Comments on: Google Says Viacom Suit Threatens Internet

By: Karl V

Karl V — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:31:41 +0000

I really hope that Google can win this case over Viacom or some serious trouble are waiting for allot of sites on the internet. I really dislike the big Media companies like Viacom and the rest.

And Tony Arnold. YouTube isn't posting anything. However. I think that allot of it falls under fair use. Copyright has a too strong grip around us today and these big media companies have the money to lobby. You need money, if you want laws on your side. And friends in Washington.

But I do agree with you that if there are content that's copyrighted. It should be taken down. If the company that holds the copyright files a complaint. And this is already happening.

Viacom is only suing Google because Google got money. And $1 billion dollar? I mean, are they freaking out of their mind? What do they think they are selling? GOLD? God... Give me a break. A few million dollar would have been more appropriate.

By: last resource

last resource — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:20:59 +0000

This is beyond copyright. It is of major concern to mainstream media and government, that 'bloopers' are being played and replayed over and over again, for ex. concerning 9/11 news clips during 9/11, Bush's comments on seeing the 1st plane hit when he didn't. (why would he lie?) and massive replays of unscripted 'mishaps' just short of direct proof incriminating so many 'important' individuals. gottal love it.

By: Tony Arnold

Tony Arnold — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:03:29 +0000

I am with Viacom on this, YouTube is posting copyrighted material, they deserve to be sued. Anything can be found on there, there is little moderation.

By: Pete

Pete — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:13:40 +0000

Funny how Viacom and YouTube could not agree on a good partnership, so now Viacom is simply trying to sue them. They look like a child.

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 27 May 2008 12:37:37 +0000

Isn't this the same Viacom that was threatening all the Star Trek fan sites in the late 90's? The very people who loved Star trek and helped promote it to the next generation of viewers, thus creating a bigger market for the Corporate entity?

They need to grow up and enter the digital age, finding a way to leverage these new technologies to their advantage. Google should be be awarded costs in this one...

Tom