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
So what exactly is the magic number of subscribers one has to have now to be protected from impersonation? I simply don't see the point of undoing that little bit of protection for people you already verified.