Comments on: Do YouTubers Have Same Rights as Media?

By: John Lacey

John Lacey — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:58:09 +0000

I’ve always thought it is “interesting” how YouTube bundles different options together. Particularly this little dilemma.

Syndication:
Yes, make this video available on mobile phones and TV.
No, this video should not be available on mobile phones and TV.

To my mind they are two very different things… What if I want to make my video available on mobile phones and NOT TV?! Obviously I don’t have that option. YouTube are very sneaky like that.

By: HappCabbie

HappCabbie — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:51:29 +0000

Well I would like to point to a famous case where some local guy was running for a local office and MTV found his campaign ad amusing and used it in their show. Then he uploaded a video showing them showing his video. Viacom had the video pulled. So I don’t think the News likes us using their content. Sucks I know.

By: brindle16

brindle16 — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:42:54 +0000

@22

I can never remember what the bookmark things are. thanks.

By: sukatra

sukatra — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:13:16 +0000

@ 15

That was actually some awesome advice. Kevin you should bookmark this with “butterfly’ so we can find it later if we need it. Not that I ever will, but, you know, other, more appreciated creators. And more talented.

By: jischinger

jischinger — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:11:10 +0000

Brian Watts should be Kevin’s Hollywood name

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:39:46 +0000

Not that you ever get MY name right.

How’s it feel, Mr. Watts?

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:39:08 +0000

I think the least, the VERY least, they could do is get your name right.

By: Tony Nudo

Tony Nudo — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:41:34 +0000

It’s all about the “freedom of press” under the constitution. I work in media and I get in TONS of places that I couldn’t if I showed up as a you tuber.

It’s a sad fact but I think if the internet was mandated by the FCC instead of the FTC (who does a HORRIBLE job), new laws might be written to allow tubers the same right as the press. Although it could be bad in some cases too. It would be inevitab;e the FCC would make new rules for internet usage.

By: Peter Coffin

Peter Coffin — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:28:39 +0000

Let’s do it, then. Online Video Creators Union.

Who’s in and who is capable of organizing it?

By: jischinger

jischinger — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:24:19 +0000

Print a letter head with your logo call them and ask for accounts receivable, get the the address – detail what the product is in nonspecific terms (see a hospital bill or department store bill for a guide) send the bill to AOL.Include dates, an account number, and services rendered, this also means the bill will accumulate more money over time. Do this every 4 weeks until they pay.

After 3 months if you receive no response send a letter with threat of collection. You can look for a sample on line.

Even if they take it down they still owe you.

After 6 more weeks and still no response call the department and ask to speak to the accounts receivable supervisor ask her/him why they are delinquent on this bill. Remind them you have been asking for payment now for 4 months.

Meanwhile contact your local rep in the house, find out if there are any class action suits against AOL for this violation. Get your name on the list.

If you want payment, especially from AOL you’re going to need a paper trail. That’s just business.

Most accounting departments who see a legitimate bill will pay it quick, budgets don’t like last fees. <— add that after the 3rd bill

They used your product, permission or not, you have a right to collect. This happens to artists all the time.

If you want you can employ a collection agency who work on taking a percentage of what they collect and they usually employ a lawyers to write letters.

The cost to you are a few headaches and some stamps. You’ve really got nothing to lose by doing this, it’s all legit.

If tubers were smarter they’d form a Union and employ some of these services and a good lawyer.

I want you to think, just for a moment, the gobs of money Google You Tube and even AOL is making off the backs of the creator. Why do you think Viacom went after Google? Cause it’s worth it!
You Tube is nothing without the free labor you provide and they have no responsibility to you because you don’t demand it. You’re just happy they pat you on the head and say here content creator we’ll let you upload, ethics be damned!

Google/You Tube like some of these failed Investment companies is too big to exist.

I’m not even going to mention the tax breaks and subsidies they get from you the tax payer.