Words fail me:
Actually, if you can ignore the fact that you're being lectured to about the DMCA's notice-and-takedown provisions by some dude wearing a Mexican wrestling mask, you'll actually be impressed by this non-lawyer who calls himself the "Masked Analyst" and understands the DMCA better than most attorneys I know. And he's even come up with a novel and not-totally-crazy argument that the DMCA is unconstitutional insofar as it requires anyone who files a counternotice to reveal his identity, in violation of the right to speak anonymously.
I am shocked, shocked that the video goes on for 18 minutes. That's longer than In A Gadda Da Vida. Fortunately, Nacho Libre seems to be a fan of yours.
ReplyDeleteWell, the Masked Analyst is a Copyrights & and Campaigns reader. He cites Ben's opinion that the CNN DMCA takedown notice was, perhaps, bogus.
ReplyDeleteI didn't bother watching the amateur video. The presenter has thoughtfully provided an alternative to watching his awkward presentation by linking to a full transcript:
http://www.themaskedanalyst.com/CNNs%20DMCA.htm
Ironically, by leaving holes for the eyes, nose and mouth, the masked analyst has exposed all the features needed for a facial recognition match...
Anyway, I think his point about the DMCA counter notice destroying anonymous free speech is an interesting one and is perhaps a litagatable defect in the DMCA that impermissibly restricts free speech.
Todd