YouTube clarifies rules on pranks as risky memes rage

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Wednesday, 16 Jan 2019
9:13 AM MYT

SAN FRANCISCO: YouTube on Jan 15 clarified rules against posting videos of dangerous pranks, as risky “challenges” prompt people to video themselves doing things like biting into laundry soap or driving blindfolded.

The company already forbid content inciting dangerous activities likely to result in serious harm.

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