What are using Youtube for?

@JenInTN (27514)
United States
January 7, 2012 4:18am CST
Youtube is full of potential. The great thing about it, is we have the power to find what we want there. We have actually used Youtube for more than just watching videos. We have used Youtube to learn how to "Groom a Shanauzer,"Fix a Leaky Faucet," and even get through certain levels of a video game. I know that's cheating but there were just some levels that were flat out hard. My daughter even told me that she watched some videos on there of childbirth so she would know what to expect...Childbirth?!?! I would have died before I posted the birth of my children on there, but to each his own I guess. So what are you using youtube for? Have you learned something new from there? Used an educational video? Do you just like the music aspect or is there more there for you?
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@Renhard (3471)
• Jamaica
7 Jan 12
I use youtube mostly to watch entertainment videos as well as educational videos. I watch fights on there. The different type of moves to bring down an opponent. I also watch robbery and see how the store owners managed to defend their selves. I watch how to pass levels on various games. I learn tricks about different devices I own. But most of all I think I use it to watch car videos. I use it to watch how to drive a manual car even though I already know how to, but because I am so much in love with those types of car. I still watch educational videos on them. How to drift a car is something else I might watch and I believe there is a lot more. I especially like to watch videos about lamborghinis and such. Those stuff are amazing. I know I left out a lot but its because I am about to leave my house now on a hurry. Maybe when I come back I add some more things, with details and such. By the way, its been a long time I haven't heard from you JenInTN.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Jan 12
There are some great self defense videos on there and I think it's really neat that there are manual transmission tutorials too. I have never seen any of those. I will have to see one of those "drifting" videos...LOL...I might have to try a little of that. Youtube might make the roads around here a little dangerous for a while. I do hope you come back...I haven't seen any discussion since the one you started about purpose..I liked that one. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to you coming back if you think of something to add.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Jan 12
I actually watch my b/f's music videos to support him. I went on the Black Ops and learned how to use my hacker pro one the game too. Now that I think about it, I think it was a kid talking throughout it. I have been on there watching various things...mainly out of curiousity. Once I searched some ghost proof videos..some were a joke but there were some that made me go Hmmmm. I watched some exorcism footage and again..some were obviously bull but there were some..... I like some comedy too. My daughter just showed me one that was pretty funny...here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF8GhC-T_Mo
@Renhard (3471)
• Jamaica
7 Jan 12
You know I am just a kid trying to have fun. One thing I always wanted to do concerning youtube was to make some cash concerning their partnership program. The problem I am having though is that first of all I dont have a camera to record anything, and second of all, I don't even know what I would have done with that camera to entertain people. Based off what I have heard, there are a lot of people I have heard make a lot of cash off youtube. Even a little boy that show walk through for call of duty (a game). He made his self enough around 150 thousand us dollars, he bought his self a good looking car. Actually a great looking car, and he put down the rest until he is ready to attend college. Well that is what he said. I wish I could find that video but I have been searching for a while and cant locate it any more. What about you though. Give me a link to one of your best videos on youtube or something? I want to see what really entertain you.
@FluxNL (503)
• Netherlands
7 Jan 12
I use to watch episode of a tv show here in the netherlands, sometimes I will watch music videos or a walkthrough for a game. I know it is 'cheating', but who cares ;p The developers must not habe made the level hard to complete. It's simple as that.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Jan 12
Finally someone that understands the reason for a walkthrough. I could figure out how to use my hacker pro on the Black Ops game and I found a couple of great videos on it. I knew in moments what to do. Thanks for the response!!
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Jan 12
I played Mw3 for like two seconds and was mad as a hornet...it's hard when you don't know the maps..lol..I will have to watch some videos on it.
@FluxNL (503)
• Netherlands
7 Jan 12
No problem, and I also watch youtube channels for minecraft and call of duty. Last week I searched the pros of a trophy system in mw3 and after watching the video I conquer every flag :') Youtube is really good for videogames haha.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
7 Jan 12
I never go to that site. I don't ramble around on the computer even tho i should i guess.I do well to keep up w/the sites i do go to.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Jan 12
Well...if you ever need to...it's a good place to find stuff. I don't get to get on there as much as I would like but there is a ton of knowledge. Thanks for responding Jo.
@cearn25 (3456)
• Philippines
7 Jan 12
I only visit Youtube sometimes. I use youtube when I search a music video of a certain song or their lyrics because I don't want just to hear the music but to see their music video as well. I also visit youtube when I want to entertain myself with funny videos there.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Jan 12
There is some great comedy. I like watching videos too. There are sometimes more than one version and I like checking those out too.
@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
7 Jan 12
I'm so glad you created this discussion Jen because you made me think of something I've forgotten. I use youtube for music and education videos. In research I've found videos that tell me something quickly in a more personalized way and then I read in more detail. It words well on subjects have no or little knowledge on. For music, I love how people put songs together and it will give a different image of what particular music is about. This makes me think that I've not contributed much nor used this the potential videos have which is something I might consider exploring now. I am not at all sure about the networking value, that is the comments. Does anyone have any experience in that area. The community part of youtube?
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@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
8 Jan 12
I appreciate the responses, I think, for me, I am interested in the people aspect more than the money part though that is certainly an interest too. Maybe I'll go into the peanut business and promote it. I like meeting new people and do appreciate you guys.
• United States
7 Jan 12
I use youtube to find broaden my horizon of random and sometimes useless knowledge. I also find funny videos that I later show to my friends. It's an awesome site and you can pretty much find any song on there and listen to it.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Jan 12
A person after my own heart..lol...I love useless knowledge too. I have ran across alot of videos that are fun to share. I might have to share one in my next discussion. Thanks for responding and welcome to myLot!
@CarlHalling (3617)
• United Kingdom
7 Jan 12
Long before You Tube... - This photo of me was taken by Peter Kingsford.
I love You Tube passionately. Of course I go there for the music videos; but also, movies, programmes, TV and film clips, documentaries, interviews, and so much more besides. There is truly an incredible wealth of information at You Tube. I've even uploaded some of my own simply recorded songs (plus images) there: http://www.youtube.com/carlhalling
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 12
Jen, My pleasure, thank you for the kind compliments about my voice, I'm so glad you like it. I don't do shows right now, but I want to; nor do I play with a group, but that's also a possibility. Thanks again!
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Jan 12
Wow...that is very impressive. You have a great voice! Do you do shows? Do you play with a group? I think that you tube gives people the chance to share their talent to the corners of the earth..where they might not have ever been able to before. I can't do it unless I figure out something to be instructional about..lol...I might upload something one day but I can promise it won't be musical or child birthing Thanks so much for sharing your talent!
• Philippines
8 Jan 12
carl i do also listen and go to your page.. i love your voice singing your song and truly im inlove to that voice of yours.. keep on..
@sukumar794 (5040)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
7 Jan 12
Listen to music of your choice,watching favorite clippings of movies...all these activities are quite fun..the site in question caters to all these needs in plenty.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Jan 12
Your right...there is all kinds of stuff to watch there. Great source of entertainment. Thanks for responding!
@donsky14 (5947)
• Philippines
7 Jan 12
Almost everything is on youtube! ...I usually play songs using youtube...its like my windows media player. lol. Me and my kid watch cartoons in youtube as well.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Jan 12
Heyya donsky! There is almost everything on there isn't there. I like the music too. There are some really good suggestions sometimes too. Thanks for the response.
• Philippines
7 Jan 12
we up load videos of some popular commercial and we spoof it... we all do it just for fun.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Jan 12
LOL...that sounds fun. There is alot of comedy on there for sure. Thanks for sharing.
@beamer88 (4259)
• Philippines
7 Jan 12
I've heard from a lot of my friends that they use YouTube also for business purposes. Currently, I'm just using it to watch videos. Well, actually, my 8-year-old son does the watching. But I am exploring the possibilities of incorporating YouTube in one of my money-making ventures :)
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@allknowing (130518)
• India
7 Jan 12
I have an account there where I have uploaded several of my videos mostly for public viewing. They are about my garden, pets, my poetry and get togethers of classmates and orphans. You tube has invited me to partner them but I have so far not earned anything. I do watch videos there but there is no set pattern. Childbirth!!!? Now how did I miss it?
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Jan 12
Wow...I would love to see some of your videos there. It truly is a site that empowers us. That's exactly how I reacted when I found out that there were people uploading videos of the birth of their babies..lol.
@damned_dle (3942)
• Philippines
7 Jan 12
Before, I mainly use it for entertaining myself.. But lately, I find myself using it more for it's educational videos. We can learn so many things from YouTube! From repairing simple problems with electronic gadgets to learning how to play musical pieces!
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Jan 12
Oh yes..there are some great music lessons on there. My b/f has actually posted certain videos with the focus being on his finger placement on the chords of his guitar. Thanks for responding!
@kundanraj (660)
• India
7 Jan 12
You tube is full of good videos that related to education, news, music, concert, events etc. There are also many stupids persons who just to make fun posted useless videos. It is on a perspn how he utilizes thw youtibe. If in good way, it will benifit you and if doesn't it let you down and time waste. I mainly use youtube for watching tutorials and few of the old music videos the evergreen classic. There are many comedy show thus help me get entertained as well.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Jan 12
There are some great tutorials on there. I have seen some very useless stuff too. I guess there is something on there for everyone. Someone else might like it..lol. Thanks for responding.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
8 Jan 12
i ususally just use it when someone sends me something to watch on it but tonight I posted the river dance andanother one on my fasebook
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
8 Jan 12
your welcome
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
8 Jan 12
My b/f posts stuff from youtube on his facebook all the time. I haven't really ever been that active on there but I am visiting a little more and more...lol. Thanks for responding!
@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
14 Jan 12
I use youtube to listen to music or certain songs or to see a video of someone singing such as a young child with great potential or maybe a funny video of some animal being silly. Can't say that I've learned anything from there but I guess I could....?
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
14 Jan 12
Where have I been? Well, a number of things happened to cause me to disappear. First a misunderstanding here on mylot which is cleared up for the most part but still, it's made me very leary. On the net, people can take what one says the wrong way SO easily which is what happened to me. Then my dad had another heart attack and was in the hospital for three weeks but he had SO much against him that the doctors couldn't do anything for him so in the end, we brought him home to die 'on the mountain' just as he wanted. He lasted about 14 hours before he passed away, November 26. Since then, I've been spending a lot of time with mom before going home but I'm now back at mom's because she fell and broke a rib or two thus in a lot of pain. I'll be here until someone relieves me or she gets to feeling better. Good enough excuse to be gone for so long? LOL
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
15 Jan 12
I would say that is plenty enough!!! Wow...I hate to hear you have been going through all that. Life is so tough sometimes. I am glad you are back and I do hope your mother recovers soon. Take care of yourself while you are away!
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
14 Jan 12
Oh yes...there are a ton of instructional videos on there. If you ever need some visual instruction..just type it in there. You will find a ton of stuff..lol. I love funny videos and children...yes..that too. Animals are a hoot on there and I have thought of even posting some videos of my silly dogs before. It's great to see you. Where in the world have you been hiding yourself? Thanks for the response!
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@dark_joev (3034)
• United States
8 Jan 12
I am a Youtube Partner and well I upload videos at least several times a week making sure that they are all able to be monetized so that I can make money from them. I have been doing pretty good. I have enjoyed the experience of getting my voice out their and people seem to enjoy most of my videos in that I get a good number of views as well as good number of likes. So I use youtube as another way to present information which is mostly just my opinion backed up with some facts so that people can if they want debate me on the issues.
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@dark_joev (3034)
• United States
9 Jan 12
Well I am not really sure how you go about getting into it as they messaged me and said that I had been accepted into the program due to my channel reaching enough viewers. I was at about 1000 views at this time so I am guessing that they want you to hit a certain number of views before they let you into the program. I have been doing this for awhile. It doesn't pay all that well until you get a lot of viewers but it does pay for some fun money. My youtube channel is at www.youtube.com/jeffgeigercr it is my political commentary and well it is something that I have a lot of fun doing. It makes Youtube a lot more interesting and something that you want to spend some time on with making your videos so that they are of a high enough quality that people like them.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
9 Jan 12
You have several on there. I was interested in some of the video game creator videos too. I thought they had a lot of info in them about things people don't really realize is involved. Thanks for sharing them and I'll check in on you there from time to time too.
@celticeagle (160797)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Jan 12
I love listening to music on YouTube. I also like the funny cat videos. I have recently found that a person can sign up for classes via the YouTube. I had a previous discussion with the link to the actual YouTube. It was pretty interesting. Yes, YouTube has a lot of potential.
@celticeagle (160797)
• Boise, Idaho
31 Jan 12
Yes. I put a link in one of my discussions to it.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
9 Jan 12
Classes? Really? That's neat! I like the cat videos too. I like any animal video on there. I have often thought that if I could get her on video, I would post my silly little dog Eva.
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@1hopefulman (45121)
• Canada
8 Jan 12
I use it mostly to listen to music. Sometimes I remember a song from a long time ago and then listen to other songs by the same artist. But I have a faucet that's leaking and maybe I'll see what to do to fix it. Thanks for the tip.
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@1hopefulman (45121)
• Canada
8 Jan 12
Yes, it doesn't look so hard once you visually see what to do. The only problem with mine is the valve to close the water is not in my apartment. I'll have to talk to my landlord about it.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
8 Jan 12
Oh..that does present a bit of a problem. You might end up working on everybody's water..LOL. I think your landlord should be the one to have that fixed anyway. That is one of the perks of having an apartment or renting. Good luck!
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
8 Jan 12
It's on there my friend. I live in kind of an older house and the faucets in the bathroom are kinda older. We searched through a few videos until we came to the one that most resembled our faucet and Walahhh...now my faucets are tight as can be. There was a washer packet that only cost about $2 at the hardware store and of course the video showed what to get and how to get the faucet off safely..then it also showed how to place the washers and put the things back together! Saved us a ton of money. I don't even know what a plumber might have charged.
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
9 Jan 12
I use youtube to watch some video clip, music, concert, story, recipes and also design tutorials about 'How to' and many more. Basically I use it to watch tutorials videos. It is just fun but also worth to watch. I don't have to buy videos I just need to watch them from youtube, so it saved some money as well. Learn how to play some video game levels?? I don't know about it but I am sure we can watch any videos from youtube.It just up to choose whether to use for good or bad activity.(^^)
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
9 Jan 12
Yes...I am guilty. I just could not figure out how to use this certain perk I had gotten and I resorted to a 5 year old youtube showing me how I like the tutorials too. I have had an instructor or two actually assign stuff to watch on youtube. The instructor in the music appreciation class I took used it ALOT..lol. Thanks for responding.
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@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
10 Jan 12
Why should you feel guilty? You are not doing anything bad..JUst get soem tips about how to pass the level~ But 5 year old video to show you how to you must thought to know that 5 years ago,huh??? (^^) About the childbirth video I think what I have saw in my school time is enough~(^^)
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
10 Jan 12
It wasn't a five year old video...it was a five year old child on there playing it