YouTube is as much a social network as it is a hub for videos of all kinds, and users can comment on just about any video they see, adding their own thoughts or replying to others. You may occasionally see comments that are flagged as spam and hidden from view. While spam tends to be self-explanatory, YouTube handles spam comments in a unique way, giving other users control over what comments can and can’t be seen. Writer Bio

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