It happened again...

Summary

Logan, the creator of the SML (SuperMarioLogan) YouTube channel, expresses frustration and confusion after his channel's monetization is removed by YouTube for a second time. He recounts his history with YouTube, having previously dealt with demonetization across multiple channels. Logan's current channel, which features his own puppet characters, has been deemed in violation of YouTube's policies regarding harmful content involving minors. He questions the fairness of the decision, especially since his videos had been reviewed and approved for monetization in the past. Logan is uncertain about whether to continue on YouTube or restart on a new channel, and appeals to his followers for support and guidance.

Takeaways

• 😀 YouTube has demonetized Logan's entire channel, marking the fourth time he has faced this issue across different channels.
• 😀 The channel has been monetized for the past four years, despite having content with cussing and adult jokes, and human reviewers confirming it was acceptable.
• 😀 Logan questions why YouTube didn't simply age restrict specific videos that violated their policies instead of demonetizing the entire channel.
• 😀 He expresses frustration with YouTube's lack of clarity, as their email only mentions 'harmful content involving minors' but doesn't specify which videos are problematic.
• 😀 Logan mentions that his content is family-friendly, with his own characters and puppets, not using any third-party children’s characters.
• 😀 The demonetization email warns against moving to other channels to circumvent the restrictions, threatening the termination of all Logan's channels if he does so.
• 😀 Logan has already appealed the decision, but he anticipates a long wait for a resolution, as he experienced a year-long delay in his previous appeals.
• 😀 He expresses concern about his and his crew's livelihoods, as the demonetization means no earnings from May, with payments postponed until at least September.
• 😀 Logan questions YouTube’s decision to withhold his May earnings, especially since they took away monetization after the earnings finalized but before payment was made.
• 😀 He wonders if starting over on a fifth channel is an option, but he’s tired of constantly moving his content to new channels and dealing with the cycle of demonetization.
• 😀 Logan calls for support from his audience, urging them to contact YouTube and express their concerns, hoping to get clarification on what content is allowed and why his channel is being targeted.

Q & A

What is the primary issue Logan is facing in the video?

Logan is facing YouTube demonetizing his channel for the fourth time, removing monetization access and kicking him out of the YouTube Partner Program, despite having his content reviewed and approved for years.

Why does Logan believe YouTube has demonetized his channel?

Logan believes YouTube demonetized his channel due to harmful content involving minors, though he argues that there are no minors in his videos, and he has created his own characters and puppets.

What has Logan done in the past to deal with demonetization on his channels?

In the past, Logan has moved his content to other channels multiple times to avoid demonetization. However, this time, YouTube has warned that moving to other channels could result in termination of all his channels.

What specific content does Logan believe YouTube is targeting with demonetization?

Logan suspects YouTube is targeting videos that may have content deemed harmful involving minors, though he argues that the characters in his videos are his own creations and not family-friendly characters from other companies.

How has Logan been affected by the demonetization of his channel in terms of revenue?

Logan has been affected financially as the demonetization means he will not be paid for the earnings he generated in May. He is concerned that the delay in payment could affect his crew and their ability to cover bills and expenses.

What does Logan suggest might have triggered the demonetization?

Logan suggests that his parody content making fun of children's characters like Miss Rachel and Peppa Pig might have triggered the demonetization, even though he questions why YouTube didn’t just age restrict the videos instead.

What is Logan's stance on the use of profanity and adult content in his videos?

Logan acknowledges that his videos contain profanity and adult jokes, but he points out that many other creators, including streamers, are allowed to include similar content without facing demonetization. He is confused as to why his videos were flagged despite being approved for monetization in the past.

What does Logan want from YouTube to resolve the situation?

Logan wants YouTube to clearly explain which videos are violating policies and why monetization was removed. He hopes to have a direct conversation with YouTube to understand what kind of content he is allowed to create moving forward.

How does Logan feel about starting over with a new channel or content?

Logan is frustrated and uncertain about starting over again. He feels exhausted from repeatedly restarting channels, and he questions whether it’s worth continuing or if this might be the end of his YouTube career.

What does Logan ask his audience to do in response to the demonetization?

Logan asks his audience to reach out to YouTube, particularly through Twitter or other means, to bring attention to the issue and help him get his monetization back. He also wants advice on whether he should move to a new channel and change his content to meet YouTube’s guidelines.