Drivers Ed for Copyright violations.
In a move to thwart copyright violations on its YouTube Subsidiary, Google (GOOG) has instituted a new Copyright Violations Schooling program along with new policies for users who are found to have violated YouTube's copyright rules.
It is probably exactly what you expect: When YouTube gets a report of a copyright violation, the video is removed and the uploader has to watch the "school" video below, which goes into detail of Fair Use.
If YouTube receives a copyright notification about a user's video, the user will have to complete "YouTube Copyright School," which requires watching a tutorial video and passing a quiz to prove the user understands the copyright policies.
Additionally, Google has also created a way for errant YouTube users to redeem themselves. In certain cases, Google will remove copyright strikes from a user's account if he or she successfully completes its copyright school and has a solid track record of following the rules.
Amusing and informative but probably as effective as driving school - which is to say not very.
OK, that one really hurt.
I'd say about half of my TV watching is the Daily Show and the Colbert Report on Comedy Central (I've also been known to enjoy the occasional South Park). Until this weekend, I could do so on my GoogleTV.
As of last night, Viacom unceremoniously pulled their content from GoogleTV. That includes the aforementioned Comedy Central, MTV Networks/VH1 and, sadly for my kid, Nickelodeon. Luckily, PBS Kids has a special site MORE
Seth Weintraub - Nov 22, 2010 3:53 AM ET
When the cable providers and the companies providing the shows fight over fees -- as Cablevision and News Corp currently are -- the viewers lose. But those who enjoy their business bare knuckled definitely win.
Forget the monkey, now it's the (Detroit) Lions' time to weep
As the "Cablevision vs. News Corp." feud escalates, more than three million subscribers remain without Fox programming. Cablevision blames News Corp. for demanding an MORE
JP Mangalindan, Writer-Reporter - Oct 18, 2010 1:26 PM ET
It's Amazon vs. Apple, according to the latest reports, with Netflix in the middle
Tuesday was busy day as two of the biggest names in online retail -- Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) -- jockeyed for position in the fast-evolving market for Internet-based television.
Both have been actively courting the major studios, including NBC Universal (GE), Time Warner (TWX), News Corp. (NWS) and Viacom (VIA-B), each for a different reason. Apple has MORE
Philip Elmer-DeWitt - Aug 31, 2010 7:51 PM ET
I'll be sad to no longer see those embarrassing documents coming out of the court proceedings. Here's a recap.
Clip from Viacom's Daily Show on YouTube
"YouTube wins its case against Viacom" or "The Court Ruling" either way, it was a serious case involving billions of dollars...but it was also quite entertaining to read the details.
Jon Stewart on Viacom subsidiary Comedy Central does the backstory.
The news is good for YouTube and the people MORE
Seth Weintraub - Jun 25, 2010 12:22 AM ET
News Corp. vs Cablevision. Cablevision vs. Disney. The list goes on and on. An updated tally of cable licensing deals gone horribly awry.
As the Cablevision and News Corp. feud continues, more than three million subscribers remain without Fox programming. Cablevision blames News Corp. for demanding an extortionate increase in retransmission fees; News Corp. argues Cablevision isn't negotiating in good faith. Regardless of which party is at fault, the cable MORE
JP Mangalindan, Writer-Reporter - Jun 3, 2010 11:41 AM ET
In the battle over home video distribution, the Hollywood studios may finally be realizing they have to give up some control, or risk losing millions.
Earlier this month, Disney (DIS) announced that it is renewing its licensing agreement with Starz Entertainment, giving the premium movie provider behind the Starz and Encore movie channels exclusive pay-TV rights to show content from Walt Disney Studios.
But this deal was a little different than MORE
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