Megavideo

Megavideo: Video Hosting Services

A video hosting service launched in 2005, known for hosting copyright-infringing content, shut down in 2012 due to legal issues.

What is Megavideo?

Megavideo was an online video hosting service and streaming platform that launched in 2005. At its peak, Megavideo was one of the largest video sharing sites on the web, providing fast streaming speeds and easy sharing capabilities.

The site allowed users to upload videos up to 10GB in size. Megavideo gained popularity quickly in part because many users uploaded copyrighted movies and TV shows, despite Megavideo's terms of service prohibiting illegal content. This provided a vast catalog of content for viewers.

Megavideo implemented various mechanisms in an attempt to curb copyright infringement, but struggled in its game of cat and mouse with users exploiting its systems. It frequently had to remove infringing videos and suspended the accounts of repeat offenders.

In 2012, the federal government seized Megavideo's domain names and servers in a high profile case, shutting the site down permanently. The downfall of Megavideo highlighted the challenges pirate streaming sites faced in balancing user growth with legal pressure.

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