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YouTube Begins Live Streaming Trials

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the nbc-is-running-scared dept.

An anonymous reader writes "YouTube is running a (very) brief trial of their new live streaming platform: 'This new platform integrates live streaming directly into YouTube channels; all broadcasters need is a webcam or external USB/FireWire camera. Included in the test is a "Live Comments" module which lets you engage with the broadcaster and the broader YouTube community. For the purpose of the trial, this offering will only be available today and tomorrow. Based on the results of this initial test, we'll evaluate rolling out the platform more broadly to our partners worldwide.'"

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  1. As I was telling a policeman I know last week by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Get used to the idea that every interaction you have with the public will be on the internet. One day, YouTube will support live streaming from telephones.

    1. Re:As I was telling a policeman I know last week by alen · · Score: 2, Insightful

      that way Rodney King can stream his next beat down

  2. Re:dayum by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Cue the first live sex, suicide & killing on YouTube.

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  4. Re:This is a Good Thing! by takowl · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Of course, there's absolutely nothing whatsoever on the web that you can use to find interesting content among huge amounts of dross. No sir. The only way to look for content is by random trial and error.

    Seriously, no-one's forcing you to watch Youtube videos. At least, I assume not. If they are it's probably cruel and unusual punishment.

    Oh, sorry, is this your lawn I'm standing on?

  5. Re:dayum by MoriT · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Given how much of their ad revenue probably comes from those illegal streams, I don't know if "suffers" is the right word. They may respond promptly to take down requests, but it doesn't mean they don't benefit in the meantime.