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
- As stated in the article, the new method being introduced in late October will make it more obvious that verified accounts are legitimate. It's easier to replicate what looks like a tick on the end of your name then attempting to replicated a grey box around your name...
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Change like this isn't uncommon. Growth of a platform and increased exclusivity is expected. - Scam rates and impersonation rates should DECREASE. - Channels that meet verification standards of an evolving platform should be verified.
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To claim that the team responsible for this should be fired due to their incompetency over a matter like this seems absurd. I see no draw backs from the implementation of this new system, obviously with change it will take people time to adjust. This shouldn't prevent growth.
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