YouTube Removed 50 Videos, Suspended My Channel & Gave Me A Strike – Why It Happened & What’s Next?

For 3 years, I've shown up consistently on this platform. I have poured my heart into what I'm doing here because I've always believed that the information that I'm sharing should be free and accessible to everyone, not hidden behind a paid course or a payw wall, which by the way, I could have easily done. But recently, something changed.

Over 50 of my videos were removed by YouTube without any warning or notice. Along with the removal came a community guideline warning for harmful or dangerous content. Now, that was a little bit vague.

So, I tried to pin it down by looking through the videos that were removed. Some of the videos that were removed were about job opportunities. In other videos, I shared my personal story with actual payment proof.

In some, I showcase opportunities to earn. Some of the videos were from over 2 years ago, and a few of them were more recent. I could not find any common theme or a common thread that could identify why these videos were being removed specifically.

Now, before this, I had never had a video removed from my channel. I had never had a community warning and certainly not a community strike. Now, with the videos being removed, I decided to appeal YouTube's decision to remove several of the videos.

I also reached out to YouTube and I emailed my YouTube appointed partner manager and I did so repeatedly. At one point, I thought it was a technical issue. So, I started to point out examples of similar content that were still live on the platform even though my videos were taken down.

And a lot of this content was actually inspired directly by my video. So, I know the content is similar, but nothing changed. I kept thinking that this must be a technical issue.

So, I continued to create content as per usual, hoping that YouTube would figure this out. Then a few weeks later, another video was removed and this time I received a community warning strike and it came with a 7-day suspension from posting or going live on this YouTube channel that you're watching. The same explanation followed harmful or dangerous content.

Now, right around this time, I started to realize that I wasn't the only content creator on YouTube that was affected by this. Other creators were also getting their videos removed. There was one creator who actually suggested that YouTube may have updated their policies, but they didn't call out any specific policies.

Now, Rockstars, I haven't found anything official. If you know something, I would really appreciate you telling me in the comments. Anyway, since that time, other actions have been taken against my channel.

So, it leaves me feeling very uncertain of what my future is here on YouTube, and this is why I decided to create this particular video, as I'm not sure how long this channel will continue to exist. Now, I'm always someone who is open to learning and if there's something that I'm doing wrong, I will fix it. I just want to know what I'm doing wrong.

That said, despite everything that's happening, I continue to remain deeply grateful for YouTube. I'm grateful for the platform that they have created that has given so many people opportunities to earn and to build a community. I'm grateful for the impact that YouTube has allowed me to have.

And most of all, I'm grateful for you, my rock stars, my extended online family. And even with all that's happening, I still believe that YouTube is one of the best places to share and monetize content while building a strong community. Even if it's no longer the most stable place for me at this particular point in time.

Now, here is where I'm at mentally. I still want to continue to share with you. Your messages, your comments, your encouragement that you send via email periodically, they remind me that what I'm doing here matters.

So, what I'm going to do in this video is focus on what's next. I will be re-energizing my private community where I intend to provide a lot more value. And if I don't lose this channel, I will share content here sporadically, but my private community is going to become my priority.

Here's what my private community will offer. One, exclusive access to my videos, add free video viewing, monthly live master class, Q&A, and deep dive coaching sessions. You can also message me directly and responses will be delayed because there are quite a few members there, but you will always get a response.

As a community member, you will also have priority access to apply for the grants that I've been issuing on this channel that I've shared in several videos, which is up to $50,000 in a month if the funds are available, which by the way, the funds came from what I earned when I shared content. You will also get a complimentary copy of my book, No Regrets, Just Lessons. And because we like to have fun in our private community, we're going to have game events with cash prizes, which is something I'm bringing back.

Importantly, it will be a spamfree community. No bots, no fake accounts, no impersonators trying to use my photo and my name to scam you in the comments. You'll also get email notifications when new content is shared and you will be able to make video requests for specific topics.

So, as an example, if you want me to deep dive into something, you can put in the request and if we get enough of those requests, I'm going to record a separate video that I will post in our community. and overall you'll be in a supportive community of likeminded people on a similar path to achieving their greatness. The space I'm shifting my focus to isn't new to me and actually some of my most loyal rock stars have been with me there for a few years.

It is Patreon and when you join my Patreon you officially become a Rockstar Club member. Now, let me be very clear. I do not own Patreon.

Patreon is actually a trusted third-party platform that I pay to use so that I can securely deliver content and manage everything in one place. Now, because of that, there is a minimal subscription fee. And you must understand that I didn't promote this as much because I wanted to keep sharing my content on YouTube where you could access it for free.

But with everything happening, we have to make sure we have options because YouTube is a business and they have their rules and whatever those rules are, we have to respect them while still achieving our personal goals. Now, this subscription will help to cover the costs associated with using the platform. I also will need help to manage member benefits as well as the time that I plan to dedicate and create content and host master classes and deep dive sessions.

That time is being taken away from something else that's revenue generating. The subscription is also going to help me to continue issuing these cash grants and that really is my objective. Not just to help you shift your mindset to believing that you deserve greatness and to give you information that will help you to achieve it, but also to help you to fund it if you're having challenges, which is one of the objectives I've had here on this YouTube channel.

Now, how can you join my private community if you are interested? With everything happening on YouTube, I have completely revamped my Patreon and there are now two membership options. The Rockstar Insider Access, which is $5 per month for full access to my videos, the master classes, and several other things that I mentioned earlier.

And then there's the Rockstar VIP access. And this is for those who want deeper value and connection. and it's at $25 per month.

If you just want access to my videos, the $5 tier will suffice. Now, if you are already a rock star at the $5 tier, don't worry. You'll continue receiving the benefits along with some of these new perks that I've just introduced.

And listen to my amazing Rockstar Club supporters. Many of you who joined the community when I just started out on YouTube at the tiers of $15, $30, $45, or even $100 per month. I want to thank you so much for your support.

You're going to continue to have access based on the benefits of those tiers. However, those tiers have now been closed to new members due to time limitations and my change in focus. Now, if anything changes in the future and I can go back to more one-on-one coaching, I'll keep you posted on Patreon.

And I'll also start posting a lot more updates and videos and clips on my Instagram account. So, I encourage you to follow me there. It's the same Odetta Rocket Car in the event, especially if I'm no longer available on YouTube.

Now, if you're interested in joining our private member community and becoming a Rockstar Club member on Patreon, I've placed a link in the description of this video. It's going to be at the top, or you can just Google patreon. com and search for creators by typing in Odetta Rocket Car.

Now, lastly, this video that you're watching may also be taken down by YouTube. That's why it's already uploaded on Patreon and also on my website www. odettarrocketcar.

com. If you opt to stay connected, I believe I've given you everything you need to do so, no matter what happens next. Now, to my incredible Rockstar family, you've always been the heart of this journey.

If you have ever watched a video, hit the like button, shared it with someone, or dropped a comment, I want to thank you because your support means a lot to me. I'm very excited about this next chapter where I'll have a lot more direct interaction with you, more community, and I'll also be able to offer a lot more value. Let's keep winning together and I hope I see you on Patreon or even on one of those Zoom sessions that I'll be having on a regular basis.

Thank you for being here and until next time, wherever I see you, whether it's on Patreon or Instagram or even here, walk good.