Comment on "Very dramatic shift" - Linus Tech Tips opens up about the channel's declining viewership
Engywuck@lemmy.zip 4 weeks agoThere’s nothing free in this world. You’re paying with your attention and at least metadata, independently on how many blockers you may use.
boonhet@sopuli.xyz 4 weeks ago
Yes exactly. They provide a service, you pay for it by watching ads and facilitating personalised advertising.
In comparison, some of the books I’ve bought have cost more per book than a month of YouTube premium, so the value isn’t THAT bad on YouTube.
Engywuck@lemmy.zip 4 weeks ago
Only if you don’t value your time.