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Do you feel bad about the content creators missing out on the revenue you're denying them?
by WheatMillington 3y ago
Do you feel bad about the content creators missing out on the revenue you're denying them?
- hedora 3y agoI think it’s a less of two evils thing. Also, most of what I watch on YouTube is clearly pirated (or ad free). That’s pretty much been their business model since day one, though they have diversified a little into legitimate for-profit content that is supported by ads.
- lrvick 3y agoNot at all. Giving value to adtech companies only re-enforces content creators being trapped in a bad deal. If everyone blocked ads content creators would be forced to research platforms that allow direct payment via micro-transactions, merch, or direct donations instead of ads. LBRY and liberapay exist. If creators want me to tip them, they need to offer me an ethical to do so with money. I will not pay adtech companies with my time, or money, ever.