>“We terminated these channels as it’s still against our rules for previously terminated users to start new channels,” according to the company. “The pilot program for terminations that many people have been referencing this week isn’t available yet and will be a limited pilot program to start. We’ll have more on how the program will work, who is eligible, and how creators can access it soon.“

Pretty straightforward.

If their only complaint is free speech then they should try Rumble [1], assuming it's not really about affiliate programs and monetization. Some streamers are streaming to both Youtube and Rumble so they have a backup plan to reach their audience. Rumble chat is far less restrictive than Youtube chat for now.

[1] - https://rumble.com/