They aren't shutting down videos anymore... they selectively isolate them :)
https://youtube.googleblog.com/2017/08/an-update-on-our-commitment-to-fight.html
Here is an excerpt :
"The videos will remain on YouTube behind an interstitial, won’t be recommended, won’t be monetized, and won’t have key features including comments, suggested videos, and likes."
I guess this is what you got for telling the truth online.