Does watching on Piped count views and such?
So I considering switching to Piped, but I'm wondering if the views (or other metrics) are counted on Youtube itself. I don't like the idea I'm kinda "robbing" the content creators I enjoy...
I think I know the answer but would like to know for sure.
If you aren't watching ads or going through youtube red then you aren't directly contributing financially to the creators even if it does count.
I'd argue it's worth it though, since you are a tiny drop in the view bucket
Of course, direct support is always better than the fraction of a penny you give them through ads
direct support is always better than the fraction of a penny you give them through ads
True, and I'll probably join Patreon for select few, but it still feels a little dirty.
I think it does though cant say and confirm it.
https://piped.video/watch?v=KQQmcJDMAAo?si=htYr7wvP9loIKCwf
This is one of my videos with 0 views, try watching it, I'll comment tomorrow with if there are any views on it
I've let it play for more than one minute through Piped, let's see what happens.
No views still
Great idea, thanks for doing the experiment.
Played most of the vid, doesn't seem like it'd register though.