Whoa, pretty nuts! I guess they decided that instead of banning the bad apples they will just blanket wipe all of them and make the MCNs deal inhouse and closely.
From a reddit post, Shane here should be able to comment more:
reddit.com/r/youtube/comments/4huxwl/no_longer_allowed_to_run_subnetwork/
From a reddit post, Shane here should be able to comment more:
reddit.com/r/youtube/comments/4huxwl/no_longer_allowed_to_run_subnetwork/
Hi,
It is with great regret that I have to send you this email. It came to our attention last week that YouTube/Google have decided to changes their standing on the overall operations of MCN's.
This is, understandably, a shocking turn of events for all parties involved. It is not just Creative Nation who are affected by this but all MCN's.
In light of this they have decreed that MCN's will no longer be allowed to host external subnetworks and all such subnetworks must be terminated by Friday May 21st, from this point onwards, MCNs will only be able to link & invite channels using internal staff members.
We are aware and appreciate that you put a lot of time and effort into building up your subnetwork and commend you for your hard work, based on this we are going to continue to pay-out your share of the network margin to you for the next 8 months!
It has truly been a pleasure working with you. From Shane, myself and the whole of the team here at Creative Nation we wish you all the best in your future endeavours.