I usually have
a YouTube video
playing in the background
on mute
as I work.
I’ve created a playlist
of videos
by creators
who are seeking
sponsors.
And I play that playlist.
These creators
attract sponsors
and earn funds
from their sponsors
based on how many subscribers
they have.
They gain more subscribers
if YouTube shows
their videos to more people.
YouTube shows
their videos to more people
if more people watch them
(it is circular, I know).
So I ‘watch’ their videos.
That costs me
very little
and it helps these creators out.
Is that ‘cheating’
the system?
Yes.
But all helping
is cheating the system.
My friends buy my books
to help my Amazon rankings
so Amazon shows my books
to more people.
That’s technically cheating also.
If you can help someone
and it costs you
very little,
help them.
Make their world
a better place.