So where is the line drawn? What about the teens who want to lookup how to do an exercise correctly without getting injured? The people who make these videos are usually very fit (big surprise!)
I have a feeling this is going to be driven by some AI model that’s gonna do more harm than good
Blxter@lemmy.zip 2 months ago
I’m sorry what. What is wrong about weight and fitness videos for youth? Watching those types of videos is what has lead me to lose 100 pounds in real life? Out of everything they have the option to restrict not that I want anything restricted to be honest.
conciselyverbose@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
They think being bombarded by them can cause body shame issues, and that teenagers are particularly vulnerable.
They’re not removing access, just preventing recommendations.
random_character_a@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Yeah, I think we had enough anorexia cases.
Wanderer@lemm.ee 2 months ago
There a of of fatties out there that think they are healthy and that someone who got visible ribs in anorexic. Heard quite a few stories if people going to the doctors and finding out they are obese when they thought they were a healthy weight.
People need more education on this matter not less.
wccrawford@lemmy.world 2 months ago
FTA: YouTube’s global head of health, Dr Garth Graham, said: “As a teen is developing thoughts about who they are and their own standards for themselves, repeated consumption of content featuring idealised standards that starts to shape an unrealistic internal standard could lead some to form negative beliefs about themselves.”
And while I’m sure this is true, this is a minority of people, and they should seek help for their problem. There are far more who benefit from hearing about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and how to achieve it.
They should already be hearing that stuff from their parents and teachers, but I have my doubts. And they’re much more likely to listen to influencers than authority figures at certain ages.
But the whole thing is even more pointless. They’re mostly influenced by seeing these beautiful people constantly on TV, movies, and Youtube, and thinking that they don’t measure up to them. Simply stopping some health care videos is going to do nothing for the problem and only prevent videos with the information they need.
Telorand@reddthat.com 2 months ago
I’m going to push back and say this is actually still a good move. You’re assuming the weight and fitness videos are created equal, and I can assure you, they are not.
Most aren’t qualified to be sharing exercise or diet information, many are little more than to show off the person’s physique or sell a product, and some offer potentially dangerous or pseudoscientific advice that could sabotage a person’s progress.
Knowing how to spot those problematic videos comes with experience, and I don’t believe teens (in general; there’s obviously exceptions) have a well-developed skillset for spotting bullshit.
So while I agree this is probably a PR move, I think it will still be a positive outcome.
TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Yep.
Something tells me that Google won’t be turning down fast food companies that want to advertise with them, or toning down recommendations of channels that show off fast food a lot.
Maybe I’m being cynical, but this seems more like a “let’s get some good headlines” ploy than something that will seriously help anybody.
big_slap@lemmy.world 2 months ago
hi, what does FTA mean? google shows a lot of different answers, thanks
IsThisAnAI@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Read 👏 the 👏 god 👏 damn 👏 article.
Pogogunner@sopuli.xyz 2 months ago
Every time someone claps to their own words, their intent is to antagonize instead of communicate a point
Blxter@lemmy.zip 2 months ago
I did read the article and my point still stands. If idealizing people that are better than you wanting to be better than what you currently are Is now something that is bad than we have failed. No matter if it’s your physical condition, knowledge, wealth, anything. We as a human race should always push each other to be better than before.
JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 2 months ago
If the headline doesn’t describe the article, it’s clickbait and should be shamed.
otp@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
Weightlifting at certain young ages can be harmful. I’m not sure if that’s part of the motivation as I’m not certain what the ages are, but that’s something else.to consider.
Blxter@lemmy.zip 2 months ago
Not more harmful than being obese. Or damage caused by body image issues.
ourworldindata.org/obesity
yessikg@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 months ago
This is a great idea, we don’t need more Gymcel videos targeted towards the youth