I have a very simple question. Is youtube suitable for "views" if you put YT videos in swf using your Flash API? I can't seem to find anything explaining how representations are taken into account.
Generally, yes, but the user must click the YouTube play button.
Like it on a regular website. If auto play is enabled, views are not counted. It will be easy to make browsing a BOT counter.
Additional information: http://knol.google.com/k/alec-go/youtube-player-apis-when-will-a-view/2vd5zn6va2fqd/13#