Dr Disrespect Gives Update on YouTube Monetization Effort

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Dr Disrespect Gives Update on YouTube Monetization Effort

Key Takeaways

  • Dr Disrespect is still demonetized on YouTube a month after applying to rejoin its Partner Program.
  • The streamer was kicked from the program in late June 2024, after admitting to sending “inappropriate” messages to a minor via Twitch Whispers in 2017.
  • YouTube reportedly told Dr Disrespect he can reapply for the Partner Program in 60 days, i.e., just after Christmas 2024. A 60-day timeout is not standard practice for YouTube, as its cooldown periods are normally either shorter or longer.

As a long-time fan of Dr Disrespect, I must say his recent ordeal with YouTube has been quite a rollercoaster ride. It’s been over three months since the Doc was kicked out of the Partner Program, and yet here we are, waiting for him to reapply just after Christmas 2024. Now, I’m no mathematician, but that seems like an awful long time to wait for a simple application approval.

According to Herschel “Dr Disrespect” Beahm IV, he is currently not eligible for the YouTube Partner Program, as stated by the streamer himself. Yet, YouTube has indicated that he can reapply for the program in the near future.

In late June 2024, Dr Disrespect admitted to sending “inappropriate” messages to a minor via Whispers, a now-defunct private messaging feature of Twitch. The incident—or series thereof—occurred in 2017, the streamer wrote, adding that this was the real reason behind his permanent Twitch ban three years later. In the aftermath of the ensuing scandal, YouTube demonetized Dr Disrespect sometime between June 26 and 28. After returning from a hiatus and resuming streaming, he reapplied to join the Google-owned platform’s Partner Program on September 26.

Approximately a month has passed, and Dr Disrespect remains without monetization on YouTube. During his recent livestream, he addressed this situation, asserting that his application was delayed another 60 days at the last possible moment (as reported by Dexerto). To provide some context, while YouTube typically responds to Partner Program applications within a month, response times can fluctuate due to workload. This is because all requests are processed in the order they are received, as stated on their support pages.

Dr Disrespect’s YouTube Partner Program Application Was Possibly Rejected

In simpler terms, Dr Disrespect was told by YouTube that he can reapply to their Partner Program in about two months, or around late December 2024. However, this phrasing suggests that his application might have been denied rather than postponed, which seems unusual since first-time rejections typically allow for a reapplication after 30 days. YouTube’s support pages indicate that the wait time increases to 90 days following the second rejection. There is no mention of a 60-day cooldown period on their platform as standard practice.

Dr Disrespect Hints at Something ‘Much, Much Bigger’ Than YouTube Partner Program

Alrighty folks, let’s hold tight for another two months, I’ve got something massive brewing that could dwarf even the YouTube Partner Program! Can’t say much more right now, but trust me, it’s gonna be a wild ride. Stay tuned!

OK, then let’s wait another 60 days.

Despite being banned from YouTube for controversial content, this content creator is continuing to collect donations via Streamlabs during live streams, thanking individuals who contribute. He’s also selling new merchandise, most recently introducing a “Make Gaming Great Again” line. This move has sparked mixed reactions, with some of Dr Disrespect’s fans expressing disapproval over the perceived politicization of his monetization methods, whether they view it as satire or not. On the other hand, more critical social media users have accused both the MGGA slogan and merchandise collection as a “right-wing exploitation.

Sources: YouTube Help, ATX_Cringe, Medfly70 / Reddit

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2024-10-27 00:45