YouTube creators report mysterious drop in views while revenue stays steady
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Summary
The article discusses a trend noticed by several technology YouTubers, including Adrian Black and Jeff Geerling, where YouTube views have significantly dropped recently. While view counts have fallen, likes and revenue have remained mostly steady, suggesting YouTube may have changed how it counts or displays views. The author frames YouTube as a mysterious monopoly that operates opaquely, leaving creators uncertain about platform changes and their impact.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledYouTube views seem to have fallen off a cliff recently.
while views are down, likes and revenue have been mostly steady
YouTube is a mysterious monopoly
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