Let copyright (DMCA) strikes expire after 90 days
In 2020, many streamers got hit by a wave of DMCA takedown requests for old clips and VODs which affected the streamer's standing.
Since Twitch is currently using a three-strike rule similar to YouTube and other platforms, this put some streamers on the verge of being banned.
My proposal is to let such takedowns "expire" after a period of e.g. 90 days, i.e. they don't affect Good Standing after that period.
Since takedowns (regardless of whether justified or not) can appear on years-old content and even live content, this would introduce a fair solution to streamers and Twitch, and is already being successfully used on similar platforms.
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devjoe13
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Your proposal to let DMCA strikes expire after 90 days is a practical solution to a significant issue facing streamers. In 2020, many streamers were affected by DMCA takedown requests on old clips and VODs, which impacted their standing on platforms like Twitch. Given Twitch's three-strike rule, similar to YouTube, this put many at risk of being banned.
Implementing a 90-day expiration period for DMCA strikes would provide a fairer system for both streamers and the platform. This approach acknowledges that takedowns, justified or not, can occur on years-old content and even live streams. By allowing strikes to expire after 90 days, streamers would have a better chance to maintain their good standing. This method is already in use on other platforms and has proven to be effective, ensuring a balanced solution for managing copyright issues without unfairly penalizing content creators. Source: https://spiritualgleam.com/
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hellomona93
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This suggestion deserves thoughtful deliberation. Just as in academic settings where a few missed assignments don't permanently affect your overall grade, it makes sense to apply a comparable method to managing DMCA strikes. Source: https://sassacheck.net.za/
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hussyxyz12
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In 2020, many streamers got hit by DMCA takedown requests for old clips and VODs. This hurt their standing. Twitch uses a three-strike rule like YouTube. This put some streamers close to being banned.
I suggest letting DMCA strikes expire after 90 days. After this time, they wouldn't affect a streamer's good standing. This is fair because takedowns can target years-old or live content. Other platforms already use this rule successfully.
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robert5855s
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Proposal to have copyright (DMCA) strikes expire after a period of 90 days could indeed provide a fair solution for streamers on platforms like Twitch. The wave of DMCA takedown requests in 2020 highlighted the challenges streamers face, especially regarding old clips and VODs.
Allowing strikes to expire after 90 days could prevent streamers from facing long-term consequences for potentially unintentional or past infringements. It acknowledges that content creators can evolve and learn from their mistakes without facing permanent penalties.
https://xn--9w3b47wxif.live/Implementing such a system could also encourage better communication between platforms like Twitch and content creators regarding copyright issues. It would give streamers more peace of mind, knowing that their past mistakes won't continue to haunt them indefinitely.
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noahdiana0
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This proposal warrants serious consideration. Much like workplace policies where occasional lateness or missed days don't leave a lasting mark on your record, it follows a logical pattern to extend a similar approach to DMCA strikes.
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Zack6980
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It doesn't even have to be 90 days. Just let them expire in the first place.
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robert5855s
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sonsalbert
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Absolutely, this idea is worth considering. Similar to the workplace, where occasional lateness or missed days don't have a permanent impact on your record, it makes logical sense to apply a similar approach to DMCA strikes. Answer source: https://srdsassagov.co.za/
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jennykim5
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This should totally happen. Like how at work, being late or missing days doesn't stay on your record forever. It just makes sense to do the same thing for DMCA strikes https://chatgptlogindeutsch.com/
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JoeKerr019
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Specially if its your first strike!
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パッションリップ
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Even a longer period than 90 days would be better than nothing. Look what this policy has driven Asmongold to do (although he can't legally admit it)!
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SapphireDrew
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Some kind of forgiveness would be ideal, regardless of the length of the cooldown (can be a year for all I care), as long as there is one.
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[Deleted User]
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we are humans, we commit errors, in some cases we'll tap on some unacceptable melody or a playlist will be erroneously named as open space/free use. Having that steadily hanging danger of a permaban isn't really great for anybody.
i think 90 days are too long, in my opinion mostly
90 days is sufficiently long to forestall obtrusive maltreatment of the strike expiry time.
i got strike on my blog https://chaingateway.io/ by mistake and now its going worst day by day -
RockyVegaTV
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This REALLY should be a thing. Most jobs will let things like lateness and absences fall off your record after a certain time so they don't count against you anymore. Only makes sense we'd do the same with DMCA strikes.
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Skynyx
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This really needs to be implemented and stated CLEARLY. Streamers are humans, we make mistakes, sometimes we’ll click on the wrong song or a playlist will be mistakenly labelled as public domain/free use. Having that ever hanging threat of a permaban isn’t good for anyone.
Furthermore 90 days is a long time. If someone is blatantly listening to top 50 hits each stream they will accrue 3 strikes before any previous strikes expire. 90 days is long enough to prevent blatant abuse of the strike expiry time.
Please twitch. Let strikes expire after 90 days. YT does, why can’t you?
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SomeNerdFromWhatever
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Yeah! Have it share YouTube's 90 day expiry limit! It is better.
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BrickBrigade
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I've wanted this since I was told that they don't expire. To me it only seems reasonable for them to expire after a month-3 months. The reason being that PEOPLE WILL MESS UP. If we mess up 3 times in the course of say 3 years, then how is it fair that a channel is to be banned for messing up one time per year. Twitch, If you don't catch up, then more people will start moving to other sites. I myself would have already switched. I have not because I have struggled to get to where I am here on twitch and do not currently have a significant enough community to switch with me.
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NEOASH
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As the OP noted, there's a 90d expiration on YouTube and has been for a while now. For first time strikes, YT creators also have to complete something called Copyright School. If Google/YT can let them expire, why can't Twitch navigate DMCA law in the same way?
Expand the "Resolve a copyright strike" section: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2814000?hl=en -
shanam
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