The internet is a place where the unexpected often happens, and recently, a quirky yet frustrating incident involving a well-known Pakistani YouTuber, Harris Sultan, provided yet another example of this. Based in Australia, Sultan found himself in an unusual predicament when his YouTube channel name was altered to “Scumbag Begger” by an Indian video editor who was hired by him.
Sultan, known for his outspoken views and popular content on YouTube, shared his ordeal on X (formerly Twitter), tagging YouTube Support in a post that quickly caught the internet’s attention. According to Sultan, he had hired a video editor from India, opting for a more affordable option. However, things took a dark turn when the editor allegedly attempted to scam him for additional money. When Sultan refused to pay, the editor retaliated by changing the name of Sultan’s channel to the rather unflattering “Scumbag Begger.”
Sultan’s Plea to YouTube
Sultan expressed his frustration in his post, stating,
“@YouTubeCreators, I made the mistake of hiring a cheap video editor from India who tried to scam me for money. When I refused, he changed my channel’s name to ‘Scumbag Beggar.’ Now @YouTube is telling me I have to wait 14 days before I can change it back. Really @YouTube?”
The post was accompanied by a screenshot of his channel’s new, insulting name, further fueling the absurdity of the situation.
As the post gained attraction, YouTube’s support team was quick to respond. In a reply to Sultan’s post, they acknowledged his frustration and assured him that they had sent him a direct message with instructions on how to resolve the issue.
“@TheHarrisSultan totally understand your frustration, we’ve sent you a DM with the next steps,” TeamYouTube tweeted.
Reactions on Internet
Unsurprisingly, the bizarre incident sparked a wave of reactions across the internet, with users chiming in with their thoughts and humour. One user humorously pointed out the misspelling in the channel’s new name, saying, “Sorry to hear dude. How did you end up hiring a moron who spells it ‘begger’? I hope you get your account back soon.” Another user added, “Be thankful he didn’t delete the channel altogether,” highlighting the potential for even greater damage.
A third user found humour in the situation, commenting, “It’s a funny incident. Lol. Scumbag Begger. I mean, I am calling that editor for his mischief.”
While the incident may seem like a quirky internet moment, it serves as a reminder of the risks involved in online collaborations, especially when dealing with unknown or less-vetted individuals. Sultan’s experience underscores the importance of careful selection when outsourcing work, even for seemingly minor tasks like video editing.
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