Can't say I'm surprised that they dropped the ball.
I agree there should be a general content option. I like many here, I have a page and upload park content and it's not focused solely for kids or adults but everyone.
I have never geen a fan of the way Youtube sets up its content. It's too easy to be in a family-friendly video and stumble onto one that is not. I have for a while felt that videos should have a rating. similar to TV, movies, and video games. Viewers should then be able to agree or disagree with that rating and say whether it should be higher or lower.
I viewers must be signed in the suggestion he had Would eliminate the ability to report your videos on social media and forums like this.