Now you are just digging yourself into a silly hole. It is a rather common way to reply. Name, abbreviated name, nickname, real name; all are used very commonly in replies around here and other forums. What exacted did you think "UN" meant?
Like others said, it isn't Youtube in general that is the issue. But...I don't get your logic here. Youtube is not a perfect source, for the same exact reason as Wikipedia. With Wikipedia anyone can post or edit the content (unless the content has been locked). That is why people don't trust it as a source. The same exact thing applies to Youtube. Anyone can post or edit the content. Granted it is a bit more work then editing a Wiki, but with the right skills and tools even your documentary could be edited to say the complete opposite of what it was meant too. People won't know for sure so they'll instantly discount Youtube as a source.
Youtube isn't a bad method for presenting data or spreading information. Just as Wikipedia isn't a bad method for presenting data or spreading information. It just isn't a good source for backing up a debate.
And even discounting all of that. A documentary is not a scientific source or even a good basis for a debate to begin with. It is a piece of media, built on an opinion, designed to present that opinion. "Documentary" is simply a genre, not a measure of reliability of the information presented. The creator of the documentary is not required to present both sides, fairly or otherwise, or even use the truth. They can use editing or false information just like any other person.
And lastly, calm down a little. Take a deep breath. Maybe stab a voodoo doll a little (I suggest a Rbishop voodoo doll for this purpose). Then reply. Nothing destroys an argument faster then looking like you are freaking out or getting angry (especially on the internet, where those are seen as major weaknesses and will be exploited in the future whenever needed, once discovered).
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