New YouTube policy mass strips channels of verification Google \/ YouTubeFollowing new policy on the criteria for channel verification, YouTube has informed several creators that their channels will no longer be verified. YouTube has announced a massive change to how channels get verified on September 19th. YouTube sent an email to numerous creators, outlining the new criteria and informing the creator that they will no longer be considered a verified YouTube channel. Here is the email sent to numerous YouTube creators: Hi there, We\u2019re writing to let you know that we\u2019re updating the eligibility criteria for channel verification on YouTube. Unfortunately, with these changes, your channel no longer meets the criteria to be verified. We realize this might be disappointing, but we believe these updates will make channel verification more consistent for users and creators across YouTube. Please keep reading to learn more about the changes and what you can do. What\u2019s changing: YouTube will now proactively verify channels instead of accepting requests for verification badges. We aim to verify channels that represent a well-known or highly searched creator, artist, public figure, or company with a clear need to differentiate themselves from other channels with a similar name. Channels are typically verified if they: \u2022 Have built a large audience and community on YouTube. \u2022 Are widely recognized outside of YouTube and have a strong presence online. \u2022 Or, have a channel name that could be confused with other channels on YouTube. The goal is to help channels avoid impersonation, and help viewers understand if a channel is the official presence of the creator, celebrity, or brand it represents. The verification badge does not represent endorsements or awards from YouTube. What this means for you: Starting in early October 2019, your channel will no longer be verified, but you have the option to appeal the decision here. This will not impact monetization of your channel. For more information on these changes, please refer to the YouTube Help Center. Sincerely, The YouTube Team Previously, channels with 100k subscribers get verified with no additional criteria. Now, channels and creators will have to prove their \u201cauthenticity and prominence.\u201d According to their official announcement, there is no process to request channel verification. There is only an appeal process for now unverified channels. Ryan \u201cFwiz\u201d Wyatt, YouTube\u2019s Global Head of Gaming & Virtual Reality, responded to the changes in a tweet: We made changed to verification. Our new criteria prioritizes verifying prominent channels that have a clear need for proof of authenticity. We look at a number of factors to determine if a channel meets this criteria. If you were impacted, read here:https:\/\/t.co\/mTbNU4Bba8 \u2014 Ryan Wyatt (@Fwiz) September 19, 2019 Top YouTube Creators respond Ethan Nestor of CrankGameplays got unverified, and described the move as a \u201cslap in the damn face.\u201d being verified on youtube doesn’t REALLY matter, but it feels like a slap in the damn face to get this email after working my ass off for 7 years. Thanks, YouTube. pic.twitter.com\/zdvLlmjhhm \u2014 Ethan Nestor (@CrankGameplays) September 19, 2019 YouTuber Nudah revealed his loss of verification, and asked YouTube why they \u201chate [their] creators\u201d why do u hate your creators do u genuinely wonder why everyone hates your platform @YouTube @TeamYouTube like why was this necessary pic.twitter.com\/68UgTRJJXy \u2014 nudah (@nudahwastaken) September 19, 2019 YouTube creator, game show host, and Use Your Words co-creator Brent Black has also been unverified. I’m tellin y’all you gotta get in on the ground floor now, this YouTube thing is gonna be HUGE pic.twitter.com\/OKsB2tbc1X \u2014 Brent Black (@brentalfloss) September 19, 2019 NBA 2KTV host and producer Chris \u2018LD2K\u2019 Manning described the decision by YouTube as \u201cbaffling.\u201d .@YouTube verifications being taken away from top creators is baffling to me. I understand wanting brand accounts to stand out, but it\u2019s the creators who built the platform into what it is today. \u2014 Chris Manning (@LD2K) September 19, 2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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