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[–] Tedison 3 points (+3|-0)

There are already alternatives out there but yt is a behemoth at this point. Its getting others to use alternatives consistently that's the problem.

There may be other video hosts, but I am not aware of anything that can compete with youtubes feature set.
Many of the creators have been griping for a while, but there is nothing that can fill their need.

[–] Tedison 2 points (+2|-0)

What are the essential features that would need to be in place for a competitor to be a true rival to yt iyo

I couldn't give you a comprehensive list. I don't use youtube.
Live-streaming and live chat are a couple. Integrating videos, channels, and community.
Most importantly, a revenue stream for content creators.

[–] Polsaker 2 points (+2|-0)

It costs a lot of money to make a site like Youtube, even more to sustain it