What the Sirens Sing [CENSORED]

A film project videoed the Golden Gate Bridge for a year. Caught thirty people pumujing. Saved six.

One fellow changed his mind just after he launched. Adjusted his angle and survived. In the icy water he felt something brushing his legs. He thought it was sharks. But it was a seal, and only its circling kept him afloat.

YT required this vid to be censored, for NON-restricted viewing.

UNCENCORED VID HERE: https://youtu.be/p8OMHEekzAY
Effective changes are very trivial.

Something about community guidelines, and bridges. Clearly, no human intelligence came to such a conclusion. An example of how AI is just an algorithm, in this case stifling my muse -- although, actually, I have to acknowledge that my censored version is ... better.

They sent me an email ... their algorithm did.

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FROM YOUTUBE

"Hi there,

"We're reaching out because members of the YouTube Community, including fellow creators, viewers, or staff, have expressed concern for your safety or wellbeing after coming across content you posted with topics related to suicide or self-harm:

"Video: What the Sirens Sing

"If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thinking or self-harming, know there is help and you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon to turn to suicidal thinking and self-harm as ways to cope with painful emotions. Talking to someone can help you process these emotions, as well as get support through a difficult time.

"We encourage you to use the resources listed in our Help Center if you need support. These include organizations specific to your location. You can also visit findahelpline.com to look for local mental health care providers.

"We care about you. You are not alone and help is available.

"Please take care,
"The YouTube team"

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It's a lie, flat out, that any human flagged me. When they/it contacted me, virtually no one had seen this video.

But a real human person or committee authored this template letter. There's a way that it's almost sweet. Hardly anyone cares about me, this much. Thank you.

I don't know that I will ever be fine. But only an algorithm reviewed this video, and it did not apprehend my meaning.

Jack H