YouTube channel demonetized for generating 'content that focuses on controversial issues': JosiahRises, a YouTube channel providing culture and entertainment commentary that leans conservative, was completely demonetized for curating "content that focuses on controversial issues and that is harmful to viewers." The channel had approximately 170,000 subscribers at the time of demonetization. "I do not wish harm on anybody. That is not what I do, that is not who I am. I do not want anyone to be harmed and that is not what I am all about. I am about challenging opinions and viewpoints," the channel's creator said in a video posted to his channel. "Apparently its okay to focus on controversial issues unless you are focusing on it with the wrong viewpoint, or the wrong opinion."