video sharing

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Overview
Video sharing is the practice of uploading video files for others to download and/or view.

Copyright Issues
Copyright is often a prickly issue, as many of the uploads are copyrighted material with some commercial value, typically (though not always) uploaded without permission from the copyright holder. Many copyright holders are increasingly patrolling video-sharing sites looking for their material, and typically will issue "take-down" orders for any material they believe to be excessive. (There is some controversy over whether some of these take-down orders are themselves ethical, such as videos of official presidential debates which arguably ought to be available to everyone.)

In any case, video-sharing sites are generally eager to comply with such orders, not wanting to be shut down for copyright violation.

General
Sites with no particular subject matter
 * Eyespot
 * Google Video
 * Use  googlevideo:  video-ID  to link to videos
 * Grouper
 * jumpcut
 * ourmedia
 * revver
 * VideoEgg
 * vimeo
 * vSocial
 * YouTube
 * Use  youtube:  video-ID  to link to videos

Human Rights

 * The Hub "the world's first participatory media site for human rights", "where you can upload videos, audio or photos, or simply watch, comment on and share what’s on the site."

News

 * LiveLeak "Redefining the Media"

Opinion/Discussion

 * Current TV: viewer-created content, with emphasis on opinions/views
 * Friction.tv "spark the debate"

Reviews

 * Ten video sharing services compared (at DVguru) (Slashdot)