@killbabyboomers: logan paul really did this wtf
@killbabyboomers: logan paul really did this wtf
YouTube star Logan Paul has come under fire on New Year’s weekend after posting a video that appeared to show a dead body hanging from a tree in Japan’s Aokigahara forest on the slopes of Mt. Fuji.
YouTube star Logan Paul has come under fire on New Year’s weekend after posting a video that appeared to show a dead body hanging from a tree in Japan’s Aokigahara forest on the slopes of Mt. Fuji.
@killbabyboomers: logan paul really did this wtf
@killbabyboomers: logan paul really did this wtf
@zarasglory: I really don't know what's more disgusting, the fact that Logan Paul filmed the body of someone who committed suicide or that he was able to LAUGH after it
@zarasglory: I really don't know what's more disgusting, the fact that Logan Paul filmed the body of someone who committed suicide or that he was able to LAUGH after it
@RubberNinja: I cannot believe how beyond disrespectful this Logan Paul guy is filming and zooming in on a Japanese man who hung himself. So dehumanizing, utterly disgusted. Who in their right minds thinks this is okay? Using it in the thumbnail? Undefendable.
less@RubberNinja: I cannot believe how beyond disrespectful this Logan Paul guy is filming and zooming in on a Japanese man who hung himself. So dehumanizing, utterly disgusted. Who in their right minds thinks
... more@CorinnaKopf: i’m truly sickened by this logan paul situation. i lost my brother to suicide... my brother took his own life by hanging himself... how insensitive and sick can you be to film someone in that state
less@CorinnaKopf: i’m truly sickened by this logan paul situation. i lost my brother to suicide... my brother took his own life by hanging himself... how insensitive and sick can you be to film someone in that
... more@Bri_Prevail: .@LoganPaul, you are sickening. Exploiting someone's suicide for views is one of the most disturbing things I have ever seen. How dare you expose your young fanbase to a subject so sensitive. You treated suicide like a joke. Delete your channel and get help dude.
less@Bri_Prevail: .@LoganPaul, you are sickening. Exploiting someone's suicide for views is one of the most disturbing things I have ever seen. How dare you expose your young fanbase to a subject so sensitive. You
... more@calmdown_robby: So Logan Paul took down the video, but I know exactly what he's gonna do next. - He's gonna make a half heated response. - He's gonna say sorry multiple times and not mean it. - He's gonna stare into the camera and sigh a whole lot.
less@calmdown_robby: So Logan Paul took down the video, but I know exactly what he's gonna do next. - He's gonna make a half heated response. - He's gonna say sorry multiple times and not mean it. - He's gonna
... more@PunksPepsi: With this whole Logan paul thing going on Depression isn’t a joke. Mental health isn’t a joke. Suicide is NOT A JOKE. Please don’t hesitate to talk to anyone. There are hotlines. People love you. There is hope. Please don’t give up. There are people out here that love you.
less@PunksPepsi: With this whole Logan paul thing going on Depression isn’t a joke. Mental health isn’t a joke. Suicide is NOT A JOKE. Please don’t hesitate to talk to anyone. There are hotlines. People
... moreTOKYO (AP) — YouTube said Thursday it has punished well-known blogger Logan Paul over a video that appeared to show a body hanging in a Japanese forest that is said to be a suicide spot.
The company said in a statement that it has removed Paul's channels from Google Preferred and will not feature him in the new season of the web series "Foursome." It said his new video blogs are also on hold.
Paul earlier announced he was stepping away from posting videos "to reflect" following an outcry when he uploaded images of the apparent body and his reaction to finding it in the forest.
Logan Paul Loses Google Ad Deal Over Suicide Video YouTube cut ties with Paul after he posted a video of a suicide victim in Japan. The from video-sharing website also cancelled his Google Preferred ad deal. Google's Preferred program connects advertisers to top YouTube producers. YouTube is owned by Google and creators, like Paul, make money via the website's ad services. Paul was criticized for a posting a video showing him laughing upon discovering a dead body at Aokigahara forest, a prevalent suicide site.
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YouTube prohibits violent or gory content posted in a shocking, sensational or disrespectful manner, the company says. It issued a "strike" against Paul's channel for violating its community guidelines after the posting.
The video was viewed some 6 million times before being removed from Paul's YouTube channel, a verified account with more than 15 million subscribers.
A storm of criticism followed despite two apologies, with commenters saying Paul seemed disrespectful and that his initial apology was inadequate.
Google Preferred's advertising program aggregates top YouTube content for advertisers to buy time on them.