[globular-toast]

If CDNs are so cheap, why is YouTube insistent that they should get paid for their bandwidth? I already pay for my bandwidth and am quite happy to use it for something like YouTube.

The real reason is centralised architecture gives them control and ability to extract rent.

[dewcifer]

You are correct. It's about control and money.

[crazygringo]

> why is YouTube insistent that they should get paid for their bandwidth?

What are you talking about?

YouTube has a lot more costs than bandwidth. And a lot of ads and Premium revenue goes to creators.