YouTube erases clips per Japan media demand

Web site pulls 29,549 video files after 23 Japanese media companies raise concerns over copyright infringement.

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[Blito]

YOUTUBE sucks

They are just going to have cheesy videos not a real prodution EVER! It's for Internet geeks

[djcaseley]

Surely,

You must have a lot of time on your hands to have watched them all. I know I certainly couldn't get through every video on YouTube in order to justify such a broadly sweeping statement such as that. Congratulations on very efficient time use.

Even though I have only seen a small subset of the videos that you have, I respectfully disagree with your opinion. I believe that as there are no strict guidelines on the kind of content to be posted, a broad range of topics exist.

[garrywdm]

Youtube Great

Careful you're calling my (youtube) works 'not a real production':) I use the same professional production standards as any of my commercial works. Youtube and others like it are a fantastic for short film makers, and there's plenty of cheesy 'real productions' on TV and at the movies.

Youtube is great, because it's not Hollywood or network TV. That's the point.

And what's wrong with cheese anyhow, goes great with a glass of wine or two...relax, enjoy!

[NickMets7]

Which road will be taken?

Now since Google has bought YouTube, one must wonder if companies and copyright holders will just passively ask YouTube to remove videos on the basis of copyright infringement, or if they will simply decide to get some money out of it as well by suing YouTube. Only time will tell...

- Nick

[kyle172]

Japan

What does Japan have the interests me anyways

[thedreaming]

YouTube and Lazyness

YouTube is lazy. Their video submission process is totally automated and allows anyone to post any video without any sort of copyright control. They should alter their submission process so that all new videos are placed on hold and in storage until they are reviewd by a living breathign person. Granted, that would mean someone has to sit there and be paid to watch little video clips all that, but at least it would make screening out copyrighted clips easier for YouTube.

Another idea would be to hire or give users editorial ability and when they spot a clear copyright violation, they simply flag it. If enough flags are received on any one video, the video goes offline to be reviewed or deleted permanently.

[aabcdefghij987654321]

No and yes

If YouTube "pre-screens" the videos they automatically become liable if any content gets past their screener. That's established law so that particular idea won't fly but your idea of allowing the viewers to flag copyrighted content might indeed be the answer they need, perhaps you ought to patent it so they have to pay you a royalty <g>.

[www.SMicFromHome.com]

Rich boys!!

At least they are working to stay legit!!

[Dell_Lied]

YouTube is just a tool. User responsibility.

The individual who posts the copywritten material without permission is the one who should be held responsible. Youtube and automated services like them are just tools. You don't blame the tool, you blame the user who employs it inappropriately.

Of course, that leaves Youtube in the position of properly identifying the users who post post content, so copyright holders can pursue their lawful interests.

I also believe anonymity is important to free speech. So, I hope tools such as Youtube never become overly legislated by weak willed and lobbied politicians. Youtube should never have to directly reveal an individuals identity without a court order.

Unfortunately, court orders are a dime a dozen to large corporations these days.

[chuck_whealton]

Re: YouTube is just a tool. User responsibility.

They own the servers. They assume some responsibility because of it. And yea, that involves knowing who posted it so that information can be given to the proper authorities.

Incredible how so many people say it's not YouTube's (or insert your provider) fault, yet they also want to also remain anonymous and don't want any information about them collected.

By the time it's all over with, nobody is to blame. How convenient.

Charles R. Whealton
Charles Whealton @ pleasedontspam.com