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> You can host your video anywhere you like, but you get the most eyeballs and revenue from YouTube, and that's based on user preference and not on some nefario
by mirimir 6y ago
> You can host your video anywhere you like, but you get the most eyeballs and revenue from YouTube, and that's based on user preference and not on some nefarious activity on their part.
Maybe not "nefarious" exactly. But YouTube does have a virtual monopoly. And that's arguably illegal in the US. Or at least, it exposes them to additional government oversight.
- PaulDavisThe1st 6y agoIn what sense does YT have a monopoly?
- adarioble 6y agoIn a sense that is a default go to platform for many people when searching for (video) content.
- ilikehurdles 6y agoBeing the most popular platform doesn’t make something a monopoly.
- rmrfstar 6y agoInstead of arguing about the semantics of "monopoly," it could be fun to ask "does YouTube have power that we as a self-governing people should regulate?" I think it does. Others disagree. Sometimes it's an interesting discussion.
- mirimir 6y agoIf there's no substantial competition, it's a monopoly. Intentionality isn't that important. It's about market power.
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