I'm sure this is just to cover their ass if they decide to do it.
Part of the appeal of YouTube is the user generated content, and I think even with their monopolistic status they'd be foolish to kill off unviable channels as a huge chunk of their user base would watch less.
Part of the appeal of YouTube is the user generated content, and I think even with their monopolistic status they'd be foolish to kill off unviable channels as a huge chunk of their user base would watch less.