unmediated posted an article from dembot, which reads like a “where are they now?” VH1 special of online video…
TOP TEN REASONS WHY VIDEO PLATFORMS FAIL:
1. Insubstantial library of content
2. Poor bit rates
3. Lack of innovation (clone platform)
4. No share in content ownership rights
5. No exclusivity of content distribution
6. Lack of spark/spirit for a centralized community
7. Need for users to d/l proprietary software
8. Awkward interface design
9. Overly excessive emphasis on rights protection
10. Lack of technological foresight & audience expectations