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
Taking verification from hundreds of thousands of channels isn't going to help ANYONE. It's really a slap in the face to creators that have worked incredibly hard every day for 5+ years that they're invalid in YouTube's eyes. Youtube is just a dumpster fire right now.
Mary