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I've said it before and I'll say it again: posting your stuff on the Web and putting ads on your page does not automagically entitle you to any revenue. [1] Yo

• diminoten 13y ago
  You're absolutely right. Hosting content on the web does not automagically entitle a person to revenue. What it does entitle a person to, however, is the ability to dictate the rules of the continued use of that website, and if, as part of the rules of the continued use of that website, viewing the ads is a requirement of viewing the content, a consumer is not entitled to the content without viewing the ads as well. Stealing, theft, banana-hammocking - it doesn't matter what we call it. It's detrimental to the website and detrimental to the health of the web. People need to be able to make money off of content on websites, or else they won't be able to specialize in the making of that content. If people can't specialize, society suffers from its inability to support the growth of skill. People can't get very good at things, and growth is limited. Frankly, you're not murdering any kittens, but you're not exactly petting them either.
  • CamperBob2 13y ago
    What it does entitle a person to, however, is the ability to dictate the rules of the continued use of that website, and if, as part of the rules of the continued use of that website I like how terms of service are not only equivalent to laws now, but genuine entitlements.
  • eevilspock 13y ago
    advertising is detrimental to society.