25 Biggest YouTube Controversies of All Time

[@DizMELife]

Hey guys, Mike here (again, KZbin not letting me comment via the List25 account). We read your complaints yesterday about the sound effects; the vast majority of you did not like them. We want to show you that we listened so we took down the video, removed the sound effects, and this is the re-upload. When I tell you guys I read the comments, I meant it. We couldn't do this without you. So thank you for both the constructive criticism and the support.

[@whyarewealwaysyelling]

This is a controversy in itself

[@YoManWassup1995]

Thanks Mike :) very nice of you!Now I will watch the video I had to stop it because I couldnt take those sounds effects anymore 😅

[@LilFoxyCosplay]

I wondered why the video disappeared its lovely to see youtubers listen to the fans

[@ChromeCobra420]

I thought I had the ability to see the future suddenly. Crazy Deja Vu feeling at least. Thanks for the mild heart attack, Mike! You're the best.

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

Thank you! Makes a lovely change for a channel to actually pay attention to us. :)

[@Warholy]

Thank you so much for listening to us, Mike!! No hard feelings! It's just sometimes one idea/edit doesn't work out great ya know? Keep doing what you do!!

[@Escviitash]

The ongoing iilluminaughtii drama which among many other things includes accusing the youtubers that she plagiarized of plagiarizing her, economical abuse and bullying of her co-creators, is worth a place on this list. However it is so complex that you would probably need an entire video just to give a brief understanding of what is going on.

[@Sir_Bun-Bun]

I'm happy to say, I have never watched a PewDiePie video, I started watching KZbin during the PewDiePie scandals and never thought his channel was worth the time

[@list25]

Yeah he was never my thing either. Just couldn't get into any of his videos.

[@bshepard8591]

I am glad list 25 brought you guys back. They almost did an KZbin Edsel to themselves.

[@peggyjones9080]

Nice, how old r u? I mean not in a good way cause I know what That is

[@laurakibben4147]

Exactly what i came to say but he'll never see it with no highlighted username. (I'm 55 BTW)

[@melissas.2905]

Thank you for not showing said offending videos in your List. All that does is bring more notoriety to them.

[@rosebrown4799]

Thank you for listening. I really like how you actually pay attention to your fan base.

[@baliyae]

Having been a KZbin user since the beginning, I’m not surprised that a lot of channels on the site are controversial.

[@brianarbenz1329]

Glitter Critters was the informal name of a hugely popular KZbin about using glitter for art and personal decoration. What could go wrong with such an innocent topic? When views fell off, leaving the maker cash strapped, she started faking events. She showed herself winning an award at big gala event that she actually only attended, staging her receiving it at the podium before or after the audience was there. Then she staged her boyfriend having a mental breakdown before the camera. She lost her sponsor. Not sure what else happened.

[@AceMoonshot]

Suicide of Amanda Todd is the one that sticks with me. Those flashcards were such a plea for help. A sad cautionary tale of the dangers of the internet. A sociopathic pedophile destroyed her. (and others) He weaponized her so-called "friends" into driving her to her death. I get murderously pissed every time I think about it.

[@feraltaco4783]

That kind of intentional cruelty and manipulation are one of the keys that unlock my rage mode.

[@NanaBren]

I’m an older lady, but I love KZbin videos. I can’t imagine what that girl went through. Sadly, with the technology, comes a greater risk of being a target of abuse. Everything from convincing someone they are fat and driving them to anorexia, to death threats, and badgering someone to the point where they self harm. My heart goes out to Amanda. The persons involved should have gone to jail for a long damn time. So many innocent people are being verbally harassed every day. I’m wondering where it will stop. 😢

[@monsieurcharcutier4490]

Love it man, way to take the constructive criticism. Great topic, conspiracy stuff is always great and so is List25

[@thatgirlfromktown]

#1 Mike "leaving" List 25...but it has been fixed and we are glad you are back 😁

[@Dsdcain]

For reading and responding to comments I'll give the video another view today. PS I only recently came back to List 25 when I found out Mike is back. You're looking good man. Great work, keep it up.

[@richanavailes4497]

I expirienced a video today that was a dup of list25 and called them out and mentioned the AI voice being distracting. Thanks for keeping it real and authentic!😊

[@amj.composer]

I think this may be one of the only channels I've been subscribed to for almost 10 years. I clearly remember coming back from school in 8th grade (2014), excited to watch list 25 (along with other list channels)

[@list25]

Well thanks for sticking with us!

[@MrJohnCranston]

Mike!!!! 😁 I wasn't aware you were back. Channel wasn't the same post you and Tristan, and I stopped watching. Glad to see you back. Was almost nostalgic watching this vid. Looking forward to seeing what I've missed and what you come up with in future. 👍

[@list25]

I am! Tell everyone!

[@Msjangel1973]

I have really missed you Mike. Great to see you back.

[@cindyhoomalu1566]

I wondered what happened… I must have been watching the video at the time it was taken down. So glad you RE-uploaded (is that a word?)!

[@list25]

Sure why not? Lol

[@karlbergen6826]

This was posted before the Ruby Frankie story broke. It's a living nightmare.

[@saagisharon8595]

a few years ago we had a phase where my sisters kids were watching ckn toys and my mother thought it was considered depressing seeing kids watching other kids playing with expensive toys from literally each merchandise

[@christiemerson1589]

Illuminaughtii. You could do a whole list just on the people she has hurt.

[@aravenlunatic9028]

Great list Mike. Been binge watching episodes since learning you guys were back. I'm surprised KZbin allowed this video to air since they've gone off the deep end with their overboard and completely arbitrary censorship of content creators (and their threats of demonetization against creators who told KZbin to bugger off with their bullshittery). Keep up the awesome work List 25 crew!!

[@jcfreak4ever1]

Based on these comments I've just read, I love how much you listen to your viewers, Mike! I think you're one of the few YTers I follow who'll actually reply to my comments individually, despite having a huge amount of views and subscribers... That means a lot to me, so thanks a WHOLE lot, Mike! 🥰 Anyway, back on topic of the vid... When you mentioned Viacom, I remember some friends of mine had years back made fan vids of the JN fandom. While some of them are still on YT to this day, others got annoyingly deleted by the site, it saying the vid violated copyright terms or something... That was super annoying to me, cuz some of the deleted ones I really enjoyed, being a huge fan of the show and all... Since Viacom is partners with Nickelodeon, I can kind of understand where they're coming from in deleting some of those vids, but some of those had in their descriptions that no copyright infringement was intended by the users uploading them, so that's very irritating to me; I think YT should've left those particular vids alone so current viewers could see them... YT has really ticked me off sometimes... 😒🙄🤦‍♀

[@anakelly76512]

Their censoring has really gone overboard.

[@donnalong2372]

It gives YT paper trail of taking action without touching truly profitable damage to younger viewers that become self esteem victims and are sold views and products as CURE All's.Oldest trick in the book even before the chinese invasion.😢

[@jamesrathmann1303]

Unlike most channel's Mike does respond. List 25 and Simon Whistler's are the best on KZbin

[@list25]

I'll tell him you said that lol

[@jamesrathmann1303]

The man of 100 channels lol

[@juststoppingby390]

I always like it when mike goes off script xx

[@spacebound7247]

I'm constantly watching this channel Highly recommended this channel 💯👍👍👍

[@paulflores6533]

So happy your back. Your honesty and integrity is something I have missed . love you guys😎😅✊🖖

[@list25]

Thank you so much! Please tell everyone you know that we're back!

[@francoisefenner1551]

Thank you for listening Mike. Will re watch.

[@dennisanderson3895]

12:30 A stellar example of why EVERYONE needs to chill the heck out and check their Rage-snap reactions until full info is available and you actually know if you should be angry.

[@merrileeheard3889]

Excellent list, as always 👍

[@PaganSkye]

I recently found your channel and I’m already addicted lol thanks for such entertaining content

[@list25]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@rachelmckitterick]

Ohh!! Please make another video like this. A part 2 would be awesome!

[@alysiareid6659]

Thanks for all your hard work ❤

[@list25]

Couldn't do it without my awesome team

[@thegingergyrl455]

Hey Mike👋🏻. Thanks for another great video. Love ya❤

[@list25]

You're welcome!

[@golfgrabu]

The biggest youtube scandal was when Mike was fired from List25

[@kineticdeath]

when this channel was turned into "alpha paw" lol

[@budsodastories]

That was weird

[@budsodastories]

Mike is very likeable so idk why they did that

[@vanapirarayne738]

​@@kineticdeathyeah...what the hell was that all about?

[@gerf1023]

Over the years I've known a couple of people who faked their own deaths in social media. Yeah, for attention. Then come back to life a few weeks later. Pretty sick. One person was a friend, I shed some actual tears for the person. Then come to find out they were fine (physically) 😡

[@DocIdaho]

The worst of the copyright ones is Taco John’s… they aggressively pursue lawsuits against people using “Taco Tuesday”.

[@dragonlord964]

I love the fact that you guys are back

[@dmr14wizkid14]

I watched this video yesterday after downloading it great video keep up the amazing work

[@Slevin-Kelevra]

List 25 is awesome!

[@tamibenz6626]

I’m new to your channel and I love your content!!💕 I’m from Alberta Canada Have a wonderful day and keep up the great work!! 🙏🏻💐💕

[@dgwr2314]

I feel like you guys should look more into Jenna's situation! There was a lot more about that situation that set it aside from so many others. Her apology was unlike any i've ever seen for sure.

[@feraltaco4783]

And now the SSSniperWolf drama is occurring.

[@Dwendele]

How about we not make EVERYTHING racist? These days nearly anything can lead to accusations of racism. I mean, for examples, when eating and ENJOYING a particular type of food is considered racist, then it's just getting stupid.

[@jcfreak4ever1]

Oy, you can say that again... When it gets that extreme, it gets really idiotic... (facepalm)

[@boydcharles9842]

Thank you so so so soooooo much mike for listening to your fans re watching now

[@bluegold1026]

We're still feeling the effects of "Elsagate" to this day. I think you should do a part 2. Look into the KZbinr Illuminaughti and the allegations against her. Still chugging along just fine despite her comments sections being a cesspool of snarky hatred.

[@LillikoiSeed]

Good to have you back Mike!

[@tiffanygodbey3622]

Really appreciate your videos and your nice demeanor ;-) We'd hang out and have a pint with you!

[@list25]

And I appreciate that! I'm just myself, even on camera

[@Jeremy-dd2jj]

The birth of monetized videos was the big one for me, but I'm old so... There you go.

[@JohnnyD1986]

Imagine what would happen if people were reacting to a disaster and the Fine Bros.' patent passed.

[@RahulChauhan-fk2sd]

I thought I had a dejavu or a premonitory dream of sorts lol 😂😂

[@sabrinatorgerson888]

The "React Scandal" reminds me of a Kitchen Nightmare's episode. In the episode the owner of "Cafe Hon" (hun, you know hun-ny) Denise Whiting actually Federally Trademarked not only "Cafe Hon", but also the "Hon". Her Trademarking "Hon", almost crippled her business. In Baltimore "Hon" is a universal term of endearment that the residents use. So the residents revolted against her. Denise even went as far as sending legal "Cease and Desist" letters via her lawyer to several other businesses and residents stating they either remove the word "Hon" from what they were doing or she would sue to be able to receive any and all profits they made by using that word. Yeah, her greed almost ended up bankrupting her. And she would have deserved it.

[@catmomjill]

Back in my day, people weren't stark-raving insane...

[@tardiscommand1812]

Pretty sure she knew the book wouldn’t stop the bullet either.

[@christineheminger7762]

The Drinking Boiling Water challenge seemed incredibly stupid. Pretty near the Tide pod challenge, but I forgot if it was before or after.

[@michaelkeller5555]

This video needs an updated version 😂 iilluminaughtii, colleen ballinger, james somerton....

[@andreabenz8456]

Just need list 25 nothing more for list love ya Mike

[@Vijay-bt1wd]

Oh my god dude did you re uploaded this for a second I thought of I was stuck in time loop 😂

[@laurakibben4147]

Most of these dates alone crack me up, all from when I shunned the tube because of way too many duplicates of every possible thing imaginable. Nothing's changed, lol.

[@crystalgoddess4085]

One controversy I can think of was rather serious, but it was only really known in the VTubing community. Now former member of the VTuber group hololive, Uruha Rushia suddenly had her contract with the company terminated on February 23rd, 2022. The reason for her termination; she was supposedly violating her contract by sharing sensitive information to third parties, one of which was a well known Japanese drama channel, who frequently gets referred to as "Japanese Keemstar", this sensitive information ranged from confidential information about hololive as well as information on the other talents, both of which are not to be shared outside of the company. The person behind Uruha Rushia still streams as a VTuber though, both as the independent VTuber Mikeneko as well as VShojo member, Nazuna. As this was most likely an NDA breach, she actually got off rather lightly with just a contract termination, as NDA breaches can result in prison time in Japan.

[@Tizzie-j6l]

Enjoy your content. Haven't been on KZbin for ages for a number of reasons. Forgot how much i enjoy it, great delivery too. So much of a relief from so many obvious AI voice overs.

[@list25]

Yeah, I hate when I click on a video, and it's just AI narration. I click off so fast.

[@Nobby76]

Would be interesting to redo this now a year later. We have the whole snipe wolf thing, Mr beast's crew, plus a whole load more

[@tampabayj]

I wondered what happened. I was watching it when it got taken down lol.

[@patticampana9458]

Another good one, Mike. Kudos ✌️ 👏

[@manueltapia1859]

Mike the number one remind me of one Russian man who left her pergnant girfriend outside in the snow cold waether he was later accused of negligence with 5 years, and here in Latín America we have argentinian Yao Cabrera who faked a mugg and an injury and Peluchín which 😢 he's really mean with his pets he should be banned forever from KZbin.

[@teresaobrien4708]

You guys are back? Cool!

[@list25]

We sure are! Tell everyone

[@mscaligurl76]

I'd like to hear about Ryan's Toy Review, ZZ kids, some other controversial stuff

[@TheEvilChocolateCookie]

15:32 I can’t believe they punished him for anything considering how big he is. The big guys usually get away with murder while us little guys get flagged for violating the child safety policy because we download iTunes or reboot the computer. I wish I was joking.

[@CaseAgainstFaith1]

I don't remember the details, but I think I remember a female atheist KZbinr being murdered for being an atheist by another KZbinr. That happened, right?

[@fluffyraichu9706]

There’s a recent youtube controversy that is pretty big and is effecting several youtubers I watch. Basically this youtuber who goes by the name of Blair or iilluminaughtii was exposed for several things such as abuse of power, harassment, and more. She’s just a huge piece of shit and several people were hurt by her. Some of the people that she’s hurt are The Click, Oz Media, Wonderstruck Guy, and One Topic At A Time.

[@Wheelchairspeeder]

ah yes the paul brothers the new equivalent to Beavis and Butt-head...

[@connor21696]

“Despite a history of racist statements” *Refuses to elaborate*

[@ChIGuY-town22_]

KZbin sucks... but Mike rocks.

[@list25]

Thanks lol

[@dsxa918]

He's consistently conciliation curiosity, he is!

[@adrienneharding7145]

A controversy you may have missed is the relationship between Matthew Santoro and Nicole Barbour (I hope I got their names spelled right)

[@deathfangthegothicgamer5601]

I heard about that one

[@BloodMoonBall]

I hated her when he first introduced her as his girlfriend.

[@marissamartin7420]

Um, nobody “caught” Jenna Marbles. She called herself out for what were very old videos of her playing characters that some may have found offensive. Her apology video was heartfelt and sincere. Nobody “cancelled” Jenna, but herself.

[@BloodMoonBall]

Exactly

[@cf1051andonly]

Maybe I'll start my own list channel - the tag line will be: "Hi, I'm 'List' with Mike25..." 😂 Just kidding guys, love your channel

[@list25]

No wait...

[@irvinhuerta-fe2uw]

Remember guys when your the internet these things exist period

[@theunspoke815]

HA HAAA!!! Olivia Newton John "Lets Get Physical"!!! 😂😂😂

[@KoreaSCR]

This is a pretty good list channel

[@DCXXVI-626]

welcome back MiKe!!

[@WillisVision]

Wow, this makes my copyright violations look measly.

[@Saurles]

Of all of these, I've only heard of the Tide Pod challenge

[@BlinkOnWheels]

Thank you so much

[@marypasco2213]

Just a suggestion...when you do something on something that is an on-going subject, in your intro you might want to add '...to date...'.

[@peterj.fallon4327]

Recurring theme of *evil p!rn on YT (don’t even want to write the words) is beyond sickening. Thankfully even murderers & other horrifically violent criminals ‘take care of them’ in prison, while all of the guards go on break at the same time

[@NancySwass-jv4kp]

Someone is killing someone right now, somewhere. For no reason at all

[@Fliteska]

26. Mike uploads the same video 2 days in a row

[@list25]

We got some criticism that people didn't like the sound effects, so we took it down, removed them, and reuploaded

[@studogable]

Hadn't heard the Jenna thing. She's the only one here i knew anything about.

[@larrywhittaker9901]

WHO would've thought eating TIDE PODS was a good idea...WTH is wrong with these kids...must be something in the food and baby formula

[@ChristianGiuseppe]

Great video

[@peggyoneill3760]

Let us not forget the evil Jin kid Rest In Peace Ana and Ray

[@leslielinnabary1227]

So like your site Thanks

[@list25]

Glad to hear that

[@flattop223]

9:46 "The biggest KZbinr of all time" "His success is unparalleled" ah, Are you forgetting about MrBeast, Who is I would argue bigger than PewDiePie and his success is definitely greater than PewDiePie.

[@ThomasMuirAudionaut]

the only one I really care about was when Mike left List 25, but they had no idea how huge, international and generation-spanning his fanbase was. Good to see you back Mike, you're probably the most genuinely likeable presenter on the entire trivia 'circuit' - including TV. and back in the old days.. lol.. when Tristan and Juan were around too.. some of us weren't, and still aren't, subbed to any other list channel, it wasn't necessarily the list part we subbed for, it's the writing and presentation style.

[@julianneremley4430]

That is why I only watch videos and old t.v.shows and movies.

[@ankhpom9296]

How do these guys make millions despite the rubbish they put out?

[@Onotosho]

I wanna become a notification. How do I do that

[@quartzsilk3035]

...should I apologize for not knowing about any of those? .....was probably in college or working hard .... and....watching something else.... kick back time has me watching lot's of these List 25's though; and...I don't hate it 😅

[@JordanMayjor3p7]

JayStation is so disgusting. My daughter watched him for a while years ago... My fave one I saw is where he got his ass kicked off screen and had black and bloody eyes.

[@eddiebug1]

you forgot about Gaskings' geting deleted

[@rebeccablueheart]

I was sad to see Tobuscus disappear.