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JCC [idea mill] YouTube should institute a "Ten Cent" policy.

Discussion in 'Community' started by Aytee-Aytee, Mar 10, 2012.

  1. Aytee-Aytee

    Aytee-Aytee Jedi Master star 5

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    Here's what I'm thinking....If a person uploads a video, for every "Like" they receive, YouTube will pay them ten cents every year while the video is online.
    Example: FreddieW's Milk Man: World's Worst Superhero
    63,649 Likes - 2,621 Dislikes = 61,028
    61,028 x $0.10 = FreddieW collects a $6,120.80 check from YouTube each year as long as the video is online.

    Conversely, for every "Dislike" a video receives, they must pay YouTube ten cents every year to keep that crap on.
    Example: Rebecca Black's "Friday"
    130,369 Likes - 541,842 Dislikes = -411,473
    -411,473 x $0.10 = Rebecca Black must pay $41,147.30 per year to keep her video on YouTube.


    Naturally, these payment rates will fluctuate with the number of Likes and Dislikes a video receives. "Meh" videos that even out will naturally be free.
     
    Aytee-Aytee, Mar 10, 2012
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  2. Chancellor_Ewok

    Chancellor_Ewok Chosen One star 7

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    Chancellor_Ewok, Mar 10, 2012
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  3. Ramza

    Ramza Administrator Emeritus star 9 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I was hoping this would be a proposal to fine people $.10 per comment they post on YouTube.

    You know, as discouragement.
     
    Ramza, Mar 10, 2012
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  4. Mortimer_Snerd

    Mortimer_Snerd Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    Now THAT's a good idea.

     
    Mortimer_Snerd, Mar 10, 2012
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  5. JoinTheSchwarz

    JoinTheSchwarz Former Head Admin star 9 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    That was my first thought too. :p
     
    JoinTheSchwarz , Mar 10, 2012
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  6. EmpireForever

    EmpireForever Force Ghost star 8

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    Why would they do this? Traffic is traffic, and all of those dislikes are views. Why would they charge someone for bringing in views?
     
    EmpireForever, Mar 10, 2012
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  7. Ostrich_Stapler

    Ostrich_Stapler Jedi Master star 5

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    Exactly. YouTube could make a fortune off advertisements that play before much-viewed and much-hated videos.


    Personally I like having crappy videos on there because oftentimes they're a laugh. The comment rule makes much more sense to me, although admittedly I enjoy reading those too. :p It's amazing to watch a video about a dance step devolve into a discussion of Hitler.
     
    Ostrich_Stapler, Mar 10, 2012
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  8. Darth Guy

    Darth Guy Chosen One star 10

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    Well, I think the OP's proposal is stupid but I think the terms for "Partners" should be a little stricter because the whole "reply girl" thing is really annoying. I click on them BECAUSE CLEAVAGE.
     
    Darth Guy, Mar 10, 2012
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  9. SithLordDarthRichie

    SithLordDarthRichie CR Emeritus: London star 9

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    Do "Reply Girl" and other youtubers like her really get paid for the stupidly pointless videos people only look at because they're wearing revealing clothes?
     
    SithLordDarthRichie, Mar 10, 2012
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  10. R2-DK

    R2-DK Jedi Master star 2

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    Don't punish Rebecca Black. It's not like she made and uploaded the video herself. It was some company.
     
    R2-DK, Mar 12, 2012
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