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SSSniperwolf and Jacksfilms have had a contentious relationship on YouTube, with Jacksfilms accusing SSSniperwolf of stealing content and failing to credit creators.
The controversy heightened when SSSniperwolf was alleged to have disclosed Jacksfilms' residential address on Instagram, causing concerns for his safety. YouTube has recently addressed the issue, although a number of online creators feel that the punishment was insufficient.
SSSniperwolf and Jacksfilms have amassed a significant following on YouTube, but their interactions were limited until October 2022. Despite Jacksfilms' efforts to criticize her content, SSSniperwolf responded with only a few tweets. However, on the night of October 13, allegations arose that SSSniperwolf had publicly shared Jacksfilms' home address with her millions of Instagram followers, leading to intense backlash against her.
SSSniperwolf's recent actions have escalated the conflict between her and Jacksfilms. YouTube took action against SSSniperwolf yesterday, although some argue that the penalty imposed was insufficient. Whether this controversy marks the end of their feud remains uncertain.
SSSniperwolf Accused of Stealing Content
Jacksfilms became interested in SSSniperwolf's content in 2022 when he came across a tweet revealing the source of her video inspiration. This struck a chord with the comedic sketch artist, prompting him to express his disapproval of reacting to TikTok compilations with what he perceived as uninspired commentary. Consequently, he launched a new channel called JJJacksfilms, cleverly mocking the triple "s" in SSSniperwolf's name. On this platform, Jacksfilms began offering critiques of her alleged content stealing and failure to credit creators.
Initially, the channel showcased Jacksfilms adding low-effort reactions to SSSniperwolf's content. However, he later switched to a more successful format that garnered higher viewership. The drama between the two YouTubers reached its peak when Jacksfilms started hosting "SSSniperwolf Bingo Nights" on Twitch. During these streams, he and his audience would watch SSSniperwolf's videos featured in TikTok compilations and mark off bingo squares labeled with phrases like "forgets to react" and "reads the caption word for word."
The JJJacksfilms channel appeared to thrive by offering a unique format that showcased SSSniperwolf's videos while also giving credit to the original creators. However, this format led to the editing of some of SSSniperwolf's videos to remove clips from creators who did not grant permission for their use. Additionally, there are claims that she would borrow jokes from TikTok comments without giving credit.
While the allegations that her content did not comply with fair use doctrine were likely frustrating for SSSniperwolf, the accusations that she went to Jacksfilms' house without an invitation have caused outrage. Screenshots from her now-deleted Instagram story show that she conducted a poll asking whether she should visit @jacksfilms, who allegedly lives just 5 minutes away from her shoot. The female YouTuber then posted a video outside his house with the caption, "Let's have a mature conversation."
Jacksfilms is Urging YouTube to Remove SSSniperwolf From the Platform
Jacksfilms was live-streaming when he was informed that SSSniperwolf might be outside his residence. During the stream, he can be heard asking his wife not to confront her. In a video uploaded the next day, Jacksfilms mentioned that SSSniperwolf seemed to be making light of the situation by posting a picture with her sister and the caption "We pull up to your house, wyd?" He expressed that he and his wife no longer feel safe in their own home.
While some people are defending SSSniperwolf's attempt to speak with Jacksfilms, others believe that there were safer ways for her to do so. After all, SSSniperwolf has a criminal record that includes charges of armed robbery and disorderly conduct as recent as 2016. Certain users on Twitter have found Jacksfilms' concerns to be ridiculous. For example, SSSniperwolf's sibling responded to Jacksfilms, questioning if he didn't know how to fight. Some have also suggested that if the roles were reversed, more people would see it as a more significant issue.
Contrarily, SSSniperwolf has refuted the accusations of doxxing, claiming on her Instagram story that she lacks the knowledge and has "no ill intentions" towards anyone. She argued that Jacksfilms has been harassing her for months and that his address can easily be found on Google.
Yesterday, YouTube issued a statement on Twitter revealing that SSSniperwolf has received a "temporary monetization suspension" due to her off-platform behavior. While some commenters deemed this penalty appropriate, others expressed the belief that she should have been permanently banned from the platform. Twitter user BiackEye remarked that these actions seemed forgivable "as long as you have a million bajillion subscribers."
However, YouTube acknowledged that the behavior from both sides is not in line with their expectations. In response, Jacksepticeye, a well-known internet personality, pointed out that criticism and parody should not be equated with doxxing. Shortly after, SSSniperwolf issued a tweet apologizing and expressing gratitude towards YouTube for holding her accountable.
It is worth mentioning that Jacksfilms has previously raised concerns about non-transformative content. Seven years ago, he gained widespread attention when he watched another creator react to one of his videos without much of a response. Jacksfilms sarcastically remarked, "I really appreciate how you played my entire video and then barely reacted to it." It seems that the YouTuber who received criticism ultimately decided to delete their channel. As of now, it remains uncertain if YouTube will take any further action against Jacksfilms for his critiques or if SSSniperwolf will face anything more than temporary demonetization.