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Originally Posted by Nathan
DWB,
Let's pretend you have a site which gets 1000 pieces of content uploaded each day. Do you still think its fair to shut down the site after 10 undisputed DMCAs?
Honest question.
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10 DMCAs, no.
10
undisputed DMCAs, yes. But it can be 20, 50, or even 100. If you're running a site full of other people's content, it will eventually hit whatever number it is. The number doesn't matter so much as the fact that they will get terminated when they hit the limit.
If that means the sites have to hire more people, stop allowing uploads, license more content, or close, so be it. That's not my problem, it's your problem because you want to operate this type of site. For those uploading sponsor content, they can get a license from the sponsor to upload that content, and it would state the terms of use. So someone can't upload full length clips from Met-Art.com if the license only allows for 4 minute clips. No license or proof of ownership = no upload. Redacted 2257 documents would suffice for proof of ownership. It wouldn't be that difficult to do.
I know it will never happen, but it would put an end to the piracy madness for hosted accounts if there was accountability and your business was put on the line.