Comments on: Viacom Sues Google/YouTube: It’s About Time

By: Erin Teeling

Erin Teeling — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 03:18:58 +0000

I definitely agree that there is value in gaining publicity through sites like YouTube. Because it is viewed by so many people, YouTube has the power to raise anyone’s profile to the status of internet stardom. But there is a definite line between being “Internet famous” and actually cashing in on that fame. While YouTube is a great gateway for new artists of all types, the site does not currently provide popular content providers to protect their videos or eventually profit from them. I guess people knowingly take that risk when they post materials to YouTube, but there comes a time when the site’s administrators will be held accountable stuff for free when it really shouldn’t be. And I guess Viacom is making this happen now.

By: Erin Teeling

Erin Teeling — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 03:18:00 +0000

By: kenneth

kenneth — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 02:25:49 +0000

I agree with Bill above. And the Southpark guys have always encouraged their viewers to share their content.

And I disagree with your term paper analogy- it’s more like, if you got paid to write a paper, turned it in with a white watermark on the lower right corner of every page, and had your face on it. While you’re not getting as many royalties now, your face is now out on teh intarweb ™ and people are now more curious about who you are and what other content you may now be providing. Hopefully what you offer is of Daily Show quality, and not some skateboarder falling and breaking his arm.

By: kenneth

kenneth — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 02:25:00 +0000

I agree with Bill above. And the Southpark guys have always encouraged their viewers to share their content.

By: Bill Helms

Bill Helms — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:28:15 +0000

Don’t you think that the shows/artists also get something out of being on YouTube? Hasn’t the Daily Show’s profile been raised by Jon Stewart’s YouTube success?

I think Viacom just wants a piece of the pie but it is in everyone’s interest to keep stuff on YouTube.

By: Bill Helms

Bill Helms — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:28:00 +0000

Don’t you think that the shows/artists also get something out of being on YouTube? Hasn’t the Daily Show’s profile been raised by Jon Stewart’s YouTube success?

I think Viacom just wants a piece of the pie but it is in everyone’s interest to keep stuff on YouTube.