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If implemented, these changes would mark a dramatic shift in YouTube's ethos. But Google is hoping that the overhaul will encourage users to spend more of their time on YouTube, while attracting more revenue from advertisers. The average YouTube user spends about 15 minutes per day on the site, but executives eventually want users to "watch YouTube" in the same way they "watch TV."
A YouTube spokeswoman would not comment on the site's plans, saying only, "YouTube saw incredible growth in 2010 and we're excited about the future."
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Subscribe to commentsjudd jamApr 7th 2011 12:35PM
please, please google gods, launch your own wireless, high-speed network (eg buyout Clear) or roll-out Google home fiber not just in Kansas!
ATT/Cablecos will put up every obstacle possible to prevent people from 'cutting the cord" (eg broadband caps, throttling, anti-net neutrality lobbying, etc).
Only way to get around this is if Google becomes an ISP. Yes, it's expensive and profitable but it's inevitable that ATT/Cablecos/end to net neutrality are Google's biggest enemy.