Just seen this over at
reddit and thought of you guys when I read it.
From
Opencongress.com:
Quote:
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Makes unauthorized web streaming of copyrighted content a felony with a possible penalty of up to 5 years in prison. Illegal streaming of copyrighted content is defined in the bill as an offense that "consists of 10 or more public performances by electronic means, during any 180-day period, of 1 or more copyrighted works" and has a total economic value, either to the copyright holder or the infringer, of at least $2,500.
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It looks like this is gonna pass. This bill has bipartisan support, and its goals were identified and proposed by the Obama admin. Plus the
number of lobbyists for this thing is way more than against it. Like 50 high powered groups vs 3 not so much high powered.
I couldn't find any information regarding the DMCA act in a couple quick searches but maybe this is at least enough to make uploaders/illegal tube owners think twice before they upload someone else's work.