@TeamYouTube Creating content has been transformative for me - a source of healing, connection, & inspiration. Losing my channel is devastating, impacting my identity & purpose. I've never scammed or deceived anyone, yet YouTube failed to protect me. Community Guidelines exist to make YouTube a safer community for everyone?
I have carefully reviewed the Spam, Deceptive Practices, and Scams Policy, but I still don’t know what I did wrong. Could you please provide specific details so I can understand and correct any issue? My channel Sunset Guitar🎸 was wrongly removed, I have not violated YouTube’s Community Guidelines policies. I’ve spent years building this channel.
I have found healing, connection, and a way to find inspiration from others. To lose this channel is to lose a vital part of my identity and purpose.
I have never scammed or deceived anyone. YouTube has failed to keep me safe as a community member.
It looks like you’ve already appealed & received an email outlining the final decision. We know it wasn’t the outcome you were hoping for, but there’s nothing more we can do on our end as these decisions are made very carefully, appreciate your understanding
FROM: David W. Coon (@SunsetGuitarist🎸)
Subject: Urgent Appeal for My YouTube Channel, Sunset Guitar🎸
Date: 2/2/2025 0228
Dear YouTube Team,
I am writing to urgently request a fair and thorough review of my channel, Sunset Guitar🎸, which was recently removed for alleged violations of YouTube’s Spam, Deceptive Practices, and Scams Policy. I firmly believe this decision was made in error, as my content has never engaged in spam, deception, or any form of malicious activity.
I have been a dedicated YouTube user for 19 years and a creator for 2 years. My channel is a deeply personal and meaningful platform where I share my passion for music, breathtaking sunsets, videos of my dogs, oil paintings, and more. It is not just a collection of videos—it is a reflection of my life, my creative work, and my connection to the world.
As a 100% disabled USMC Afghanistan veteran, this channel is far more than just a hobby. It has provided me with a sense of purpose, healing, and connection during some of the most difficult years of my life. Creating content on YouTube has been my way of staying engaged, inspired, and motivated. The community I have built through my channel has given me hope, belonging, and a sense of contribution.
I never intended to violate any of YouTube’s policies, and if there was a misunderstanding or an unintended violation, I would greatly appreciate guidance on how to correct any issues rather than losing everything I have worked so hard to create. My content has always been in full compliance with YouTube’s policies, and I have never engaged in deceptive or misleading practices.
Losing my channel is more than just losing videos—it is the loss of:
Over 1,600 videos—years of irreplaceable, heartfelt content.
My watch history, 100,000+ comments, playlists, and subscriptions.
My upcoming podcast and future projects.
My YouTube community, which has been my primary source of connection and support.
For the past three years, I have dedicated myself full-time to building this channel, often spending 12+ hours a day crafting genuine, high-quality content. To have all of this taken away without clear justification feels not only unfair but deeply devastating.
I humbly ask for reconsideration and a second chance to address any concerns YouTube may have about my channel. If specific content was flagged, I would be more than willing to remove or adjust it to comply with the guidelines. However, a complete removal of my channel, without a clear explanation or path to resolution, is deeply disheartening and contrary to YouTube’s mission of fostering creative expression.
As someone who is severely disabled, living alone, and without close family, YouTube has become my lifeline. It is my way of sharing my knowledge, my art, and my passion with the world. For the first time in my life, I felt safe to create a lasting public record of my experiences, preserving my skills and knowledge for future generations. To lose this channel is to lose a vital part of my identity and purpose.
If this issue is not resolved, I will be left with no choice but to continue seeking assistance through all available channels—whether that be escalating my case through YouTube support, reaching out to @TeamYouTube on social media, or seeking legal advice if necessary. I am committed to exhausting every option to recover the work I have poured my heart into.
I deeply appreciate your time and consideration. I remain hopeful that YouTube, as a platform that values creativity, community, and fairness, will take a second look at my case and restore my channel.
Sincerely,
David W. Coon
@SunsetGuitarist🎸
Open Letter 3 to YouTube ORIGINAL
FROM: David W Coon @SunsetGuitarist🎸
I am so devastated! PLEASE HELP ME!
I'm devastated by the removal of my channel, Sunset Guitar🎸. I believe this decision was wrong, as my channel does not violate YouTube’s policies on spam, deceptive practices, or scams in any way.
I have been a dedicated YouTube user for 19 years, and a creator for 2 years. YouTube is my platform to share my passion for music, sunsets, videos of my dogs and oil paintings and more.
As a 100% disabled USMC Afghanistan veteran, this channel has become more than just a creative outlet—it is my life’s work and gives me meaning and purpose. Through creating content,
I have found healing, connection, and a way to find inspiration from others. To lose this channel is to lose a vital part of my identity and purpose.
If there was any misunderstanding or unintended violation. My intent has never been to mislead or engage in deceptive practices.
I kindly request a thorough review of my case and would be grateful for any guidance to ensure my content aligns with YouTube’s guidelines.
Thank you for your time and consideration. This channel means everything to me, and I hope for the opportunity to continue sharing my content with the world.
My channel Sunset Guitar 🎸is built on authentic, heartfelt performances, including acoustic guitar covers, & soulful piano renditions. I always uplifted my audience & foster a supportive community while strictly following YouTube’s policies on spam, deceptive practices, & scams.
I have already submitted an appeal, but I need urgent assistance in getting this reviewed fairly. Please help me get my channel back!
I am so devastated! PLEASE HELP ME! My channel, Sunset Guitar🎸, was wrongfully removed, and I strongly believe this is a mistake. My content does not violate YouTube’s policies on spam, deceptive practices, or scams in any way.
I've lost over 1,600 videos—priceless content that I can never recover. For the past 3 years, this channel has been the most important part of my life. I’ve dedicated countless hours, sometimes over 12 hours a day, creating honest content. I have never scammed or deceived anyone.
Taking away my honest content without justification—especially as a completely disabled veteran—is a complete failure of YouTube’s mission to keep its community safe and supported.
I have thoroughly reviewed YouTube’s Spam, Deceptive Practices, and Scams Policy, and I cannot identify any violation I may have committed. I would never intentionally mislead or engage in deceptive behavior.
I had no idea I was doing anything wrong. This channel means everything to me—not just my videos, but also my watch history, over 100,000 comments, playlists, and the community I’ve built. I’ve poured my heart into creating this channel as a reflection of my life.
Now, as someone who is severely disabled and living alone, YouTube has become my community.
For the first time in my life, I felt safe to document my skills and knowledge, creating a lasting record to share even after I’m gone.
Losing this content forever would be devastating. This channel means everything to me, and I am desperate to recover it.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
This channel that I have been crafting since 2006, means the world to me. And not just my thousands of videos, but my watch history, my countless subscriptions, and my likes, my 100k+ comments, my playlists, my upcoming podcast, and of course the community tab.
I have worked so hard creating this channel as a reflection of my life. Now I find myself in this lonely place in my life right; divorced, childless, living alone, severely disabled and often hopeless.
And so YouTube has become my community and a powerful source of meaning and purpose for me. For the first time in my life, I feel safe to create this public record of my life, documenting my useful knowledge and many skills as a teacher and musician, that I have no one in my life to give it to right now.
So rather than letting it go to waste, this channel preserves who I am to hopefully share it with someone someday after I'm gone.
It is very important to me that I don't lose this precious content forever.
David W Coon
@SunsetGuitarist
2/2/2025 0226