I’m posting this to document my current YouTube Partner Program situation across two channels, as I’ve now received multiple responses but still no clear reasoning or actionable feedback regarding the decision.
I’m requesting a proper human review and transparency
Roblox channel (ForgeBF): https://t.co/ciAZG3EoVI
Email: [email protected]
Anime channel (StarAnime0): https://t.co/19wduHyiGw
Email: [email protected]
April 18 - ForgeBF demonetized "Inauthentic Content"
May 11 - StarAnime0 demonetized under “related channels” policy tied to ForgeBF
Case ID active: [8-7375000041858]
I’ve been in contact with YouTube support after my channels were demonetized under “inauthentic content” and “related channels” policies.
I received the standard appeal rejection saying I can reapply after 90 days, but no specific explanation of what content caused the issue or what needs to be changed.
I responded multiple times asking for a human review and clearer feedback, and I also shared detailed proof of my workflow to show the original effort behind my videos.
Support confirmed the decision came from the internal review team and said they can’t provide details or change the outcome. At this point, I’m still trying to get clarity on what specifically triggered the decision so I can properly fix it before reapplying.
Recently I've been seeing a lot of creators who were demonetized for "inauthentic content" getting their monetization back automatically, often without any email, notification, or explanation. Their channels are simply being restored to the YouTube Partner Program.
I'm genuinely happy to see that happening because many of those creators appear to have been wrongly affected.
The reason StarAnime0 was demonetized is because YouTube linked it to my other channel, ForgeBF which was demonetized for "inauthentic content"
If YouTube is restoring channels that were incorrectly flagged for inauthentic content, then I hope ForgeBF will also be re monetized soon.
And if that channel is restored to YPP, I don't understand why StarAnime0 should still have to wait 90 days to reapply when it was demonetized solely due to the "related channels" policy
@TeamYouTube I'd really appreciate a human review of both cases
Today, my Roblox channel ForgeBF was restored to the YouTube Partner Program. My second channel, StarAnime0, was demonetized only under the Related Channels policy because of ForgeBF.
StarAnime0: https://t.co/HCjEeozVcZ
Since the original channel has now been restored to YPP, I'm wondering whether StarAnime0 still needs to wait until the August 9 reapplication date, or if a manual review could restore monetization sooner now that the original reason no longer exists.
I'd really appreciate it if a human reviewer could take a look.
@TeamYouTube
@natecurtiss_yt If I use the same title and thumbnail format will yt flag ot as "Inauthentic" (repetitive content)
- Long form anime recaps. Thumbnails are always start vs end split screen and title is "The ENTIRE story of x in z minutes (No AI Voice)"
It's been 51 days since ForgeBF was demonetized for "Inauthentic Content."
And 28 days since StarAnime0 was demonetized under YouTube's "related channels" policy
It's also been:
• 5 days since @TeamYouTube asked me to verify my channel information
• 3 days since I was told my case would continue via email
• 2 days since I received the same automated appeal denial with no specific examples, referenced videos, or actionable feedback
I have provided detailed information regarding my workflow, scripting process, editing timeline, and content creation methods, yet I still have not been told which content was considered "inauthentic"
Case ID: 8-7375000041858
I'm respectfully requesting a proper human review and for @TeamYouTube to look into both cases. If ForgeBF is restored to the YouTube Partner Program, I don't understand why StarAnime0 should still have to wait 90 days to reapply when it was demonetized solely under the "related channels" policy. If the original "inauthentic content" demonetization of ForgeBF was a mistake, then I hope StarAnime0 can also be reconsidered accordingly.
@TeamYouTube@YouTubeCreators@reneritchie
I’m posting this to document my current YouTube Partner Program situation across two channels, as I’ve now received multiple responses but still no clear reasoning or actionable feedback regarding the decision.
I’m requesting a proper human review and transparency
Roblox channel (ForgeBF): https://t.co/ciAZG3EoVI
Email: [email protected]
Anime channel (StarAnime0): https://t.co/19wduHyiGw
Email: [email protected]
April 18 - ForgeBF demonetized "Inauthentic Content"
May 11 - StarAnime0 demonetized under “related channels” policy tied to ForgeBF
Case ID active: [8-7375000041858]
I’ve been in contact with YouTube support after my channels were demonetized under “inauthentic content” and “related channels” policies.
I received the standard appeal rejection saying I can reapply after 90 days, but no specific explanation of what content caused the issue or what needs to be changed.
I responded multiple times asking for a human review and clearer feedback, and I also shared detailed proof of my workflow to show the original effort behind my videos.
Support confirmed the decision came from the internal review team and said they can’t provide details or change the outcome. At this point, I’m still trying to get clarity on what specifically triggered the decision so I can properly fix it before reapplying.
Recently I've been seeing a lot of creators who were demonetized for "inauthentic content" getting their monetization back automatically, often without any email, notification, or explanation. Their channels are simply being restored to the YouTube Partner Program.
I'm genuinely happy to see that happening because many of those creators appear to have been wrongly affected.
The reason StarAnime0 was demonetized is because YouTube linked it to my other channel, ForgeBF which was demonetized for "inauthentic content"
If YouTube is restoring channels that were incorrectly flagged for inauthentic content, then I hope ForgeBF will also be re monetized soon.
And if that channel is restored to YPP, I don't understand why StarAnime0 should still have to wait 90 days to reapply when it was demonetized solely due to the "related channels" policy
@TeamYouTube I'd really appreciate a human review of both cases
@TeamYouTube
Just received another automated denial on my appeal.
Case ID: 8-7375000041858
Channel: https://t.co/KSFUM5dXHp
No specific examples of policy violations were given, no videos were referenced, and no feedback was provided on what needs fixing even though I already sent screenshots of my full workflow, scripting process, and editing timeline. Nothing in the response explained what makes my content "inauthentic," despite my channel consisting of fully original gaming videos.
All I'm asking for is a proper human review. Willing to provide any additional information needed.
DAY 6 of asking @TeamYouTube to reinstate my monetization.
This is an absolute dictatorship for creators. I am officially being threatened with a complete support blackout for asking for evidence.
My channel Ebullience was hit with an erroneous
"Misleading Family Content" ban. Live support told me they are prohibited from showing me proof. Now, THREE different managers (Sally, Emma, Rick) flooded my inbox to tell me the decision is final, they will ghost future emails, and Sally straight up threatened that if I keep asking, they will block my ability to contact support for 30 days.
Look at the screenshots. They stripped my Partner Support portal privileges, gave me zero evidence out of 1,800+ videos, told me to blindly "edit or delete" my life's work, and are threatening to ban me from help entirely if I don't stay quiet.
I cover mature, adult animation like Dragon Ball and Invincible. My dashboard proves my audience is 75.5% adult (30.4% are 25-34).
Minors are not watching this.
Punishing a creator, hiding the proof, deleting their support buttons, and threatening a 30-day blackout for speaking up is toxic. I need a real human from the Creator Support team to step in immediately. This is a disgrace.
[Case ID: 1-6230000040766 / 6-93450000401471
#reinstateallchannels #youtube #help
Finally received the email from YouTube Support regarding my case
Unfortunately, the email appears to be the same automated message stating that my appeal was denied and that I can reapply after 90 days
The email did not explain which videos were considered "inauthentic" what specific issues were found, or what changes would be required before reapplying
I replied and requested a more detailed review. I also provided examples of my workflow, editing process, scripting, and production work to demonstrate the amount of effort that goes into my videos.
I'm simply asking for a human review and specific feedback so I can understand what led to this decision and address any legitimate concerns.
I want to comply with YouTube's policies, but without understanding what content was identified as "inauthentic" it's difficult to know what changes need to be made before reapplying
@TeamYouTube
Today, @TeamYouTube provided me with a case ID and said that further communication would continue via email. They also mentioned that they had already sent me a message and that we could continue the conversation there. However, I still haven't received any email related to the case, despite checking my inbox, spam/junk folders.
I'm grateful that the support team is looking into this. Hoping to receive the email so I can continue the review process and provide any additional information needed.
@TeamYouTube@YouTubeCreators
On June 3rd @TeamYouTube reached out and asked me to verify my channel information, which I completed immediately. They also mentioned that further communication would take place via email, but I haven't received any follow up yet.
Seeing other creators receive new reviews and have their monetization restored gives me hope that mistakes are being corrected.
Since StarAnime0 was demonetized solely because it was linked to ForgeBF under the "related channels" policy, I believe the first step is reviewing ForgeBF. If ForgeBF was incorrectly flagged for "inauthentic content" and that decision is reversed, then I hope StarAnime0 can also be reconsidered without having to wait the full 90 days, since its demonetization was based entirely on that connection
@TeamYouTube@YouTubeCreators