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Re:A startup is testing a subscription model for search engines by globular-toast on Monday July 06, 2020 @04:19PM (#23752275)
Definitely. I'd also love to have the busking model applied to music and videos online. I block all ads, including on Youtube, because they are annoying. But I'm often watching a video or listening to a track (like I am right now) where I would definitely click a button that donates 10p. Sometimes I'd click it multiple times. Youtube has the technology to identifier the rights holders for music and videos so this should easily be possible.

I first heard this idea from Richard Stallman many years ago.

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Re:A startup is testing a subscription model for search engines by dewey on Monday July 06, 2020 @04:32PM (#23752416)
This was tried multiple times but it never took off. One that was kinda widespread at least in the Germany blog / podcast scene was: https://flattr.com

I think at some point they changed the way it works and it fizzled out. I barely see it any more.

For YouTube: Maybe YouTube Premium is what you need then? No ads and you are supporting the creators you are watching.

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Re:A startup is testing a subscription model for search engines by globular-toast on Monday July 06, 2020 @05:01PM (#23752718)
No because Youtube Premium is a subscription model and I don't want to pay for anything I don't care for which is what would happen if I pay into a big pot.

Flattr also follows the subscription model. I want the busking model. I provide my payment details but not a penny is spent until I click the button for a specific video/channel/piece. The key is low friction. It can't be some third party thing where you need to click away. It needs to be right there where you choose what to watch/listen to.

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