Recently the #ELVISHA video content faced copy right strike from Manisha Rani’s Digital Agency, which has created outrage within media fraternity.
YouTube creators who have become famous due to subscribers and media coverage are increasingly striking copyright on media news outlets. This is a concerning trend, as it allows these creators to censor coverage of themselves and their activities, even if that coverage is critical or negative.
One example of this is the Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, who has over 10 million subscribers. Rathee has struck copyright on several news articles that have criticized his work, including articles from The Wire and The Quint. In one case, Rathee even struck copyright on a video from the BBC that was investigating his claims of being attacked by the Indian government.
Another example is the American YouTuber Jake Paul, who has over 20 million subscribers. Paul has struck copyright on several news articles that have criticized his behavior, including articles from The New York Times and The Washington Post. In one case, Paul even struck copyright on a video from a local news station that was reporting on a party at his house that had gotten out of control.
These are just a few examples of a growing trend of YouTube creators striking copyright on media news outlets. This trend is concerning for several reasons. First, it allows these creators to censor coverage of themselves and their activities, even if that coverage is critical or negative. Second, it can have a chilling effect on journalism, as news outlets may be less likely to report on these creators if they are afraid of being sued for copyright infringement. Third, it can lead to the spread of misinformation, as these creators can use their platforms to promote their own version of events without being challenged by the media.
One way to address this problem is to have media outlets ban coverage of YouTube creators who strike copyright on news articles. This would send a strong message that these creators cannot use copyright law to silence their critics. It would also help to protect the freedom of the press and ensure that the public is able to receive accurate information about these creators and their activities.
In addition to banning coverage of YouTube creators who strike copyright on news articles, media outlets can also take other steps to protect themselves from copyright infringement claims. For example, they can make sure to get permission from copyright holders before using any copyrighted material in their reporting. They can also use fair use as a defense against copyright infringement claims. Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows for the limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.
It is important to note that not all YouTube creators who strike copyright on media news outlets are doing so for illegitimate reasons. In some cases, creators may strike copyright on articles that are actually infringing on their copyright. For example, a creator may strike copyright on an article that uses a large portion of their copyrighted video without permission. However, in many cases, creators are striking copyright on articles that are simply critical of their work or that report on their activities in a way that they do not like.
It is also important to note that striking copyright on a media news article does not necessarily mean that the article has been removed from the internet. In most cases, the article will remain online, but the creator may be able to monetize it themselves or block it from being viewed in certain countries.
Overall, the trend of YouTube creators striking copyright on media news outlets is a concerning one. It is important for media outlets to take steps to protect themselves from copyright infringement claims, but they should also be willing to challenge these claims when they are illegitimate.tunesharemore_vert
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