YouTube's been bought by Google.

[Carth]

...

Why? They already have their own video service!

If they make any changes to the site, like banning AMVs because they 'break copyrights', I'll be mad.

And if this turns out to be a joke, I'll be even madder.

[TL.]

No way! I'll lose everything if that happens! I hate Goggle!

EDIT:

Just found this on Wikipedia:

YouTube was purchased by Google on October 9, 2006 for $1.65 billion, but will remain a separate service under their own identity for the near future, though YouTube search results may include Google Video clips, and vice versa

[TB3]

Coming Soon: THE INTERNET, A GOOGLE COMPANY

[Metrion offline]

Google owns everything.

[Rail Runner offline]

They shouldnt be allowed to monopolize like that. They are going to end up buying every company that does anything similar to theirs.

[Lola offline]

Dang. That would stink for a lot of people.

[Tekirai offline]

Headlines on the Mourne Observer/New York Times as of 9 Oct '06:

'ENGRAGED 12 YEAR OLD ATTACKS GOOGLE CORP. WITH AXE
Building demolished near graveyard- millions dead'

Man, I need to get a life.

Google will end up owning EVERYTHING at this rate. Just think people, right now in a decade or two you'll be eating Google brand bananas.

... yeah. Searching for a life now.

[MY85 offline]

No way! I'll lose everything if that happens! I hate Goggle!

EDIT:

Just found this on Wikipedia:

YouTube was purchased by Google on October 9, 2006 for $1.65 billion, but will remain a separate service under their own identity for the near future, though YouTube search results may include Google Video clips, and vice versa

Well, with real news about the thing from BBC News... do you guys think that Google's offer was cheap for buying Youtube?

[AmericanLyokoTeam offline]

Really though, google has a history of buying things and keeping (or even making) them pretty decent. Perhaps since Youtube is still operating as an indipendant entity under their umbrella, they'll leave them alone to continue running as things were.

Also, you may find this interesting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_acquisitions_by_Google

[Rail Runner offline]

Im hoping they dont mess with it.

[Haruno Sakura offline]

Im hoping they dont mess with it.

Me too. They better keep it the same... or ELSE. *Gets a waffle gun shooter thing*

[Insanity Hero offline]

GAH! Google stop buying the sites that I actually like! Jeez at this rate Google will own everything on the internet. Explorer? Nah it will be "Internet Google" instead.

[Rail Runner offline]

Google might just start making their own brands of stuff. It would be like on space balls..

Merchandising Merchandising,

We got Google Lunchboxes
Google action figures,
Google the cereal
Google the movie
Google the flamethrower.

Honestly..Google is big enough as is to support itself without buying other companies..I think now its becoming rediculous and they are showing off.

[Stephen (x1)]

What is your people's problems with Google? They are fricking amazing!

I heard about this earlier. Pretty sweet.

[Rail Runner offline]

I dont have a problem with Google....but I also dont think that they have to own every *bleeping* company that is even remotely similar to them.

[Haruno Sakura offline]

I dont have a problem with Google....but I also dont think that they have to own every *bleeping* company that is even remotely similar to them.

Right on! Say it loud and proud, its... Cheetahlicious! Wait, did... I just say that out loud...? OMG. *dies*

Your right Virtualized STI... they should stay on their own site! Youtube is our getaway from t3h evil google. x.x

[Stephen (x1)]

I dont have a problem with Google....but I also dont think that they have to own every *bleeping* company that is even remotely similar to them.

Right on! Say it loud and proud, its... Cheetahlicious! Wait, did... I just say that out loud...? OMG. *dies*

Your right Virtualized STI... they should stay on their own site! Youtube is our getaway from t3h evil google. x.x

Umm, actually if they have the money, they can buy the companies. And, Youtube has the say, obviously. They sold to Google, don't freaking blame Google. Blame Youtube.

[Haruno Sakura offline]

I dont have a problem with Google....but I also dont think that they have to own every *bleeping* company that is even remotely similar to them.

Right on! Say it loud and proud, its... Cheetahlicious! Wait, did... I just say that out loud...? OMG. *dies*

Your right Virtualized STI... they should stay on their own site! Youtube is our getaway from t3h evil google. x.x

Umm, actually if they have the money, they can buy the companies. And, Youtube has the say, obviously. They sold to Google, don't freaking blame Google. Blame Youtube.

Your right. Youtube did sell... BUT. Yep, there's a but. Google should've never even thought about buying Youtube.

I'm dissapointed in youtube for being so weak. xD

[Rail Runner offline]

Google is awesome..I would rather use their searches than say Yahoo searches..but as long as the other companies can keep their seperate identity without losing their individuality, then im ok with it.

[Haruno Sakura offline]

Google is awesome..I would rather use their searches than say Yahoo searches..but as long as the other companies can keep their seperate identity without losing their individuality, then im ok with it.

Yeah, I always search on Google. It just bugs me that they're buying everything. -.-

[Metrion offline]

The only thing I'm really worried about is if they start taking copyrighted material off.

I cannot live without my subtitled anime.

Dubbed anime just... sucks. So, so much.

I'll have to storm Google headquarters if they do that.

[Haruno Sakura offline]

The only thing I'm really worried about is if they start taking copyrighted material off.

I cannot live without my subtitled anime.

Me too. I love watching Naruto subtitled.

Dubbed anime just... sucks. So, so much.

I agree!

I'll have to storm Google headquarters if they do that.

Yay! Let me just go get my axe. *twitch*

[SnIp3r_WoLf offline]

I think youtube is going to get rid of all the anime though. They already deleated all the Detective Conan vids, even the AMVs

[Carth]

If they get rid of AMVs...I will KILL them till they're good and dead.

[Rail Runner offline]

Thats gonna be a sad day if they do that.