule, really forbidden videos are blocked quite quickly. There is another way! If someone stole your video, you can write an official letter in electronic form to the address of the video hosting administration, backing it with evidence in your favor. The answer will come within 72 hours.