Can we talk for a minute about
@YouTube
@TeamYouTube
removing videos that contain links to CC-licensed music? I've received multiple notifications about my videos being removed recently, all under the guise of 'SPAM or deceptive links'...
The vast majority of my content uses Creative Commons Attribution music, with most of it being from Incomptech.
YT isn't removing my content because this site is a bad actor, copyright concerns, malware or deceptive practices. It's because YT has their own music library.
Why try to compete when you can just eliminate the competition? See, CC 4.0 requires download links to any media used under the license. If YT can classify links to this site as malicious, you can't use the song under license.
To be clear, incomptech is WELL aware this is an intentional practice and attack from
@YouTube
, and is currently seeking legal action.
Tons of your favorite creators rely on CC Licenses to bring you content, as music and other similar CC works help define that creator's style.
Ever have the feeling you should be playing Jazz music while wiring up a server rack? Blame
@tekwendell
or me, and our music selections.
I'm beyond pissed off right now, as my videos are being removed simply for following license requirements for including Creative Common music. This music helps define my brand, adds interest to my videos, and is my stylistic choice.
YT wants all creators to use THEIR in-house music service, and is actively punishing those who don't. That's a monopolistic and anti-competitive practice that CANNOT be allowed to continue.
Can you publish content on peertube, you may find moderators have a far better grasp of common sense. ?
@zleap Cool, no ad revenue, no viewership revenue, no monetization platform, and no audience to watch.