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
That's some crap! Verification should be based on how long the channel has existed, folk who made their channels 6+ years ago and regularly produce content should be given it automatically. It should not be based on sub numbers or popularity