Viacom Claims Song About Shit
Viacom is infamous for its indiscriminate YouTube takedowns, but this is just bullshit. YouTube comedian Cory “Mr. Safety” Williams wrote a song called Make Poop that just got taken down by Viacom. Yes, you read that right — Viacom claims a song about shit.
The chilling effect was immediate. Williams, a YouTube partner who derives advertising revenue shares from his videos, pulled all his music off YouTube.
NO MORE MUSIC VIDEOS FROM ME:
I have removed 20 of my music videos from YouTube in fear of having my account deleted. In 2006, I wrote a song called “Make Poop” and posted a video of me performing it live in front of a crowd. Viacom accused me of copyright violations (for an unknown reason) and YouTube removed the video. I recently recieved a message from YouTube warning me of the consequences of this accused violation. So I have decided to remove all my music videos to help insure my account’s security on YouTube. I left “The Mean Kitty Song” up, but I will be posting my music videos elsewhere. To the fans of my music, I’m sorry. I’ll have a new post about this on my website soon.
Fight back, Cory. Contact the EFF. File a DMCA counternotification. Sue Viacom for DMCA abuse. Viacom has lost indiscriminate claims before. You don’t need to take this crap.
3 opinions for Viacom Claims Song About Shit
Viacom Owns You
Jan 8, 2008 at 4:44 am
[…] Though this video is a comedy sketch, it’s not that far from the truth. […]
Viacom Dog Doesn’t Know the Law
Apr 30, 2008 at 10:26 am
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JC John SESE Cuneta
May 4, 2008 at 12:11 am
Let’s all chant “Viacom… Viacom… Viacom…” I wonder what the … is/are :p
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