Yesterday, YouTube started airing full length CBS content (with ads) after teaming up with network. This is likely only the beginning as YouTube expects more partnerships to follow.   The CBS content will be old and new shows, including Star Trek, the premiere episodes of Dexter and Californication and episodes of The Young and the Restless.

The partnership comes on the heels of other sites like Hulu that have teamed with NBC and other networks - proving that a desire for said content does exist.   I have mixed feelings on this but one thing I’m glad about is that the CBS shows will be shown in a higher quality than most YouTube videos (which is awful).   Although this begs the question “why can’t my videos be shown in high quality?”  That question has led me to use other video sharing site (like Vimeo) instead of YouTube.

Also of concern is the fact that major networks, owned by major corporations, are beginning to have more and more control over the internet.   YouTube is awesome because of the YOU.  Because it is truly a channel for everyone to share news, thoughts and even their pets.

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Save the whales! Save the rain forests! Save the internet?

Yes, apparently the internet needs to be saved too. According to savetheinternet.com Network Neutrality aka “Net Neutrality” for short is in danger. Net Neutrality is the guiding principle that preserves the free and open Internet.

Check out this video from James Rucker, director of SavetheInternet.com partner ColorofChange.org, says his organization “wouldn’t have had a chance without a free and open Internet.” Net Neutrality is vital to bloggers, activists and organizers working for a more just and equitable society.

Put simply, Net Neutrality means no discrimination. Net Neutrality prevents Internet providers from speeding up or slowing down Web content based on its source, ownership or destination.

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