I think "Why is it noteworthy that YouTube took down some content?" is a much more interesting start to discussion. (as opposed to "I am mad that something was taken down by YouTube")
To elaborate, It is noteworthy because YouTube is essentially the de-facto monopoly video host on the Internet. From there, we have basically two main paths of discussion:
1) We should do nothing
2) We should force change on that monopoly to either:
2a) break it up
2b) control its actions
2c) nurture competition
I think that 2c is the topic with most interesting discussion because the core issue is deeply connected with the general difficulty involved in existing online outside of "walled gardens". What does "nurturing" a potential competitor to YouTube actually involve? It could potentially be oblique changes that result in easier self-hosting or easier inter-system integration for basic communication like contacts/messages/email.
To elaborate, It is noteworthy because YouTube is essentially the de-facto monopoly video host on the Internet. From there, we have basically two main paths of discussion:
1) We should do nothing 2) We should force change on that monopoly to either: 2a) break it up 2b) control its actions 2c) nurture competition
I think that 2c is the topic with most interesting discussion because the core issue is deeply connected with the general difficulty involved in existing online outside of "walled gardens". What does "nurturing" a potential competitor to YouTube actually involve? It could potentially be oblique changes that result in easier self-hosting or easier inter-system integration for basic communication like contacts/messages/email.