Update! So, About My YouTube Account... (Patreon)

... it's been deleted.

For repeated violations of sexual content.

It's hard to argue that my content isn't sexual, but YouTube has reviewed my work on numerous occasions before with the most severe impact being that age-restriction was occasionally applied (these days I apply that myself to almost everything I upload). This led me to believe that my content was within the boundaries, even if it might push the limits.

I've never had a strike for sexual content before, even after 100+ videos being uploaded. So this is pretty frustrating.

Having said that, I'm familiar with how YouTube works, and I'm not surprised. Even the most innocuous accounts can get slapped with deletion for reasons that are never made clear. This is why I never monetized my account - I didn't want to be totally dependent on the whims of YouTube's staff and algorithm. I've always expected them to be unreliable and unhelpful.

The timing isn't great. I'm away on holiday with friends for three nights this weekend and shortly after that, I fly to Australia for five weeks. I've appealed the decision but it might take a while to get a reply from YouTube, and my hopes for account restoration are not high.

What's this going to mean in practical terms? I'll continue to post my work on Patreon here as usual. I was going to create part three of the current series today, but that might have to go on hold until next week, as I now have more pressing concerns. Apart from that, I'm hoping that Patreon subscribers won't see any change to the quality and content of the work I release.

To anyone on the GreatFantasy tier... Well, obviously I can't add your names to YouTube videos if I no longer have my YouTube account. I also can't forcibly change people's tiers or the amount the tiers cost, so if you'd like to adjust yourself to a lower tier, please do so! Once I can get back to creating YT videos as normal, the thank you lists will be restored.    

My second YouTube channel appears to be functional (but please let me know if you find otherwise). I'll probably switch to that, but it might take a week or two before that gets meaningfully underway. Follow it here, if you wish:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjRDJy90vQdjTGrGnOP9SRg  

This also means that you guys here on Patreon have access to the only archive of my work online. Lucky you! 😄

This is just a blip. I plan to continue doing this work until I sound so ancient that no one could possibly ever get off to the sound of my voice. But for now, I'm gonna go and rethink my strategy. I think I need a beer tonight.

BFx

PS. If you're on Twitter and would like to boost this post, it might help. I know that sometimes YouTube pay attention when a fuss is kicked up over there:

https://twitter.com/BadFantasy3/status/1496771616398725122