Time for my periodic public callout of @UMG, who claimed this video, specifically the song starting at 13:43, an extremely clear-cut example of fair use, as the discussion is the lyrics of the claimed song. There's subtitles and everything.https://youtu.be/xU1ffHa47YY?t=823 …
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See here's the thing - this video has sponsored content, meaning there should not be ads running on the thing at all. Because
@UMG has claimed the video and refused to release the claim, I am in violation with my contract with@Audible_com15 replies 129 retweets 4,042 likesShow this thread -
Like we're even getting comments that these miserable greedy fuckers have plonked midrolls down in the middle of the video. Which, how is that even allowed,
@TeamYouTube? Why are bad faith claims by third parties allowed to jam mid-rolls into videos not designed for them?7 replies 91 retweets 1,730 likesShow this thread -
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@UMG, release the claim. Taking this all the way to court is not worth the $300 in escrow for your shitty midrolls.13 replies 62 retweets 1,620 likesShow this thread -
Replying to @thelindsayellis @UMG and
We should be allowed to sue these people for loss of wages, violations of contracts and false claims.
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When you’re not an employee you can’t sue for lost wages. As revenue is also theoretical money vs agreed upon commissioned work with a fixed outcome. YouTube is not a job, it’s an entrepreneurial venture. Therefore employee rights don’t apply. It’s at our own risk.
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