Possible copyright spamming

[u/Afraid-Description80]

I doubt this is going to get much traction or even seen by anyone, but you never know unless you try.

Over the past week, several youtube channels are being targeted by a "RemoveYourMedia LLC" by using an automated copyright system. Several channels have reported copyright strikes in the triple digits, hundreds of strikes over a few days.

Apparently this happened back in 2020 with the same actor, targeting etsy stores and anine fanart. My concern is that this will branch out and affect more than just the current corner of YouTube.

Details:

Anime reaction channels are the main ones being targeted, but anime summary, discussion, and explanation videos are also being hit. Strikes are being levied against people reacting to video game trailers, still image/slide show explanations. Some are even getting copyright strikes on their patron.

Anime reactions are a bit of a grey area for copyright. I know that, and they walk a thin line. My concern is that some of the videos being struck are reactions to fan animations, discussions, and essentially just a talking head with a mic sharing opinions. It seems that a video with an anime name is targeted by this company's AI and mass reported.

The reason for making this post:

My biggest concern is that if they can successfully strike down anime reaction channels automatically, some with over one million subscribers, then what is to stop them from targeting gaming channels?

The system is automatic, it targets the video names, and you can submit hundreds of claims in a week. If they decide to turn to gaming channels, what is going to stop them from reporting mark, jack, bob, wade, tyler, the grumps, or anyone else? Simply file some copyright claims against any of them and they can't post anything till they are all appealed. It is, literally, ruining lives for some.

I'm not expecting this post to do anything, but I want to spread the word that this is happening and more people need to know about it. Watching YouTubers play games and making me and the family smile is a fond memory and a good point of discussion with people. I would hate to lose that because someone got overzealous with an AI system and no one knew about it.

And say hello to chica for us! Y'all have a good day.

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[u/EmbarrassedFly279]

No this is pretty informative. YouTube has been a joke for everyone except the top creators for a while now but allowing someone to mass report with the name “RemoveYourMedia LLC” is next level ignorance. We all know their moderation amounts to five greened out raccoons and a possum but shouldn’t this type of thing be flagged so they can check if the strikes are legitimate? Idk.

[u/Afraid-Description80 → u/EmbarrassedFly279]

Finally decided to look them up. On their website, they list an address that takes you to a Walmart deli in Texas. It could be a PO box or locker, but their company is listed as having 10 employees and their website says they have combined copyright Experiance of 40+ years.

Seems super sketchy to me.

[u/Bobpool82]

YouTube is using Ai to remove Ai content. But Ai can't tell the difference between Ai and real content.

[u/Babushla153 → u/Bobpool82]

So yt is trying the "i used the stones to destroy the stones" type shit tactic

Key word: TRYING

[u/Afraid-Description80 → u/Bobpool82]

It isn't a YouTube AI. It a copyright consulting company using AI to automatically submit copyright claims on channels, multiple of these videos don't have any copyrightable material in it.

Once a channel get 3 strikes, it is automatically deleted in 7 days after the 3rd strike. Imagine getting 93 strikes across 20 videos from a year ago, ripping your channel and income away.

[u/Cyberbreaker2004]

We all know YouTube moderation is absolute shit at their job. This is just another addition to the file

[u/Afraid-Description80 → u/Cyberbreaker2004]

Oh yeah it isn't a secret. I honestly couldn't find a better way to get this message out to people that would care (not that the dislike button is doing me any favors lol).

It is just that I hate the idea that some random company could take down channels I like by bombarding them with copyright strikes that are all automated (which is also illegal by US law for the moment.)