Second Chances on YouTube

Starting today, some creators who’ve had their channels terminated, and are no longer able to post on YouTube, will have the opportunity to request a new channel, a fresh start. YouTube provides an incredible opportunity for creators to build not just an audience but a business. There are now more than 3 million channels in the YouTube Partner Program, and over the past four years alone, YouTube has paid out over $100 billon to creators, artists and media companies Given the scale of that opportunity, YouTube knows that enforcing lifetime terminations can be… difficult. And just like YouTube has evolved and changed over the past 20 years, and had its fair share of second chances to get things right with the community. YouTube has heard loud and clear from the community that there needs to be a more nuanced approach — one that lets creators learn and get a second chance More information: https://blog.youtube/inside-youtube/second-chances-on-youtube/