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> Why should someone be thrown in jail for singing the happy birthday song in front of a crowd of people?

This is not a thing that happens, and it’s hard to take anyone seriously when they’re presenting this as a counter argument.

If you can’t even understand the difference between criminal and civil matters, how can you even begin to discuss this topic?



except it is.

try to upload to YouTube your birthday party with a barely audible pop music playing in the background.

now which argument can't be taken seriously?

granted, it's not jail. but being removed from the monopoly forum for internet videos could be worse than jail if you're business depends on that.


>granted, it's not jail.

That's a pretty important distinction.

>being removed from the monopoly forum for internet videos could be worse than jail if you're business depends on that.

If your business relies on thst then strike up a deal. That's what copyright should be doing.

The situation is still stupid, yes. But the core issue of people profiting off of material they dont own is still something we want to protect against.


strike a deal with publisher for every incidental background music barely noticeable one your videos?


Ideally, make your own music. Or use people's music who wants to share, they get popular and rise as a competitor and it shows that maybe going after minor background noise wasn't such a good idea.

But back in reality, you just don't monetize the content. Publishers don't really care about some unlisted kid's party with 50 views and monetization off. The YouTube stuff is draconian but not that asinine.




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