Viddling Around™

As reported by arstechnica, AOL is set to launch its beta video site this week, incorporating tech from its Singingfish and Truveo acquisitions, its VideoEgg licensing deal, and content from everyone - literally. AOL’s site will incorporate video from;

• YouTube
• GoogleVideo
• AtomFilms
• 45 channels of content from
• Viacom
• Turner Broadcasting
• MTV Networks

As much as I think AOL lost their shine long ago, I have to admit that’s a pretty compelling lineup of content for what’s left of their middle-america audience. It will take more than a flashy interface though to add value beyond what YouTube and Google Video each offer independently. Why will the average YouTube fan (and we know there’s lots of them) choose to use AOL instead?

Also, if I choose to remove my content from AOL’s site - will I have to go through Customer Service hell?