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YouTube has zero tolerance for repetitive content. Videos that simply recycle other creators' work without adding unique commentary will likely face demonetization. For instance, channels that used to thrive on compiling existing footage without significant editing have been penalized as YouTube has evolved in its understanding of what constitutes original content.
Successful channels often differentiate themselves through the creator's personal commentary, engaging the audience in a way that merely watching a recycled video does not. This means that for reaction videos, for example, commentary plays a crucial role in their eligibility for monetization.