Do you think it's fair that gamers/Youtubers get paid more than doctors, engineers, etc? (Page 2)

Question

A teenage boy won 3 million dollars from playing Fortnite (a video game). Meanwhile, doctors, engineers, lawyers, etc have to study for years before they can make six figures.

normalice · Answer

I would say it's not fair to the millions of kids who aspire to become rich youtubers but won't cut it because it's essentially random, like the lottery. No one has explained as much to them in blunt enough terms, because we're all a bit new to this.

dropkicknj13 · Answer

It's not really a fair comparison, winning a competition prize is a big pay off for the person at the top, because they're the best. I'm fairly certain the best doctor, best engineer, best lawyer, etc. In the world earns more than 3 million a year.

TsundereMatrix · Answer

YouTubers don’t make much because of YouTubes new “advertiser friendly” rules. A lot of YouTubers videos are getting demonetized for no reason or for really dumb reasons. Also copyright being an issue too

ImagineSketchy · Answer

Life isn't fair in general. If the winnings cup amounts to 3 million... Then it's fair. If you have to play a game that is you amongst 99 other players at once, and you win, you must be doing something right.

BarbieSoFetch · Answer

I think it’s fair. Gaming is apart of our culture especially for the youth. Only a fortunate few get paid millions for gaming. They work hard and have a huge following.

Hmmm_how_about_that · Answer

This os honestly not a smart question. It's not like they are given that money by government or something, they earn it by themselves, u can do it too since it's easy right? Then do it, what r u waiting for?

Bananaman177 · Answer

Lawyers should be making zilch. They should get a bullet in the head, not money.

The saddest part about killing all the lawyers would be the 3-4 innocent ones who die too, but it's a price worth paying.

Ellie-V · Answer

Getting paid and winning a cash prize are two totally different things.

vvaleria · Answer

I mean it is not fair. But it is fair that anyone has the equal opportunity to win and get famous through YT or other means, even doctors. An instance is Dr. Pimple Popper

yeeeeeeeet · Answer

No it's not fair, and I'm okay with that. But tbh people that come from wealthy families with medical backgrounds have a much better chance of being successful in school. That in itself isn't fair, but nobody complains about that so...

Slim57 · Answer

Well that one particular gamer won a contest, and yeah I think it's fair, gamers put countless hours of no sleep into what they do, as much as I'm a gamer I could never put that much into it. What I think is NOT fair however is how much celebrities and sports stars get paid as compared to people who fight for their country

Cocacolaaddict · Answer

Yes it is they got 1p or 1 cents per view its not like a wage that they get paid for every video unlike doctors etc. Its just how it works youtubers get paid less than doctors they get 1 cents per view but the views add up in the end its neither fair nor unfair its just how it is

Mreowcat321 · Answer

Sickens me just as much as athletes and entertainers getting paid that much. But our society values entertainment over what really matters so ya probably won't change.

smg99 · Answer

The market is such and the demand exists , the investment higher and the instant gratification higher.  Turn over is also instant by the second and all based on alorgthims

aaronbw · Answer

I dont think it's not fair but in a way its isn't at the same time. People will throw money at anything so if you can make it into a career and get that kind of money, go for it but like everything else have a fallback and work hard at it.

devilman666 · Answer

Yeah. Go ahead and try to play at their level. It takes more focus and practice then I think you even understand. Basically all pro gamers spend over 10 hours everyday training.

Meditatingsquirrel79 · Answer

Gamers, Youtube people like us are smarter. I still video games. Once it's hard at the game, I be in my Calm Zone. Play the game easy and figure what I have to do. Don't play games so it's so hard it pisses you off.

Shuri · Answer

No, but they aren't paid the same way. Besides, doctors, lawyers, and engineers make plenty. Teachers and police officers are the ones that are underpaid.

Guanfei · Answer

They're paid according to the money they bring in, like athletes, or singers, or actors... Doctors are useful, but they bring in much less money.
The more money you bring, the bigger is the part of it you can take.

HungLikeAHorsefly · Answer

Sure. They're not the first people to get rich without having contributed fuckall to society.

mariaboulos · Answer

Not really fair in my opinion for that boy who won 3 million however normal YouTuber also take a lot of time to develop. Still it's not fair on the behalf of doctors and engineers

Kaazsz · Answer

Is this a serious question? I hope not. It sounds like some serious liberal dumbfuckery if this is a serious question.

leahzrc · Answer

Youtubers give a voice to us regular working class citizens. There are more human than it seems. Some are just walking commercials but Im not talking about those

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I could get paid more than a doctor if I were to sell my knowledge - but I decided I want to go to heaven.

weirdoweirdo · Answer

Well... Yes... Fair and fair they get paid more because sponsors and ads and all that shit. Doctors, engineers and so on dont have sponsors or big companies eorking togheter. Gamer/youtubers earn money pretty much as sports players do...

shimmeryns · Answer

Choosing to be a gamer or youtube or influencer does not guarantee a stable income.

DamnSam · Answer

You dont understand how much time these players invest in gaming... just with dota I have 30k hours playtime... you need to have that time and you need to be better than the others, 2 things not everybody got

MsPinkUnicorn · Answer

I dont think it's fair but the world is unfair I think people that work in factories are paid unfairly.
In a way it makes sense they get paid a lot because you can watch there videos a bunch but you dont go to a clinic as often.

Anonymous · Answer

totally unfair a doctor studies all his life to save people and doesn't get the acknowledge or enough money. yt, players, barely study or they are just kids and they earn more just by playing games or making videos. i saw a news that the most rich yt in south korea was a kid with 6 years she bought a house that cost 7.2 million thats ridiculous seriously what about the professions that usually cost their lifes like firemans etc? but oh well this is the world we live today.

NerdInDenial · Answer

They're called entrepreneurs or entertainers. It's fine. The thing is fame can disappear but being a doctor or engineer is more stable.

Rred-Wolf · Answer

It's part of the entertainment industry and as long as our society puts more stock/ care into that than anything else why should we be surprised that they are the ones making big money?

DunceInAwhile · Answer

Maybe, maybe not. On the same note, should professional athletes get paid more than doctors, engineers, etc?

MannMitAntworten · Answer

What does fairness have to do with it? I am an engineer and have zero problems with idiots wishing to lavish a kid with money. There is a market for it, do it.

bellybuttonlint · Answer

I do t think it's unfair. The reason he won so much is because people are willing to pay that much to watch someone play. You can make the same case for entertainers, athletes, models, etc.

JudgmentDay · Answer

Does it matter whether it's fair or not? If so, why do you believe or feel that it matters at all, if at all?

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Hell yes it's fair. They found a loophole in the System and they took advantage of it. More power to them! They deserve every penny they make! (And maybe more, because Google has a tendency to screw people.)

0112358 · Answer

On average they are paid far far less. Picking out a handful who successfully became celebrities and successful doesn’t change that.

SexyAshh · Answer

They earned it, i dont see why not. Doctors just are college educated drug dealers, they dont have it that hard.

codycccccccccc · Answer

One guy one time won three million dollar anyone can win the lottery a doctor is a far more steady and reliable source of income

Anonymous · Answer

It's not like be gets that all the time. He won that now but who knows if he'll see more money come in for the next year or something.
You listed some of the highest paying jobs out there, they definitely get more stable money that's for sure

supercutebutt · Answer

It is fair. Playing games is more fun than going to the doctor.

Liam_Hayden · Answer

Is it fair that some sports stars make $30M+ per year while Pararescue Jumpers make under $50K? People get paid what the market bears.

Adam_INTJ · Answer

It is all fair. The thousands of people who watch decided it's worth their patronage, and you think that a few dozen internet people can dictate morality over the market? What's your problem?

The6ix · Answer

Quite ridiculous if you ask me, but even reality television, a so-called "star" like Snooki gets paid more then a doctor. This is the world we live in, pathetic really.

itstheimpossiblekid · Answer

Doctors engineers and etc have not brought joy into my life the way certain streamers have. Utitilatiran wise i think it's awesome they get a slice of what they're worth

AmeerX · Answer

Statistically speaking businesses and corporations CEOs make ever more money than all these combined. No body bats an eye about it. As for gamers statistically speaking they are a very small minority

Dark93 · Answer

It's as fair as football, soccer, baseball players, actors, and musicians making millions of dollars a year. Entertainment careers can pay very well no matter what form it takes.

Landshrk0068 · Answer

Yeah, one geek won $3 mil and then paid 68% in taxes, between federal income tax and capital gains tax, and then had to pay state taxes. So, he didn't really make all that much money.

megaman242 · Answer

Is it fair that football players get millions for kicking a ball? Is it fair that some win gold medals and some don't? Is it fair that people with out education win the lottery? It is what it is, now get over it.

Browneye57 · Answer

Don't get too excited... it's about as common as getting picked up as a pro ball player.

genericname85 · Answer

Fairness is a concept that has no place in capitalism. You are paid what the market is pays. There's nobody that decides what you're gonna earn.

SpiritBear · Answer

We’re so oppressed, of course! (In reality kinda. They’re entertainers. Kinda like pseudo celebrities

gothgirl997 · Answer

Blame it on the stupid people that glorify and idolize them (such as the people who answered this question)... they're rich cause of them

Dreagon · Answer

No, but the same thing goes for everybody else in the entertainment and sport industries.

EMed0550 · Answer

Why would it be? It's their choice. They put in the work. That requires a lot of training. Just different.

Zombie_Pigdragon · Answer

Just remember: If you think hospital prices suck now, just wait until doctors want more payment...

dyingpsyche · Answer

Yo but doctors and lawyers are shisters to begin with lol

AllThatSweetJazz · Answer

Yes. If you wanted 3 million dollars you should have been better at fortnite.

Rangers · Answer

The amount of people who actually do make that much can be counted on one hand, as such, it's no representation of how much they actually make.

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