> Rich appealed both immediately. The first appeal was denied in 45 minutes. The second in just five. > The platform claimed its "initial actions" (could be either the first takedown or appeal denial, or both) were not the result of automation.

If they claim that a non automated review occurred but then still took down/denied appeal, what caused them to change course?

What is your source that the restoration of the video was not because of the noise?

Pattern recognition, an innate skill in most humans. When most bogus takedowns are not reversed, but the more people you see talking about them, the more likely they are to get reversed, you can easily see the pattern.