Unique to the digital age is the video content creation industry, one where employees are “users” and employers are “platforms.” In it, workers aren’t owed squat. When there are tech issues, they can visit the support page. When there are platform updates, a lot of the time, the press knows first. Full-time YouTubers…

Spot on. Streamers are self employed, not employees of the steaming service. This is an odd article all around.

Creators’ lack of physical presence works against them in ways that teachers and coal miners never have to face.