Streamers Are Getting DMCA Strikes From Music They Played Over A Year Ago

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Streamers Are Getting DMCA Strikes From Music They Played Over A Year Ago

A tidal wave of frustration and fear is currently plaguing Twitch streamers as DMCA has tightened its hold on copyrighted music usage on the platform. Streamers Are Getting DMCA Strikes From Music They Played Over A Year Ago A tidal wave of frustration and fear is currently plaguing Twitch streamers, as DMCA has tightened its hold on copyrighted music usage on the platform. A new batch of confusing DMCA strikes has many content creators scratching their heads. Normally, any potential audio offense is automatically muted on streamers' VODs. If non-approved, copyrighted music is detected by Twitch's algorithm, it's instantly handled by the system. However, certain music labels have recently issued some odd, aggressive copyright strikes against a number big streamers – and it has the community buzzing. If streamers receive three strikes on their accounts – they will be permanently suspended from Twitch. Sometimes, the strike doesn't even specify the correct song, as shown in the above clip. This might not be the biggest problem, . DMCA strikes have been issued for seemingly harmless music usage, and conversely, strikes haven't been issued in cases that call for it. Worst of all, they have been issues for clips that were made long ago – over a year, in some cases. The entire DMCA-Armageddon has content creators fearful. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY In an attempt to comply with these vague threats, many are managing the crisis by going into damage-control mode. Streamers are going through their VODs – the handiwork of their entire careers – and permanently deleting anything that uses music. Because Twitch doesn't have as nuanced backend features, content creators have no way to privatize or unlist these VODs – they can only delete them. Some streamers have even mentioned that they are interested in securing a radio license. To be fair, Twitch is largely not a culprit of the ensuing chaos. They have to abide by copyright law and cooperate with DMCA's standards, and certain record labels are on an absolute witch-hunt. A particular Redditor called "u/willietrom" , providing a neat recap of the madness. Supposedly, certain songs have caused the most trouble lately. Content creators on the platform aren't just distraught, they're confused. Twitch streamers maintain a symbiotic relationship with musicians. Although music is often used by streamers, these artists in turn receive a wealth of new fans from the platform's massive audience. Sure, not every musician is happy with free advertising as leverage, but leaving streamers with no option but to delete all of their past VODs is an extremely apocalyptic counter-measure. Sources: ,