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Why would a video of a virtual character dancing be made private if it contained no sensitive information and the channel made all their videos private as well?

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The videos might have felt embarrassing to the creator, even if they contained nothing sensitive. Other reasons could include uncertainty about the title or description, indecision about keeping the videos, issues with copyrighted music, or possible shaming or bullying. They might also feel the videos no longer fit their channel's theme and are revamping their content, but they want to keep the videos for personal viewing.

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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, will their YouTube videos appear private or blocked to me?

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No, if someone blocks you on YouTube, it primarily prevents you from commenting on their channel or videos. You can still watch their videos unless they are already private (and you are not invited) or age-restricted. You won't see a specific 'blocked' message for their videos; you would only know you're blocked if your comments fail to appear. Other viewing functions are generally not restricted.

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