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I think it's more accurate to say it's a way to make a living. A job implies some degree of being hired, working for a wage, etc. I don't think it is demeaning to say it isn't a job, because if someone is able to support themselves on it, great! That being said, if we're not being semantic I'll call it a job for the sake of simplicity.

The connotation is there because there is obviously a difference between someone who does treat it more professionally. Has appropriate equipment, makes business plans, cares about production value of their channel, etc, versus some shmuck who just buys a mic and webcam and thinks his 15 followers is "being a YouTuber" when his "gig" can't even pay for his phone bill.

And because of that, there's probably a decent amount in the middle who probably make more than you might expect for that kind of work, but at the same time, probably appears more like a supplemental income type of deal rather than a reliable way to make a living. Obviously the most successful ones "disprove" this and demonstrate that's not necessarily the case, but they go without saying. The controversy is always the borderline cases and the threshold for calling yourself a "YouTuber" probably dilutes the "brand" of it's prestige as a way to make a living.

Of course, if you're mature about it, who gives a shit?
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