Hi everyone in r/NewYoutubers,

I’m a new creator from Uzbekistan with a channel called Pinky’s World (cute animated cat stories). I recently hit the monetization requirements (1K subs, 4K watch hours) and applied, but got rejected for “Reused content” and “Inauthentic content”. I appealed with a video explaining my process (I use AI for story drafts and visuals, but I write prompts, edit in CapCut, and make each story unique), but the appeal was rejected. They confirmed “inauthentic content” saying it’s mass-produced or repetitive.

Here’s what happened (screenshots attached):

•  Initial rejection: For reused/inauthentic.

•  Appeal: I made a short video showing my prompt writing, AI draft, manual editing, and comparing different videos to prove originality.

•  Response: “Your channel remains ineligible. Review feedback and reapply starting April 4, 2026.”

After the rejection, I deleted old similar videos and short clips (8-second loops) to make the channel less repetitive, keeping only the unique ones with different stories. Now the channel has about 872 subs and is still growing, but no monetization.

Questions for you guys:

•  Has anyone had a similar issue with AI-assisted content (like Grok/ChatGPT for scripts and animations)?

•  What changes did you make for successful reapply? (e.g., adding my own voice, more unique visuals?)

•  Is the 90-day wait (until April) strict, or can I reapply earlier if I edit the channel?

•  Any tips to avoid “inauthentic” flags in the future? Should I switch to fully manual voiceover?

Thanks for any advice – I’m motivated to fix this and keep creating!

Channel Demonetized for Reused/Inauthentic Content - Appeal Rejected, Advice Needed for Reapply!