Google + YouTube

Anybody surprised this happened? After the rumour started by TechCrunch last week it was just a matter of time. If you pay enough things will eventually become yours…

Google Inc announced today that it has agreed to acquire YouTube, the consumer media company for people to watch and share original videos through a Web experience, for $1.65 billion in a stock-for-stock transaction. Following the acquisition, YouTube will operate independently to preserve its successful brand and passionate community.

Lets hope that’s true because I would hate to see YouTube being swallowed big the big giant Google. The idea of YouTube was just brilliant when it started, so please lets keep it that way.