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
To be honest, I'm not sure why people are surprised. When was the last time @TeamYouTube has made a positive change? They are full of negative changes and empty promises of improvement. I'm just starting out on YouTube, and it's so anoying to see these stupid rules and changes.