Am I the only one who actually LIKES @TeamYouTube's decision to (re)raise the #PartnerProgram requirements to 1,000 subs / 4,000 hours?
#BackInMyDay you needed to be INVITED. Being partnered was sometihng you EARNED. It meant something! Twitch is the same way!
1) Those features are actually granfathered in. 2) I COMPLETELY disagree with the sentiment. External links are a (relatively) new feature, and should be EARNED & unlocked. 3) Potential abuse with links is VERY high; it needs restrictions. 4) Description boxes still work :-)