I’ve begun discontinuing many US services in favor of EU ones. However, I’ve noticed that some individuals, instead of simply ceasing to use American products, resorted to illegally downloading everything. While it’s true that the money goes to the US when you pay, it can’t justify disrespecting others’ hard work and effort while still consuming or using their products, and it is also illegal. This is especially true considering that they likely don’t have any direct connection to MAGA. This applies to actors, directors, YouTubers, and many others. We should simply cease using their products without giving them any further consideration.
FYI, downloading things from YouTube isn’t actually illegal in most jurisdictions. And considering you can’t buy their YouTube videos, downloading hurts them about as much as watching them with an active adblocker, which isn’t illegal, either.
Though you should definitely consider donating if you want a creator to continue making content and know that they aren’t already swimming in money.