SRΛSC
Depends on what you want to do with YouTube. No pros & cons as such.
Anonymous
A channel is where you make or put copyrighted videos on while an account just allows you to comment, make play lists and see adult content
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Your channel is just the publicly visible part of your account. Even if you don't post videos, visitors might still see your public comments, favorites, playlists, and "About me" page.