YouTuben
YouTuben is a fictional online video hosting and sharing platform used in academic discussions and speculative media studies to explore the design and economics of user-generated video services. In this hypothetical service, users upload videos, create channels, and publish content for public or private viewing. Viewers can subscribe to channels, like or dislike videos, comment, and share posts across networks.
Core features include video uploading, channel management, live streaming, playlists, and a recommendation system that curates
Content governance emphasizes a combination of automated moderation and human review, guided by community standards aimed
In speculative analyses, YouTuben serves as a thought experiment for studying platform economics, creator incentives, and