Post by Admin on Mar 28, 2017 10:09:13 GMT
The disturbing YouTube videos that are tricking children (27 March 2017) (BBC)
"Thousands of videos on YouTube look like versions of popular cartoons but contain disturbing and inappropriate content not suitable for children.
If you're not paying much attention, it might look like an ordinary video featuring Peppa Pig, the cheeky porcine star of her own animated series. But soon after pressing play on this particular YouTube clip, the plot turns dark. A dentist with a huge syringe appears. Peppa's teeth get pulled out. Distressed crying can be heard on the soundtrack."
"How to avoid inappropriate videos on YouTube
• The YouTube Kids app filters out most - but not all - of the disturbing videos.
• YouTube suggests turning on "restricted mode" which can be found at the bottom of YouTube pages:"
Details at:-
www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-39381889
"Thousands of videos on YouTube look like versions of popular cartoons but contain disturbing and inappropriate content not suitable for children.
If you're not paying much attention, it might look like an ordinary video featuring Peppa Pig, the cheeky porcine star of her own animated series. But soon after pressing play on this particular YouTube clip, the plot turns dark. A dentist with a huge syringe appears. Peppa's teeth get pulled out. Distressed crying can be heard on the soundtrack."
"How to avoid inappropriate videos on YouTube
• The YouTube Kids app filters out most - but not all - of the disturbing videos.
• YouTube suggests turning on "restricted mode" which can be found at the bottom of YouTube pages:"
Details at:-
www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-39381889