A court has just ordered Youtube to give Viacom your username, IP, and video viewing history. Click on the links below for more details.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7488268.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7488009.stm

http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=9242

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-9983631-93.html?tag=nefd.lede

Youtube could use this opportunity to strike a blow against Viacom in the court of public opinion. I describe how.