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On Sunday 25th Apr 2010 I put up the video
South Park vs Islam.
Less than 24 hrs later the video had the best part of 100k hits, and Viacom issued a DMCA take down notice, even though the video only contained 10 seconds of South Park footage with no audio.
When it became clear that Viacom had not only filed the DMCA notice, but that it was not an automated take down (else all the mirrors would have been taken down too), but someone at Viacom had actually made the decision to file this DMCA -copyright take down notice (the evasion of their lawyers I talked to spoke volumes!)..... to say that I was angry is an understatement.
I had gone out of my way to do what South Park and Viacom did not have the back bone to do. To call bullshit on those who think that a few death threats will humble free speech in the West.... and then having invited these small time religious losers to do their worst, I got stabbed in the back by Viacom. Yeah pissed really doesn't cover it. Of all the cowardly self-centered parasites... it's difficult to know who is worse, those who want to try to limit free speech by a few death threats, or those who would sell out free speech simply as they think to do otherwise might damage their profit margins.
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hpqpI hope Jon Stewart picks up on this.
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joedirt>> ^hpqp:
I hope Jon Stewart picks up on this.
HAHAHA, did you miss the part in the logo where Comedy Central is part of Viacom???
You think Viacom is going to air a Daily Show segment about Viacom taking down videos on YouTube when Viacom has sued YouTube for $1billion dollars. Yes, I'm sure Jon Stewart will do a segment on Viacom trying to censor people and abuse DMCA like they have been doing for years and years now.
fjulesAny sane company would have done this. All those who shout at Viacom are just underage nerds/keyboard warriors. Admit it!
conansays...boohoo they took down your video. did they take away your lolly? no 100k hits? oooohhhh, you won't go to youtube heaven then. get a life.
hpqp>> ^joedirt:
>> ^hpqp:
I hope Jon Stewart picks up on this.
HAHAHA, did you miss the part in the logo where Comedy Central is part of Viacom???
You think Viacom is going to air a Daily Show segment about Viacom taking down videos on YouTube when Viacom has sued YouTube for $1billion dollars. Yes, I'm sure Jon Stewart will do a segment on Viacom trying to censor people and abuse DMCA like they have been doing for years and years now.
Uh, no, that's the whole point. And it wouldn't be the first time Stew-beef picks on his employers, nor Colbert for that matter.
Raaagh>> ^joedirt:
>> ^hpqp:
I hope Jon Stewart picks up on this.
HAHAHA, did you miss the part in the logo where Comedy Central is part of Viacom???
You think Viacom is going to air a Daily Show segment about Viacom taking down videos on YouTube when Viacom has sued YouTube for $1billion dollars. Yes, I'm sure Jon Stewart will do a segment on Viacom trying to censor people and abuse DMCA like they have been doing for years and years now.
Its entirely possible. Knob.
Truckchase>> ^fjules:
Any sane company would have done this. All those who shout at Viacom are just underage nerds/keyboard warriors. Admit it!
>> ^conan:
boohoo they took down your video. did they take away your lolly? no 100k hits? oooohhhh, you won't go to youtube heaven then. get a life.
I see the AstroTurf is out in full force....
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