YouTubers are upset and confused by new verification policy, but the platform hasn't removed anybody yet

YouTubers are upset and confused by new verification policy, but nobody has been removed yet

that the platform's rules about removing advertisements — a process called "demonetization" — are random and poorly explained. Creators counts on ads as their main source of revenue.on the platform, arguing that openness does more good than harm.

To be verified, channels must now have a prominent channel name that represents a well-known or highly searched creator, artist, brand or public figure,[emphasis added]

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