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YouTube says it will stop classifying coronavirus as a “sensitive event” in the coming weeks
The change may make more creators eligible for monetizing coronavirus content.
Stay-at-home life will drive streaming traffic up by 60%, analytics show
The most popular content is movies and news shows.
Keemstar responds to Romeo Lacoste lawsuit: “I intend to exercise my right of freedom of speech”
Keemstar said these types of lawsuits try to discourage citizens and journalists from exercising their First Amendment rights.
Twitter says brace for enforcement mistakes as it increases reliance on automated systems during pandemic
YouTube is also telling users to expect deleted videos, appeal delays, and live stream suppression because of COVID-19.
Twitch streamer FiendishMora banned after appearing to hit cat on stream
It’s not the first time there’s been apparent animal abuse on a Twitch stream.
YouTube: expect more deleted videos, appeal delays, and suppressed live streams during pandemic
Reduced in-office staffing will lead to delays and restrictions on YouTube.
DMCA abuser targets Justin Whang’s Twitter account
“Ultimately, the DMCA needs to be reformed. It’s way too susceptible to abuse.”
James Charles suggests Cameo is trying to profit from the coronavirus outbreak
As public events decline, is Cameo wrong to offer solutions of interactions between creators and their audience?
Halo soundtrack composer Martin O’Donnell hit with bogus YouTube copyright claim on his own music
Content creators are increasingly frustrated with the way YouTube’s copyright system works.
Judge rules an IP address isn’t enough to identify someone
The ruling was made against a “copyright troll.”
Jehovah’s Witnesses’ attempt to use copyright law to unmask dissenting YouTuber gets explosive response
The YouTuber has responded.
Twitch viewership doubles as more people “work” from home
Twitch is a major winner of the outbreak.