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They're generally not actually, they just exist because playing wack-a-mole trying to get everyone to take it down is not worth the effort. Fair use is a fairl
by kadoban 4y ago
They're generally not actually, they just exist because playing wack-a-mole trying to get everyone to take it down is not worth the effort.
Fair use is a fairly complicated and nuanced thing, with several considerations for what's allowed and not. It's really not as simple as "oh that's parody", especially when it's...pretty obviously not. Memes are for the most part just plain jokes, not parodies of the work(s) being used.
- EMIRELADERO 4y agoWhile not parody, the 4th fair use factor ("The effect of the use on the potential market") would save memes.
- kadoban 4y agoThat's _one_ of four factors (mostly) in their favor. It's not pick a winner though, it's some vague combination of them all.