Edit: It's okay to disagree with my comment. But why not share your view with us instead of just downvoting me?
I would also like a new YouTube to have a similar shot at existing and not “close the door” by legally requiring programs that only large existing companies can implement.
They even have some videos explaining what copyright-infringement is?
If a uploader is reported or found uploading any videos which breaks there terms of service for three times, your account is going to be permanently banned.
They do have complex algorithms, which searches for matching video content, once your video is uploaded, some uploaders just get away, by decreasing the screen size or by adding some watermarks or logos ...
I doubt they'd have made it out the other side had Google not acquired them.
I haven't read the proposed EU regulation, and it sounds like there's a bunch more stuff in it.
It would have been nice if Techdirt had a clear link to the proposal.
Some channels get some money before they get closed though.
YouTube alone has one 300 hours of video uploaded every minute. How are they to determine whether any of that is infringing on someone else's copyright without error or trampling on Fair Use / Fair Dealing?
It’s simpler, more ethical, and more effective to punish the offender.