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
Ok so without the checkmark, it will be easier to disguise yourself as another youtuber and pretend to be them, who's the one that came up with this idea? Why not let creators keep this checkmark or at least have a way to verify that they are legitimate and not a bot?