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Academy Shuts Down Oscars on YouTube

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By Matthew Ross February 28, 2007

Variety is reporting that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has succeeded in making sure that you won't be able to relive your favorite 2007 Oscars moments on You Tube.

According to a story (subscription required) by Scott Kirsner, the online video site has complied with the Academy's demand to remove all Oscar highlights from its library. And unlike they've done with previous threats of copyright infringement, YouTube responded quickly. The Academy request was made on Tuesday, and by the end of the day, all Oscar clips -- which had been among the most viewed content since Sunday's telecast -- had vanished from the site.

What's more, Google -- which purchased YouTube last year -- has announced plans to provide media companies with technology that will will prevent YouTube users from uploading their content onto the site. In other words, Web 2.0 as we once enjoyed it will soon be ancient history.

no kidding

Posted by Ian Savage at 07:23AM March 01, 2007

Well, even though I enjoy viewing copyrighted material just as much as the next guy, this is no surprise. Maybe this will push you tubers to spend more time creating, as opposed to finding. It's not like this comes as a shock. The rules are on there.

GoodBye to Freedom of Speech and the American Way...CENSORSHIP!

Posted by Sandy ZK at 06:19AM March 02, 2007

This is more than dampening our ideas and creativity. It is CENSORSHIP plain and simple, not the only way that the web is becoming more Big Brother than dad ever was but more along the J Edgar Hoover years.
The Oscars are no big whoop however this sets another precedent for lip sealing and "fear" amongst the naughty YouTubers who are merely PROVIDING HW with PUBLICITY and FREE PUBLICITY at that!

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