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Hello, communicators:

 Google created a website to explain how YouTube works, including its content policies and procedures.

On the site, YouTube wrote:

At the heart of our approach are the four Rs—we Remove content that violates our policies, Reduce the spread of harmful misinformation and borderline material, Raise up authoritative sources for news and information, and Reward trusted Creators.

Image courtesy of YouTube.

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