I think it is really unfair to say that people who make a living from their YouTube videos don't deserve it. They aren't just "playing with video cameras and posting videos all day" - it is strategic, and not to mention there is a huge risk factor involved. It isn't like this is an easy way to make money. Otherwise, we'd all be doing it.

At the end of the day, aren't we all just "playing with computers and instruments"? I don't think anybody here would argue that anybody in these forums doesn't deserve financial success. There is much more than meets the eye. These people making a living on YouTube have spent hours learning how to use video equipment, and some have spent thousands of dollars on the video equipment. Them making a living off this is totally valid in my eyes. I imagine it like they are making their own TV show almost. I would sooner pay for an independent artist to make a living with their craft than pay for cable, personally.

You could argue this logic in almost any field. Athletes are "just throwing a ball around all day." DJ's are "just playing records all day." Chefs are "just playing with pots and pans all day."

These are hard working people who have put lots of work into their craft. If somebody has put hundreds hours into their craft of making YouTube videos and that is their livelihood, I am in no position to criticize them.

Say you spent 12 years of your life learning the in and outs of computers and music software. If ever there was an opportunity to make this your full time job would you take it?

Or would you mow your neighbor's lawn for 10 bucks.

Last edited by Deryk - PG Music; 04/05/18 05:02 AM.
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