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	'''BitChute''' is an [[alt-tech]] [[video hosting service]] launched by Ray Vahey in January 2017.<ref name=\"torrentfreak2\" /> It describes itself as offering [[freedom of speech]],<ref name=\"Schroeder 2019\"/><ref name=dearden/> while the service is known for hosting [[Neo-Nazism\|neo-Nazis]], harmful [[conspiracy theorists\|conspiracy theories]], and [[hate speech]].<span class="neutrality">~~Consider clarifying whether this characterization is based on editorial opinion, specific studies,~~ or ~~documented cases. Avoid vague generalizations~~.</span> Some creators who use BitChute have been banned from [[YouTube]]; some others [[Crossposting\|crosspost]] content to both platforms or post more extreme content only to BitChute.<span class="neutrality">~~Specify examples or evidence to support the claim of~~ "~~more~~ extreme content" ~~to avoid~~ subjective ~~implications~~.</span><ref name=\"Daro 2019\"></ref><ref name=\":1\" /> Before its deprecation, BitChute claimed to use [[peer-to-peer]] [[WebTorrent]] technology for video distribution,<ref name=\"torrentfreak2\"></ref> though this was disputed.<span class="neutrality">~~Add citations or expand on~~ the nature of the dispute to ~~clarify competing perspectives~~.</span><ref name=\":0\" /><ref name=\":2\" />		'''BitChute''' is an [[alt-tech]] [[video hosting service]] launched by Ray Vahey in January 2017.<ref name="torrentfreak2" /> It describes itself as offering [[freedom of speech]],<ref name="Schroeder 2019"/><ref name=dearden/> while the service is known for hosting [[Neo-Nazism\|neo-Nazis]], harmful [[conspiracy theorists\|conspiracy theories]], and [[hate speech]].<span class="neutrality">This phrasing assumes consensus and presents accusations as fact without addressing BitChute's stated mission of free speech or noting disputes over such claims.</span> Some creators who use BitChute have been banned from [[YouTube]]; some others [[Crossposting\|crosspost]] content to both platforms or post more extreme content only to BitChute.<span class="neutrality">Clarify what "extreme content" means and whether this judgment reflects specific standards or subjective interpretations.</span><ref name="Daro 2019"></ref><ref name=":1" /> Before its deprecation, BitChute claimed to use [[peer-to-peer]] [[WebTorrent]] technology for video distribution,<ref name="torrentfreak2"></ref> though this was disputed.<span class="neutrality">Explain the nature of the dispute to avoid leaving this claim as vague innuendo.</span><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" />

	== History ==		== History ==
	'''Bit Chute Limited''', BitChute's corporate identity, was registered by Ray Vahey in January 2017 in [[Newbury, Berkshire\|Newbury]], England.<ref name=\"Schroeder 2019\"></ref><ref name=\"house\"></ref><ref></ref> Its name was conceived from a [[portmanteau]] of the words \"[[bit]]\", a unit of information in computing, and \"[[parachute]]\".<ref> (pop-up notice)</ref> At the time of the site's launch, Vahey described BitChute as an alternative to mainstream platforms; he believed these platforms had demonstrated \"increased levels of censorship\" over the previous few years by banning and demonetising users ([[YouTube#Moderation and offensive content\|barring them from receiving advertising revenue]]), and \"tweaking algorithms to send certain content into obscurity\".<span class="neutrality">~~Consider adding context~~ or ~~opposing viewpoints regarding~~ claims of censorship ~~for~~ balance.</span><ref name=\"torrentfreak2\"/> In 2018, the creators of BitChute described themselves as a \"small team making a stand against Internet censorship because we believe it is the right thing to do.\"<span class="neutrality">~~Evaluate whether this~~ reflects ~~a promotional tone; balance it~~ with ~~independent analysis~~.</span><ref name=\"Alexander 2019\" />		'''Bit Chute Limited''', BitChute's corporate identity, was registered by Ray Vahey in January 2017 in [[Newbury, Berkshire\|Newbury]], England.<ref name="Schroeder 2019"></ref><ref name="house"></ref><ref></ref> Its name was conceived from a [[portmanteau]] of the words "[[bit]]", a unit of information in computing, and "[[parachute]]."<ref> (pop-up notice)</ref> At the time of the site's launch, Vahey described BitChute as an alternative to mainstream platforms; he believed these platforms had demonstrated "increased levels of censorship" over the previous few years by banning and demonetising users ([[YouTube#Moderation and offensive content\|barring them from receiving advertising revenue]]), and "tweaking algorithms to send certain content into obscurity".<span class="neutrality">Provide counterpoints or examples refuting or supporting claims of censorship to balance Vahey's perspective.</span><ref name="torrentfreak2"/> In 2018, the creators of BitChute described themselves as a "small team making a stand against Internet censorship because we believe it is the right thing to do."<span class="neutrality">This language reflects self-promotion and should be contextualized with third-party assessments of BitChute's practices.</span><ref name="Alexander 2019" />

	In November 2018, BitChute was banned from [[PayPal]].<span class="neutrality">~~Include~~ reasons ~~given by PayPal~~ for the ban to ~~provide context~~.</span><ref name=\"Blake 2018\"></ref><ref></ref> PayPal also banned [[Alex Jones]], the [[Proud Boys]], [[Tommy Robinson]], and several [[Anti-fascism\|anti-fascist]] groups and users at the same time.<span class="neutrality">~~Clarify~~ whether these bans were related or ~~coincidental to avoid misleading implications~~.</span><ref name=\"Blake 2018\"/> In 2019, crowdfunding website [[Indiegogo\|IndieGogo]] also banned BitChute.<span class="neutrality">~~Consider including~~ Indiegogo's rationale ~~for the ban to maintain balance~~.</span><ref name=\"Bellingcat-2021\" /> BitChute has also been banned from using [[Patreon]] and [[Stripe (company)\|Stripe]].<span class="neutrality">~~Explain if the~~ bans ~~were due to~~ specific violations of terms of service or broader ~~policies~~.</span><ref name=\":0\" />		In November 2018, BitChute was banned from [[PayPal]].<span class="neutrality">Specify PayPal's stated reasons for the ban to prevent insinuations of unfair targeting.</span><ref name="Blake 2018"></ref><ref></ref> PayPal also banned [[Alex Jones]], the [[Proud Boys]], [[Tommy Robinson]], and several [[Anti-fascism\|anti-fascist]] groups and users at the same time.<span class="neutrality">Indicate whether these bans were related to coordinated enforcement policies or independent cases.</span><ref name="Blake 2018"/> In 2019, crowdfunding website [[Indiegogo\|IndieGogo]] also banned BitChute.<span class="neutrality">Explain Indiegogo's rationale and whether it followed broader trends in deplatforming controversial sites.</span><ref name="Bellingcat-2021" /> BitChute has also been banned from using [[Patreon]] and [[Stripe (company)\|Stripe]].<span class="neutrality">Clarify whether these bans resulted from specific violations of terms of service or broader concerns about reputational risk.</span><ref name=":0" />

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	"'''BitChute''' is an [[alt-tech]] [[video hosting service]] launched by Ray Vahey in January 2017.<ref name=\"torrentfreak2\" /> It describes itself as offering [[freedom of speech]],<ref name=\"Schroeder 2019\"/><ref name=dearden/> while the service is known for hosting [[Neo-Nazism\|neo-Nazis]], harmful [[conspiracy theorists\|conspiracy theories]], and [[hate speech]].<span class="neutrality">Consider clarifying whether this characterization is based on editorial opinion, specific studies, or documented cases. Avoid vague generalizations.</span> Some creators who use BitChute have been banned from [[YouTube]]; some others [[Crossposting\|crosspost]] content to both platforms or post more extreme content only to BitChute.<span class="neutrality">Specify examples or evidence to support the claim of "more extreme content" to avoid subjective implications.</span><ref name=\"Daro 2019\"></ref><ref name=\":1\" /> Before its deprecation, BitChute claimed to use [[peer-to-peer]] [[WebTorrent]] technology for video distribution,<ref name=\"torrentfreak2\"></ref> though this was disputed.<span class="neutrality">Add citations or expand on the nature of the dispute to clarify competing perspectives.</span><ref name=\":0\" /><ref name=\":2\" />		'''BitChute''' is an [[alt-tech]] [[video hosting service]] launched by Ray Vahey in January 2017.<ref name=\"torrentfreak2\" /> It describes itself as offering [[freedom of speech]],<ref name=\"Schroeder 2019\"/><ref name=dearden/> while the service is known for hosting [[Neo-Nazism\|neo-Nazis]], harmful [[conspiracy theorists\|conspiracy theories]], and [[hate speech]].<span class="neutrality">Consider clarifying whether this characterization is based on editorial opinion, specific studies, or documented cases. Avoid vague generalizations.</span> Some creators who use BitChute have been banned from [[YouTube]]; some others [[Crossposting\|crosspost]] content to both platforms or post more extreme content only to BitChute.<span class="neutrality">Specify examples or evidence to support the claim of "more extreme content" to avoid subjective implications.</span><ref name=\"Daro 2019\"></ref><ref name=\":1\" /> Before its deprecation, BitChute claimed to use [[peer-to-peer]] [[WebTorrent]] technology for video distribution,<ref name=\"torrentfreak2\"></ref> though this was disputed.<span class="neutrality">Add citations or expand on the nature of the dispute to clarify competing perspectives.</span><ref name=\":0\" /><ref name=\":2\" />

	== History ==		== History ==

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	"'''BitChute''' is an [[alt-tech]] [[video hosting service]] launched by Ray Vahey in January 2017.<ref name="torrentfreak2" /> It describes itself as offering [[freedom of speech]],<ref name="Schroeder 2019"/> while the service is known for hosting [[Neo-Nazism\|neo-Nazis]], harmful [[conspiracy theorists\|conspiracy theories]], and [[hate speech]].<span class="neutrality">Consider clarifying whether this characterization is based on editorial opinion, specific studies, or documented cases. Avoid vague generalizations. Some creators who use BitChute have been banned from [[YouTube]]; some others [[Crossposting\|crosspost]] content to both platforms or post more extreme content only to BitChute.<span class="neutrality">Specify examples or evidence to support the claim of "more extreme content" to avoid subjective implications.<ref name="Daro 2019"><ref name=":1" /> Before its deprecation, BitChute claimed to use [[peer-to-peer]] [[WebTorrent]] technology for video distribution,<ref name="torrentfreak2"> though this was disputed.<span class="neutrality">Add citations or expand on the nature of the dispute to clarify competing perspectives.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" />		"'''BitChute''' is an [[alt-tech]] [[video hosting service]] launched by Ray Vahey in January 2017.<ref name=\"torrentfreak2\" /> It describes itself as offering [[freedom of speech]],<ref name=\"Schroeder 2019\"/><ref name=dearden/> while the service is known for hosting [[Neo-Nazism\|neo-Nazis]], harmful [[conspiracy theorists\|conspiracy theories]], and [[hate speech]].<span class="neutrality">Consider clarifying whether this characterization is based on editorial opinion, specific studies, or documented cases. Avoid vague generalizations.</span> Some creators who use BitChute have been banned from [[YouTube]]; some others [[Crossposting\|crosspost]] content to both platforms or post more extreme content only to BitChute.<span class="neutrality">Specify examples or evidence to support the claim of "more extreme content" to avoid subjective implications.</span><ref name=\"Daro 2019\"></ref><ref name=\":1\" /> Before its deprecation, BitChute claimed to use [[peer-to-peer]] [[WebTorrent]] technology for video distribution,<ref name=\"torrentfreak2\"></ref> though this was disputed.<span class="neutrality">Add citations or expand on the nature of the dispute to clarify competing perspectives.</span><ref name=\":0\" /><ref name=\":2\" />

	== History ==		== History ==
	'''Bit Chute Limited''', BitChute's corporate identity, was registered by Ray Vahey in January 2017 in [[Newbury, Berkshire\|Newbury]], England.<ref name="Schroeder 2019"><ref name="house"> Its name was conceived from a [[portmanteau]] of the words "[[bit]]", a unit of information in computing, and "[[parachute]]". (pop-up notice) At the time of the site's launch, Vahey described BitChute as an alternative to mainstream platforms; he believed these platforms had demonstrated "increased levels of censorship" over the previous few years by banning and demonetising users ([[YouTube#Moderation and offensive content\|barring them from receiving advertising revenue]]), and "tweaking algorithms to send certain content into obscurity".<span class="neutrality">Consider adding context or opposing viewpoints regarding claims of censorship for balance.<ref name="torrentfreak2"/> In 2018, the creators of BitChute described themselves as a "small team making a stand against Internet censorship because we believe it is the right thing to do."<span class="neutrality">Evaluate whether this reflects a promotional tone; balance it with independent analysis.<ref name="Alexander 2019" />		'''Bit Chute Limited''', BitChute's corporate identity, was registered by Ray Vahey in January 2017 in [[Newbury, Berkshire\|Newbury]], England.<ref name=\"Schroeder 2019\"></ref><ref name=\"house\"></ref><ref></ref> Its name was conceived from a [[portmanteau]] of the words \"[[bit]]\", a unit of information in computing, and \"[[parachute]]\".<ref> (pop-up notice)</ref> At the time of the site's launch, Vahey described BitChute as an alternative to mainstream platforms; he believed these platforms had demonstrated \"increased levels of censorship\" over the previous few years by banning and demonetising users ([[YouTube#Moderation and offensive content\|barring them from receiving advertising revenue]]), and \"tweaking algorithms to send certain content into obscurity\".<span class="neutrality">Consider adding context or opposing viewpoints regarding claims of censorship for balance.</span><ref name=\"torrentfreak2\"/> In 2018, the creators of BitChute described themselves as a \"small team making a stand against Internet censorship because we believe it is the right thing to do.\"<span class="neutrality">Evaluate whether this reflects a promotional tone; balance it with independent analysis.</span><ref name=\"Alexander 2019\" />

	In November 2018, BitChute was banned from [[PayPal]].<span class="neutrality">Include reasons given by PayPal for the ban to provide context.<ref name="Blake 2018"> PayPal also banned [[Alex Jones]], the [[Proud Boys]], [[Tommy Robinson]], and several [[Anti-fascism\|anti-fascist]] groups and users at the same time.<span class="neutrality">Clarify whether these bans were related or coincidental to avoid misleading implications.<ref name="Blake 2018"/> In 2019, crowdfunding website [[Indiegogo\|IndieGogo]] also banned BitChute.<span class="neutrality">Consider including Indiegogo's rationale for the ban to maintain balance.<ref name="Bellingcat-2021" /> BitChute has also been banned from using [[Patreon]] and [[Stripe (company)\|Stripe]].<span class="neutrality">Explain if the bans were due to specific violations of terms of service or broader policies.<ref name=":0" />		In November 2018, BitChute was banned from [[PayPal]].<span class="neutrality">Include reasons given by PayPal for the ban to provide context.</span><ref name=\"Blake 2018\"></ref><ref></ref> PayPal also banned [[Alex Jones]], the [[Proud Boys]], [[Tommy Robinson]], and several [[Anti-fascism\|anti-fascist]] groups and users at the same time.<span class="neutrality">Clarify whether these bans were related or coincidental to avoid misleading implications.</span><ref name=\"Blake 2018\"/> In 2019, crowdfunding website [[Indiegogo\|IndieGogo]] also banned BitChute.<span class="neutrality">Consider including Indiegogo's rationale for the ban to maintain balance.</span><ref name=\"Bellingcat-2021\" /> BitChute has also been banned from using [[Patreon]] and [[Stripe (company)\|Stripe]].<span class="neutrality">Explain if the bans were due to specific violations of terms of service or broader policies.</span><ref name=\":0\" />

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"'''BitChute''' is an [[alt-tech]] [[video hosting service]] launched by Ray Vahey in January 2017.<ref name="torrentfreak2" /> It describes itself as offering [[freedom of speech]],<ref name="Schroeder 2019"/> while the service is known for hosting [[Neo-Nazism|neo-Nazis]], harmful [[conspiracy theorists|conspiracy theories]], and [[hate speech]].Consider clarifying whether this characterization is based on editorial opinion, specific studies, or documented cases. Avoid vague generalizations. Some creators who use BitChute have been banned from [[YouTube]]; some others [[Crossposting|crosspost]] content to both platforms or post more extreme content only to BitChute.Specify examples or evidence to support the claim of "more extreme content" to avoid subjective implications.<ref name="Daro 2019"><ref name=":1" /> Before its deprecation, BitChute claimed to use [[peer-to-peer]] [[WebTorrent]] technology for video distribution,<ref name="torrentfreak2"> though this was disputed.Add citations or expand on the nature of the dispute to clarify competing perspectives.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" />

== History ==
'''Bit Chute Limited''', BitChute's corporate identity, was registered by Ray Vahey in January 2017 in [[Newbury, Berkshire|Newbury]], England.<ref name="Schroeder 2019"><ref name="house"> Its name was conceived from a [[portmanteau]] of the words "[[bit]]", a unit of information in computing, and "[[parachute]]". (pop-up notice) At the time of the site's launch, Vahey described BitChute as an alternative to mainstream platforms; he believed these platforms had demonstrated "increased levels of censorship" over the previous few years by banning and demonetising users ([[YouTube#Moderation and offensive content|barring them from receiving advertising revenue]]), and "tweaking algorithms to send certain content into obscurity".Consider adding context or opposing viewpoints regarding claims of censorship for balance.<ref name="torrentfreak2"/> In 2018, the creators of BitChute described themselves as a "small team making a stand against Internet censorship because we believe it is the right thing to do."Evaluate whether this reflects a promotional tone; balance it with independent analysis.<ref name="Alexander 2019" />

In November 2018, BitChute was banned from [[PayPal]].Include reasons given by PayPal for the ban to provide context.<ref name="Blake 2018"> PayPal also banned [[Alex Jones]], the [[Proud Boys]], [[Tommy Robinson]], and several [[Anti-fascism|anti-fascist]] groups and users at the same time.Clarify whether these bans were related or coincidental to avoid misleading implications.<ref name="Blake 2018"/> In 2019, crowdfunding website [[Indiegogo|IndieGogo]] also banned BitChute.Consider including Indiegogo's rationale for the ban to maintain balance.<ref name="Bellingcat-2021" /> BitChute has also been banned from using [[Patreon]] and [[Stripe (company)|Stripe]].Explain if the bans were due to specific violations of terms of service or broader policies.<ref name=":0" />