4 ms·
>What if... instead of YouTube you'd have several intereset based sites which could actually handle their moderation and workload instead of being a giant uncar
by criley2 6y ago
>What if... instead of YouTube you'd have several intereset based sites which could actually handle their moderation and workload instead of being a giant uncaring behemoth?
What if... the average viewer was willing to pay for video content instead of requiring a free, unprofitable service run as a "Free add-on" to an Ad Empire?
Youtube may finally be profitable in the past few years but the first 90% of its existence, the entire rise to power, it was unprofitable and run at a loss. There aren't other major providers because no one else wants to lose that much money
- JoBrad 6y agoThat will end up just like paywalls on news sites. It’s the best way forward (with tweaks), but ultimately will fail unless everyone participates. Services like Brilliant and others are attempting what you’re suggesting, though.
- b3kart 6y ago> What if... the average viewer was willing to pay for video content That would solve all of our problems, wouldn't it? Too bad there's likely always going to be someone willing to offer the same service for free + ads and/or selling users data. Unless people start valuing their privacy/data much more than they do at the moment (or regulation comes in), it's just wishful thinking.
- Dylan16807 6y agoIt would solve a couple problems. I don't see how it would solve this problem.
- Nasrudith 6y agoHave you forgotten abour Netflix and the innumerable streaming services out there as every studio and their dog's mother wants to claim 100% of the pie? The money isn't an issue - it is a freudian slip that either you want it to be like cable or are blindly repeating the words of someone who does. If you don't like youtube's free service you can get your money back.
- deleted 6y ago[deleted]