This is a past public hangout

SAT, OCT 12, 5:00 PM UTC

Youtube, Censorship, And Monopoly

I originally thought I could put up videos that were only on platforms other than Youtube, but what can I say? It's the deposit of most internet media, like it or not. Videos are ordered chronologically. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-S-oeWZLWM (9:27) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48ObNiT_hpM (9:05) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BruZDX4HNqY (5:47) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4SrTFyOL6M (3:09) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uma8Sf6rhTY (11:40) 4:38-5:36 is relevant, but enjoy the whole thing if you need a laugh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN5hNzVqkOk (8:07) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGxbaxviRVw (6:09) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4JqkvU734A (10:31) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtjLA1AIaGQ (37:19) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxrC0diGnUA (4:49) Questions: 1. Do you use Youtube with any regularity? What do you use it for (education, research, work, etc.)? 2. How do you think Youtube has changed since it began? 3. Are you familiar with any competitors to Youtube? Do they constitute real competition? Why (not)? 4. Do you agree with Youtube's censorship of sexual images and profane language? If not, how should they deal with such things to avoid the wrath of parents (and/or advertisers)? 5. What is your opinion of Youtube's treatment of creators? Do you know about any scandals? 6. If Youtube becomes a paid service exclusively, will you subscribe? 7. Does Youtube have a future as a product/service?