“We own your content.” Says YouTube

YouTube latest policy says that when you upload your home made video into their server, the copyright belongs to them. The Terms of Service also say that YouTube’s licensing right ends when you take your video off the site. So here’s the game plan. Now, why would they allow such a loophole in their policy?

Assuming that I’ve got this great video and YouTube just sign an agreement with some big distributor, it so happen that I pull off the video on their server. Too late, they’ve started manufacturing the DVD for sales, so go ahead and hire your USD400 per hour lawyer and battle on.

YouTube’s idea is great, but the longer term question is, can YouTube find a business model that won’t completely screw up their wonderful offering or will they ultimately go the way of Napster? Lets hope they’re here to stay for good.

Tags: Napster, Policy, Video, YouTube

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