Well, generally I don't trust the platform that "help" me make money using my own content. That's why I host my blogs on my own server.

That's different from purchasing service, like I paid BitWarden to handle my password, or paid hetzner to host my server. That is a service, I paid them, and they get money from my bank account. That's simple. I don't like them, or they screwed up, I stop paying them, and they don't get the money. You're equal with your service provider. And you can build more stability by doing backup when someone copystriked you (like how they take down I2P app in Apple's app store, by spamming a lot of fake copyright complaints. If you don't 100% rely on Apple, then you're good/safe).

By using something like YouTube, you are relying on them. They don't rely on you (they do rely on content creators to upload content, but they don't necessarily need you), but you rely on them to make money and keep living in this world. There is an unfairness in your relationship. The same thing applies to gaming consoles, and smartphones, where it's hard to find alternatives and fight back. For example, Nintendo. They really don't care about their customers. But to play Zelda, you have to buy their products. You have no choice. But they can close your account at any time, they don't rely on you.

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This has gone too far...
by TwoSetViolin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsMMG0EQoyI
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Update on the Copyright Issue
by TwoSetViolin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoT3jCOZwlI