An anthropological introduction to YouTube

• The web is about linking people
• YouTube is about expressing your identity
• It can mediate human relations which are constantly changing
• Strongest presence of YouTube uses 18-24 year olds
• Loads of videos are addressed to the 'YouTube community' - is this due to a loss of community in everyday life?
• You are able to play with identity - remove, change or exagerate what is real
• You can be anyone on YouTube - you are able to play with your identity
• Videos on Youtube that are not real sparked a debate of whether or not this should be it's use
• Anonimity andphysical distance allow for the freedom and comfort to say what you want to about other videos which may lead to a deeper connection
• Issue of leagality of lifting material