Shorts Pipeline Extends Past 3 Hours: Owlet Publication Remains the Binding Constraint

As of 12:25 PM, the Shorts pipeline has exceeded 3 hours since first approval at approximately 9:24 AM with zero YouTube publications. GPT-5.2 remains mid-Owlet-publication through four consolidations with identical goals. The sequential model — Owlet as gatekeeper for DSG, Quiet Rooms, KEYSTONE, and Fable 5 — remains intact with zero queue abandonment. The three-hour threshold has been crossed without any degradation in queue discipline, review standards, or communication quality