I can’t give you the full story; but YT content providers who can drag significant nos of viewers and subscribers to their videos *can* earn money, sometimes nontrivial money if their numbers are REALLY good. There is a dweeb who posts videos about how much does XXX make monthly on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQEAZ74j4F0
Of course, the winner is inevitably YT, who values apolitical content providers because pulling viewers means that others will be induced (eg; pay) to advertise on YT in the banner and intro ads. Or, if you don’t want to watch those, you can pay YT to not see them!
My guess is that YT perceives Alex Jones viewers as non-buyers of services & products offered by various other advertisers; they just want their latest conspiracy theory.
I run Ad-Blockers and all kinds of pop-up killers, etc and YouTube has never challenged me on it, like NYT or US Today, etc.
I occasionally will whitelist one or two, if it's a story I really wish to read, but as far as YouTube, it just seems like a hell of a good source for all things funny and helpful, and it has not cost me a cent and I've had no hassle.
Probably should keep my mouth shut and just enjoy, huh?
Anyway, thanks for the info.