YouTuber James Somerton Faces Backlash Over Plagiarism Accusations and Insufficient Apology

Somerton's actions spark a wider discussion about plagiarism among creators and the need for stricter platform regulations.

James Somerton, a YouTuber known for video essays about queer literature, was accused of plagiarism by fellow YouTuber Harris Brewis, leading to a significant drop in Somerton's subscriber count and his withdrawal from online platforms.
Somerton returned with a 34-minute apology video, which was later removed, where he apologized for not always crediting authors and source materials, but did not use the words 'plagiarism' or 'plagiarized.'
Many online criticized Somerton's apology as insufficient and manipulative, and he subsequently deleted the video and deactivated his Patreon page again.
Somerton suggested in his apology that he wants to credit sources in his videos and donate any money made to those he wronged, but these promises have not been fulfilled.
Somerton's actions have sparked a wider discussion about plagiarism among creators and the need for stricter regulations on platforms.