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sc_rufctr 12-04-2018 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfeMacleod (Post 10272047)
I sense lots of jealousy in here.

Isn't capitalism great?

Can you suggest a better system for moving goods and services?

WolfeMacleod 12-04-2018 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sc_rufctr (Post 10272969)
Can you suggest a better system for moving goods and services?

Teleportation.

GG Allin 12-05-2018 07:35 AM

I wonder how long before Youtube decides these people are making too much and decides to tighten things up a little.

sc_rufctr 12-05-2018 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by WolfeMacleod (Post 10272992)
Teleportation.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/No1-4GsQa-g" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

aschen 12-05-2018 08:11 AM

Youtube has replaced TV for me almost completely. There are so many well done science, car, and technology related channels. For the most part I do not think it is easy to make an excellent and popular channel. Most of the more popular channels I watch are the result of hard work and talent/charisma. I don't begrudge the success of most of these people

Except doug demuro.......that guy is annoying. Don't know anything about this kids channel though. If you have young kids that like to watch youtube, check out The Action Lab. Interesting for kids and adults alike

stomachmonkey 12-05-2018 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GG Allin (Post 10273238)
I wonder how long before Youtube decides these people are making too much and decides to tighten things up a little.

Youtube gets ad revenue.

They want these people to be successful.

No different than a TV network.

Arizona_928 12-05-2018 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by stomachmonkey (Post 10272339)
What is the non marketable skill you are referring too?

Playing video games?

Hand thumb coordination...

stomachmonkey 12-05-2018 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ_porschekid (Post 10274216)
Hand thumb coordination...

https://www.esportsearnings.com/tournaments

http://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/23868444/dallas-fort-worth-becomes-second-capital-esports-us

https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2018/08/28/ut-dallas-launches-esports-program-athletics-department/

lendaddy 12-05-2018 08:13 PM

I tried to explain this to my father the day, didn't sink in :)

Stick and ball athletes making millions seemed just as asinine 50 years ago. This is where the next generation spends their time so that's where the marketing money will flood.

Edit: Doesn't mean I think this is where we should be headed, only that it "is" and I understand.

stomachmonkey 12-05-2018 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lendaddy (Post 10274240)
I tried to explain this to my father the day, didn't sink in :)

Stick and ball athletes making millions seemed just as asinine 50 years ago. This is where the next generation spends their time so that's where the marketing money will flood.

Edit: Doesn't mean I think this is where we should be headed, only that it "is" and I understand.

It's different and the same at the same time.

We watch people making millions driving one off hyper performance vehicles around a track.

Why?

We like cars and appreciate the skill it takes to drive them well.

eSports is no different.

The people who watch also play and admire the skill it takes to play at a higher level.

Maybe a better comparison is people who watch competitive poker on TV.

It's less the thing being done and more the level to which it's being done.

Starless 12-06-2018 05:19 AM

My nephew started uploading short video clips on YouTube a few years back when he would get home from his job at FedEx. When he started making @ $25K quarterly from posting videos on YouTube in his spare time he left FedEx to do it full time. I have no idea what he's taking in now, but he can work from the comfort of his home, on his own schedule, and without someone looking over his shoulder.

widebody911 12-06-2018 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Starless (Post 10274423)
My nephew started uploading short video clips on YouTube a few years back when he would get home from his job at FedEx. When he started making @ $25K quarterly from posting videos on YouTube in his spare time he left FedEx to do it full time. I have no idea what he's taking in now, but he can work from the comfort of his home, on his own schedule, and without someone looking over his shoulder.

The only problem is, fluffers age-out ~28 or so; it will be difficult to get back into the workforce

Arizona_928 12-06-2018 04:23 PM

E sports. I don't see the value transitioning.
Play army on the screen, but never ruck 12 miles. Shoot with a controller but can't line up iron sites or better yet even qualify.


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