Not that I'm saying either side has moral superiority but also to keep in mind is that YouTube isn't a monolithic entity. It has its own contracts and obligati

Not that I'm saying either side has moral superiority but also to keep in mind is that YouTube isn't a monolithic entity. It has its own contracts and obligations with its creators and label companies. When Microsoft's officially branded agent-provocateur-ish version lets you download videos, YouTube can't really independently decide on how to respond.