Google rumored to be launching paid YouTube channels soon

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Well, we didn't think the day would come. But rumors have arised which state that Google are beginning to work with a small number of popular YouTube video channel operators on a pilot program which could result in paid subscriptions as early as this spring.

According to reports, Google plans to team up with YouTube partners like Machinima, Maker Studios and Fullscreen to offer up paid subscription tiers, as well as bringing in new content brands.

Google began offering YouTube feature videos which you could rent in 2010, but allowing channels to charge money to access their content could turn YouTube into a online alternative to a cable TV network, if enough people actually sign up for them.

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AllSkinsNoSkillPosted:

Why does google always need money I am sure they have enough to please them

MultitaskPosted:

there is never enough money

CentPosted:

Wow, all about they money.

SOGPosted:

Feet Google has enough money -_-


Lol yep, but they want more.

dmofPosted:

Paid YouTube channels? Not enough money eh

SynybunPosted:

Feet Google has enough money -_-


Obviously nobody has enough money no matter what.

DreamEndlesslyPosted:

This might not be awful, if the paid content is extra to what we already have.

But if they take away what we have for free now, and make us pay. Then this is the beginning of YouTube's downfall.

ZyphrPosted:

Google has enough money -_-

KelcyPosted:

Establish I never thought I would see the day when this happened. YouTube is now about money, not about content :(


So true its falling apart hopefully it doesn't go ahead

EstablishPosted:

I never thought I would see the day when this happened. YouTube is now about money, not about content :(