The Subscription Economy is EVIL 

Wow, I was watching this video thinking it was by a channel with a couple hundred thousand subscribers. Keep it up

This video only proves why it's crucial that The Pirate Bay never gets shut down.

The only way to stop this madness is to stop paying for subscriptions. If there is no legal way to buy a product forever, I pirate it. Sorry, but you give me no choice.

Nothing worse than subscribing to something and immediately finding that that product or service is only with the 'premium subscription.' It's called bait and switch. I find the fear of missing out is actually worse than missing out. Unsubscribing is very liberating.

I’m sick of all these companies doing this.. like any newspaper you click on, start reading then it tries to get you to sign up to a £15 subscription!! £15 juts to sub to ONE news channel WTF! When I heard BMW were going to introduce subscriptions to use the features in the car I was livid!! £18 a months to use the heated seats WTF!!! Now ford are doing it 🤦🏻‍♂️

Just build things to last again. That's true sustainability. People will always want to own their appliances, tools, cars, houses, clothes. Corporations just keep coming up with new scams to screw people.

This is why I prefer physical media be it Blue rays/DVD's/Books/Board Games/etc. The hassle of storing it is worth preserving property rights.

Another reason why we rather pirate for stuff if we can't keep it permanently.

Good ending, but a library card is the best subscription.

The subscription system and it's consequences have been a disaster for the wallets of millions of people since it's inception.

Yeah dude, it's like needing to pay a subscription to just eat carrots and peas, then one to eat potatoes and drink milk, and then another one to eat steak and chicken, and then another one to eat bread. Subscriptions were cool at first, but since EVERYONE has one, they suck now. With streaming services, we're back to just paying the price we paid for Cable back in the day. It sucks! Haha great video man!

Awesome content. Been pondering a while how we're being forced to subscribe for everything and was happy to stumble upon your video. Guess we're entering the age of three certain things - death, taxes and subscriptions.

I don't want to subscribe. Where can I buy this video?

What I hate most is that they have the right to just grab your money out of your bank accounts as they see fit. If there's an increase in their fee, so what? You didn't budget for it, but too bad for you.

Adobe moved from a subscription based model, so you have to pay them to use their software. Then HP somehow moved to a subscription based model for hardware. You already paid for the printer, you paid for the ink cartridges, you paid for the paper. So you should be good right? Nope. They make the printer always online so they can track how many pages you print and charge you per page. How does that make any kind of sense? Sorry kids, you can't use that coloring book and those crayons, I'm going to have to charge you per page and per crayon to use it.

As much as I love the convenience Spotify offers for music (especially while driving), I much prefer my CDs from the '90s and early 2000s....because they were mine. "Life, liberty, and property."

Wow I had no idea this was a small channel. This video felt like a 100-200k one. Great production my man keep at it that algorithm will pick you up

This needs to change… I would say boycott… but I’m not much of an influence

Here's are some things that you can do to fix the subscription blues: First, cancel all your subscriptions then do the following: * go outside * read a book * get some exercise * talk to a (real) friend * learn something of substance through persistent focused study * cook a meal * ride a bike * paint the house * learn to build furniture * cook a gourmet meal * go camping * learn a musical instrument * learn computer programming * go visit a place you haven't been before * practice photography * exercise some patience and learn to use open source software * clean the house * learn geology * learn a new language * exercise some imagination and extend this list

This video is so well made, you deserve more subs!! Keep up the good work!

Governments need to step in and stop the "subscription" nonsense and require businesses like Spotify, Adobe and Microsoft to sell an option where people can buy their product outright rather than paying a fee over and over again. At this point, would rather pay $100 or even $1000 just to buy software like Adobe Photoshop and illustrator. I'm not rich, and i don't want to be paying ridiculous prices just to use software like MS Word. My Mother uses an older version of Adobe illustrator where you don't have to pay a ridiculous price just to be able to use it.

Great video. This is an obvious coining of a term, but we all need to start referring to it - SUBSCRIPTION SLAVERY

I was never a Fan of the subscrption Economy, unless I'm an Investor (shareholder) in It.

Excellent video! I enjoyed the content and as many have said, I thought you are a much bigger channel! Keep up the good work! This was something I was thinking and discussing a few days ago with someone. But we focused primarily on platforms offering MOOC courses. It's all down to are you getting enough bang for your buck. Keep up the good work! You have my subscription and I'll do my best to recommend this channel :D

I sign up to all subscriptions using a virtual credit card. I cancel the card immediately afterwards. Then repeat for any new subscriptions. This way I only ever pay for a single period. And if I want to use the service for another period I do the same again. That way I never get billed for a service I am not using

Netflix is TRASH I’ve always known this. HBO max on the other hand… amazing 🔥🔥🔥

I cancel all but one or two subscription. I rotate one.

I purposely avoid having subscriptions. Even when I sub to someone on twitch I immediately cancel it so it doesn't surprise me the next month

You will own nothing and be happy 😂 Klaus schwab said

I hate You can’t learn guitar without a subscription

Subscriptions is almost extortion.

"You will own nothing and be happy"

You'll own nothing, and be happy.

I like unsubscribing from streaming services after watching one thing as its like a big f*** you to the companies. And then I go buy a physical version of the shows or movies I like when possible. Or hit the high seas and play pirate.

Luckily i held on to my dvd's and will be keeping them forever steaming services are just way too annoying to use and i absolutely hate when somehing switches to another service fuck that noice i rather either keep buying dvds or just go back to old faithfull early 2000 era.

I don't have a single subscription service. What am I missing?

There's a few other logical inconsistencies in the video too, but I'm honestly really surprised you aren't a bigger channel, the production quality is definitely there, big potential!

I hate this corporate thinking money hungry world. Fuck the government.

The only subscription I have is a $5 hulu/spotify/showtime student monthy subscription, fuck all that shit

I prefer dvd

Only one word for this channel. Underrated!

Louis Rossman talks about it - I recommend watching his video by the way. Like literally, paying customers are treated worse or have a worse user experience than hacked customers. Sometimes you can even pay less for a product/service and get a better experience than the higher tiered paid version..

The only time I get subscription is when I want to see something specific on a platform, once I'm done, I quickly end my membership with preference of using trial / promo rate while using the service. The content of some of those platforms is really low tier. Spotify / Pandora algorithms kept pushing me remixes of songs that I like, which felt like getting RC Cola at the store instead of an actual Coke. I do use Amazon prime on occasion when it offers $1 a week trial, since it is cheaper than a singe shipping fee. Life of a cheapskate feels great! 😁

I find great irony in clicking the "subscribe" button.

Definitely agree with 99% of what u said but with spotify a lot of value also comes in it's algorithm recommending you music based on what you listen to as well imo.

good video. Could use some work on audio transitions, it feels a little choppy

Wow. I expected you to have more subscribers. Good video + 1 new sub👍🏾

I pay $463 every month for all the monthly charges! Including Tmobile $178 (4 people and I just got Iphone 14) and Verizon $158 with TV.

i have one subscription and tbh i openly seek out options where i can own something outright. lifes alot better that way. i used to have one subscription and thats not limited per catagory. but right now im not subscribed to anything. as subscriptions grow i find myself desiring older tech more and more. finding the newer stuff just evil garbage that doesnt have a benefit worth justifying the ongoing costs

god... this is sad. I try to not sub for a plan as much as a can. anything! that's one time pay I will get it

I’ve been subscription weeding lately and I’ve cut it down to just my internet, phone plan, RU-vid premium family plan and Amazon prime. That’s probably the best I can do at the moment. Prime is too good a value in my country for now. As soon as they jack the price I’m out. RU-vid is unwatchable without premium. Also I only pay a fraction since we all pay a share. I’m leaving all other video and music streaming for blurays, dvds and cds again. Rip them and now I can listen or watch it on anything. No more gaming subscriptions because they’re the ultimate scam.

I have a student, showtime, hulu, and spotify subscription and that's the only subscription ill ever have

I dont see how it can be sustainable....not everything can be a subscription and eventually people will have to make a choice. The problem for companies is, that the subscription model really is the best business model, and they are forced to show investors/the markets that they are thinking about implementing it somehow. (P.S. on a side note: the porn industry have traditionally been pioneers of the subscription model, which is the main way they make a lot of money despite porn being free. They make it super easy to sign up just to see that one video...then make it super hard to unsubscribe....and by the time you do, you've paid at least 3 or 4 months of payment.

*Pound of flesh - monthly.*

Criminally underrated channel. Cant wait for this channel to Blow Up. Its coming

125EUR for IPTV, internet and phone; and mobile phone service. IPTV because my mom uses it (I pay it for her). Using absolutely nothing else. I'm not a boomer. I'm smart.

nice work! i hope you get more views

Google made gmail worse with subscriptions for 100GB STORAGE SPACE???

Nintendo embraced this BS with their old games now and it’s the worst. One day the old hardware won’t work anymore and it will be impossible to own any of them.

I occasionally buy CD even though I get most of my music from Spotify. Because I CAN own a CD...

Anytime an app or tool comes out with a subscription, I am immediately out. I wanted to learn video editing with Adobe premiere pro but opted for Final Cut because it’s not a subscription. Amazon prime? I was losing money with Amazon prime. Amazon said I saved $89 last year with prime but that wasn’t counting the $120 a year so I lost money. Cloud storage? I moved most of my stuff to an SSD that’s important and anything that is critical files to keep, I have on another flash drive as well as backup. For photoshop, I moved to Affinity instead. Not as robust as photoshop but I’m just an amateur photographer. Streaming services, I try to keep it as lean as possible on that. My biggest regret was buying ebooks because it’s a licensing purchase instead of a book purchase. I decided to start buying paper books again. My rule in digital products is that if I use it everyday, I’ll subscribe. I’ve seen some content creators that produce something once a month or less and have subscription open (which I find is ridiculous).

Luke 12:15: “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” not trying to preach the Bible hear but it's fax.

Good video, opened my eyes more too, thanks 👍

You didn't even mention the fact that, especially with music, you're basically paying for a service that can take anything away at any time, WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO PAY FOR THIS??? Sure, take my money to take something away....

Really awesime video. Thank you.

''You will OWN nothing, and be happy'' Hmmm where did i heard THAT from? But yeah is just a conspiracy crazy guy

@5:10 Wow. So, the cost for these features isn't derived from parts and labor. It's purely a function forcing higher price points. If it's cheaper to install the hardware for everyone and charge for anyone using it, won't this increase the standard price for people who never use the feature? If not, why hobble the car's standard feature set and give people a better product for less money? They told on themselves with this one.

3:32 looooooool

The most ridiculous thing i've ever heard of as a subscription was a motorcycle airbag vest that cost like 150 something per year after you also buy it, imagine you forget to pay a month it stops working even in an accident 🤣

I do nothing by auto withdrawal except my bank mortgage.. when the fitness co said we need a check acct to enroll.. really. Not happening. I pulled cable years ago.. pretty old school raised by depression era parents.. seen too much grifting..

440 subscribers and only 7 videos. haaa i thought when i watching this video it was something like *Vox* channel. hope you will reach more as faster than as expected. gud luck 👍

Nothing is free. Paid sub services usually offer the best content value per dollar. What do you think the alternative would be?

Man where is the federal government when you need them. Government is a complete joke and clown show when it comes to corporations

*nods along in agreement* I deadass just unsubscribed from about...40 things? I'll be setting that money aside to pay down debt instead

i'd say if you are a casual lay average joe person, subscription services are very seductive and are worth it for what they are consuming. for example, im a very casual book reader and streaming services watcher, so i sub to kindle unlimited so i can look for books that i wanna read, and amazon prime which has some series that i like to watch (exclusivity) like invincible, and some old movies from nick cage like Lord of war, plus i sign disney+ so my nephews can watch i dunno, toy story 1 2 and 3 for the 30th time. as a collective activity, subscription services have a lot of value. but The MOMENT i start becoming a connoiseur of certain media (for me its music) the flaws start to appear, and the biggest problem i have with it for music is: - their terrible platforms that i have to use and is the biggest reason, spotify and deezer players are terrible and are extremely basic players, and are bloated - they offer quality good enough for your average joe but not good enough for an audiophile (with exception of deezer, they really stepped it up) - i cannot move the files, or mess with it, that includes editing files,moving it to my own players on my PC, or my mp4 player on my headphones. - im limited to the services availability library of music, while its a huge library,despite its size, it still dosent have the things that i want or listen to - no ownership, you have to keep paying to have access to it - constant access to the internet to work - Music Creators get crumbs of pennies by people listening to their music through subscription services (this is an ad for bandcamp btw, they have none of these problems and are one of the last bastions of letting you have ownership of whatever you pay for along side GoG for gaming) now if i was a connoiseur of book reading and watching tv series, these problems would be apparent to me, as if i wanted to watch all the movies/tv series i wanted, i would have to sign to: * Hulu,netflix,disney+,HBO Max,Paramount,Star,Apple TV+,Amazon Prime video,Globo Play,Warhammer+,Crunchyroll,Funanimation. Suddenly, All of this adds up, really freaking fast. and that is still not 100% guarantee that i will have all that i want, when if i just paid for the media that i wanted and its ownership, i get exactly what i want, how i want, when i want, with the bad side of cashing out a middling amount of cash, i would just buy it. but even if you say that to an average consumer of the media, they either don't see it or don't care cause its cheap(hell i dont care either,), and its the availability and size of the "buffet" that matters to them, they don't get to hard commit to the media they are consuming, i know this cause i dont hard commit on reading books or watching tv series cause im a beginner consumer of these medias. i could repeat this for games as well, since im a huge gamer, but you get my point. but in short, as a starter pack for people that are casuals, subscription services can be worth it as a starting point. but if you wanna go intermediate or advanced, unfortunately piracy or cashing out for the service/product/media you want is a better call.

... and the only appliances that will be available for rent will be surveillance smart products.

Hp is charging pages printed per month

I don't pay for anything there is plenty of website that u can find ur show and on top of that we d.l to an external h.d and then we are good

Great video!

3:55 surplus value is generated for every song over 8 that you add every previous month though. If you're trying to weigh up value VS cost you need to go from the very beginning. It's an exaggerated example but imagine I subscribe for two months. In the first month I listen to 100 new unique songs, in month two I listen to an additional 3 unique songs. With the logic you've used this is bad value for money because in month two Spotify cost $5 more than the new songs would've. But you're ignoring the $92 saved in the previous month.

I have no paid monthly subscriptions. Utility bill landline internet is it.

Damn how does this not have more views? Thank you for validating my thoughts on what is going on!

That ending call to action was so smooth that I unsubscribed just so I could subscribe again

If you're not going to the high seas for entertainment, you're crazy.

I save like $200 after I stopped Spotify. I was thinking to myself “it was $15, now it’s $17.. won’t it just go up and up?” My mum then told me how much that is a year and it shocked me. I’m not into any other services. Netflix isn’t my thing. There are some app subscriptions I’m into for colouring, as they kind of “force” you into it, because the ads pop up and you can’t get out of them. But I’m not caving in. It’s not worth it. I’d rather have a physical colouring book now.

When I played Animal Jam I got the subscription membership and if I didn't pay alot of my items where locked away unlike Roblox where you can keep up items even without premium subscription.

I looked at your sub count and wow I didn’t think you just had 456 subs! You deserve more imo.

Did you use the Adobe subscription to make this video?

Main problem is not subscription... it's competition.

You to rent or buy a movie, that was free on TV a few years ago.

hmmmm rental would. own nothing and be happy about it.

idk if you’re showing your apple music songs but our music library is so similar, i thought someone hacked my account ! great music taste i must say

What show is that gym footage from?

They destroy themself ... it is an idiot strategy

The issue with subscription models, is that it is using a crowd source funding yet decreasing the value of their subscription. But increasing the costs that people are required to pay, this breaks the illusion of it being a good value. And this is why regulation for these kinds of services needs to be prevelent. a.k.a 80's and 90 kids remember those magazines about building a t-rex model, a ship or a tank, ended up being 300 dollars for a 20 dollar Figure. This isn't a new thing.

i only pay for spotify, icloud storage and PSN. (playstation network)

if buying is not owning, pirating is not theft

i wanted to make a video about this, some services supposedly free (and monetised through ads and/or data collection) are now also charging people money. people are clearly willing to spend money, but they didn't care about how much people can even afford. exclusivity has enabled these practice and some of them even exercising copyright in an exploitative manner. subscription-only things and any service proactively taking actions against people engaging in leaking/piracy/etc. are very likely going even worse over time, so don't pay for it. among the VTuber industry, most likely you end up hearing them wanting to set up memberships. but the point is, it is most likely ends up in Google more than the actual creators. a lot of Nintendo's games are only on its Switch, and there are already features locked behind its online service.

We thought SiriusXM was bad

one of the first subscribers. I think this is going to be a great ride. Hope great content follows. love you