On the day I get Nerdrotic officially TM'ed. This happens. I am unverified.....good. Now you KNOW what channels to look for. Support Independent creators. #StayUnverified @TeamYouTubepic.twitter.com/AwAZkMUgPI
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Not just a pattern, from what can gather, this was long in the making.
I've been learning more about this in the course of the day...it appears that you are entirely correct TJ. 
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