I got suspended from Twitter because of an automated DMCA Copyright Strike from UMG

#dmca
NOT LEGAL ADVICE

I got suspended on Twitter for having 6 copyright strikes over a span of 3 years. All of the strikes were from UMG on tweets that were 1 to 3 years old for less then a minute of audio in a Beat Saber clip.

I didn't realize there was a strict repeat infringer policy until it was too late

If you want to talk about DMCA we have a content-creation channel in our discord: discord.gg/ritualneo

Please excuse the lack of a super clean take + editing for this video. I'm leaving for a convention soon (dragon con woo!!) and between this twitter situation and my other Patreon projects as well as VR headset issues things have been a bit of a challenge.

My goal for this video is to bring awareness to the issue. I am also hopeful that someone out there IS an expert on these issues and may have some helpful advice for me.

Suggested reading:
Reddit comment thread detailing my situation with updates as I can provide them: https://www.reddit.com/r/Twitter/comments/ovroor/august_2021_rtwitter_mega_open_thread_for/h9kd8u2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

Why companies keep folding under copyright pressure even if they shouldn't:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/08/why-companies-keep-folding-copyright-pressure-even-if-they-shouldnt

Sample Reddit Thread I used for a picture: https://www.reddit.com/r/Twitter/comments/o1wrgz/dmca_suspension_message_from_umg/

Forbes Article - Twitter’s UGC May Be The Key To Music’s Next Licensing Battle: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobbyowsinski/2021/01/31/twitters-ugc-may-be-the-key-to-musics-next-licensing-battle/?sh=2e0f9e0b6ea7

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chapter stuff
The comments about joining only fans are probably a joke.... unless?

timestamps for convenience
0:00 Not Legal Advice
0:02 Disclaimer NOT LEGAL ADVICE
0:20 I got suspended from Twitter for having 6 infringements of copyright
1:42 I can't even look at who I was following
2:02 Twitter's reply to my appeal
2:10 Asking for a retraction from UMG
3:07 Example response from UMG
3:55 Sending a Counter Notice
5:05 would sending a counter notice be a mistake?
5:40 the 4 factors of fair use
6:49 automated bot striking
7:15 I am sad
7:46 Twitter will not let me recover information about my account
8:45 why I probably won't make another account
9:15 Asking for advice or guidance
10:01 people do send counter notices despite the RISK
11:45 if i wait long enough maybe I can get unbanned, or not.
12:27 alternative platforms?
12:56 a picture of my cat, boycat.
14:24 i'll answer questions in the comments