News is making its way through the YouTube community that could change the landscape of the site for a number of YouTube Partners. Channels like ReviewTechUSA and AngryJoeShow claim YouTube plans to begin pre-screening videos from certain channels before they’re monetized as a means of deterring copyright infringement on the site.

ReviewTechUSA’s video (embedded below) on the change makes it seem as if the new system could spell doom for gaming channels that thrive on gameplay videos from copyrighted sources, as well as news channels that attempt to push out relevant stories in a timely manner. He cites a letter from Maker Studios to its network partners as his source, which we have posted below in its entirety:

Hello, Makers!
YouTube is in the process of rolling out some updates to the partnership program. Since you’re part of the Maker family, we want to make sure you’re equipped to go full-speed on day one! We’ve prepared a summary of upcoming changes, plus a list of instructions on how to thrive in the updated ecosystem. Lastly, we’ll give you a sneak peek into how we’ll help you grow through the end of 2013. Let’s get right to it:

BASICS
First, your channel is still a member of Maker network. This means that you will continue to receive the full spectrum of benefits associated with Maker’s partner program. This includes access to Maker Max, one-on-one channel development, and your dedicated support team.

EARNINGS
Beginning in early January, newly-uploaded videos will occasionally go through a process called monetization review. This review is performed by YouTube, and will determine if your content is in compliance with YouTube’s current terms of use and copyright standards. Once your content has been submitted, the approval process usually takes between a few hours to a few days. This system will be based on trust-algorithm, so the more often you’re approved, the less often you will be reviewed.

We’ve included a how-to at the end of this email, which includes our suggested practices. Simply follow the guide, and you should not see any interruption in your earnings.
We’re also extremely happy to hear that YouTube is making earnings transparency mandatory across all networks. As the first network to offer this information to all of its creators, we’ll continue to provide access to both your YouTube estimated earnings and income earned through participation in other Maker initiatives.