> We're happy to announce a couple of new changes to your YouTube
> channels, based on the feedback and suggestions you've given to us.

> The first is the creation of a "Recent Activity" box on your YouTube
> channel. This box will provide your viewers with a snapshot of recent
> changes you've made to your public channel, making your channel more
> dynamic, fresh and timely. For example, if you recently added a new
> favorite to your channel, visitors can find this favorite in the new
> Recent Activity box (as well as in the usual "Favorites" box). The
> Recent Activity box will also consolidate the separate "My Recent
> Ratings" and "My Recent Comments" boxes into this single activity
> window.

> As always, we give you maximum control over how your channel is
> configured on the channel design page:http://www.youtube.com/my_profile_theme.

> And now, the Recent Activity privacy settings page:http://www.youtube.com/account#privacy/activity(also available in the
> upper-right corner of the Recent Activity box) lets you choose what
> activity you want to appear in the Recent Activity box.

> It's important to note that we've set your initial Recent Activity
> settings according to what you already publicly show on your channel
> today - so, for example, if you're not already showing the Favorites
> box on your channel, then the Recent Activity box won't suddenly start
> showing new favorites you make.

> Regarding bulletins, we've listened to you, and most of you didn't see
> the value in bulletins as they are today. So, we're taking a first
> step to make bulletins more useful. Although the bulletin box will be
> going away, now you can broadcast a bulletin directly to your channel
> visitors in your Recent Activity box. This not only provides a fun
> place to shout out personal updates and news, but also provides an
> additional way to communicate and engage with your channel's fans.

> We hope you like these changes, and are always eager to hear your
> feedback - so please feel free to share your thoughts with us!

> The YouTube Team