Jailtime for embedding YouTube videos?????????

13 years ago

Yea. the govt opened a can of worms going after torrent sites. Torrent sites don't host the files. They are just a listing service - kinda like Google is. But, now the govt states you don't need to be hosting the content to be responsible...you just have to provide links to it.

Scary stuff....

Thanks

Signature

Nothing to see here folks.....move along.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4082323].message }}

GarrieWilson

13 years ago

Bet they wont be going after google...

[ 1 ] Thanks

Signature

Screw You, NameCheap!
$1 Off NameSilo Domain Coupons:
SAVEABUCKDOMAINS & DOLLARDOMAINSAVINGS

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4082349].message }}

sandrax

13 years ago

Isn't that Youtube's responsibilty to go after copyright infringements placed on their website. They take down videos all the time because of it.

I guess, they are to busy with doing that and can't be held responsible if a few videos slip through every day since they are being mass uploaded. How do you control that

.

Interesting though, I'll keep an eye on this.

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4082373].message }}

Fernando Veloso

13 years ago

The world is going stranger by the day. Anytime soon someone will switch the web off.

Thanks

Signature

People make good money selling to the rich. But the rich got rich selling to the masses.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4082399].message }}

ThelemaqueTip

13 years ago

Wow..this is crazy, at least people will think twice now before they upload a video

Thanks

Signature

Tipsforaffiliate.com #1 Online Resources For Affiliate/Internet Marketers
Facebook.com/Tipforaffiliate
Twitter.com/Tipforaffiliate

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4082401].message }}

Federer123

13 years ago

I'd say 33% of YT's content infringes on copyrights.

Copyright holders need to get over it: YT vids PROMOTE but don't HURT your intellectual property.

NBA highlights make me want to buy jerseys and tickets. It creates demand and interest.

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4082547].message }}

HelpingYouBeAnExpert

13 years ago

Originally Posted by JordanBanks

Don't know how this one will turn out, but definitely something to watch...

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110601/01515014500/senators-want-to-put-people-jail-embedding-youtube-videos.shtml

http://gcn.com/articles/2011/06/13/online-piracy-cybereye.aspx

s.978 - As Techdirt explains it: "If you embed a YouTube video that turns out to be infringing, and more than 10 people view it because of your link . . . you could be facing five years in jail."

s.968 or the "Protect IP Act" - this will authorize the DOJ to file a civil action against the registrant or owner of a domain name that accesses a foreign infringing Internet site or the foreign-registered domain name itself."

And if your read further into the bill, this includes just hyperlinking to a site that contains copyrighted material.

the founding fathers would be ashamed of this!

Thanks

Signature

Join Next Live Mastermind Zoominar 100% Real World Secrets to Get Up And Running. Are you Stuck? Donâ€™t miss it www.MonthlyMastermind.org

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4082752].message }}

bobbydiraag

13 years ago

I agree..

They can,t mess with Google..

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4083028].message }}

JamesGw

13 years ago

I don't think this'll ever pass.

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques | Precision SEO

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4083048].message }}

Tyson Faulkner 13 years ago

Great example of another thing that the government wants to put their hands in even though it shouldn't be in their jurisdiction.

How would a bill like this help those that are being "stolen" from exactly?
- Thanks
- 1 reply
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4083083].message }}
- Kay King 13 years ago
  
  If you read threads here about copyright you may notice that few people take it seriously UNLESS it is their copy that's been stolen.
  
  The general attitude is "everyone does it" or "the worst that can happen is I have to take down the page". Other excuses are "I gave credit" or "I think it's Fair Use". What you don't see is any fear of consequences.
  
  For videos - this change in legislation creates the potential for real consequences rather than a harsh word and a slap on the wrist. It may be a deterrent but I don't see how it's enforceable. Who will count the downloads?
  
  kay
  
  Thanks
  
  1 reply
  
  Signature
  
  Saving one dog will not change the world - but the world changes forever for that one dog
  ***
  Live life like someone left the gate open
  
  {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4083358].message }}
  
  GarrieWilson 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Kay King
  
  Who will count the downloads?
  
  YouTube. Server logs. etc.
  
  The bill should be done as KNOWINGLY linking to or embedding. IMHO.
  
  -g
  
  [ 1 ] Thanks
  
  Signature
  
  Screw You, NameCheap!
  $1 Off NameSilo Domain Coupons:
  SAVEABUCKDOMAINS & DOLLARDOMAINSAVINGS
  
  {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4083642].message }}

GlobalTrader

13 years ago

Just another example of how clueless the politicians are in this country.

Thanks

Signature

GlobalTrader

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4083658].message }}

LarryC

13 years ago

How can that be when Youtube provides you with the code to embed videos? And don't the people who upload them have the ability to disable embedding? I just assumed when you see the option, "embed this video" that this implies it's legal.

Thanks

Signature

Content Writing, Ghostwriting, eBooks, editing, research.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4083701].message }}

liquidice04

13 years ago

double facepalm...

Thanks

Signature

Buy Cheap YouTube Views

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4084021].message }}

HigherPrThanGod

13 years ago

Originally Posted by JordanBanks

Don't know how this one will turn out, but definitely something to watch...

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110601/01515014500/senators-want-to-put-people-jail-embedding-youtube-videos.shtml

http://gcn.com/articles/2011/06/13/online-piracy-cybereye.aspx

s.978 - As Techdirt explains it: "If you embed a YouTube video that turns out to be infringing, and more than 10 people view it because of your link . . . you could be facing five years in jail."

s.968 or the "Protect IP Act" - this will authorize the DOJ to file a civil action against the registrant or owner of a domain name that accesses a foreign infringing Internet site or the foreign-registered domain name itself."

And if your read further into the bill, this includes just hyperlinking to a site that contains copyrighted material.

Haha, what losers. They can stuff it. This is EXACTLY why I'm libertarian. If they want to throw me in jail, that's fine. Instead of working FOR THE STATE, I'll let THE STATE pay for my housing and food while I'm in jail.

Atlas Shrugged strikes again.

Thanks

Signature

http://amazonpcbuilder.com/

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4084044].message }}

Mike Hill

13 years ago

Re-read both those articles and you will discover the authors didn't even read those bills before commenting on them. LOL

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4084047].message }}

HigherPrThanGod

13 years ago

Btw, I think the mainstream elites want to find a way to shut the internet down. They can't control the message anymore and the system is becoming unstable. This scares them so they now view "hacking" a greater threat than the United States being in 3 wars and 2 other countries lobbing missiles at them. According to our government, it's a terrorist act to embed You-tubes, but it's fine to routinely fire missiles, killing (innocent) people in other countries. This is exactly how screwed up things are!

It's all gonna collapse soon...

Thanks

Signature

http://amazonpcbuilder.com/

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4084057].message }}

Jailtime for embedding YouTube videos?????????

Trending Topics

Any thoughts on golf's latest phenom...Scottie Scheffler??

The Twilight Zone

Should i Index Author pages?

What's the Best IM-Related Skill to Learn Today That Can Help in the Future?

best high quality crypto traffic.