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Very true. But the only reason that YouTube is there as a platform that allows people to upload videos for free is that they expect to make money either off of
by chamakits 9y ago
Very true.
But the only reason that YouTube is there as a platform that allows people to upload videos for free is that they expect to make money either off of that video through ads, or through other videos through ads.
- manmal 9y agoNot necessarily true. Some want to get famous with their videos, some want to express themselves in a creative way, or spread ideas, or build an online following to capitalize later on...
- mikebenfield 9y agoI think the point is that Youtube expects to make money off that video. If Youtube could not make money from people's content, it wouldn't exist.
- nightcracker 9y agoFor a while now I've been thinking about the idea of having a state-funded free and open video and image sharing platform. In the modern world I view sites such as imgur and youtube as vital infrastructure, and would really like to see them removed from commercial influence. Just like roads need to be created regardless of their profitability, I think it's important for society that we have means to share and view image and video content regardless of profitability.