• buttnugget@lemmy.world
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    20 days ago

    I’m curious what people would prefer for revenue generation models. Just subscription fees? A lot of folks also seem resistant to that as well.

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      20 days ago

      I would happily pay for yt premium, if that also meant that google does not violate my privacy and sell my data.

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        20 days ago

        That’s my problem, you have to be logged in if you pay and that’s just more data for them to suck up. I watch not logged in. If I want to comment I use a different device.

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      20 days ago

      I would prefer a model that does not demand infinite growth, leading to ever declining quality and services. I would prefer a tech site that’s satisfied bringing in a comfortable and steady flow of profit.

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      20 days ago

      What they had like 10 years ago a couple ads here and there. Not 5 minutes ad 5 minutes ad 5 minutes ad 5 minutess ad.

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          19 days ago

          I remember a time when ads were loud, obnoxious and popped out. So I’m fine with minimal sidebar and an ad at the start middle if the video was long enough and at the end.

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      20 days ago

      Direct sponsoring has worked in the past with many open source projects (including lemmy.world). Could be closer to what Patreon does.

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      19 days ago

      There was a time where they only used banner ads. Or ads before the video and not in the middle. Honestly, if they had a cheap, no frills ad free sub, I’d pay for it.

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          19 days ago

          Most likely, especially if it’s not locked to one device. I know about their premium lite sub, but 8 dollars for “less” ads isn’t going to do it for me.

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            19 days ago

            That’s how much my student subscription is, that’s why I was curious. I think it’s $6.99 plus tax?