https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/21/y...te-its-site-via-a-new-youtube-heroes-program/
Earlier this month, YouTube launched its own social network of sorts with the debut of YouTube Community; now its enlisting help from viewers to help moderate it, along with other content on the video-sharing site. The company has announced the launch of a new, crowdsourced moderation program called YouTube Heroes, which asks volunteers to perform tasks like flagging inappropriate content, adding captions and subtitles, and responding to questions on the YouTube Help forum, among other things.
YouTube says that those who participate will be eligible to receive perks, including access to exclusive workshops and sneak preview product launches, for example.
The company didnt make a formal announcement about YouTube Heroes, but instead published news via its YouTube Help channel, where it was spotted first by the blog 9to5Google.
In the video, YouTube further details the type of work the volunteers will do. On the moderation side, they wont just be flagging individual videos, but will also have access to mass flagging tools that would allow them to check off a number of videos at once. Theyll also be tasked with moderating the new social communities on the site.
Heroes will have their own online dashboard to work from, and will be able to take part in Hero hangouts at times, the video says. At higher levels, theyll be able to sneak peeks at new products or even test them out for themselves, as well as contact YouTube staff directly.