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I have said for a while now that the outcome of that case could determine the direction of youtube style sites in the future. If youtube loses you know anyone who has had a video put up on the site without their permission will jump on and sue hoping for a quick settlement. It may also help to redefine the DMCA. If Youtube is manipulating the content before it goes up on the site they may no longer get the safe harbor exception. These changes may make it more difficult for companies that steal content to hide behind DMCA. All of this may end to the downfall of Youtube or to its radical change.
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