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DMCA is targeted at service provider. Unless the code is self hosted, there's a risk that GitHub can take it down to avoid lawsuits.
by ishitatsuyuki 9y ago
DMCA is targeted at service provider. Unless the code is self hosted, there's a risk that GitHub can take it down to avoid lawsuits.
- paulgb 9y agoYep, but I can file a counter-takedown. I know the process from past experience.
- chii 9y agoawesome - it would be good to publicize this process, and also to post about those experiences. Far too many are intimidated into compliance without knowing their rights.
- notyourday 9y agohttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14992858 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14992858 I'm rather shocked HN is not well versed in this.
- littlecranky67 9y agoThats why it would make more sense to create a list (not a custom extension), and host that list outside of github on a non-US server, where DMCA takedown notices can just be safely ignored.
- chii 9y agoi think that has the bad side effect of not disputing invalid DMCA takedowns. Instead, we ought to be fighting these invalid DMCA takedowns, and increase the cost of making a false claim. In aggregate, it will make DMCA less abusable, but will require a tough fight. Making bad press for companies that make false claims won't hurt either. Moving information to outside the US juristiction will only allow abusers to continue to harass those who can't move out.