Creators often tweet @ us asking about YouTube Partner Program applications – if that's you, we have some improvements to share:
Full update
https://yt.be/help/ypp-sign-up …
Quick summary of updates 
you guys need to understand that without your "clients" you wouldn't be making a cent. making youtubers pay fines, deleting their accounts over a fucking emote, and now you are trying to control how the people that make YOU money should do their jobs..disgusting
Clear progress toward YPP thresholds w/ more accurate watch time data–you’ll see public watch hours alone since that’s what counts for eligibility.
Option to be notified when you’re eligible–no need to continuously check back yourself!