Fixing DMCA takedown problems through shaming, legal reform

In the wake of the McCain campaign's letter protesting DMCA takedowns of its YouTube material, the "open letters" have come fast and furious. First came YouTube's responses to the suggestion that it investigate all takedowns directed against US presidential campaign accounts (and only US presidential campaign accounts) before taking action: no.

Today brings two more letters, one each from the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Public Citizen, both offering solutions of their own. DMCA reform is the name of the game, but, in the interim, shaming the broadcasters into not issuing the takedowns works as an alternative.

[via ars technica]

emily | 9:47 AM | News |
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