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YouTube has announced that it will cease to disclose the number of dislikes a video has received to the public starting today. The company stated the intention behind the change of not being able to view the number of dislikes a video has accumulated is to stop smaller content creators from abusive targeting with dislike bombardment and avoiding harassment. YouTube stated it would rather « …create an inclusive and respectful environment where creators have the opportunity to succeed and feel safe to express themselves.
