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by mikechalmers 1550 days ago
Why is it arrogant or entitlement when there are several services which allow video uploads for free, never mind $200/year? If you look at her play counts and read her position, I don't think there's indication of her expecting "infinite bandwidth".
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Just because I gave you free candy doesn't mean you can go to the store and take it for free too

And if you want the free candy, stay with the guy giving you free candy don't complain about the rest

There are several services which allow video uploads for "free" not really for free.

People have to understand that those companies are burning VC money to bait and switch people.

It is basically "dumping" and starving any competition until they find way to extract money from users ... or just sell BS to investors that they will get money from users.

In general I'm starting to think that we should be worried with many of these "free" or VC funded services if there is a big market correction any time soon. It might be viable model currently, but clearly not forever... And I hope the legislation wisens up for next round. Clearly many markets just aren't healthy.