“This is a death knell for so many creators futures.”
It would not affect a creator’s ad revenue for that video.
Prior to these new restrictions, this policy applied to content showing real-world violence, and not in-game violence.
To make matters worse, many have condemned YouTube for not communicating these changes more effectively.
Condren has said he will now have to reevaluate his relationship with the site.
“You put your entire channel at risk of being analysed and flagged by retroactive software of new policies.
In my case it was light-hearted swears.
But because I asked for help, I’ve had a dozen videos limited.”
The offending content violates their change in policies only recently, which they will now retroactively apply to everyone.
This was despite the video actually focusing on “wholesome topics” and good news.
But it is what it is.
I am very, very convinced they will never actually communicate policy changes ever.
At least, not in any effective manner."
Eurogamer has contacted YouTube for further comment.
