DMCA
Sony’s abuse of DMCA-reporting systems against commentators and social media users is met with media silence
Most major video game news outlets have ignored the scandal for over two weeks.
MembersHow the DMCA Has Become One of the Biggest Threats to Online Speech
Major flaws in the current system have allowed it to be weaponized and used as a censorship tool.
Commentators get small win after Sony, Naughty Dog burned through any remaining good will with copyright system abuse
Commentators are slowly being vindicated after the Last of Us 2 creators abused the copyright system to silence criticism – even content that didn’t contain any leaked imagery.
Sony was granted a patent for “spoiler blocking” technology just days before The Last of Us 2 leaks
The technology will control the amount of spoilers a player comes in contact with until they’ve completed enough of the game.
Sony is abusing copyright systems to takedown content of people just talking about The Last of Us 2 leaks
The way social media platforms handle copyright notices is severely lacking and Sony is taking advantage of it.
Meme artist Carpe Donktum has 14 Twitter memes removed after a wave of DMCA takedown notices
The war on memes continues.
President Trump’s viral Biden-Obama Twitter meme censored after DMCA notice from Warner Chappell Music
Another Trump meme blocked after a questionable copyright claim.
Someone keeps abusing the DMCA to get this headbutt video taken offline
The much-maligned US copyright law’s Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is simply a terrible gift that keeps on giving. Many “innovative” ways are being found to use and abuse this piece of legislation by those intent on issuing unfounded DMCA notices – but even in the world of bogus DMCA’
Judge dismisses DJ Short-E lawsuit against YouTube
Erik Mishiyev is appealing.
JW Apostate responds to Jehovah’s Witness’ DMCA subpoena request
JW Apostate submits another explosive response in the ongoing case.
YesPornPlease restricted, promotes suspiciously unknown VPN during lawsuit proceedings
Suspicious users are wondering what’s going on.