TL;DR
- YouTube is testing a new cleanup process that gives certain channels facing termination over spam violations a second chance.
- Eligible creators have 30 days to fix or remove offending videos, or delete their entire video library to avoid termination.
- Creators who wipe their videos can retain their subscribers, channel handle, and monetization status, potentially leaving viewers with empty channels in their subscriptions.Preview
Imagine heading to YouTube to revisit an old video from one of your favorite creators, only to find that the video, and in some cases, the creator’s entire library, has vanished. You’d normally blame YouTube, but soon, the platform might not be the culprit.
The streaming giant is testing a new approach to dealing with channels that violate certain spam policies, and it includes giving creators the chance to voluntarily delete videos to save their channel from being terminated.
