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Let me share my perspective on piracy as a citizen of Russian Federation who don't think about relocation. I was a youtube/Spotify/last.fm/[smth other I don't

by Ingaz 4y ago

Let me share my perspective on piracy as a citizen of Russian Federation who don't think about relocation. I was a youtube/Spotify/last.fm/[smth other I don't remember] subscriber before 2022. Actually it was kind of pride in younger population in Russia for games: "I pay for all games I like". My son, my friends has hundreds of games bought on Steam. That was a big step actually. How sanctions worked? For me: - youtube/youtube music - I was a subscriber, so it was for me: "No advertisments, ability to support channels, ability to listen youtube videos on locked phone". Now: no advertisements for all Russia - which is great. Not able to listen on locked phone - irritating. Support channels (I'm a WH40K fan) - thru direct donations - spotify - I still think that last.fm was the best - netflix, amazon, etc - sorry, I have no options, except eztv, kickass, piratebay, etc. Nothing new My POV: Piracy is not a problem. Piracy is a solution. When everything else failed.

hinata08 4y ago
I get the financial thing but it's a bit stupid to cut off a country from shows. This is lost soft power, and gives more space for Putin's shows. Russia no longer being able to watch shows demonstrates what 'content' is now about : 'content' that consumers pay for. They're no longer about meaning, meant to be provocative, influential, spark a discussion, or anything. They are meant to be sold, not actually viewed.
- Ingaz 4y ago
  The stupidest thing was that a lot of youtube channels in Russia were not monetized by views, they relied on subscriptions. WH40K channels particularly: they don't have large audience, it's a hobby not for everybody but board-games fans usually earn more than average. So "sanc you" hit the most on those absolutely apolitical guys. They were apolitical before, they're apolitical even more now. What was changed: - every significant channel is still alive - youtube lost their fraction of paymenents - now everything goes without them - channel owners .. I suppose they lost a bit of income. Now they rely on online donations more than it was previously I don't understand what was the idea behind all that. >> Russia no longer being able to watch shows demonstrates what 'content' is now about : 'content' that consumers pay for. I suppose that you did not understood: I'm able to watch *everything* now and it's the same as before. Nothing changed for me. The real problem today is to find something interesting. Something that worth it's time to see. It's not a lot in 2022 - 5 fingers enough to count
vt85 4y ago
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by Ingaz 4y ago

hinata08 4y ago

I get the financial thing but it's a bit stupid to cut off a country from shows. This is lost soft power, and gives more space for Putin's shows. Russia no longer being able to watch shows demonstrates what 'content' is now about : 'content' that consumers pay for. They're no longer about meaning, meant to be provocative, influential, spark a discussion, or anything. They are meant to be sold, not actually viewed.

Ingaz 4y ago
The stupidest thing was that a lot of youtube channels in Russia were not monetized by views, they relied on subscriptions. WH40K channels particularly: they don't have large audience, it's a hobby not for everybody but board-games fans usually earn more than average. So "sanc you" hit the most on those absolutely apolitical guys. They were apolitical before, they're apolitical even more now. What was changed: - every significant channel is still alive - youtube lost their fraction of paymenents - now everything goes without them - channel owners .. I suppose they lost a bit of income. Now they rely on online donations more than it was previously I don't understand what was the idea behind all that. >> Russia no longer being able to watch shows demonstrates what 'content' is now about : 'content' that consumers pay for. I suppose that you did not understood: I'm able to watch *everything* now and it's the same as before. Nothing changed for me. The real problem today is to find something interesting. Something that worth it's time to see. It's not a lot in 2022 - 5 fingers enough to count

vt85 4y ago

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