Tell HN: It Wouldn't hurt YouTube to not show ads on the rickrolling video

4 pointsElectronShak2 comments

Just ruins the fun [1]

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

It's Rick Astley or his label that are monetizing the video, YT has no say in that (unless they'd want to pay for the lost revenue).

YouTube has no obligation to show ads on any particular video