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> Google makes billions in profit every year […] Yes, and they only offer products/services because they generate profit. Which is why there are ads on Youtube
by throw0101d 3y ago
> Google makes billions in profit every year […]
Yes, and they only offer products/services because they generate profit. Which is why there are ads on Youtube—because they help generate profit.
People find value in watching Youtube videos (howtos, tutorials, news, vlogs, etc), and for providing that valuable service, Youtube/Google/Alphabet wishes to (a) at least be able to cover their bills (server, DCs, salaries), (b) some extra reward/return.
- xigoi 3y agoThe value comes from the videos themselves, not from the service. If the videos were hosted elsewhere, I’d gladly stop bothering Google with my traffic.
- throw0101d 3y ago> The value comes from the videos themselves, not from the service. And the value that the service to creators is that they pay $0 for hosting, have a large viewing potential, have a comment system which they don't have to run/host themselves, and are able to monetize their videos fairly easily. How many videos would be made if creators suddenly have to deal with all of that? The value of the videos being created exists at all is because the creators don't have to worry about infrastructure. > If the videos were hosted elsewhere, I’d gladly stop bothering Google with my traffic. If.