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Advertising is one of the less harmful monetization models out there, especially for kids. YouTubers soliciting donations, selling merchandise etc. are praying on young kids. If you take away advertising, these more direct methods will be used more heavily.


> Advertising is one of the less harmful monetization models out there, especially for kids.

No, because it incentivizes the addictive content.

> YouTubers soliciting donations, selling merchandise etc. are preying on young kids.

That's a different issue, and already happening. It should be banned too.


> That's a different issue, and already happening. It should be banned too.

There's basically no way to ban this (and advertising) without banning social media.




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