Geek0zoid 1,468 March 30, 2014 Share March 30, 2014 (edited) Source: (There's also a source within the source in the description)Let's be frank here, guys; every single one of us uses YouTube. I always have a tab up for YouTube with video playing, whether I'm watching it or if it's in the background while I'm doing other things. I'm always using YouTube! It's one of the biggest media sources ever! But do I think Yahoo can compete with something like YouTube? In all honesty... I have no clue. There're other video sharing sites like DailyMotion, but none of these sites have nearly the amount of content or publicity as YouTube does. YouTube is backed by Google and Facebook, and thousands upon thousands of videos are posted there everyday. If Yahoo want's to even hold a candle to YouTube, they'll need to have a trick or two up their sleeve. What do you guys think? Would you check it out? Edited March 30, 2014 by Geek0zoid Signature made by: Rainbow Skywalker My little YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeekySteven (Game (Mostly) and Pony Reviews) (Yes, I'm actually active) My Johari Window thingymabob :http://kevan.org/johari?name=StevenEarthPony ASK ME A QUESTION OR TWO!:http://mlpforums.com/topic/85648-ask-steven-anything-you-want-he-loves-answering-your-questions/#entry2228380 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootalove 10,692 March 30, 2014 Share March 30, 2014 I don't know if Yahoo could complete with Youtube due to all of the publicity and the huge amount of people that join Youtube on a daily basis. For Yahoo to attempt and compete with Youtube, they would need something up their sleeves for this to work. I won't doubt Yahoo, but let's see how this goes. 1 Credit: Moony © Forum FAQ Forum Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostgage 7,985 March 30, 2014 Share March 30, 2014 Once people get comfortable with something, myself included, it takes a lot to make them change. It's definitely worth checking out but I don't think it will ever truly compete with YouTube. Signature by Lacerna | You should fill out my Johari Window. All the cool kids are doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standard User 2,127 March 30, 2014 Share March 30, 2014 (edited) If Yahoo! is smart, their big gambit will be fewer restrictions and general assholery than what YouTube currently has. And, let's be real: this is Yahoo!. They're already a big-name corporation (y'know, in perspective) so the media will already pick up on this and run with it. They can make it work -- probably not beat out YouTube, but definitely be a competitor. Also, anyone else notice the irony that this video is hosted on YouTube? Edited March 30, 2014 by Kolth 2 oOo RIP Forums Writing Centre ;_; oOo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moved to Elsewhere 11,331 March 30, 2014 Share March 30, 2014 Well if Yahoo is going to compete with YouTube, they better get some sponsors or else it will just fall into the same category as Dailymotion. Also the only criticism YouTube gets lodged at is it's layout changes and Google plus so Yahoo would have to use that to its advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek0zoid 1,468 March 31, 2014 Author Share March 31, 2014 I really hope this does well, though. I've had enough of YouTube's assholery. The internet needs another video-sharing website that they can escape to, but still maintain a relatively large audience. 1 Signature made by: Rainbow Skywalker My little YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeekySteven (Game (Mostly) and Pony Reviews) (Yes, I'm actually active) My Johari Window thingymabob :http://kevan.org/johari?name=StevenEarthPony ASK ME A QUESTION OR TWO!:http://mlpforums.com/topic/85648-ask-steven-anything-you-want-he-loves-answering-your-questions/#entry2228380 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaoios 1,970 March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 I don't know if Yahoo could complete with Youtube due to all of the publicity and the huge amount of people that join Youtube on a daily basis. For Yahoo to attempt and compete with Youtube, they would need something up their sleeves for this to work. I won't doubt Yahoo, but let's see how this goes. Exactly this........Yahoo doesn't have the full potential to reach Youtube's level when it comes to publicity. 1 XBL: Riot Rojas 3DS Friend Code: 5300 - 9568 - 7902 WEB/CHANNEL: THREADS: Youtube - ThunderColt Studios MLP:FIM - Wrath of the Ancients Fan Fictions Weebly - ThunderColt Studios MLP:FIM: The Day Equestria Stood Still - Volunteers Wanted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootalove 10,692 March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 Exactly this........Yahoo doesn't have the full potential to reach Youtube's level when it comes to publicity. In a way, you're right. Exactly! Credit: Moony © Forum FAQ Forum Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramba2654 602 March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 If the Yahoo site doesn't have the copyright bullsh*t that Youtube has, I'll gladly accept it. I won't be a complete brony until I get a Thunderlane plushie and go to a convention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Bleck 19,634 March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 As long as it doesn't make p***-poor financial decisions (*Cough*TNA*Cough*), it should be okay. P.S. - I still really like Dailymotion. By @Emerald Heart.☝️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostPony750 959 March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 When something gets too big, it tends to loose its quality... as we've seen with youtube. I'm personally going to support this yahoo thingy, a bit of competition would be great. Youtube would feel forced to please its customers. I guess it's great then, let's just hope it works lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderchild 875 March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 I think there's a place in the market for it-as long as they market it as something other than 'The alternative to Youtube'. The can't go toe to toe with youtube-at least not yet. People will check it out and-who knows, if they like the format they might stick around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'aiq the Liar 5,804 March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 I give it two months before it either goes vapourware, or just dies like google plus. http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/vera-yeoman-r5921Muh pleb tier OC .http://mlpforums.com/blog/1663/entry-12477-pony-waifu-wedding-13-maiq-x-fleetfoot/ MLP forum's #1 Fleetfoot fan also married to fleetfoot <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away 2,077 March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 Idk, but would it even matter if this site just has the same shitty issues that YouTube has? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtore 2,770 March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 (edited) I hope they do this well. To take a small chunk out of youtube's user base at all would be a major success. They need to attract the right balance of content providers and users which isn't an easy task. You really can't have one without the other; content providers won't feel compelled to make videos if there isn't anyone watching and the users will leave if there's no one worth watching. Youtube has an unfair advantage of being well-established and there's already a balance between the providers and users. Once again though, good luck Yahoo. I seriously hope you guys have a plan to make this successful. Edited March 31, 2014 by Celtore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil 686 March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 Yahoo trying to make a site to compete with youtube.... let me respond with a youtube vid I know there's a place you walkedWhere love falls from the treesMy heart is like a broken cupI only feel right on my knees.I spit out like a sewer holeYet still receive your kissHow can I measure up to anyone nowAfter such a love as this? The Who Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek0zoid 1,468 March 31, 2014 Author Share March 31, 2014 @@caramba2654, Oh, it'll most likely have it. A company has to protect their IP, no matter how or where it's used. Signature made by: Rainbow Skywalker My little YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeekySteven (Game (Mostly) and Pony Reviews) (Yes, I'm actually active) My Johari Window thingymabob :http://kevan.org/johari?name=StevenEarthPony ASK ME A QUESTION OR TWO!:http://mlpforums.com/topic/85648-ask-steven-anything-you-want-he-loves-answering-your-questions/#entry2228380 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadusstone 52 March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 if works anywhere near as bad as there messenger and email it'll be an epic fail DA / Tutorials & Resources / FIMaccount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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