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Anime reaction YouTubers face copyright strikes from Remove Your Media
Key points
- YouTuber Nicholas Light received over a dozen copyright strikes from Remove Your Media.
- Light's channel was temporarily affected, but YouTube removed the strikes.
- Other anime and gaming reaction YouTubers report similar issues.
- Creators claim Remove Your Media's actions are abusive and not legitimate copyright protection.
Copyright Strikes Target Anime Reaction Channels
On September 6th, YouTuber Nicholas Light posted a video claiming his channel was at risk of deletion due to thousands of false copyright strikes initiated by Remove Your Media. Light accused Remove Your Media CEO Eric Green of systematically targeting creators who feature clips of popular anime series like Bleach and One Piece in their content.
YouTube Reverses Strikes
Light later confirmed that YouTube had removed the copyright strikes against his account, preventing his channel's deletion. He stated that over 60 of his videos had been temporarily taken down due to Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown requests from Remove Your Media.
Creators Allege Abusive Practices
Light and other content creators specializing in anime and gaming reaction videos assert that Remove Your Media's actions are abusive and not related to legitimate intellectual property protection. These creators often use blurred or altered copyrighted footage, which they consider fair use. Light suggested that Remove Your Media might be attempting to gain attention from major companies for potential employment.
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YouTuber Nicholas Light and other content creators specializing in anime reaction videos are receiving numerous copyright strikes from a company called Remove Your Media. These creators allege the strikes are false and abusive, impacting their channels and livelihoods.