> to view some YouTube videos, either by uploading an ID or by paying a cent through a credit card viewing isn't the issue - it's uploading, of illegal content

> to view some YouTube videos, either by uploading an ID or by paying a cent through a credit card viewing isn't the issue - it's uploading, of illegal content meaning users willing to break the law, such as spoofing/faking photo id or credit cards, so for this both these verification methods aren't enough. > I'm not sure who you're going to verify Anyone accountable as the copyright holder e.g. if it's a production company a liable director or something. The point is - you need someone to go after if the material turns out to be illegal i.e. non-deniable proof of liability. Incidentally, this rules out any videos originating in countries with legal systems that do not cooperate with the local one.