Popular YouTubers have devised a monetization method to counter the frequent 'monetization suspension measures due to misidentification of mass-produced content' on YouTube.

YouTube automatically detects users who continuously upload 'mass-produced content' and takes measures to suspend their partner programs. However, videos that are clearly not mass-produced content are frequently mistakenly identified and suspended from the partner program. Tekomaru, a creator active on Nico Nico Douga and YouTube who is popular for his 'Teko Shoji Kaihatsu' series, has posted a video explaining how to appeal against such misidentification as mass-produced content and what countermeasures can be taken.

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On May 1, 2026, Tekomaru reported that his partner program had been suspended because his videos were deemed mass-produced content. YouTube has a mechanism for appeals, and the appeal required him to make a video of less than 5 minutes explaining the video creation process private.

In the video, Tekomaru reveals that he created the video specifically for the appeal against the decision. He acknowledges the similar structure of the Teko Shoji Development series, but emphasizes that each video has a different theme and approach. Furthermore, Tekomaru explains the making of the video. It is very interesting as it is an explanation of the video production process by a popular creator. He recorded all the voiceovers himself and composed all the background music.

However, the re-evaluation result remained unchanged, classifying it as 'mass-produced content.' Email inquiries only receive templated responses stating that they are 'to maintain fairness.' Chat support is also unhelpful, simply stating that 'the content has already been re-evaluated and no special assistance can be provided.'

However, the videos still have ads attached. In other words, when viewers play Tekomaru's videos, ads are displayed, but Tekomaru does not receive any of the revenue; only YouTube benefits.

Therefore, Tekomaru devised a way to receive revenue even when the partner program was suspended. First, he entrusted the management of the background music he composed to a copyright management organization. Then, copyright infringement claims were filed against Tekomaru's videos that used that background music.

When viewers play a video, advertising revenue is generated. If copyrighted music is used, a portion of the revenue is paid to the copyright holder as royalties. Therefore, Tekomaru is able to receive a portion of the revenue generated through the copyright management organization.

Furthermore, three days after posting this video, on May 9, 2026, Tekomaru reported that he was able to monetize his channel again for reasons unknown. However, he commented that this incident had made him distrustful of YouTube, describing it as an 'unstable environment' and saying that 'even if I return, I don't want to stay there for long.'