https://hackerpaper.kaipfister.de/p/2205.15943/Collected HN comments and submissions linking this paper.enMon, 02 Nov 2026 11:16:22 GMThttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31580369urn:hackerpapers:mention:2205.15943:31580369Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:25:16 GMT<p>&quot;...In this paper, we present an analysis of monetization methods of conspiracy theorist YouTube creators and the types of advertisers potentially targeting this content. We collect 184,218 ad impressions from 6,347 unique advertisers found on conspiracy-focused channels and mainstream YouTube content... ...We classify the ads into business categories and compare their prevalence between conspiracy and mainstream content.We also identify common offsite monetization methods... ...In comparison with mainstream content, conspiracy videos had similar levels of ads from well-known brands, but an…</p><p><a href="https://hackerpaper.kaipfister.de/p/2205.15943/">Paper and discussion history</a>. A mention is not an endorsement.</p>cs.CYhttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31580368urn:hackerpapers:submission:2205.15943:31580368Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:25:16 GMT<p>Understanding the Monetization of YouTube Conspiracy Theories</p><p></p><p>3 points; 1 discussion reply on HN. <a href="https://hackerpaper.kaipfister.de/p/2205.15943/">Paper and source history</a>. A submission is not an endorsement.</p>cs.CY