Pranks and scripted stunts by vloggers and content creators have reached alarming levels, causing actual harm and trauma to people and disrupting public order. Recently, three vloggers from the YouTube channel “Tukomi” were arrested for staging a kidnapping prank and uploading it online. They were charged with alarm and scandal after a police officer mistook the prank for a real incident and drew his gun. This incident highlights the dangers posed by vloggers who engage in dangerous pranks that create fear and panic in public places.
The Philippine National Police has issued a warning, stating that pranks causing panic will not be tolerated. The law imposes severe penalties, including imprisonment, for those who disturb public order or upload prank videos on social media platforms. Unfortunately, some content creators prioritize views and revenue over public safety, constantly pushing the boundaries with their dangerous and harmful stunts.
It is important to distinguish between acceptable humor and pranks that cross the line and cause trauma or compromise public safety. While pranks used to be entertaining during the pandemic, the landscape has changed with the emergence of reckless and harmful content. Reporting offensive posts and taking them down is not enough to prevent the continuous production of similar content. Content creators engage in a race for virality, challenging social norms and risking the security and safety of the public.
The recent arrest and charges against local vloggers should serve as a warning to others in the creator community. They must be held accountable for their actions, regardless of disclaimers or revenue concerns. Extreme pranks that cause alarm, disturbance, or waste valuable government resources are not funny. They erode trust in genuine emergencies and waste time and effort that could be better allocated elsewhere.
It is crucial for government regulators to ensure that content creators do not cause unnecessary inconvenience or alarm to the general public. The creator economy is booming, and it is vital for authorities to review tax compliance while also prioritizing public safety. We cannot afford to wait for a tragedy to occur before taking action against harmful pranks. Let us draw the line and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
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