There is so much content on YT where the creators don't even get paid though. Even a popular video that would make money can become demonetized (but still runs

There is so much content on YT where the creators don't even get paid though. Even a popular video that would make money can become demonetized (but still runs ads!!). I much prefer to subscribe via patreon or other forms to support creators more directly. This also ignores the in-video sponsorships and ads that creators will often include.