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My Web Series Was Suspended by YouTube Without Explanation

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Re: My Web Series Was Suspended by YouTube Without Explanation

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Post by TheAmazingIdiot »

When people while about getting 'removed from friends list' like Google, YouTube, Facebook, Yahoo, MSN networks...

If it is free, they can do this anytime they like. Your proper answer is to set up your own server and do it yourself. I guess taking it public and getting responses from individuals in that company is your response. Still doesn't mean you shouldn't set up shop in your own right.

Re: My Web Series Was Suspended by YouTube Without Explanation

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Post by rossjudson »

You probably got hit with a number of DMCA takedown requests. You've filed a counter-notice, which will put the content back up. But you have to wait until that occurs, which could be a while.

You may not have done anything wrong, for this to occur. All it takes is someone willing to _say_ that you infringed on their copyright.

I think you can sue the issuers of the takedowns, if they are fraudulent.

Re: My Web Series Was Suspended by YouTube Without Explanation

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Post by jamesaguilar »

TheAmazingIdiot wrote: post #2

When people while about getting 'removed from friends list' like Google, YouTube, Facebook, Yahoo, MSN networks... If it is free, they can do this anytime they like. Your proper answer is to set up your own server and do it yourself. I guess taking it public and getting responses from individuals in that company is your response. Still doesn't mean you shouldn't set up shop in your own right.

This is the invariable response, and is, as it always is, wrong. One service provider failing to fulfill your expectations does not mean you should eschew services altogether.

Re: My Web Series Was Suspended by YouTube Without Explanation

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Post by [deleted] »

jamesaguilar wrote: post #4
TheAmazingIdiot wrote: post #2

When people while about getting 'removed from friends list' like Google, YouTube, Facebook, Yahoo, MSN networks... If it is free, they can do this anytime they like. Your proper answer is to set up your own server and do it yourself. I guess taking it public and getting responses from individuals in that company is your response. Still doesn't mean you shouldn't set up shop in your own right.

This is the invariable response, and is, as it always is, wrong. One service provider failing to fulfill your expectations does not mean you should eschew services altogether.

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Re: My Web Series Was Suspended by YouTube Without Explanation

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Post by therandomguy »

TheAmazingIdiot wrote: post #2

When people while about getting 'removed from friends list' like Google, YouTube, Facebook, Yahoo, MSN networks... If it is free, they can do this anytime they like. Your proper answer is to set up your own server and do it yourself. I guess taking it public and getting responses from individuals in that company is your response. Still doesn't mean you shouldn't set up shop in your own right.

Is this equivalent to building your own Disney Land if they ban you from entry?

Re: My Web Series Was Suspended by YouTube Without Explanation

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Post by ryguytilidie »

TheAmazingIdiot wrote: post #2

When people while about getting 'removed from friends list' like Google, YouTube, Facebook, Yahoo, MSN networks... If it is free, they can do this anytime they like. Your proper answer is to set up your own server and do it yourself. I guess taking it public and getting responses from individuals in that company is your response. Still doesn't mean you shouldn't set up shop in your own right.

You can't be serious. /jawdrop

Re: My Web Series Was Suspended by YouTube Without Explanation

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Post by ratsbane »

TheAmazingIdiot wrote: post #2

When people while about getting 'removed from friends list' like Google, YouTube, Facebook, Yahoo, MSN networks... If it is free, they can do this anytime they like. Your proper answer is to set up your own server and do it yourself. I guess taking it public and getting responses from individuals in that company is your response. Still doesn't mean you shouldn't set up shop in your own right.

Given the nature of the internet, even that's not a fix. If you set up a server, your ISP could shut you off in response to DMCA demands. I suppose you could find an off-shore server, but nothing's foolproof.
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