This is a fascinating, though unconfirmed, insight into some of the behind the scenes maneuvers leading up to the YouTube - Google deal.  This certainly shows that Google can and will throw its weight around, and why not, they’ve built a dominating business in a dominating industry.

At first glance, it all makes sense, and we’ve touched on a few things outlined:

- Google’s use of YouTube and Google Video going forward - here
- VC Sequoia’s involvement in the hookup and general VC “collusion” - here
- What this means for other online video sharing firms - here
- Media companies not letting YouTube off easily - here and here
- Media firms looking to avoid repeat of Napster - here

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