The Dare Project

Available exclusively on Vimeo VOD & Limited Edition Blu-ray! The OG DARE short (2004) + its brand new 15 years later sequel. Visit our website to watch & shop!

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

@TeamYouTube So confirmation that @YouTube is shadow banning LGBTQ+ content again? cc @ejdickson @RollingStone @glaad @HRC @nytimes @latimes @DEADLINE @maddow @MSNBC @NicolleDWallace https://t.co/bm2JWxrSHe

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

@TeamYouTube So confirmation that @YouTube is shadow banning LGBTQ+ content again? cc @ejdickson @RollingStone @glaad @HRC @nytimes @latimes @DEADLINE @maddow @MSNBC @NicolleDWallace https://t.co/bm2JWxrSHe

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

Good morning @TeamYouTube ! Appreciate the email that you’re “looking into it.” Yet even after taking all illegals down, our 16+M viewed award-winning short film remains hidden & unfindable in search. Why? Seems like an easy fix, no? https://t.co/iXAhQOFRkg

[TeamYouTube @TeamYouTube]

@darethemovie Sorry for the frustration! Our support team will be in touch with you via email, do keep an eye on your inbox

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

@TeamYouTube Unfortunately they didn’t help. “Our specialist teams have thoroughly investigated the issue and confirmed that the performance of your video is working as intended.” A video w 16M views used to come up 1st in search & is now unfindable. Not a great answer. Any other suggestions?

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

Please help us out here @glaad

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

Dear @glaad @TrevorProject @nlgja @HRC @TheAdvocateMag @outmagazine @instinctmag @sarahkateellis @robertgarcia YouTube is again shadow banning LGBTQ+ content. They ignore all entreaties. We need help. Our short film "Dare" has saved queer youth lives. https://t.co/TQRQxSti9h

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

Can only surmise that @YouTube is ok suppressing LGBTQ+ content from their response. 1 of most-viewed Queer short films banished from search. Shame on you @TeamYouTube - you’re willingly harming LGBTQ+ youth.

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

This was @YouTube response after they admittedly removed us from search years ago bc of homophobic flags. They remedied but now in Trump’s America are saying everything is working fine. As long as it’s White, straight, & “wholesome.” Shame shame shame

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

Dear @Melonie_Parker - begging for your attention on @YouTube harmful & detrimental actions to freedom of expression & LGBTQ+ business. Please look into this on behalf of the Queer community.

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

@TeamYouTube @yobrxxzy No, but you stop content from being found, artificially suppressing and decreasing # of views. And refuse to address it even when documented. https://t.co/bm2JWxrSHe

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

Dear @Melonie_Parker - begging for your attention on @YouTube harmful & detrimental actions to freedom of expression & LGBTQ+ business. Please look into this on behalf of the Queer community.

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

@TeamYouTube Unfortunately they didn’t help. “Our specialist teams have thoroughly investigated the issue and confirmed that the performance of your video is working as intended.” A video w 16M views used to come up 1st in search & is now unfindable. Not a great answer. Any other suggestions?

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

This was @YouTube response after they admittedly removed us from search years ago bc of homophobic flags. They remedied but now in Trump’s America are saying everything is working fine. As long as it’s White, straight, & “wholesome.” Shame shame shame

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

@TeamYouTube Unfortunately they didn’t help. “Our specialist teams have thoroughly investigated the issue and confirmed that the performance of your video is working as intended.” A video w 16M views used to come up 1st in search & is now unfindable. Not a great answer. Any other suggestions?

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

Can only surmise that @YouTube is ok suppressing LGBTQ+ content from their response. 1 of most-viewed Queer short films banished from search. Shame on you @TeamYouTube - you’re willingly harming LGBTQ+ youth.

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

Dear @glaad @TrevorProject @nlgja @HRC @TheAdvocateMag @outmagazine @instinctmag @sarahkateellis @robertgarcia YouTube is again shadow banning LGBTQ+ content. They ignore all entreaties. We need help. Our short film "Dare" has saved queer youth lives. https://t.co/TQRQxSti9h

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

@TeamYouTube Unfortunately they didn’t help. “Our specialist teams have thoroughly investigated the issue and confirmed that the performance of your video is working as intended.” A video w 16M views used to come up 1st in search & is now unfindable. Not a great answer. Any other suggestions?

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

@YouTubeCreators @TeamYouTube stopping the search shadow ban on my 16M+ viewed award-winning LGBT short film & making it findable to those who need it!
https://t.co/Fibuy74Y8j

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

Dear @glaad @TrevorProject @nlgja @HRC @TheAdvocateMag @outmagazine @instinctmag @sarahkateellis @robertgarcia YouTube is again shadow banning LGBTQ+ content. They ignore all entreaties. We need help. Our short film "Dare" has saved queer youth lives. https://t.co/TQRQxSti9h

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

Good morning @TeamYouTube - can you help answer this specific question?

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

Day 6. @TeamYouTube @YouTubeCreators @YouTube - why are you continuing to shadow ban a 16+M viewed beloved short film. Perhaps it violates Trump’s anti-DEI orders bc it has made queer kids worldwide feel less alone? @TeamYouTube, anyone there with compassion & honesty? Hello?

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

Hi @TeamYouTube - can you help a creator? Our 16 million viewed award short film DARE has been removed from searches. Can you pls help us look into this? This film saves young lives & it’d be a shame for @YouTubeCreators not to want to correct. Escalate to supervisor please! Thx!

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

Good morning @Melonie_Parker! We're having longtime issues w our 16M+ award winning short film being blocked from search. Would love your help on the diversity front! No luck w @TeamYouTube. This happened before per the attached article but was solved. TY! https://t.co/vW43CxV0sG

[The Dare Project @darethemovie]

Removed all pirated copies of DARE on YT. Still our 16M+ viewed OG version is UNFINDABLE in search. Can @TeamYouTube please help solve this? We know the work of @Melonie_Parker on diversity & we are 1 of most-viewed LGBT short films on YT. Help our fans! https://t.co/HzScUKfivn