There are certainly reasons to eschew rails in a new startup, but "nobody will be using it in three years" isn't one of them. At this stage in the game getting

There are certainly reasons to eschew rails in a new startup, but "nobody will be using it in three years" isn't one of them. At this stage in the game getting the app working is of paramount importance, and if you spend too much time plumbing for youtube volume you won't survive three quarters, let alone three years.