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Ask HN: isn't Youtube very similar to megaupload?
- benologist 15y agoDifferences: 1) They at least originally had very limited time/lengths allowed which instantly ruled out tv shows and videos unless someone wanted to chop them up into 10 minute segments 2) When a video gets significant momentum it's not kept a secret so studios etc can see it and demand its removal 3) Google doesn't go to significant extents to make you pay to watch video (MegaVideo) or download files (MegaUpload).. not sure if they actually let you download files at all although I've seen stuff that will do it 4) There are no sites dedicated to indexing pirated content on YouTube and being paid affiliate fees by YouTube for the traffic they send There is the similarity that there's tons of pirated content but at this point ... the only pirated content I even see there is live performances, anything official is legit these days. There's also significant measures in place to prevent or limit infringing content.
- FredBrach 15y agoThank you very much, it makes sense.
- dwyer 15y agoGood points. I'll also add: * They automatically screen new uploads for copyrighted music. * They don't monetize videos unless the uploader is invited to become a partner and opts in, which requires a human screening of the partner's content. * They have an established reputation for their user-generated content. * Many users and businesses make good money providing original content to Youtube.