• corbin@infosec.pubOP
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    2 months ago

    Because it’s an additional source of revenue, and they can provide rewards outside of YouTube.

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      2 months ago

      How ever YouTubers get paid is entirely between the YouTubers and YouTube, that is the relevant contract. Adblocking is necessary for user security and not negotiable. I do choose to pay some YouTubers via Patreon but that’s completely a personal choice that I feel no obligation towards,