Youtube/CNN Debate Was Interesting: I Hope This Format is Done Again

I watched the CNN/Youtube-sponsored Democratic debate a few nights ago and came away impressed with the format. Having people send in video questions and comments is a great idea.

The fellows from Tennessee were great with their comment on this:



The snowman was idiotic (and I thought the answer was a bit of a stretch):





I thought the liberals up on the stage were going to have a heart attack with this question on gun control (and the "prop" used by the person asking the question!)



Thirty-nine questions were asked on all kinds of issues that were important to the Democratic base as well as the viewing public. I do hope they do this kind of debate with the eventual nominees from both parties. Trying to question eight or nine candidates was unwieldy, but they pulled it off.

Someone had a real good idea.

Viacom Sues Google/YouTube for $1 Billion for Copyright Infringement: Who is This Lawsuit Really Aimed At?

Viacom filed a lawsuit against Google and YouTube for $1 billion, claiming that some 160,000 pieces of their protected material ended up on the popular video website, and that Google/YouTube hasn't done anything fast enough to address their demands.

But who is this lawsuit really directed at? YouTube, for not removing the videos fast enough, or the people who posted the videos in the first place and actually broke copyright infringement laws while doing so?

I am of the opinion that it was filed to serve as a warning to the posters as well as YouTube. Viacom is notorious for suing everyone in sight for daring to tread on their copyrights.

Should be interesting to see if YouTube is the anchor that will weigh down Google as many experts predicted after Google bought YouTube.