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
This new erification system isn't inherently bad. It does add certainty to the person being real, not just popular. BUT. For smaller youtubers who can't get verified but have over 100k, it just became really easy to cause them issues. That needs addressed somehow.