My thought is "supply & demand." If no one watches them because of the time vs. pay ratio, the choice becomes WGTs to either demand additional pay from the video suppliers or discontinue the service. After all, it's their business, not ours.
For those who can't or won't invest cash into the game, the decision is easy. Do it on their terms or don't play.
I wasn't aware that playing a game you can't afford on the internet is a right.