YouTube may appear to be having an identity crisis, with all the changes its going through lately. This has been further confirmed this week with announcements this week which promise less sexual content and more classy.

YouTube’s new Symphony Orchestra is offering classical musicians worldwide a chance to perform in its online orchestra featuring some of the biggest names. Musicians worldwide are invited to send in demo tapes of themselves performing two songs, “The Internet Symphony” which is a composition written by Chinese composer Tan Dun and a second work of their own choosing. The winning performers will work with Dun and San Francisco Symphony conductor Michael Tilson Thomas to prepare for a performance at Carnegie Hall. This will be broadcast worldwide on YouTube.

On another subject altogether,YouTube has announced plans to revise its policies surrounding “mature” content which will take effect immediately. The changes feature a stricter definition of “sexually suggestive” content that will include any videos showing people in “minimal or revealing clothing.” All content deemed to be “sexually suggestive” under the updated code will be flagged as age restricted. This adult material will also be demoted on Most Viewed” or “Top Favorited” videos.

Not sure why the changes from Youtube, but in view of the ever strengthening position of rivals such as Hulu, reducing the sexual content and adding symphonic music is hardly likely to get the crowds returning!

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