Appeal Video

video script—structured for clarity, impact, and engagement:

[Opening Scene: Calm Background Music | Soft Fade-In]

🎸 (David sitting in a quiet space, with a guitar nearby, looking directly into the camera.)

[Introduction]

David (calm but serious tone):
"YouTube, I need your help. My channel, Sunset Guitar, was wrongly removed—without warning, without a chance to fix anything. After nearly 20 years on this platform, and three years as a dedicated creator, this is devastating. My channel wasn’t just videos—it was my digital legacy, my community, and my way of healing."

[Cut to: Footage of David playing guitar, sunset clips, paintings, therapy session snippets (if comfortable sharing)]

David (voiceover):
"I am a 100% disabled USMC Afghanistan veteran. Creating on YouTube has given me purpose, connection, and a way to share my passions—music, sunsets, art, science, mental health advocacy, and more. But now, it’s all gone. Without explanation."

[Cut to: Close-up of David, speaking directly to the camera]

David (firm, yet pleading):
"YouTube claims my channel violated the Spam, Deceptive Practices, and Scams Policy—but I have never engaged in spam or deception. If something was flagged, I was never given the chance to correct it. I have always followed the rules."

[Cut to: List of losses appearing on screen as David speaks]

🛑 Over 1,600 original videos—years of heartfelt content
🛑 Private mental health therapy videos, essential for managing my TBI
🛑 19+ years of watch history, playlists, comments, and subscriptions
🛑 Connections with other creators and smaller music channels I support
🛑 My upcoming podcast and future creative projects
🛑 My entire YouTube community—my primary source of connection and support

David (frustrated, emotional):
"For the past three years, I’ve poured my heart into this channel—spending 12+ hours a day creating high-quality, genuine content. Losing it, without clear justification, is not just unfair—it’s crushing."

[Cut to: David looking into the camera, softer tone]

David:
"YouTube, I am asking for fairness. If something was wrong, tell me. Let me fix it. Deleting everything, without explanation, without a second chance—this goes against the very principles of creativity and community that YouTube stands for."

[Cut to: Hopeful, determined expression]

David:
"If this issue isn’t resolved, I will keep fighting. I will reach out to @TeamYouTube on social media. I will seek legal recourse if necessary. I won’t stop until my voice—and my work—are restored."

[Closing Scene: Fade to Black | On-Screen Text]

🔹 @TeamYouTube, Please Help Restore Sunset Guitar
🔹 #BringBackSunsetGuitar #YouTubeFairness #SunsetGuitarAppeal

David (voiceover, heartfelt):
"I still believe YouTube values its creators, its community, and fairness. Please, take another look at my case. Help me get my channel back. Thank you for your time."

[End of Video | Soft Guitar Fade-Out 🎸]

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