That’s a heck of a straw man you’ve just knocked down. Glad neither one of us (easy rider or myself) were arguing to “let that happen”. I would be happy to help you pull the stuffing out of that scare crow but it would be kind of a waste of time.
My arguments have been that YouTube, etc have reached the point that they are no longer simply platforms but an integral part of the first amendment. An opinion that is supported by recent SCOTUS decisions.
The other way to look at it is that those platforms are vital to public discourse and interaction (backed up by SCOTUS opinion) and therefor should be treated in the same manner as other public utilities. No other utility may bar use because they dislike what you say.
The last line of your post.
“My interest here is strictly in their censorship because it's something I don't agree with.”
It’s odd that you would make that statement after criticizing the idea of not censoring someone. If you don’t agree with censorship, why on earth would you promote censorious activities? Taking such action would do nothing to reduce the issues we have now, it would only create more. A censorship war would not end with everyone silenced and an effective end to the first amendment, and I’m sure there would be some still claiming it was fine because the government didn’t do it.
You seem to believe that just because of a couple of SCOTUS rulings that youtube is still a place for free speech. That's where we differ in opinion. The censorship has already started in my mind. Regardless of what the courts say. If youtube is really an integral part of the first amendment, then why do we constantly read news stories about right leaning channels being suspended?
My position is, if the censorship has already started, shut the whole thing down. Both sides. Move on to a new platform that is actually a level playing field. That's the only way to ensure the new guys learn from the mistakes of the old guys.
But everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and I'll respect yours. You keep watching youtube because SCOTUS says they're not supposed to censor the right. It's apparent to me from the OP, that others are starting to look for other venues due to the already existing censorship you don't want to admit is already in place.
But any help with my scarecrow would be appreciated.