YouTube apologizes to creators after mistakenly banning several channels for “Spam & Deceptive Practices.” Many creators received notifications that their channels were removed without clear reasons, leaving them concerned about the platform’s automated systems. In response, YouTube issued an apology and stated that they were working to fix the issue, but they have yet to explain what caused the bans.
On Thursday night, YouTube took to its official X account, acknowledging the issue. They stated that some channels were wrongly flagged for spam and removed. YouTube’s team immediately began the process of reinstating those channels and restoring the affected accounts. While the company worked on bringing back the banned channels, they mentioned that other content like playlists could take longer to restore.
By Friday morning, the problem remained unresolved. However, YouTube updated its X account later in the day, announcing that the situation was almost fully fixed. YouTube apologizes once again, expressing gratitude for the creators’ patience as they dealt with the issue.
According to social media reports, the problem was widespread, with many creators and fans voicing their frustration. Some channels had missing files, and creators faced difficulties contacting YouTube support. Additionally, YouTube Premium subscribers were impacted, losing access to their paid services like YouTube Music, even if they hadn’t posted videos in years.
This incident shows how intertwined services like YouTube channels, Premium subscriptions, and YouTube Music are. When one system experiences a glitch, it affects multiple areas, leading to widespread disruption. YouTube apologizes for this mishap and assured users they are working on restoring access to both channels and subscriptions. The company has yet to provide more details about what went wrong.
As of Friday afternoon, YouTube pointed users to its official X posts for updates. However, many users remain curious about the exact cause of the issue and the scale of the problem. YouTube apologizes but has not shared further details beyond their social media updates.
