[Waterluvian]

That’s the kind of comparison YouTube hopes you do.

Compared to patronage systems, it’s a pittance. You may as well try to pay your favourite shows directly rather than give your money to Google and have them redistribute it on your behalf.

[artursapek]

Google is providing a service here. I think people have gotten so used to the internet they forget the massive costs involved in running a website like YouTube.

[Waterluvian]

The cable companies wish to convey the same.