Youtube - It's impact on society

The Background of Youtube
Youtube founded in February 2005 allows billions of people to discover, watch and share videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform, and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small. YouTube was awarded a 2008 Peabody Award and cited for being "a 'Speakers' Corner' that both embodies and promotes democracy".



Has Youtube impacted society negatively or positively?
Youtube has contributed has contributed hugely to the society. From political, cultural, media, legal and educational aspects.

Youtube has a large variety of videos that’s meant for everyone to watch and enjoy. From gaming videos to music videos, anyone can upload a video onto Youtube for the world to view. There are certain videos that can cause huge influence on society. For example , videos on youtube such as PSY’s “Gangnam Style” became a worldwide phenomenon over night. With the video reaching over a world record 1 billion views ad it is also the most “liked” video on Youtube. Moreover , it became so famous that everyone around the world begin to upload their own version of the Gangnam style. This simple K-Pop song helped the Korean phenomenon PSY rise to superstardom overnight. If it wasn’t for Youtube , PSY’s rise to superstardom might never have happen.

Besides that , there are too many controversial video’s on Youtube such as the “Jerry Springer!" The Viewers Battle The Klan!". It’s talk show about racism in America which contains lots of abusive words and so on. There are videos on Youtube such as this that will be a big influence on society. This is because , the contents on that video not only contains vulgar words but it also contains sensitive issues about race.

In conclusion...
Based on my research, Youtube has played a big part in society. It influenced us in the both good as well as bad. There are sevral videos on Youtube that aren't appropriate for people with a weak mind.