Congress will be voting on S. 978 aka the “10 Strikes Bill” that could put bloggers, your favorite websites, your family members or friends in jail for 5 years if they embed a video onto their website that has copyrighted material and its played 10 times.
That means if you post a video of karaoke or your montage with copyrighted music in it and it gets 10+ views you get a free visit from the people arresting you and a free ride to jail for 5+ years. Now don't worry this doesn't effect EVERYONE only 85% or more of the internet.
This isn't right as the videos are pretty much free promotion. I have bought countless games and songs after watching these videos. Doesn't this violate the first amendment?
Anyway those of you who oppose send a message to your congressmen requesting opposition. Also feel free to leave a comment about your view on it.
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