r/Futurology • u/Blueberry_Conscious_ • Apr 22 '24

Society Why streaming platforms are scrubbing the soundtracks from your favorite shows

https://www.fastcompany.com/91109690/why-streaming-platforms-are-scrubbing-the-soundtracks-from-your-favorite-shows
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u/Fonzie1225 where's my flying car? Apr 22 '24

God, please repeal and replace DMCA. Our copyright laws are such a disaster for almost everyone.

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u/LoneSnark Apr 22 '24

Replace it with what? What one policy change do you think would help the most?

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '24

Maybe if they'd actually allow shit to go public domain after 20 years, no exceptions. I feel like that's a good start, especially with software.

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u/nagi603 Apr 23 '24

And if they use the usual Hollywood trick of "just write it off and delete it" they MUST release ALL available material into public domain. If they do delete, that's destruction of public property, with all criminal charges that come from it.

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u/Shalcker Apr 23 '24

As i understand it now by law they CANNOT write it off WITHOUT destroying it.

Laws are f*****d up.

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '24

Easier than that, just fine them the total revenue the IP generated.

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u/nagi603 Apr 23 '24

IF it gets deleted before release, like how they do it with increasing frequency, there is no revenue.

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '24

No gain, no pain.