Creationists use DMCA to bludgeon YouTube

[thatcrazycajun]

From the Wired Blog Network, via the Inquirer:
Creation Science Nonprofit Demands YouTube Ban Anti-Creationism Group's Videos
Someone better pass the word to Roy Zimmerman—his "Creation Science 101" music video may be next...

UPDATE, 6:36p: thanks to shelleybear, I found this entertaining video answer to the Hovind group's actions and YouTube's response. Some rap music does suck (as is true of every genre)...but this doesn't.

Comments

[darrenzieger.livejournal.com]

Just thought I should link to "Creation Science 101" so everyone can see it now while they have the chance.

In all seriousness, I think the main reason they were able to get YouTube to pull the pull the videos in question is because of the use of materials that weren't in the public domain or self-produced. I have no doubt that the content was covered under the fair use doctrine and that the Creation Science Evangelism Ministries' claim to the contrary is entirely bogus. But I don't think this particular tactic poses a threat to material like Roy's.

Still, eternal vigilance...

[darrenzieger.livejournal.com]

...probably ought to include that link.

[thatcrazycajun.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the link, Darren; I can't access YouTube from work. Will correct this once I get home.