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I don’t like these forms of half-truth articles. The headline, and really article leaves out the important step of “photographer filed bogus copyright claims” t
by prepend 4y ago
I don’t like these forms of half-truth articles. The headline, and really article leaves out the important step of “photographer filed bogus copyright claims” that’s a very important step in the middle.
This article assumes the audience is already on the author’s side so seems to just stir up existing emotions and beliefs by telling an inaccurate story.
- jeffrallen 4y agoHe filed a claim he legitimately considered valid, and persisted when told (by the target if his claim, not a court) that his claim was invalid. Then as retribution for persisting, the target of his claim invoiced him. That's retribution aimed at creating a chilling effect and they deserve every bit of criticism they are getting here and more. If they want to use this as a test case to redefine copyright law to mean something favorable to their shareholders, fine. Good luck to them. But attempting to intimidate your adversary with fines is just totally uncool. (And, frankly, a stupid strategy.)