Why does YouTube warn channels against deleting videos?
YouTube warns channels against deleting videos for several reasons:
Community Guidelines Violations: If your channel has been warned or penalized due to Community Guidelines violations, deleting the offending video might not remove the strike on your account. The warning will expire after 90 days unless you receive another strike within that period.
Content Moderation: YouTube uses automated systems combined with human moderators to identify and remove content that violates its policies. Deleting a video does not necessarily prevent it from being flagged as inappropriate by YouTube's detection system if it was previously found to be in violation of their guidelines.
Copyright Issues: Google removes videos that have received copyright takedown notices without always verifying their legitimacy. Even if you delete a video with a false copyright claim, the incident could still lead to future issues like suspension or termination of your channel.
Historical Record: In some cases, deleted content may still be used for historical context or legal purposes. For example, YouTube retains certain information about removed content to comply with its Privacy Policy.
These factors contribute to why YouTube advises creators to think carefully before removing content from their channels.