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 verified on YouTube, you must be 'established' *outside* YouTube." What? Isn't that saying... YouTube isn't a "legitimate" platform? Why are you somehow not subject to impersonation if you're primarily on YouTube?