Platform Amnesty for Deprecated Bans

YouTube is piloting a process to let some creators banned for COVID‑19 or election 'misinformation' return if those strikes were based on rules YouTube has since walked back. Permanent bans for copyright or severe misconduct still stand, and reinstatement is gated by a one‑year wait and case‑by‑case review. — Amnesty tied to policy drift acknowledges that platform rules change and shifts how permanence, fairness, and due process are understood in content moderation.