As predicted, 2006 is proving to be the year of Internet video. Sparked by the prevalence of high speed internet connections, video sharing sites are experiencing huge traffic levels. YouTube.com, for example, was publicly launched in December 2005, had over 20 million visitors in May 2006, and claims to average over 50,000 new video uploads per day. Competition is springing up, however, as sites like Lulu.com are attempting to differentiate themselves by implementing paid registration options and cash rewards for popular videos - something they claim might even allow them to eventually compete with Hollywood.
Oodles of free video content might seem like a good idea, but some parents are raising concerns about the appropriateness of some of the very children-accessible videos. Also, given the affinity for vandals to publish their crimes, one wonders if controls might be used to prevent criminals from being motivated by the potential for a world audience.
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