
But here's the potentially huge problem: An additional element of the deal with the labels involves YouTube upgrading their existing technology to identify copyrighted material that users have uploaded to the site without permission.
Exactly.
I think we all know where this is likely headed, YouTube gives the information that it collects to the music labels, and soon every parent in America whose child has uploaded a music video to YouTube, has a letter in their mailbox threatening legal action against the family, which the label will agree to drop if the unknowing parent can pony up $10,000. Does anyone really think this isn't the road the RIAA and the labels are headed down?
Yes, apparently we still have to say outloud that 'Suing your own customers is bad for business'.
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Again you speak truth. I don't know where litigenous mo fo's are going to go but it's one more vote for restrained regulation in terms of internet freedom and shared information. This is a revolutionary moment my friends and I for one want to be a revolutionary!
Hi Mack - great observation. This is fairly unfortunate for my marketing company, as we (on behalf of the labels) post videos, EPKs, trailers, etc on YouTube and other sites. But, since these contain snippets of copyrighted material, it is possible that the label and artist could support it but the publisher might disagree and it gets pulled (or worse). Makes it tough to use a leading promotional tool very effectively!!!
Jason
http://www.ontargetmediagroup.com
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