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
Seems like this move will hurt the youtubers and just help mainstream media. I see the intentions though, there are many impersonation accounts. That being said all the verified accounts need to reapply making it easier to impersonate. Just feels like s fishy change.