Thing #20

YouTube is one of the most important sites on the web. Sure it is used for entertainment, but the importance of this site is something that is almost full realized now. Users have the ability to upload a video about anything, anytime. During the Iranian protests, YouTube was one of the only avenues for information to get out. Educational institutions are also major users of YouTube. Most of the largest universities have a YouTube presence for posting event videos as well as promotional materials. YouTube is now universally accessible through smartphones as well as direct connections to newer LCD and LED televisions. The video that I have chosen for my blog is of a band that I love called "Gov't Mule." Like I said earlier, YouTube is good for entertainment.