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There is no theft when I use youtube because I was never going to click on ads in the first place. The value of me watching ads is absolutely zero. (From my p
by ehaliewicz2 3y ago
There is no theft when I use youtube because I was never going to click on ads in the first place.
The value of me watching ads is absolutely zero. (From my point of view in fact, it's negative).
- throw0101b 3y ago> There is no theft when I use youtube because I was never going to click on ads in the first place. Advertising works on multiple levels, with direct sales not necessarily being the only acceptable result: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purchase_funnel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purchase_funnel
- ehaliewicz2 3y agoHowever, me not buying something is quite obviously not equivalent to theft. Besides, I only watch youtube ad-free. If this becomes impossible I will simply stop watching youtube, so, I don't think this strategy will have much effect on me either, at least within the context of youtube.
- Foivos 3y agoWhat value do you bring to YouTube, especially since YouTube does not make any money from you?
- angoragoats 3y agoWhat a strange question. Why does this matter?
- Teachez 3y agoIf nothing else, platform engagement clearly is a driver for the business model. Comments, shares on other media.
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- ehaliewicz2 3y agoYoutube purports itself to be a free site, so I'm not sure why one would ask this question.