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MKBHD is getting cancelled over $12/month wallpaper app, ad overload, and excessive permissions(www.techspot.com)

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MKBHD launched the Panels Wallpapers (just called Panels on Android) app this week. The YouTuber personally curates high-resolution digital wallpapers from artists, but unlocking them costs $12 per month or $50 per year.

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delirium@lemmy.world
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Same guy who said that if something exists for free there’s no reason to charge for this

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Feathercrown@lemmy.world
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Who is mkbhd and why should I care

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bitchkat@lemmy.world
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He’s a really good Ultimate player.

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accideath@lemmy.world
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He is one of the largest tech reviewers on YouTube and you should care because his platform is big enough for him to be able to actually influence a lot of people and even companies.

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Feathercrown@lemmy.world
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Thanks

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Possibly linux@lemmy.zip
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Maybe you could just not use it? It seems like everyone is getting mad over something that doesn’t need to involve them. I persoanlly wouldn’t use this but I respect peoples choice and the free market.

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shadowedcross@sh.itjust.works
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What’s your point? The people who criticize it obviously won’t use it, and if others agree with their points, the product will at least see fewer users. What about the situation isn’t respecting choices or the free market?

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qupada@fedia.io
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While the price is undoubtedly an issue, I’m concerned this wasn’t higher up in the article

Brownlee says the money from the app is split 50/50 with artists

HALF? Like I get that people are going to sign up to get exposure, but that is a hefty premium for doing very. very little work.

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BrikoX@lemmy.zipOPM
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Yeah, worse than Google/Apple app store’s 30/70 split which is already a robbery.

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Blaze@lemmy.zip
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Had a quick look at his iPhone review, stumbled upon this. What bullshit.

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