Although I see the parallel in the comparison with unions, I would say there is a difference in the fact that, for most people, youtube does not put bread on th

Although I see the parallel in the comparison with unions, I would say there is a difference in the fact that, for most people, youtube does not put bread on their tables. I agree with you that it is unlikely that even a fraction of youtube audience make the switch. It is up to them. > Other than important social issues, when has leaving things "up to the people" ever led to meaningful change? I can only speak for myself here since "up to the people" means up to every single individual, not a collectivity. If youtube goes down tomorrow, I will have to find another source of music, that's all. I do not care if there is a meaningful change or not. And I totally agree that a video streaming platform is just a luxury...