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Why might I make a video private, even if it contains no sensitive information and my channel is also private?

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You might choose to make a video private due to personal embarrassment or discomfort with its content, even if it contains no sensitive information. Other potential reasons include uncertainty about the title or description, indecision on whether to keep the content public, or concerns about copyrighted music, shaming, or bullying. Additionally, you may wish to retain videos for personal viewing if they no longer align with your channel's evolving theme.

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How can I find out who uploaded a private video on YouTube?

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You cannot find out who uploaded a private YouTube video unless they grant you access or you recall the channel name from when it was public. If the video is embedded or in a public playlist, it will simply say "Private Video" without revealing details. If you commented before it became private, your comment in your History tab might provide a clue.

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Why does a YouTube channel show 11 videos, but only 5 are visible to me?

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Some videos may be blocked due to copyright issues or other violations, or they might have been changed to private or unlisted, which can take time for the site to update.

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Why would someone change their video to private after I commented on it if I didn't say anything offensive?

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The person might feel embarrassed about the video being public and decided to make it private once they realized someone had watched it.

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If someone blocks me on YouTube, will I still be able to watch their videos, or will they appear private or blocked?

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No, if someone blocks you on YouTube, you can generally still watch their videos. Blocking primarily prevents you from commenting on their channel or videos. You will only be unable to view their videos if they are already private (and you have not been granted access) or are age-restricted. You will not see a specific "blocked" message; instead, you would realize you are blocked if your comments fail to appear.

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