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chuckd@lemmy.world 8 months agoInstead they could get 5$ a month from me for no ads.
They do this already. It’s called YouTube Premium and they’ve determined it’s worth more than $5 a month. My guess is the amount they decide to charge is not an arbitrary number, but one that covers their expenses based on expected engagement.
Unpopular opinion: If people either paid monthly, or they didn’t run pihole, blockers, or vanced, the monthly price of YT Premium would probably be closer to your magical $5 cost. Although, honestly, I doubt you’d pay the $5 either.
My guess is the amount they decide to charge is not an arbitrary number, but one that covers their expenses based on expected engagement.
They charge the amount that gives them the most benefit. That definitely includes profit as a factor. Likely a large one. Companies don’t lower their prices when costs go down. They take in more profit.
100% agree.
nowayhosay@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 months ago
“the mega globo corps only charge what they have to, to make ends meet. it would be cheaper if every one paid i swear”
chuckd@lemmy.world 8 months ago
I mean, we are where we’re at. So, unless you can prove otherwise…