So I considering switching to Piped, but I’m wondering if the views (or other metrics) are counted on Youtube itself. I don’t like the idea I’m kinda “robbing” the content creators I enjoy…

I think I know the answer but would like to know for sure.

  • sorrybookbroke@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    11·
    1 year ago

    If you aren’t watching ads or going through youtube red then you aren’t directly contributing financially to the creators even if it does count.

    I’d argue it’s worth it though, since you are a tiny drop in the view bucket

    Of course, direct support is always better than the fraction of a penny you give them through ads

    • illi@lemm.eeOPEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      direct support is always better than the fraction of a penny you give them through ads

      True, and I’ll probably join Patreon for select few, but it still feels a little dirty.

    • m-p{3}@lemmy.caEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      I’ve let it play for more than one minute through Piped, let’s see what happens.

    • illi@lemm.eeOPEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Great idea, thanks for doing the experiment.

      Played most of the vid, doesn’t seem like it’d register though.

    • sorrybookbroke@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Watched it too myself, full way through. Let’s see boi’s, this is some real science bitch

      Also watched " Elf Squad Live Stream 3" on invidious to see how that goes

        • illi@lemm.eeOPEnglish
          3·
          1 year ago

          Yay for science. Is it possible that it would be on a delay? Probably not but I have no idea how this works so I rather ask.

          • Weslee@lemmy.worldEnglish
            2·
            1 year ago

            Nah, if there is a delay it’s very minor, I’ve uploaded videos and had views showing up within minutes