Article 13: Be Warned! And no, this isn't a problem that will only impact those in the EU, this WILL impact other countries and you should be aware of why. You not living in the European Union will not protect you from these changes. Especially if you make a living off producing online content as a small creator, your job is under imminent legal threats.
This isn't just about concerns of "fair use" or receiving copyright strikes after perhaps posting too much of a movie clip in a fan video. Even your own original content could be under the ban-hammer due to how websites will need to adjust their policies to manage this oncoming legislation and the following demands from large corporations.
( Edit: I had heard about this prior to seeing Film Theory's release on it but I'd been under the impression that it might not pass. Clearly, I was very wrong on that assumption. This video doesn't explain everything but it does quickly summarize what the situation is! I really
Article 13 (read this now! Very Important)
Some of you might have heard talk of article 13 in the EU and not thought much of it. It is a complicated issue but it needs to be addressed and looked at. If this article passes it has the potential to affect everyone on a global scale. I'm not very good at explaining this type of thing so I have found a good video which can. I ask you to watch all of the video to really understand what can and might happen if this law is passed. Don't sit back and do nothing, spread the word and save our internet.(BTW I know the intro to the video is a bit silly but stick with it)
edit: I will try and prviode some links to places which can given some extra detials and ways to help out the cause
https://saveyourinternet.eu/
https://www.change.org/p/stop-censorship-in-europe
Sorry for linking all of you but this is very important
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