YouTube Removed 30,000 Japanese Videos from Site

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Friday October 20, 2006 @02:53AM from the awww-but-i-like-the-funny-japanese-tv dept.

Grooves writes "YouTube has been asked to remove almost 30,000 videos from their site, according to reports. The Japan Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC) found 29,549 videos on the site that had materials contained in them that where not authorized by rights holders. From the article, 'A spokesperson for that organization said that they were considering petitioning YouTube for a better screening process. Although YouTube is legally obligated to remove infringing material when notified, some copyright holders have expressed irritation at the notion that they need to police YouTube themselves.' Now that Google's is attached to the site, will events like this become more commonplace?"

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Nothing to see here. by killa62 · 2006-10-20 02:55 · Score: 5, Funny

Please move along.
Re:That's unfortunate.... by s20451 · 2006-10-20 02:58 · Score: 5, Funny

watching videos from foreign shows is a great glimpse into another culture

Yes. Laughing at the weird customs of foreigners brings us together as a human family.

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Re:Wow. by Anonymous Coward · 2006-10-20 03:05 · Score: 5, Funny

"Japanese broadcast giant *NHK* was among those seeking the removal of materials."

It's a conspiracy!
Re:That's unfortunate.... by Destoo · 2006-10-20 03:44 · Score: 5, Funny

Are you fucking serious? We're not talking about "weird customs" here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlAkOhH9eek

Japanese game show - the goal: To make it through a tongue twister without screwing up. The penalty: A swift wack to the groin with the slap-o-matic 2000.

Seriously.. Comedy gold.

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