Proton responded to my email about Vincent Lapierre.
In its response, Proton told me:
Vincent Lapierre's channel should never have been part of our affiliate and sponsorship program, because we intentionally avoid association with channels whose content could distract from our message and divide our community.
They said their team lacked sufficient knowledge of French politics to evaluate the sponsorship deal, and stated they regretted the sponsorship.
Proton said they are reviewing their vetting process and guidelines.
Lapierre didn't respond to an earlier request for comment. His latest video, published earlier today, is not sponsored by Proton.
In a post on X dated 8 June, Lapierre stated Proton had ended their relationship with him. He called Proton's decision "intimidation", and said he planned to release a video on it.
https://x.com/VincLapierre/status/2064050057888813188
In a reply, Proton founder Andy Yen stated:
Proton supports the right to have an opinion, but Proton itself must stay neutral. We defend and protect users across the political spectrum, but sponsorships require neutrality. This shouldn't have passed vetting in the first place irrespective of the public campaigns.
In a later reply, Yen stated:
To be clear, the problem is not because you represent the right (we don't take sides), but because for better or for worse, you are a somewhat controversial figure in France who arouses strong opinions from many people, while Proton does not want privacy to become controversial.
https://x.com/andyyen/status/2064116091421376567
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