Starting this spring, free video website YouTube may begin
requiring paid subscriptions to access certain channels. This is a strong move,
as up until now, YouTube has always been allowed anyone to upload or watch
videos completely free of charge. The paid subscriptions will not apply to all
videos (at least, not at first) and will instead be limited to a few selected
channels. Varying prices may also apply to things like live concerts (which
YouTube began hosting within the past year or so).
This endeavor is sure to make YouTube money, but it is also
particularly risky. Many people use YouTube specifically because it is free.
There are plenty of pricy video sites out there already (Netflix, Hulu+, etc.).
There are also other free video sites that are less popular than YouTube, such
as Metacafe. If YouTube charges become mandatory, look out for other free video
sites to begin a possible rise in popularity.
http://mashable.com/2013/01/29/youtube-paid-channel-subscriptions/#mwtg325
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