RE: Is This the Beginning of Evergreen Income on Hive?
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You know, I hate ads! Ads in videos, ads in games, ads everywhere! I mentioned it to my Dev for slothbuzz.com about adding ads a while back, and he was likewise disgusted, but there are probably more reasons to have them than not...
So, I get why platforms do it; it generates revenue that wouldn't normally exist. Sharing a portion with viewers is a great way to sweeten the deal. And like you say, moving towards a more 'evergreen' reward system brings new avenues for progress. If we're ever going to get out of the hive bubble and make a dent in Web2 dominance, we need more revenue generated from outside sources!
I hope 3speak continues to buzz with their plan of action; let's see how it affects the quality and quantity of Videos hitting Hive (all the better for the slothbuzz.com video and video shorts sections! Who knows, if we eventually add ads, maybe we can figure out a similar system!)
Yes, advertisements can certainly be annoying, especially when you're engrossed in watching a video. However, many platforms have proven that they can keep running thanks to ad revenue.
I also hope this program will improve video quality on 3Speak, thereby increasing watch time and visitor numbers. In my opinion, this is the key to attracting advertisers from outside the Hive ecosystem.
Things are still in the early stages at 3Speak, but with community support, it will surely improve over time.