I am honestly not sure the what sort of power smaller users will have on YouTube once all these changes are implemented but what I think will happen for certain is people will start to move in directions where they feel more appreciated for the time and energy they are putting into their endeavors. Whether they find that in Youtube or eventually move to platforms like Dtube. But I do agree that this in the long term is a good thing for us!
Also thank you! I'm slowly working on my confidence but each day I feel more comfortable with it.