"If you run a business and your solvency depends on the existence of another, larger business, you're not as independent as the title of 'business owner' alludes."
My point is that Youtubers can start their own sites and go elsewhere if they get tired of a large company controlling their content.
Unionization usually means they will now need to be paid a 'fair wage' and benefits..and your relationship changes to more of an employee..with more restrictions on what you can do.
Youtube also won't pay everyone as an employee and less people will be able to actually make money on the platform due to these restrictions.
"I like seeing alternative viewpoints"
This is is kind of crazy when you think about it: Independent business is now considered an 'alternative viewpoint' here on HN..a site dedicated to hackers, startups, and the tech business.
My guess is that the majority here work for large companies and really don't care about (or have even tried) running a business/startup.
"Since you're for retaliation against a bunch of people who dare try and organize around their shared pain points. I just can't do it this time!"
I'm not for retaliation, I'm just pointing out the unintended consequences.
"Fighting against a power that exploits you without representation? That's boston-tea-party as shit"
Everything isn't deserving of a 'revolution'. If so, I would have started a revolution against HN years ago. I can't even have intellectual discussions, without scared users down voting my comments..because someone might be convinced of a different view point.