WhenYouTube was born.

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I started here.

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"History of YouTube from ChatGPT.

History of YouTube

ChatGPT said:

History of YouTube

YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim, three former PayPal employees. Their goal was to create a platform where people could easily upload, share, and watch videos online.

Early Days (2005-2006)

• The first-ever video, titled "Me at the Zoo," was uploaded by Jawed Karim on April 23, 2005.

• The website quickly gained popularity, attracting users who wanted to share personal videos, tutorials, and entertainment content.

• In November 2005, YouTube secured a $3.5 million investment from Sequoia Capital.

Google’s Acquisition (2006)

• Due to its rapid growth, YouTube caught the attention of major tech companies.

• On October 9, 2006, Google acquired YouTube for $1.65 billion in stock, recognizing its potential as the future of online video.

Expansion and Monetization (2007-2012)

• 2007: YouTube launched its Partner Program, allowing content creators to earn money through ads.

• 2008: YouTube became available in multiple languages.

• 2010: The site introduced live streaming, expanding its reach to sports, concerts, and political

and Wikipedia:

YouTube.com

YouTube is an American online video-sharing platform headquartered in San Bruno, California, founded by three former PayPal employees—Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim—in February 2005. Google bought the site in November 2006 for US$1.65 billion, since which it operates as one of Google's subsidiaries. Wikipedia "

I can remember this. Man, I am old. However, that must mean wise! Well, not in all cases, especially mine. It took me a while to actually start to use the platform. I remember the most viewed channel was some person with an altered voice that almost squeezed. My kids thought he was funny, well for a while. Then others started to join and create other types of content. Mostly older folks. You know how we like to take over social media platforms. It seemed I found a new form of TV, that is mostly all I used it for. I mean, the creators need viewers. It even had ads like TV. I never liked the idea of putting my pictures or face onto the World Wide Web. It scared the daylights out of me, and I was never lead to do so.

I found my community in the preppers and homesteader crowd. They never got wealthy, at least most didn't. I like to think they were never in it for the money, rather the need and love to teach others. I feel that is truly a great calling. They were and are watchers on the wall, as I like to say. It must be hard to come up with all those ideas for videos. Most of the ones I watch just show their gardens, crops and animals they tend. I am not into all the drama, even though just about everything can get entertaining. I have started a YouTube channel, mostly to upload some short wave listening I do on Sundays. It is from the BFN or the Bible Fellowship Net. And I may also upload some other things now and then if you want to check it out. I see so many bad things on the internet, I thought we need to counter that with some good things. I hope you enjoy it if you care to listen.

Now it appears that YouTube is attempting to force content creators to provide ID's. They say it is to protect children and I do want to protect our children however I believe that is the responsibility of the parents. It is sad that this is the reality today. However they make money off all of us including our children. The younger generation is the most profitable due to the time they spend online. Parents need to step up and monitor and control what media their children are exposed to.

Sorry for the lapse in uploads, it has been a rough winter. I do this mostly as a hobby and thus when I get the time. Well I pray God's blessings upon you for the future and may God bless you all.

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