No, if you file a DMCA request as a random nobody, Google does not have the option of reviewing it (or they lose their safe harbor). Their only response to a c

No, if you file a DMCA request as a random nobody, Google does not have the option of reviewing it (or they lose their safe harbor). Their only response to a complete DMCA request has to be to take the video down. Then the uploader can counter-notice if they feel that it's an invalid request.