So Logan Paul makes a horrible video and @TeamYouTube @YTCreators @YouTube decides to raise the threshold for small channels making it nearly IMPOSSIBLE to start. It lowers moral for anyone starting to make content. The last change was at least tolerable.#YouTubePartnerProgram 
IMO it doesn’t make it impossible for small creators to start. If you don’t make the threshold, you’ll only be making $5 a month in a good month, and I don’t think that’ll make or break a small you tubers career.