We've been working with the models on improving equipment and video quality over the last several months and as a result video recordings are at a higher quality too. Higher quality means not just a sleeker look but larger files too. As a consequence, we are going to make room for these new files by getting rid of the old, poor quality video files. But before we do that, we are going to give you an opportunity to save the ones that you love.
Any video recorded from 2009 through 2013 that has never been purchased is on the chopping block. If you are a current VIP member and you directed the video, then it is safe. If the video has been purchased with credits or rewards points then it is safe. Videos that have only been viewed through VOD Passes are not safe.
How can you tell if your favorite video is safe from removal?
Well, here are a few ways to try to determine if a video will be saved:
1) If you are currently a VIP member and you directed the video.
2) If you directed the video and you have earned credits on the video.
3) If the video is in on a Leaderboard, then pretty good odds that it is safe.
4) If the video recording date is after December 31, 2013.
How will you know that a video is going to get removed?
1) Videos that are queued for purge will have the red text warning above the video on the player page.
2) Videos that are queued for purge will have the red text warning below the video on the browser pages.
When are the videos getting purged?
Videos will be removed in approximately 30 days.
TL;DR
Videos are getting deleted in about 30 days if:
1) they were recorded between 2009 and 2013
2) they have never been purchased with credits or rewards points
3) if they weren't directed by a current VIP member Quote