The YouTube gravy train is officially over

[The Fade]

Can you just pitch your voice?

 

[richaveli83]

Does this include "reaction" videos. Because I don't need to be watching people watching videos. I can do that shyt just fine on my own

The worst is the reaction videos to movie trailers!

 

[Blessings]

It got to the point where I needed to find out what counts as a view on YouTube


YouTube wants to make sure that video views are coming from real people. That's why a YouTube view is only counted when the following two criteria apply:

1. A user intentionally initiates the watching of a video.
2. The user watches it on the platform for at least 30 seconds.

If you skip through a video but the total time you spend watching is more than 30 seconds, the view will count too. If you watch for less than 30 seconds, it probably won't.

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[Diondon]

These mfs be having a whole team, editors and shyt, mic setup
oh well
Oh Christ that means more people walking around filming themselves doing mundane tasks
look at my grocery haul, yall

 

[NormanConnors]

@ba'al @NormanConnors @Knicksman20


Boxing Podcasters are safe

 

[Phitz]

that IG is misleading

What changes is YouTube making to its monetization policies?​

According to the official announcement, YouTube will update its monetization policies on July 15, 2025, specifically to address two types of content considered “inauthentic”:

• Mass-produced content: Videos created in bulk with minimal human input, such as automated presentations with synthetic voices and no personalized narrative.
• Repetitive content: Videos that reuse formats, scripts, or styles without offering distinctive value, such as reaction mashups, remixes of existing content, or compilations with minimal editing.

This type of content, while it may have previously met technical requirements, will now be demonetized for lacking originality and real value for viewers.

What type of content will be demonetized starting July 15?​

All videos that fall into the following categories will be excluded from monetization:

• Reuse third-party material without significant transformation.
• Use auto-generated voices or subtitles without adding commentary or original context.
• Publish the same type of video repeatedly without variation or innovation.
• Be superficially edited to appear new (e.g., changing colors, cropping scenes, or applying filters without adding value).

Channels that continue using these practices risk being removed from the YouTube Partner Program.

What content will still be eligible for monetization?​

YouTube will reward monetization only to creators producing original and authentic content, including:

• Educational videos with unique explanations, research, or tutorials that teach something new.
• Innovative entertainment content, such as original sketches, short films, vlogs, or creative analysis.
• Narration and editing with the creator’s own voice and style, avoiding exclusive reliance on artificial narrators or automated tools.

The platform clarified that AI is not prohibited, as long as the creator adds meaningful human value through analysis, interpretation, or customization.

 

[Windows 91]

Bushed those reaction nikkas. Get some talent.

 

[Mugenight]

I don't have a problem with this.

 

[Majestyx]

so seems like its not really attacking AI videos like that, just the ones witht he AI voices.

I seen a few tech channels thats just rehashes of other peoples stuff with an AI voice. them things need to

 

[Striving For Greatness]

@Double Burger With Cheese

 

[TheMailMan]

No more so and so listens to California luv for the first time videos even that sounds played everywhere.. I'm all for it lol

 

[Double Burger With Cheese]

@Double Burger With Cheese

None of that shyt applies to my videos. Still collecting them racks

 

[LauderdaleBoss]

As someone in the boxing sector of youtube, I have no problem with this at all.

get these untalented fukks out the way.

 

[CodeBlaMeVi]

Like I said in the other thread, add reaction videos and a big chunk of YouTube goes down.

i consume reaction videos but they’re not worthy of being paid to me. How tf someone gets to sit down in a chair and commentate on folks actually creating.

 

[TEH]

Some of those AI videos are good. This is an open door for someone with enough capital to start to replace YouTube. This was a mistake.