Not really. Art is a hit and miss business, but every artist has a clear understanding of how they will be compensated. They know they are getting a portion of sales, or a contracted fee for a gig. Youtube artists have absolutely no idea how, or if, they will be paid. The rate/likelihood of payment is very much separate from the popularity of a video. Youtube acts like content creators are all casual uploaders of homemade videos. The reality is that youtube's best content comes from professionals who deserve to be treated as such.