Uploaded January 2014 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
These are dark times for YouTube. People's channels are being shut down, strikes are flying, and third party notices are being given out like candy.
So far, I haven't been hit by copyright strikes or anything serious, so I can't complain. However, when the time comes that I start receiving strikes and having videos being blocked, then we'll have a serious issue. As it stands now, I've only received third party notices, which is fine. Companies that originally produced the content are entitled to that content, so if they want to make a buck or two off my videos then more power to them.
However, when the system is being abused, and when companies aren't making claims, we need to call into question the morality of the people behind the scenes at Google and YouTube. Claims should be made in a fair fashion, and revenue should be going to the people who deserve the revenue.
But, what do YOU think?
These are dark times for YouTube. People's channels are being shut down, strikes are flying, and third party notices are being given out like candy.
So far, I haven't been hit by copyright strikes or anything serious, so I can't complain. However, when the time comes that I start receiving strikes and having videos being blocked, then we'll have a serious issue. As it stands now, I've only received third party notices, which is fine. Companies that originally produced the content are entitled to that content, so if they want to make a buck or two off my videos then more power to them.
However, when the system is being abused, and when companies aren't making claims, we need to call into question the morality of the people behind the scenes at Google and YouTube. Claims should be made in a fair fashion, and revenue should be going to the people who deserve the revenue.
But, what do YOU think?
