It should be easy to know when you’ve found the official YouTube channel of a creator, artist, brand, or public figure. So in late October, we’re updating what it means for channels to be “Verified” w/ new eligibility criteria & a new look. Details → https://yt.be/help/3QfB pic.twitter.com/JXOvMbkbns
@YouTube I created a reply to your update & I hope you read it in full as well as everyone elses. TLDR is; tick marks are universal - simply remove tick mark ascii from names to prevent "confusion". People earnt that badge, don't diss old achievements. Listen to your community!