YouTube launches pay-to-watch subscription channels

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YouTube has launched a trial scheme for paid channels on its website.

Under the pilot programme, a small number of content makers will offer the channels for subscriptions starting at $0.99 (£0.64) a month.

Each channel will offer a free 14-day trial and many will have discounted annual rates.

Although the initial 53-channel line-up is fairly niche, one expert suggested the move might ultimately squeeze some smaller rivals out of the market.

YouTube, which is owned by Google, said the launch was part of an effort to enable "content creators to earn revenue for their creativity".

For example, the children's television favourite, Sesame Street will offer full episodes on its pay channel when it launches.

Subscribers can pay using either their credit cards or through Google's own Wallet service.

The paid channels involved in the pilot are diverse.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22474715

 

[Nevermind]

I honestly think that that's probably one of the worst things they could do.
I'm really upset by this. People really do not need the payed subscription to make money on youtube.
Good, creative youtubers can make tons of money just from ads on their videos.
I think this is just a ploy to be able to get big TV stations to start posting to youtube.

 

[Alex]

Most stupidest idea they could of done...

 

[Day]

There's Netflix for a reason, Google is now getting a little too greedy with what their trying to succeed in. This is a very bad idea, sure it will bring in some money, but people would rather pay for Netflix subscriptions rather than YouTube subscriptions.

 

[Wanted]

Google pisses me off. Especially their new layout, but now this? -_-

 

[Cann!bal]

There's only like 50 channels that you have to pay to watch, and you probably don't even watch their content. You're not being forced to pay for anything either. Why are you guys whining? I don't see anything wrong with the idea so far.