Breatharians Video Update
Added 2021-04-01 00:16:46 +0000 UTCHey everyone,
I've got some news regarding the Breatharians copyright strike situation that I'm excited to share. Again, if anyone reading is not yet up to speed on this, here's a quick overview: https://twitter.com/AtrocityGuide/status/1361486794316017670
As I wrote in a previous update, my original plan was to wait until the copyright strike expires (May 15th) and re-upload the video with some visuals replaced. However, I've been thinking about this a lot, and after discussing it with some other YouTubers who've had more experience with this than I have, I hired a copyright lawyer to look over the materials. And after consulting with them, I've decided I'm in the right to fight to get the video reinstated.
Maybe this was fairly obvious and hiring a lawyer was overkill, but I wanted to be certain I didn't go beyond fair use with some of these clips, and now that I feel confident I did not, I've filed a counter notification. Hopefully the video will be re-instated with all views and comments in tact and we can put this behind us. But we'll have to wait and see on that. Like I've said before, I am up against people who think we do not need to eat or drink to survive, so expecting rationality is maybe a bit optimistic.
A big thank you to everyone who's sent me words of encouragement during this whole ordeal. You've given me the conviction to do what's right.
In other news, the new video is coming along well. Some recording and editing is already complete and I think I'm on track for a late-April (maybe early-May?) release window. More updates to come!
Talk soon,
AG
Comments
My counter notification was approved, so it should be back up in a couple days, but if for some reason it isn't then I'll be re-uploading it.
Atrocity Guide
2021-04-16 21:03:57 +0000 UTCWould it be possible for you to host the video on another site while waiting for it to be approved for YouTube? This was the first video of yours that I watched and I neeeed it!
2021-04-16 17:10:34 +0000 UTCDefend your work. No one is above scrutiny and they don't get to push you around just because they don't like the video. Freedom of expression is a valuable thing I take for granted.
gnar
2021-04-01 14:35:36 +0000 UTCI'm glad you're fighting it, because these people should not have the power to shut you down, especially considering how dangerous the lies they're peddling can be. Good luck! Xx
2021-04-01 14:27:34 +0000 UTCHell yeah! Good luck!
2021-04-01 12:21:58 +0000 UTCI think you are absolutely right to fight the claim, and hiring a lawyer was 100% the right call. People should not be able to use the systems of you tube to bully creators. If they want to make a Legal Claim on your content, they should be prepared to defend themselves.
Matthew Palmer
2021-04-01 09:52:28 +0000 UTCI am thrilled you are fighting back. You are in the right and I know that your community stands with you. We all support you even those that mainly lurk.
Jacob White
2021-04-01 01:06:17 +0000 UTCWell done!
MurdockEx
2021-04-01 00:29:26 +0000 UTCDangerously based, you are the most underrated channel on YT, AG
Alex Martin
2021-04-01 00:25:41 +0000 UTCI'm glad you decided to fight it. That's cool
Chance Stancil
2021-04-01 00:18:25 +0000 UTC
