> It's like attending a free concert at a mall Who pays for the electricity, upkeep, security and airconditioning of the mall? Who pays for the sound stage, th

> It's like attending a free concert at a mall Who pays for the electricity, upkeep, security and airconditioning of the mall? Who pays for the sound stage, the technicians, the lighting of the mall? The band decided to perform at the mall, because they like the facilities there. They always had a choice to perform at their house ("own website"), but they chose the mall ("YouTube") and as long as YouTube is hosting their videos, YouTube deserves to be compensated.