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RSPS YouTube Crackdown Escalates as Multiple Channels Disappear A major crackdown on RuneScape Private Server (RSPS) content appears to be underway across YouTube, with several long-running creators either terminated, removed, or facing copyright strikes within recent days. Among the channels reportedly affected are: MerkOnRS VibraniumRS Ents RSPS Catherby RSPS wr3ckedyou Maxi YodaRS Meanwhile, several surviving channels remain active but are believed to be under pressure following copyright actions and video removals. Channels currently still online include: SohanRSPS — older videos reportedly struck and pending further review Danscapes MetalRaimon What has particularly caught the attention of the RSPS community is a recent incident involving a live stream warning allegedly delivered by an account identified as “@Tmnotices.” The message stated: “This is a final warning to stop promoting RSPS content. We have already filed takedown requests against several YouTubers for similar promotions, and this is your last warning before further action.” Screenshots of the message quickly spread throughout Discord communities and RSPS forums, leading to speculation that a third-party enforcement company may now be actively monitoring creators in real time during broadcasts. Community members have linked the notices to Web Capio, a company known for intellectual property enforcement and anti-piracy operations. However, no official public statement has yet been issued confirming direct involvement in the recent removals. Several creators within the scene also claim that live streams are now being manually monitored and flagged in real time. According to reports circulating privately among server owners and content creators, even unlisted and private live streams may no longer be safe from enforcement actions. This marks a significant escalation compared to previous copyright campaigns, which historically focused mainly on public videos and promotional uploads rather than active broadcasts. Several RSPS operators additionally claim that Discord communities have begun receiving trademark-related notices, raising fears that enforcement efforts may now extend beyond YouTube itself. According to sources within the private server scene, some server owners believe legal escalation could follow if current enforcement efforts continue. These claims remain unverified, though concern across the community has intensified considerably over the past week. The RSPS ecosystem has existed for well over a decade, operating in a legally disputed space surrounding emulation, custom game development, and use of RuneScape-related intellectual property. Historically, enforcement has been inconsistent, with some servers operating publicly for years while others disappeared suddenly following takedown campaigns. Whether this latest wave represents a short-term enforcement push or the beginning of a broader campaign against RSPS communities remains unclear. At the time of writing, neither Jagex nor Web Capio have publicly commented on the recent YouTube removals.