This is a real news and not something that people shall look away from! If you have ever watched any copyrighted material on youtube, if the win the case, they can and will sue anybody whom has access a copyrighted video on youtube! I live in such a place that some of their shows, movies never shows up here. Meaning I will be sued just for watching a Batman trailer that is published by a user that is not from the company. I am outraged! And surprised that so few is not reacting!

I quote :

"Viacom vs you. Google must divulge the viewing habits of every user who has ever watched any video on YouTube, a US court has ruled.
The ruling comes as part of Google's legal battle with Viacom over allegations of copyright infringement.
Digital rights group the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) called the ruling a "set-back to privacy rights".

The viewing log, which will be handed to Viacom, contains the log-in ID of users, the computer IP address (online identifier) and video clip details.
While the legal battle between the two firms is being contested in the US, it is thought the ruling will apply to YouTube users and their viewing habits everywhere.
Viacom, which owns MTV and Paramount Pictures, has alleged that YouTube is guilty of massive copyright infringement.

The UK's Premier League association is also seeking class action status with Viacom on the issue, alleging YouTube, which was bought by Google in 2006, has been used to watch football highlights."


Even if it seems as everybody is ignoring this on Deviantart, this can effect us also, everybody has seen a copyrighted video as in trailers uploaded by users not connected to the real company at all. If you have ever made a music video that can also slam you in the face.


What will be next? That all fanarts will be breaking against the copyright claims? Because unless they do not get money for the stuff that belongs to them: You as a user will be hold responsible


It is already a real thing happening, Google is turning over all it´s data off all users.

[link] update on the sue.

[link] << The video about it, watch and support!

[link] more update on Viacom vs Google.

[link] - PDF of judge's ruling re permission to invade privacy of users on YouTube.


Everybody speak up and help out, do you want this to become real?