i will never verify my phone number this is why

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Phone verification on YouTube is pushed as an essential step for features like custom thumbnails and longer videos. But what's the real cost? In this transparent discussion, I lay out the philosophical and practical reasons why I have decided to never give my personal phone number to the platform.

We cover the key creator trade-offs:

🛑 The Hidden Drawbacks: Which vital YouTube features I CAN'T use without verification (e.g., live streaming, custom thumbnails) and whether the sacrifice is worth it.

🛡️ Data Security & Privacy: Why linking your deepest digital footprint (your phone number) to a massive tech company is a risk, and what it means for your digital privacy and online security.

⚙️ The JDX Workaround: How JamesDX Studios is planning to grow and produce next-gen digital entertainment without giving in to the phone verification requirement.

This isn't a rant—it's an essential conversation about control in the digital age.

Engagement & Call-to-Action
💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you verified your phone number? If so, why? If not, what is your biggest concern? Let me know in the comments!

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