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Was a counter-notice filed, or did github restore it without one, once the tests were removed? Because my understanding was that certain decryption/anti-drm fu
by CodesInChaos 6y ago
Was a counter-notice filed, or did github restore it without one, once the tests were removed?
Because my understanding was that certain decryption/anti-drm functions were also in the scope of the takedown request, not just the tests.
- DoingIsLearning 6y agoI think github's CEO was keen to restore it [0], probably on a matter of principle but also probably on how much negative advertisement it brings them, in terms of 'trusting' github as host. I am sure they had MS's legal team advise them on what they can get away with. [0] https://twitter.com/t3rr4dice/status/1320660235363749888 https://twitter.com/t3rr4dice/status/1320660235363749888
- _the_inflator 6y agoI agree with you. They double-checked the issue with their legal team. I use the dl'er to download talks. I am featured in a couple of talks and want to secure these offline.
- DanBC 6y agoAnti-DRM can't be part of a DMCA takedown request. The remedy available to RIAA is to go to court and get an order.
- mackal 6y agohttps://github.com/github/dmca/blob/master/2020/11/2020-11-16-RIAA-reversal-effletter.pdf https://github.com/github/dmca/blob/master/2020/11/2020-11-1... EFF did file a counter-notice