Understanding the Algorithm’s Grip
The algorithm is kind of its own “animal farm.” Sure, the old adage “Four legs good, two legs bad” might translate into binary code, but let’s be real—tyranny still feels very present. Much of what’s out there in alternative media feels watered down, all to cater to the relentless digital noise.
If you’re not part of a company like Blaze Media, which has managed to curate a range of talents that can thrive outside of mainstream algorithms, it’s likely you’ve felt the weight of that control.
Big Tech, Big Pharma, Big Trans—they’ve all had a run at you. And they’ll do it again.
I’ve sometimes wondered about those “conservative” hosts who come off as brave on certain popular topics. Yet, they tend to go silent on more contentious issues like election meddling or COVID vaccines. It’s as if the algorithms dictated their responses. They complied, plain and simple.
My show, for example, was arguably one of the biggest hits among conservatives trying to monetize YouTube traffic post-2020.
Big Tech operates much like a loaded gun, one that the government has deliberately aimed and cocked.
It’s worth noting that the Biden administration isn’t just talking; I actually reached out to YouTube asking for the censorship of Alex Berenson. That’s a concerning step.
And now, thanks to insights from Datarepublican and Doge, we see a further escalation. Taxes could be used to promote administration-approved content across major tech platforms via USAID. It’s not just absurd—it’s an anti-competitive move. And, honestly, I’m not backing down.
For months, I collaborated with First Liberty in Dallas, one of the prominent constitutional conservative legal organizations in the country. With their support, I filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just in time for the anniversary of these concerns. Here’s an interesting piece from it:
YouTube metrics noted rapid growth for my show in 2020. While it stayed strong into 2021, by year’s end, videos began disappearing. My views and impressions took a significant hit, and “The Steve Deace Show” began to flourish on other platforms.
Let’s consider the contrast. My podcast thrived on Apple. Meanwhile, YouTube was trying to bury the show in 2021. The numbers were robust enough to earn me a three-year contract extension with Blaze Media. Coincidentally, my book, “Animal Bargains,” soared to the top of the U.S. bestseller list that same year.
It’s essential to factor in censorship in this equation.
In 2021, 69% of YouTube views originated from subscribers, with only 31% coming from external sources. Fast forward a year, and that skewed even further: 76% from subscribers and a meager 24% from unsecured sources. That disparity shouldn’t exist. Typically, most YouTube traffic comes from recommendations, not just loyal followers.
As outlined in my FTC complaint, this trend is clear evidence of suppression. It reveals how YouTube has shunned functionality and recommendations, ultimately diminishing platform visibility.
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson has taken this technical censorship seriously. I genuinely hope he means it. But the harsh reality is that lives may have been lost due to actions by YouTube. Platforms like mine presented alternative viewpoints on the COVID narrative, yet we faced silence.
Language control equates to controlling the discourse, and that’s why this isn’t merely a tech policy issue. It’s a fundamental struggle for the future of Western civilization.
The left has shown their hand: when they gain power, they will erase you. They’ve tried it before. Big Tech, Big Pharma, Big Trans—they all came for you once. And they’ll return.
This isn’t just about ad revenue or traffic stats. This is about resisting the intentional deconstruction of reality itself.
We need to stand our ground. And we need to do it fiercely.
Stay tuned.
