YouTube is something I've known about and made use of for quite a while now. As someone who finds it easier to learn things visually, Youtube is great for finding out how to do things. For instance whenever I'm stuck on a computer game level, I've always been able to find a youtube site that can help me get through it.
Its also good for a bit of entertainment, I believe it has become the new Ausralia's funniest home videos. Except without the terrible jokes and voice overs.
Its also being used by music artists who often release their songs and videos over youtube for some self promotion. Even politicians are using youtube because they've realised how much more of an audience it gives them.
On the negative side, Youtube has a few issues with controlling its content. Its not possible for all videos to be viewed before they are posted on youtube and so offensive material often gets though. Youtube relies on its users to mark inappropriate sites which they then examine to see if it violates their terms of service. (This isn't the best possible solution) There are also holes in their copyright policies, which have in the past allowed unauthorised clips of eg, tv shows or music videos.
I haven't yet tried to post anything on Youtube, and have no desire to do so. Yet I have looked at the process and it seems extremely easy. As you can tell, I have embedded several clips onto my blog which was also incredibly easy and does make my blog a tad more exciting.
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People do use YouTube to watch television shows they'd otherwise have to purchase on DVD or watch with ads on real life television. Good luck getting that to ever stop. There's no incentive for the users to stop it, and certainly none for YouTube. Legislation and enforcement of said legislation would be needed. Very tricky.
ReplyDeleteHmm, I thought Youtube has been and still is getting sued over a few copyright issues?
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