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>Party's over, folks. YouTube is an advertising company and now it's realising it has to act like one.

Is this meant to be a revelation to anyone? Well back in 2007 when ads started appearing it became clear YouTube's remit has shifted. It was a transition that was perhaps fully realised by 2012, when they began to pay out in view hours.




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