How about YouTube doesn't change the verified button at all, as there was nothing fucking wrong with it, and instead add a special new button next to the verification they can give to their special people, to say they are a well known creator?
Add something new for celebrities or corporations which doesn't affect creators at all? YouTube could still use their system of picking and choosing who they think they like most no their platform, instead of taking hard work away from people. @TeamYoutube, you not think of this?
(Aromantic/Demi-biromantic) Ace