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The blue LED was supposed to be impossible—until a young engineer proposed a moonshot idea.

  • porkchop@lemm.eeEnglish
    3010·
    5 months ago

    Just a PSA for those who don’t know… no shade against Odysee… I’ve just encountered folks here who don’t know this:

    Veritassium and many others on YouTube make their living by the advertising shown on YT. If you’re a premium member, even more money goes to the creator when you watch their content. It’s this very money that allows independent creators to create more / better content!

    • SuperSpruce@lemmy.zipEnglish
      4·
      5 months ago

      I wish he posted his stuff on Nebula as well. His stuff totally fits the vibe of the platform, and would potentially make him even more money.

    • SeabassDan@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      5 months ago

      So they get more from the subscription fee without ads than they from the ad revenue? Many also have their own sponsors, right?