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Hello guys
I wanted to write a quick post about how I feel about the new Monetization rules that Youtube have announced. You can read about It here.
Basically, Youtube is tightening the rules for video monetization. Previously you only needed 10,000 views collectively to be able to join Youtube's Partner Program which enabled users to have ads displayed on their videos. Now the new rules state that the user must have a total of 4,000 watch hours on their channel within the last 12months and 1,000 subscribers. YouTube will enforce the new eligibility policy for all existing channels as of February 20th, which means that channels that are already monetized but no longer meet the requirements will now no longer be monetized.
I have seen quite an uproar about this on Twitter, some claiming that Youtube Is making It harder for newer upcoming channels to thrive on the platform. I'm witnessing a flurry of sub for sub tweets to enable each other to reach the 1000 subscribers threshold fast.
Personally, I welcome this new change. I have been uploading videos to Youtube for about 5months now and In recent months hit 10,000 views and was waiting to be monetized. I have been waiting two months and now I know why Youtube wasn't In any rush to monetize me. Now under the new rules, my channel Is no longer eligible for this as I only have 201 subscribers although I meet the other 2 requirements. It means nothing to me as I enjoy uploading videos and I will continue to do so for as long as I enjoy It. It will take me a lot longer now, maybe years until I will be eligible for monetization and I'm ok with that.
In the meantime, I have a Dtube channel which I upload to daily to also. This doesn't serve as a replacement for my Youtube channel but rather an alternative. Since I'm unsure where the future of video content lies I feel like It's good to have a backup. For now, I'm happy to have my videos on both platforms where I can gain more exposure.
Let me know what you think down In the comments below. There's no right or wrong answer, only opinions that I will respect.
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So, I'm assuming that this change is Youtubes ill-conceived way of trying to control the influx of negative content (bad-taste pranks/extremely dark humor/general illegal content/fakenews and so on). However, this change is going to hurt the very people that they should try and support. And if my theory for the reason of this change is wrong, then YouTube is simply making the situation even worse.
My reason for thinking this? Simple - not everyone is like you (xr-hammergaming) you post because you enjoy it and want to cater to your community. I'd say you very firmly fit into the group of people that YT should be on their knees begging to stay. However, a large number of people are pulled towards Youtube from the success stories of the more famous content creators, and they feel that YT is a get-rich-quick method, and so they create content that will pull as many views/comments/engagement as possible.
This is where the problem comes from, the content that pulls the most views and subscribers are quite often the ones that have content that is not suited for advertisers. For example, check out some of the harmful 'prank' channels, neo-nazi channels, fakenews channels, (the more crazy) conspiracy theory channels and so on - these channels regularly have over 1000 subscribers, and they won't be affected by this change, they'll still be making money from YT.
Even worse, look at the Logan Paul case from very recently. As I'm sure you're aware he posted the video of the suicide victim and was (in very bad taste) making disrespectful and disgusting jokes about it. Youtubes course of action? Remove him from the Preferred-Ads program, BUT he is still monetized through the normal ads.
Based on the above points, I really feel that this change is seriously bad, and I cannot support it.
YouTube has a problem, that's for sure. Their (admirably) stance on free-speech and freedom of expression is under attack by those that want to abuse it. But this is not the way to do it, it's alienating people who they should be promoting.
(Just a note, this is not a salty rant by me, I'm not affected by this change. I simply do not see the justice of punishing original, good quality, up and coming content creators because YT is under attack for the actions of their 'stars')
Great point of view. My opinions had nothing to do with the existing channel crisis going on over at Youtube. Just the influx of newer users only caring for money. I do feel for the small creators that will struggle but If they continue as they were doing then they should eventually hit the threshold. I am one of these small creators after all. Maybe I look at things through rose tinted glasses because, as you say I post because I enjoy doing It and I forgot not everyone posts videos for this reason. But aren't these the kind of creators we want on Youtube. When I watch peoples videos I can hear It the voice of those who enjoy doing what they love and that's what Youtube should be about.
I for one don't think that the new Youtube changes and the Logan Paul situation are related. Monetization issues have been around for a while with many complaining that they haven't been monetized yet after waiting around for months and I do believe personally that Youtube had this In the works way longer than the Logan Paul situation and people are trying to connect the two when In fact there Is no connection. I may be wrong.
Yes, there are many of awful channels that won't be affected by this and continue to make money on videos which aren't family friendly. I think Youtube needs to deal with these kinds of channels In a different manner. Especially Logan Paul, Youtube has failed Its viewers In not acting on the situation.
The whole Logan Paul situation Is disgusting and I think his channel should get taken down, that Is a big issue with Youtube. There are loads of 'bad' channels on youtube who are already over the threshold and won't be affected. I don't know why Youtube allows this, I have no answers for this.
But I do hope that the new changes will mean that maybe Youtube will spend more time checking the content that channels put out. Although they need to sift through the existing channels first, starting with the 'stars'.
I don't always manage to put Into words exactly how I feel. But I tried my best, It took me a while to respond because of this. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
YouTube used to be a great site for new and established video content creators to both host their videos and share in advertising revenue.
But recently, its become apparent than YouTube is trying to squeeze out small content creators and is propping up content from traditional media companies. CNN and a family-friendly independent political channel can both cover the same news story, but while YouTube pushes the CNN video to their trending page it will demonetize the independent channel.
YouTube wants to be cable 2.0, as is evidenced with their YouTube Red service and the way they prop up and promote content from networks and cable TV stations. They're taking what was great about the platform, the passionate independent content creators, and spitting in their faces.
This will accelerate the departure of big YouTubers to other platforms. I've seen more and more gaming channels that I've followed for years popping up on Steemit in the last few months, where they are free to post and profit from their original content without the platform putting up roadblocks to discourage these people.
YouTube is going downhill and is turning into a platform for legacy media, which is the exact opposite reason why people were attracted to the site in the first place. Their trending page is full of clips from late night shows and news organizations, including one from TMZ with just 56k views. Its obvious that YT is picking and choosing who they want to keep around and who they want to discourage.
And I, for one, will celebrate once a viable competitor to YouTube rises. Hopefully DTube can be that competitor.
I am hoping Dtube will be a viable competitor for Youtube too. I did have hopes for Vidme but that didn't last. I feel like until there Is a platform that can take on Youtube, Youtube cannot be stopped.
I joined Steemit September last year so I'm fairly new myself but I have seen a huge Influx of new users In the gaming category specifically within the past month, so I definitely think people are getting fed up of Youtube.
I don't actually check the trending page so I'm not familiar with whats being shown on there, nothing ever relevant to me so I don't bother. I stick to watching the channels that I am subscribed too. But yes Youtube Is going downhill and I assumed they pick and choose who they want to support, If your face fits and all of that.
To be honest I don't know what I'm expecting from Youtube anymore. I'm one of the many millions that are trying to 'make It'.
Thanks for the overview. Thought they already made this change before.
Anyways, I welcome this change. Recently you saw a lot of small youtuber who directly went to try to monetize their channels without even having a big enough fan base or sometimes even without the quality. I think it's giving and taking. If someone wants to get money for ads, it's ok, I have no problem with this, as he puts time into making the video etc. But first she should start and give something to his community through content which has at least some quality and not forcing people right away to see ads.
Often the money is the only matter, therefor I appreciate these people who make this because they have fun doing it and where money comes as behind this.
I do believe they Introduced the 10,000 view before monetization earlier In 2017, prior to that you could monetize straight away on Youtube.
Exactly, I look at It as a business venture, you don't expect to make a return straight away, you expect to put long hours and hard work to make a name for yourself and make your business thrive. Youtube Is seen as a quick get rich platform for many and It just Isn't the case.
I think 1000 subscribers Is a good benchmark for decent content, after all If you have that many people watching your videos then surely you have something worth watching. Im a long way off that number and I'm happy to work hard towards It.
It will also force users who spam content, off Youtube, which can only be a good thing.
Yes, can just agree. People should work for their money and get a name themself, then they will also get followers and views in a organic way anyways. Beside that, it makes nearly no sense to monetize before as they would get not much money anyways for it. Probably the administration costs are also too high in this case for Youtube.
I really hope this will help bring back more quality to youtube. The bad thing is, if someone really want, he still can buy subscribers and views, I assume.
Yes I do believe you have to gain a huge amount of views to make anything near decent from being on Youtube. I have had people say they have 1,000s of views per video but are still earning pennies monthly because It's still not enough. Rightly so.
Youtube had been on a slow decline for a while now. And even harder to find decent content. Most of what I see Is clickbait.
I'm hoping Youtube manages to find a way to prevent bought for likes and subscribers, after all, It doesn't buy watch time and viewer base so unless you buy likes on every video you make what Is the point.
I think the point is, that it makes a video more attractive for potential viewer if the video has a lot of views and maybe likes. Something else I can't think about.
Yes, youtube is probably filled more then 60-70% with clickbait probably, and that's a pity.
I didn't think about that actually. Views do attract views. I heard a while ago that Youtube now have ways of knowing where the views come from, same IP Adress maybe? Whether this Is ture or not I don't know.
I don't know where the future of Youtube lies with all of the negativity In recent years which Is why I turned to Steemit and Dtube.
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment :)
What a bummer. But oh well, it's their platform. It's their right to do things their way, even though some of us may be against that move. But thanks for sharing the news. Wouldn't have known about this if it wasn't for your post. Upvoted and resteemed!
Thanks for the Resteem :) I found out because my Twitter feed blew up and thought I'd add my two cents.
For me personally, It won't affect my uploading to Youtube :) I would do It If there were no way to make money, like how Youtube used to be when It first started.
Thanks for reading and commenting :)
Yeah, I'm still gonna continue uploading my videos too.
Great Idea :)
I think this is incredibly unfair and only serves the big users, who have nothing to worry about. New users, even if creating some quality content, will mostly go unnoticed, as the most common way of getting views is through YouTube's own recommendation system. So, if YT doesn't recommend your videos, you won't get views, subs, or any monetization.
I'm not completely against the 4,000 hours. What bugs me the most is the 1,000 sub requirement. Well done, YouTube, on creating the potential for a massive surge on trash subs for your platform. Also, more view bots as well - some channels pay for this later, but most of them don't, as YouTube is filled with trash.
All in all, this will hurt new, honest users, more than protecting the platform from spammers, as they surely have their ways to influence watch time and subs.
I dont actually know how the recommendation section works. Youtube says that you aren't anymore likely to get recommended If you're monetized. Whether that's true or not, I don't know.
I have already surpassed the 4,000 threshold, I think that Is fairly easy, especially for me since I upload daily. But the subs I will struggle with but I'm ok with that. I only want subs If the genuinely like my content. The only worry Is users are more likely to engage In sub for sub so which Isn't really benefitting anyone.
I agree, Youtube needs a better system to deal with the spammers, old or new, they are an Issue. It seems they aren't focusing on what Is the current issue withing their plaform.
No, I don't think monetization has anything to do with the recommended videos. I think it's more of a description/tag/topic kind of algorithm thing that decided what goes where. It's no doubt that this is the best way to earn views on YT.
This definitely isn't their major problem, and can easily be circumvented with the "sub for sub" thing. I also predict plenty of "watch for watch" messages, or a rise of the view bots.
You're doing it the right way. Problem is you're far from the sub threshold, so this is where the system is unfair. Others will buy some subs or something and they'll quickly be monetized, while others like you have to way a year or more to get some bucks. Not fair, even if for someone who isn't doing it for the money - it's always better to earn a bit from your work, right?
Yeah I can agree, It Isn't fair, I would love to be paid for It, but I can accept that I will be waiting a long time before I can benefit, If ever. I mean It's alright putting In the hard work but people have gotta enjoy your stuff. If In a few years I'm getting nowhere then maybe I will re-evaluate, maybe I won't get anywhere simply because my stuff Isn't good or I'm not entertaining enough. Completely off topic I know lol.
I understand that It Is disheartening and we have to put In more work now than ever. Another reason why I am also on Dtube because I have a better chance of making something from that. I have high hopes for Dtube, now more than ever.
A "few years" is a long time, and that's exactly where YouTube is screwing the small folks. Maybe DTube actually goes big and the ones that joined early will become the next big "DTubers". We can only hope :)
I would love for that to happen as I got straight onto Dtube as soon as It was announced here on Steemit, It would be cool to think that we would be the first Dtube gamers 😅
Well, no one will be able to take that claim to fame away from us, I guess :D
Just good old YouTube craving more 💰...
Very true my friend
What really ? 4,000 watch hours + 1000 sub .. i start my utube 2 months ago now i got just 50view and 59 sub their is no way i can achieve their eligibility policy better we should pay attention to DTube. Thanks
Yes really. I started around 5months ago and I only have 201 subscribers and I was waiting to be monetized because I had over 10,000 views. It won't happen now but I'm not bothered because I enjoy making videos. It gives me something to work towards and I'm happy to do that.
There Is a way you can achieve their eligibility, through hard work and dedication. If It's what you want then work for It :) What better incentive now than ever!
Upload to Dtube also, I do this, It's a great platform and great exposure.
What content do you create? Do you feel like you put your all Into creating It?
Good luck with your channel :)
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