Youtube

This new phenomenon created just a few years back has taken America and the rest of the world by storm. Not only is it one of the most visited sites on the Internet, but also Youtube hosts about six million videos and is growing at a rate of 20% per month. It is a place where everyone and anyone can upload videos they wish to share with the rest of the world. These videos can range from the inspiring to the video that makes you wonder what people are doing with their lives. One reason Youtube has been so successful is because it offers a place for people of all kinds and ages to share their special talents, or lack there of. While many may say that Youtube is useless and a disgrace to society, and may have some valid points, I believe the contrary. Because of the variety found on Youtube, there is something for everyone. Whether a person is searching for an inspiring peace of music or just a short clip to laugh at, there is always a video to be found. To show the extremes Youtube takes, I think it is best that I share a few real world encounters I personally have had with Youtube. The first example relates to my friend’s little sister. In her 7th grade year she got the sudden urge to make a pornographic video and post it on Youtube. Obliviously this points out some serious flaws involving Youtube and their approach on censoring videos. Although this is rare, it is an inexcusable mistake and this problem needs serious attention. Shifting gears. I also happen to know an elderly lady who claims that Youtube has changed her life. Because her son and her newly born grandson live all the way across the country, Faye rarely gets to see them. However, recently, Faye’s son has begun to upload videos of her grandson on to Youtube so she can access them. Now every week Faye can feel as if she is visiting her grandson and has a chance to watch him mature via Youtube videos. While Youtube does have its flaws, it provides an outlet to people of all kinds. This variety of ideas and individuality represents an aspect of 21st century society we live in. It may seem a little unconventional to some, but Youtube has brought joy to millions of people across the country and shows no signs of slowing down.