davehur

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   by davehur 12y ago

   "crappy licensing deal" doesn't really indicate an even article. Basically same as everyone else they are siding with the labels and adapting their narrative. Yes, if Youtube can't licence the music the videos will get f
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   by davehur 12y ago

   Youtube doesn't have a "EULA" they have a "TOS", and if the uploaded content is legal and doesn't infringe on copyright it stays up. Any allegations to the contrary would require proof on your part.
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   by davehur 12y ago

   They are quoting one side of the negotiation that is trying to pressure youtube for better terms, "blocking" is their spin for youtube not agreeing to licence their videos for a higher rate thus resulting in them being taken down.
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   by davehur 12y ago

   These videos aren't being blocked, it's just that youtube will no longer have the license to show them, because those indie labels are holding for a better deal.
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   by davehur 12y ago

   It isn't. The videos aren't being "blocked", youtube simply won't have the license to show them anymore. These "indie labels" are trying to extract higher rates from free streaming by holding out on the pa