Your favourite YouTubers could DISAPPEAR from the site over shock rule change that blocks some creators
The shake-up starts in less than four weeks
DOWN STREAM Your favourite YouTubers could DISAPPEAR from the site over shock rule change that blocks some creators
YOUTUBE has announced a major rule change that will see some creator content banned on the platform.
A shake-up is coming into effect on July 22 - though some people say the new rules don't go far enough.
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YouTube says you will need to be at least 16 to live stream from July 22
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The news will come as a blow to young creators on YouTube.
In less than four weeks, the age limit for live streaming on YouTube is being increased.
Currently, you're allowed to live stream on your own if you're at least 13 years-old.
From July 22 onward, you'll need to be at least 16 years-old instead.
If the creator has an adult present in the video then all is fine.
YouTube owner Google has warned that any live streams featuring 13 to 15-year-olds who are not visibly accompanied by an adult "may have their live chat disabled" and the account "may temporarily lose access to live chat or other features".
"Please note that, in the future, we plan to take down these live streams and the account may temporarily lose its ability to live stream," the tech giant's website says.
It's not clear why Google has decided to adjust the age.
But users on social media believe the limit should be 18.
"Imo it should be at least 18 considering there are a lot of freaks on the internet," one person commented on Reddit.
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"Good. It should be 18, kids shouldn't be streaming," another wrote.
A third added: "Good luck enforcing this without ID."
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