You're approaching the concept from the position that there's some moral imperative that a media creator needs to be paid in perpetuity for every experiential i

You're approaching the concept from the position that there's some moral imperative that a media creator needs to be paid in perpetuity for every experiential instance of their work. If you buy a CD you pay for it one time. The artist doesn't get a nickel every time you play a track. You could put it on repeat for 50 years and they'll never get more than your up front payment. The only entity being paid is your power company for running that CD player for 50 years. If you powered the CD player with a solar panel and battery would you feel the utility company needs to be paid for your use of electricity despite not using any of their infrastructure? You don't send a plumber a check every time you flush your toilet. If I watch a YouTube video once it's simply ludicrous to suggest I need to pay for a second viewing if I'm not using anyone's infrastructure but my own.