Youtube, Censorship, And Monopoly (online)

Hello fellow MD members,

Please watch at least a few of the videos in the links below and be ready to discuss what is happening. See you in late January!

Note: for our October, November and January online events, to get the video conferencing link please message me and I'll provide you my email for you to contact me. I will be able to email the link to you. Thank you in advance.

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?