This is awesome. I didn't know about these features. Their take is kind of crazy though.

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YouTube pockets 30 percent of tips through its “applause” function, as does Twitch for its “cheer” function;

Virtual tips are helping content creators actually make money

https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22301751/digital-tipping-creators-platforms

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> YouTube pockets 30 percent of tips through its “applause” function, as does Twitch for its “cheer” function;

*Virtual tips are helping content creators actually make money*
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22301751/digital-tipping-creators-platforms