Who decides what is and isn’t appropriate on YouTube?
I wonder because the policy itself comes off as archaic.
I imagine a stiff suit with patches of gray hair and bifocals, using on oxygen machine and reading “The Christian Times” while planted firmly behind a mahogany desk until the 5 o’clock whistle blows, at which point his nurse arrives with his walker and guides him to his chauffer so he can get to bed by 7pm.
Maybe I am a little biased. Maybe I feel this way because my PG rated banana video was removed in less than two hours for being violating YouTube ethics.
I hadn’t given this much thought in months, but am reminded of it again today after reading an LA Weekly article about the Fred Karger ‘Sexy Frisbee’ video having been yanked from YouTube.
Geez. It was only two men kissing. Does that really violate YoutTube ethics? This is 2012.
Thankfully Mr.Karger, the only gay republican to ever run for president, thought quickly and reposted his video to Vimeo. Vimeo is apparently way more open minded than YouTube.
YouTube, having been put in their place, saw the error of their ways and scrambled to repost the video they claimed violated their policy. Unsavory business, no?
In honor of this YouTube snafu I am reposting my banana video for all to see….
This is what YouTube deemed “inappropriate.”
Enjoy!
You’re right, either it’s all ok or none of it is ok.
@ Brian Stone,
So true
xo- Aurora
Google owns UTube now- there is no stodgy conservative behind the curtain. It’s “correctness” that rules the universe- they likely consulted several bananas who expressed angst at being swallowed whole:)
@ saunl,
Ah, that could be why… google owns everything.
xo- Aurora
i think they must flag celebrity names. it’s the only explanation. what worries me is the amount of violence on utube, especially to do with animals. i’ve flagged some of those and they are still there – it’s really disturbing and lame.
@ emsywhite,
Thought that could be…
xo- Aurora
Hey Aurora, thanks for reposting the Banana Vid. I enjoyed it a great deal!!! Love ya;p
@ Hitlon,
I wanted everyone to see it Free and enjoy it, in a way YouTube wouldn’t allow for.
xo- Aurora
well in societies people always try to control the conversation the nazis tried by burning books never be afraid to challenge … now about those threesomes i would like for this site any progress haha
I wish you’d do that to my banana. Guess i’ll have to make do with the vid
Love ya, but I’ll have to side with YouTube on this one .I was just wondering if my little nephews are my niece seen this and they ask me about this ?it would be hard to explain, or could u imagine your little niece seeing this and showing her older friends how her aunt showed her on YouTube how to keep her banana happy as if a banna really cares lol just saying you have a wonderful day o and i agree with most of your blogs
@ chris,
I see your point, but considering all of the extremely graphic clips currently available on YouTube, I’d have to say that YouTube itself probably isn’t kid appropriate. My banana video wouldn’t be the only thing you’d be hard pressed to explain. YouTube has a range of raunchy, sexually graphic clips to those of a violent nature (which, sadly includes animal torture). Knowing this and having come across such extremes on YouTube, having this particular video pulled in less than two hours came as a surprise.
xo- Aurora
This video is not against the ethics of youtube but simply made up something under the desk too many people … Even people who work in their offices …
@ Daniele,
These things can be fun activities under the desk
xo- Aurora
To do this instead of drinking coffee in the break
Sad youtube took down this video, you were providing expert and educational info in it. Oh well, sucks for youtube but you’re still the best my dear. You ought to put out a set of instructional videos like this, I think many would learn much from you. How have you been?
This video is really funny. I love it, but I wouldn’t call it PG. I think I need a cold shower.
But it shouldn’t be removed. Some of the videos I’ve seen on YouTube have warnings. That would have been suitable.
The masses really should see this. Did you send this to any of the late night talk shows. Seems Jimmy Kimmel would have fun with this.
@ LG,
Maybe it isn’t PG… probably more like PG-13. It is most certainly NOT an NC-17 rating.
Think about the last PG-13 movie you saw….
I agree, it could have had some sort of warning.
Hmmm… how do we send it to a talk show? Are you volunteering? Would love that
xo- Aurora
Maybe they were afraid that some non-professional banana pleaser may try this with a large cucumber or dragonfruit and chock and die. As a professional fruit pleaser, you have a social responsibility you know. =) Trying to give YouTube the benefit of the doubt here…
@ Moe,
LOL. I like that
xo- Aurora
I like it (how could I not), although is rather perverse. Doesn’t Youtube have an 18 and over section for this type of stuff?
@ Artfulcynic aka Cynicmytic,
Thanks. I admit a warning label would be appropriate however I don’t think it should have been removed.
xo- Aurora
I agree.
Thanks very much for providing your video Aurora. My wife has always wanted to make bananas happy and your instructions were very beneficial. We BOTH thank you.
@ Lone Star,
LOL. Glad I could be of service
xo- Aurora
Kisses & Hugs Aurora ,
A Simple Age-Restricted Sign Would Have Been Enough In My Opinion & Youtube Could Make A NSFW (Not Safe For Work)Area If They Don’t Want Nudity To Show Up In The “Wrong Place” .There Are Even Music Videos On Youtube That Show Topless Women Bouncing Their Boobies Around Something That Is Clearly Intended To Be Sexual ,Videos That Have Not Been Removed And Shouldn’t Be Removed . In Conclusion I Would Let U Make My Banana Happy Exactly As Shown
@ Mad Cock,
Agreed. A simple fix and yet what happened was so over dramatic.
xo- Aurora
hello
in my opinion there are worse things people uploading crap on youtube and I know your videos are very good and amazing, since I’m a fan youtube I think yours is bad very bad.
also seems a very educational video for the girls hahahahahaha
cuidate kiss and hugs
@ oscar,
Indeed there are far worse on Youtube…
thanks for the input.
xo- Aurora
What might have happened is that someone not at Youtube got a bugaboo up their ass about the video and got enough people to flag it for YT to take it it down. Youtube, like Facebook, doesn’t usually look at material that’s been flagged – they just yank flagged material indiscriminately. My burlesque troupe was targeted by some trollls in just that way, and it took us months to rebuild in the wake, which is why we went the podcast route and rarely update Youtube anymore.
@ Dr.A/Vsian,
Interesting. There should be a better policy, one that takes a little time to investigate.
YouTube isn’t all its cracked up to be these days.
xo- Aurora
I watched the vid again. Good technique, but I really hope you washed that banana before you took it for a ride. Pesticides are horrible!
@ Artfulcycnic,
HaHa. Too funny. You may be the very first person to mention anything about pesticides.
xo- Aurora
Because I am odd. I admit it. Although, you have to admit that pesticides are a danger. Were those bananas from a Farmer’s Market?
Youtube has much worse videos.. besides you look GREAT making a banana happy, u made my big banana very happy!! i wish it was covered in your spit, i LOVE watching you spit!! i love stroking my cock watching your video, it makes me cum soo hard!
@ David,
No kidding, Thanks…pleased I could make another banana happy, lol
xo- Aurora
Id love to have u spit on my hard cock and in my mouth…your sooo nasty!! you turn me on sooo much Aurora!
@ David,
I am not even sure how to respond…. perhaps a thank you is in order? Yes, it is.
Thank you for being a fan.
xo- Aurora
I just wanted you to say something nasty so i could get horny and stroke my cock again for you
i love doing it, im addicted to masturbating watching your pics and vids 
Amazing you can make video about aggressive acts or how to make a bomb and its ok… but a little artistic expression and ur banned…. I think SNL has done worse….. PS I wonder if anyone else hase done similar things and not gotten banned
@ xcalliber,
Indeed, I believe SNL has done worse…. however they are mainstream so somehow its different
xo- Aurora
I made a video for you Aurora, where can i send it?? im a HUGE fan… do u want me to stroke my cock for u right now???? you turn me on SOO MUCH!!
@ David,
I am more into making the videos rather than watching them, but thank you anyway
xo- Aurora
To bad, i wanted to show the video i made for you
Aurora, who do u think are the top 5 nastiest, filthiest pornstars out there??
@ David,
Tough question… depends how you define filthiest lol !
xo- Aurora
Well…it can be girls u have or havent worked with.. to you Aurora Snow, which are the top 3, top 5, top 10,etc. Nastiest, Filthiest pornstars???? Im dying to see your answer
@ David,
Hmmmmm…. still pondering this
xo- Aurora
LOL…i hope u can give some names soon… doesnt have to be in order… but id love to know your thoughts on this one..
Please, im sooo curiouse LOL
Oooh shikes… My own banana went on auto-peeling-mode just by watching you!
@ Tomi,
LOL… Auto peel. Love that idea
xo- Aurora
Just to let you know, this may not have been taken down due to content; there’s a chance that it was the bit at the end with your website on it. YouTube will take down stuff it thinks is advertising explicit websites (not that I’m saying they do it consistently, mind you). Billy Watson mentions this a lot when he posts interviews with porn talent on his blog; he has to warn them up front not to mention the site they’re shooting for, or even his site directly, or it stands a chance of getting pulled for that. Mentioning Twitter or Facebook addresses seems cool, though.
By the way, I’ve been a fan for a decade or more now, and you just keep getting cooler. Best of luck.
Thank you so much for posting this here. I saw the censored one on youtube and was not cool with that at all! Your great!
@ Mike,
Thank you! I enjoyed making this, and am still surprised it was censored on youtube.
xo- Aurora
I love you, your smile.
Uncut version is a pure erotic!!! And i really jelous to banana 
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About “banana”… I like both version. Censored version is intriguing and very funny
ps. From Russia with love! Make more videos please. We love you!
@ Serj,
LOL… thank you
xo- Aurora