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Re:YouTube doesn't want to take down scam ads by ChadNauseam on Tuesday December 12, 2023 @03:01PM (#38617599)
If they were only providing a service to the advertisers, why would non-advertisers use their site, and even sit through ads?
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Re:YouTube doesn't want to take down scam ads by Wool2662 on Tuesday December 12, 2023 @04:20PM (#38618738)
Because they have enough money and data now to just obliterate any kind of serious competition. They only need to keep providing minimal value to actual users. That's why.
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