Включил в себе немца, сел за обедом и написал Widerspruch. Сейчас поищем кому его отправить:
Dear XYZ,
we are writing to address the removal of our channel, “Канцлер и Бергхайн,” due to an alleged violation of the misinformation policy. After a thorough review, we firmly believe this action was taken in error, as our content does not violate any part of the policy.
Firstly, we want to stress that:
• We did not receive any strikes or prior warnings before the channel’s removal.
• No specific information was provided regarding the alleged misinformation—no examples, no flagged episodes, or statements.
• Our appeal was processed in under 30 minutes, and we received a non-detailed confirmation of deletion. This raises concerns that our case was not thoroughly reviewed.
In terms of the misinformation policy, our podcast fully complies with YouTube’s guidelines:
• No Suppression of Census Participation:
Our podcast does not discuss or reference any census activities. Furthermore, no census has taken place in Germany in recent years, and no census is planned to take place any time soon. Therefore, there is no basis for content that could mislead or discourage census participation.
• No Manipulated Content:
All our discussions are authentic, original, and unaltered. We do not use technical manipulation or doctored materials to mislead our audience.
• No Misattributed Content:
All content is accurately attributed and presented in its proper context. We do not misrepresent old events or footage as current.
Additionally, we want to emphasize the following:
The Federal Agency for Civic Education (Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung), a German federal institution promoting civic education, has sought our assistance because they regard our podcast as a valuable and credible resource for civic education and democratic understanding.
Our podcast has been nominated three times for the Redkollegia Award (Редколлегия), a respected and independent media award that supports professional journalism in Russia. This recognition highlights our commitment to high professional standards and neutrality.
Our podcast holds a unique position as the only Russian-language podcast about German politics created by German citizens for Russian-speaking audiences in Germany. It is widely recognized for its neutral, professional, and civic-focused discussions, as reflected in its high ratings on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Given these points, we respectfully request a comprehensive and manual review of our channel’s removal. The lack of strikes, warnings, or specific details provided, combined with the unusually rapid appeal response, strongly suggests that this decision was automated and not subject to proper human review. This removal not only affects us as creators but also deprives a significant audience of an essential, educational resource.
Thank you for your time and attention. We look forward to your reconsideration.
Sincerely,
Alex Yusupov and Dima Vachedin