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Content creators are, in fact, exploited by their audience (lemmy.ml)
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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sure, it's not exactly great that he seems to get views for this sort of obscenity. However, the system rewards many types of videos encompassing a wide berth of topics and styles.

In any case, it behooves one to hold values besides fame and money.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It does but the way YouTube algorithms work there will always be more rewards for those racing to the bottom.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The exploitation is being done by YouTube. The audience is also being exploited. Take a look at the people who make billions, not the content creators who, on average, make pennies.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

YouTube's algorithm is designed to hook you in so you never stop watching. Viewers are definitely "exploited".