Very true.
But the only reason that YouTube is there as a platform that allows people to upload videos for free is that they expect to make money either off of that video through ads, or through other videos through ads.
But the only reason that YouTube is there as a platform that allows people to upload videos for free is that they expect to make money either off of that video through ads, or through other videos through ads.
Just like roads need to be created regardless of their profitability, I think it's important for society that we have means to share and view image and video content regardless of profitability.