A secondary channel's violation on 'reused content' impacted the creator's primary YouTube channel and income.
The issue originated from a secondary channel, 'Eduardo Dickenpachi', which YouTube flagged for violating its 'reused content' policy, affecting all channels linked to the same AdSense account.
The creator cannot reapply for monetization until November 17, resulting in an estimated three-month period without income from YouTube.
Me desmonetizaron mi canal principal y no lo voy a poder volver a monetizar hasta finales de noviembre prácticamente.
Eduardo Dickenpachi was launched to test if the main channel's algorithm was underperforming, but the anime content uploaded there led to a flag that the creator did not realize would impact his primary revenue source when he spoke with support.
He later admitted that he was unaware that a demonetization on this secondary channel for reused content would also affect his main channel's monetization.
Despite attempts to contact YouTube support, he was informed that there was no alternative solution to the demonetization.
The creator highlighted the intense labor involved in producing video summaries, noting that each video can take approximately six hours to complete.
He compared his current situation to being told to work for three months without pay, stressing that YouTube is his sole livelihood and supports him and his wife.
The financial strain is particularly concerning as the holiday season approaches, which he faces without a primary source of income.
Kenpachi acknowledged his error in not understanding YouTube's policy that demonetizes all related channels when one violates its guidelines.
His main anime channel is currently inactive for new uploads.
He plans to upload summaries for 'Tokyo Revengers season 4' to another channel to help it reach the required 4,000 watch hours for monetization.
El problema fue mío por yo no saber que canales que estén relacionados YouTube te los desmonetiza igualmente.
He had previously sought a sign regarding the future direction of his anime channel.
He interprets the recent demonetization as a potential signal to pivot towards other content genres, such as movie recaps.
Subscribers using thousands of burner accounts destroy engagement rates, as low click-through rates cause the platform to stop recommending videos.
He noted that low click-through rates (CTR) signal to YouTube that the content is undesirable, leading to decreased recommendations.
He prefers a smaller, highly engaged audience over a large subscriber count with minimal active participation, citing an example of a channel with 21,500 subscribers only getting 200-400 views per video.
The creator emphasized the value he places on his 60 WhatsApp channel members, considering them more important than his passive YouTube subscribers.
He encouraged genuine fans to join his WhatsApp channel for direct updates and streaming notifications, aiming to build a stronger community.
He is prioritizing direct connection and engagement over superficial metrics like overall subscriber counts.
With YouTube failing to recommend his content to long-term viewers, he established a WhatsApp channel to foster direct interaction through memes and anime recommendations.
He believes that developing this secondary platform will facilitate overall growth, especially given the perceived lack of support from YouTube's algorithm.
He noted that YouTube has ceased recommending his content to many long-term viewers, necessitating alternative engagement strategies.
Kenpachi addressed rumors by clarifying that he has not permanently abandoned YouTube for Kick, emphasizing that they serve distinct purposes.
He uses Kick exclusively for live streams, while YouTube remains his platform for pre-recorded video content.
His current objective for Kick is to achieve an average of 100 concurrent viewers during his streams.
Kenpachi revealed that his monthly expenses are approximately $1,000, while his anime content previously generated around $600 to $700.
He has endured three months without any income from YouTube, which has resulted in significant financial strain.
The severity of his situation led to the disconnection of essential utilities such as water, electricity, and gas.
Eduardo expressed frustration with viewers who demand content without offering personal support, indicating a shift in his creative motivation.
He admitted that his career declined when he started prioritizing audience demands over his personal creative interests.
He advised viewers exclusively interested in anime summaries to seek out other content creators who align with their preferences.
During his two-month monetization break, Kenpachi intends to experiment with new content types.
He stated his preference for starting anew with 3,000 genuinely engaged subscribers over maintaining 529,000 subscribers who show little interest in his personal growth.
He emphasized the importance of his audience respecting his creative evolution and personal journey as a creator.
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