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This was big news when it was first announced in 2014. This launch has been long in the making, you can find lots of articles that cover the complaints independ

This was big news when it was first announced in 2014. This launch has been long in the making, you can find lots of articles that cover the complaints independents had about having their videos removed: https://pando.com/2014/06/17/screwyoutube-people-are-finally-realizing-that-youtube-screws-musicians-worse-than-anybody/ https://pando.com/2014/06/17/screwyoutube-people-are-finally... http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jun/04/youtube-independent-record-label-deals http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jun/04/youtube-in... There's also many blog posts floating around, just search YouTube record label deals.

austenallred 11y ago
Right, but back then it was a vague threat kind of looming over peoples' heads. Now it's "Sign this deal or we remove you from YouTube."
- 6stringmerc 11y ago
  There was discussion here based on the contract presented to Zoe Keating. If you search her name here, there are a few articles that come up. Or, conversely, you could reach out to her and she may be willing to speak to her experience and understanding. (Note: I do not have any personal or professional relationship, I just followed her story somewhat as it was relevant to my status as an independent as well)
  - scintill76 11y ago
    Zoe's seemed to be more about music specifically. As far as ads, she was going to be forced to have ads, not forced to remove them. http://zoekeating.tumblr.com/post/108898194009/what-should-i-do-about-youtube http://zoekeating.tumblr.com/post/108898194009/what-should-i... Maybe this isn't the only thing she's written about YouTube though.