Youtubers, should they have restrictions?

This is an extremely touchy issue because Youtube is all about user-generated content, but should popular Youtubers be responsible for what they say and do? Some vloggers today get millions of views on every single one of their videos and have as much reach as popular television shows. Does this mean that they should be held to those same standards? The internet is complicating things because of how accessible everything is and it's getting harder and harder to control what children or young adults view. It's already been shown in multiple studies and readings we've discussed in class that heavy exposure to media leads to greater media effects and an adoption of the views shown in said media. If a popular Youtuber has sexist views and people are able to watch their content as much as they please, then isn't it much more dangerous than any kind of television show or movie? I'm 100% for free speech and freedom of the internet, but should we hold these popular Youtubers to a different standard? They aren't normal people making movies in their basements anymore. They are actual superstars with massive a fanbase. It was even stated in the Dredge article that popular Youtubers have more influence than traditional film and music stars.

I went back and watched some of the Sam Peppers videos. It was an honest struggle to watch. He calls them pranks and social experiments, but most of the time it's just harassment. I went through the comment section of his latest video and debates are still going on about his sexual harassment and rape allegations. He has the trust and backing of millions of followers and they all still believe in him even though he's been proven to sexually assault girls. It's actually pretty sickening to read some of these hateful comments and people defending him saying things like everyone needs to get over what he did because he's funny and he posts good content. The law is often lagging behind technology, which is something I briefly discussed in my paper. I support freedom on the internet, but not when it is used to harass. And here's some great Sam Pepper content...