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
Oh you most definitely did not talk to "viewers" because everyone disagrees with this change. You are turning into a sham of a corporation and are perfectly content with screwing content creators over as long as you're making money.