5 ms·

I wonder why the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) hasn't weighed in on this whole sector at all. The exploitation of entertainers is not exactly a new issue, and it ha

I wonder why the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) hasn't weighed in on this whole sector at all. The exploitation of entertainers is not exactly a new issue, and it has been tackled by existing unions before.

programmarchy 7y ago
They are probably on the other side of the issue. YouTube independent creators are in competition with Hollywood and big media.
Dirlewanger 7y ago
Probably because they're contemptuous of YouTubers. Can't blame them either, because they're basically competition.
fucking_tragedy 7y ago
SAG-AFTRA has weighed in on this issue, both to the press[1] and on their website[2]. From their site: > Do you create your own content on YouTube or other social media platforms? > If a brand reaches out to promote their product (paid or product trade) on your platform, that is a commercial and SAG-AFTRA can have your back. > SAG-AFTRA covers advertisements on all platforms. Get fair compensation, access to health insurance and a team of experts making sure you are PAID! [1] https://www.tubefilter.com/2018/08/15/sag-aftra-content-creator-protections/ https://www.tubefilter.com/2018/08/15/sag-aftra-content-crea... [2] https://www.sagaftra.org/get-involved/ads-go-union/creators-only https://www.sagaftra.org/get-involved/ads-go-union/creators-...
- anon1m0us 7y ago
  So what you're saying is there already is a union for content creators, they just need to join it. That seems like a way better approach. All content creators on the internet should join the same union -- preferably one that already exists -- rather than recreate a wheel that will water down their message.
  - fucking_tragedy 7y ago
    Competition is a good thing, perhaps other unions can meet the needs of content creators better than this one.