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
the tick has become a learnt behaviour by consumers - taking it away will just confuse viewers. we all have known that youtube is elitist, but what a way to confirm the suspicions.