We should start a collection of these kinds of stories as case studies in why laws allowing any entity to legally compel removal of content are ripe for abuse.
DMCA as a law isn't even that ridiculous or reprehensible; it mostly offers protection for websites that have user-submitted content. And yet here we are.
The damages clause needs to be strengthened if we wish to continue having free speech on the internet.
DMCA as a law isn't even that ridiculous or reprehensible; it mostly offers protection for websites that have user-submitted content. And yet here we are.
The damages clause needs to be strengthened if we wish to continue having free speech on the internet.