I wish this kind of behavior were punishable under the "reckless disregard for the truth" doctrine. (And also that perjury for lying on DMCAs was better enforced in general.)
extraduder_ire 25 minutes ago [-]
Youtube's takedown system isn't technically a DMCA notice. It's in addition to them.
carefree-bob 3 hours ago [-]
We really need to reform DMCA, for example require posting a bond if a challenge is disputed.
hsbauauvhabzb 2 hours ago [-]
It does need it, but who would do that? It’s not a public enough issue that the average voter would care, and the people who abuse dmca will inevitably be large companies.
extraduder_ire 21 minutes ago [-]
Reminds me of NBC filing a takedown for any video including the Beat Saber song "$100 bills" because it appeared on an episode of Jimmy Fallon.
Googles position on this is the risk of ignoring a DMCA/copywrite report is that they get sued, which is understandable. Even if you can/could countersue a fictitious report, it would be cost prohibitive.
I just wish the law would enable ignoring of continued false claims. Once your name is burnt, you should have a harder time reporting things in future.
whizzter 2 hours ago [-]
I really hope NVidia takes this to court and manages to sue them for a ridiculous amount that sets a precedent.
themafia 3 hours ago [-]
For corporations it's an honor system.
For the lowly users it's strike first ask questions later.
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https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19775804
I'm sure it happens all the time, but that was my first exposure to it.
if they aren't feeling the pain they cause they'll never fix it
I just wish the law would enable ignoring of continued false claims. Once your name is burnt, you should have a harder time reporting things in future.
For the lowly users it's strike first ask questions later.