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Can I delete someone else's comments on my YouTube video?

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Yes, you can delete someone else's comment on your own YouTube video, especially if it is inappropriate.

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Is it better to make my YouTube videos unlisted with comments turned off, or should I make them private to deal with harassment from a troll?

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It depends on your needs and privacy concerns. If you want to limit access to your videos, making them private is the safest option, as only approved individuals can view them. Unlisted videos can be shared if someone has the link, potentially allowing further harassment. Even with comments off, trolls might find other ways to harass you.

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Can I report someone who is harassing or trolling me on my YouTube videos?

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You can't always report someone for harassment or trolling unless their comments violate YouTube's policies, such as involving threats or illegal activity. In cases of harassment, it's often better to block the user and ignore their comments.

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How can I block trolls from commenting on my videos?

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You can block a user by visiting their channel and clicking the flag icon in the "About" section. That will open a drop-down menu with the option "Block user". This will prevent the user from commenting on your videos. You can also choose to filter out certain words within your channel's dashboard if they are often used by trolls/haters commenting on your videos. If the same person is creating multiple accounts to harass you, then report them.

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How do I disable comments when I don’t have a YouTube account?

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You can use restricted mode which will remove comments even if you're signed out.

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If I turn comments off on a video, can I turn them back on?

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Yes. You can do this within your channel's dashboard by editing a video. The comments visibility setting can be changed at any time. If any comments were posted on the video before you disabled them, then they won't be removed, unless you manually delete them one by one.

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Why might someone choose to disable comments on their YouTube videos?

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Content creators might disable comments to avoid negative feedback, especially on sensitive or controversial topics. They may also want to prevent arguments or harassment in the comment section. Additionally, some creators disable comments because they are too busy to engage with or moderate them.

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Which is better for handling negative comments on my sensitive-subject videos, making the videos private or disabling the comments?

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Disabling the comments is a better option, as it allows others to access potentially valuable content without the distraction of negative feedback.

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Should I disable the comments on my YouTube videos if I'm being bullied?

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Consider blocking the person from commenting on your videos first. If the situation worsens, you can disable comments to prevent further harassment.

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How do I hide comments across the platform, not just on my own videos? I don't want to see comments, period.

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The only way to do that is turn on Restricted Mode, an option that can be accessed from the settings button, which on a website is a 3-dots icon at the top of the site; on mobile, it is a gear icon found by pressing the user icon and is at the bottom menu on the TV version. Keep in mind that it not only hides all comments but also hides inappropriate videos.

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