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Youtube under attack & linking to porn

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  • 04-07-2010 3:47pm
    #1
    CrazyRabbit
    Registered Users Posts: 8,659 ✭✭✭


    Just an FYI in case you were not all aware.

    A script is being used in the comments section of Youtube videos which redirects users to other websites and/or does strange things to the browser.

    I've come across a few that where linking to porn pictures such as a goatse pic (Don't Google it!) and S&M porn etc.

    It's probably a good idea to keep children away from Youtube until Google fixes this issue, or children may be exposed to some disturbing an inappropriate images.

    You can find more information at Google's Youtube forum for bug reports:
    http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/youtube/label?lid=685878cd44b81c60&hl=en


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    #2
    kelle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,243 ✭✭✭kelle


    Actually, earlier today I was looking up a video on aircraft landing and as uaual there were links to similar videos on the right of the screen - but was a bit confused to see a suggestive picture of a woman on all fours with cleavage exposed. I didn't click on it, but wondered what linked it to the video I was currently watching!

    Now i know!


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    #3
    CrazyRabbit
    Registered Users Posts: 8,659 ✭✭✭CrazyRabbit


    Update: Youtube seems to have a temp fix in place. Should be back to normal for the vast majority of affected videos.


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    #4
    BostonB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,056 ✭✭✭✭BostonB


    TBH theres people who post up normal video like a cartoon, or some kids toys (so aimed at kids) and in the middle of it, show stuff thats not suitable for kids, but till ok for youtube rules.

    Only solution is to ban the kids from youtube. Indeed lock down their profile on the computer so it can only hit specific sites.

    Check what access they have to computers in other houses they visit too.


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