Copyright Strikes....

[FRANSAD]

On 29-5-2019 at 5:46 AM, Jim Powers said:

Any brand new news on Guns N Roses takedowns?  I guess they have blocked or taken down most of the concert video from 2016 ans 2017 at this point. My channel is still down youtube never even gave me a response on my counternotification. I guess no news means we dont accept your counternotification and your channel stays down. Dicks!!

What about calling them, didn't you buy a bundle to call them overseas, also saying the rather pick up the phone than responding to emails/
I think @sidman69 won a dispute with the IFPI last week and it took at least a month for YT to decide that!!!

[sidman69]

On 6/2/2019 at 12:10 PM, FRANSAD said:

What about calling them, didn't you buy a bundle to call them overseas, also saying the rather pick up the phone than responding to emails/
I think @sidman69 won a dispute with the IFPI last week and it took at least a month for YT to decide that!!!

yeah it also helps to have friends at youtube....

[Jim Powers]

You have friends at youtube? I'm looking to get my channel backup Youtube has never responded to my counter notification one way or the other. I would gladly delete all my guns n roses videos if someone could reinstate my channel which was Jim Powers. Youtube accepted my counter notification and then submitted to the email who took down the videos but never got a response back and my channel remains in suspended/termination status. This after being on youtube with that channel since 2011.

[cineater]

This might explain the takedowns and who is behind it.  Says to me youtube and Universal are putting money into to this and want that back, plus more by being the only ones who are playing the videos for these songs.  I would want GNR videos if I were them.  Maybe this is the new MTV and artist will be encouraged to make more music videos.  That could be a plus.  I loved MTV when it was MTV.

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/8516717/youtube-universal-remaster-iconic-music-videos-lady-gaga-tom-petty

Iconic music videos from Lady Gaga, Beastie Boys, Janet Jackson and more are getting an upgrade, thanks to a new partnership between YouTube Music and Universal Music Group. 

The two music giants are teaming up to painstakingly remaster more than 1,000 music videos, spanning multiple decades, in the highest available video and audio quality. "Great music videos are works of art that continue to drive cultural influence across generations," reads an announcement on YouTube's blog. "And just like priceless paintings or sculptures in museums, from time to time they need some TLC."

Around 100 of those refreshed visuals became available Wednesday (June 19), including the music videos for Tom Petty’s 1989 "Free Fallin,’" Beastie Boys' 1994 "Sabotage "and Gaga's 2009 "Bad Romance."  

    
READ MORE
The 100 Greatest Music Videos of the 21st Century: Critics' Picks
YouTube will add more titles to the platform each week over the next year, distinguished by the #Remastered hashtag, with the goal to have all 1,000 titles available by the end of 2020. The new titles will seamlessly replace the old ones, while retaining the same URL, view counts and number of likes.

“It’s really an honor to partner with Universal Music Group and change the way fans around the globe will experience viewing some of the most classic and iconic videos. The quality is truly stunning,” shared Stephen Bryan, global head of label relations at YouTube. “It's our goal to ensure that today's music videos -- true works of art -- meet the high quality standards that artists' works deserve and today's music fans expect.”

Also included in the effort? Billy Idol, Boyz II Men, George Strait, Kiss, Lady Antebellum, Lionel Richie, Maroon 5, Meat Loaf, No Doubt/Gwen Stefani, Smokey Robinson and The Killers.

We’re excited to partner with YouTube to present these iconic music videos in the highest audio and video quality possible," added Michael Nash, executive vp of digital strategy at UMG. "Our recording artists and video directors imbued these videos with so much creativity; it’s great to enable the full experience of their vision and music. These videos not only look amazing on any screen now, they will be enjoyed by music fans for decades to come.”

[donny]

thats all well and good but i'm sure Youtube and UMG are not on a mission to ban GNR fans from twitter for posting a 14 second "yesterdays" video. 

neither do i think YT and UMG are behind the recent racist attacks on fans.

there is far more to this takedown stuff than what the big online giants are doing and it needs to stop. 

[fanfzero]

56 minutes ago, cineater said:

This might explain the takedowns and who is behind it.  Says to me youtube and Universal are putting money into to this and want that back, plus more by being the only ones who are playing the videos for these songs.  I would want GNR videos if I were them.  Maybe this is the new MTV and artist will be encouraged to make more music videos.  That could be a plus.  I loved MTV when it was MTV.

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/8516717/youtube-universal-remaster-iconic-music-videos-lady-gaga-tom-petty

Iconic music videos from Lady Gaga, Beastie Boys, Janet Jackson and more are getting an upgrade, thanks to a new partnership between YouTube Music and Universal Music Group. 

The two music giants are teaming up to painstakingly remaster more than 1,000 music videos, spanning multiple decades, in the highest available video and audio quality. "Great music videos are works of art that continue to drive cultural influence across generations," reads an announcement on YouTube's blog. "And just like priceless paintings or sculptures in museums, from time to time they need some TLC."

Around 100 of those refreshed visuals became available Wednesday (June 19), including the music videos for Tom Petty’s 1989 "Free Fallin,’" Beastie Boys' 1994 "Sabotage "and Gaga's 2009 "Bad Romance."  

    
READ MORE
The 100 Greatest Music Videos of the 21st Century: Critics' Picks
YouTube will add more titles to the platform each week over the next year, distinguished by the #Remastered hashtag, with the goal to have all 1,000 titles available by the end of 2020. The new titles will seamlessly replace the old ones, while retaining the same URL, view counts and number of likes.

“It’s really an honor to partner with Universal Music Group and change the way fans around the globe will experience viewing some of the most classic and iconic videos. The quality is truly stunning,” shared Stephen Bryan, global head of label relations at YouTube. “It's our goal to ensure that today's music videos -- true works of art -- meet the high quality standards that artists' works deserve and today's music fans expect.”

Also included in the effort? Billy Idol, Boyz II Men, George Strait, Kiss, Lady Antebellum, Lionel Richie, Maroon 5, Meat Loaf, No Doubt/Gwen Stefani, Smokey Robinson and The Killers.

We’re excited to partner with YouTube to present these iconic music videos in the highest audio and video quality possible," added Michael Nash, executive vp of digital strategy at UMG. "Our recording artists and video directors imbued these videos with so much creativity; it’s great to enable the full experience of their vision and music. These videos not only look amazing on any screen now, they will be enjoyed by music fans for decades to come.”

Decided to watch a remastered lady gaga video from my smartphone, looks like a cheap upscaling, I cleary remember when her 2009 hits were released (look like it was yesterday, time flies) and I swear they had better quality when they were shown on tv

[RussTCB]

8 minutes ago, donny said:

thats all well and good but i'm sure Youtube and UMG are not on a mission to ban GNR fans from twitter for posting a 14 second "yesterdays" video. 

neither do i think YT and UMG are behind the recent racist attacks on fans.

there is far more to this takedown stuff than what the big online giants are doing and it needs to stop. 

I was going to post everything you just said. 

[donny]

1 minute ago, RussTCB said:

I was going to post everything you just said. 

you know about the racism stuff then ? 

[RussTCB]

6 minutes ago, donny said:

you know about the racism stuff then ? 

I've heard some things, yeah. It's been a pretty hectic week for me with no signs of slowing until at least Tuesday of next week. But I've seen / heard some things, yeah. 

[Lio]

1 hour ago, donny said:

you know about the racism stuff then ? 

I haven't. Pray tell.

[Shackler's]

3 hours ago, donny said:

you know about the racism stuff then ? 

What's up?

[DTJ80]

What’s been going on regarding racism????

[Azifwekare]

5 hours ago, cineater said:

Around 100 of those refreshed visuals became available Wednesday (June 19), including the music videos for Tom Petty’s 1989 "Free Fallin,’" Beastie Boys' 1994 "Sabotage "and Gaga's 2009 "Bad Romance." 

Yeah, cos out of everything that is in desperate need of a remaster, Bad Romance is definitely at the top of the list. It's good to see Universal have their priorities straight.

4 hours ago, donny said:

you know about the racism stuff then ? 

Spill the deets, gimme the gossip

[allwaystired]

5 hours ago, donny said:

thats all well and good but i'm sure Youtube and UMG are not on a mission to ban GNR fans from twitter for posting a 14 second "yesterdays" video. 

neither do i think YT and UMG are behind the recent racist attacks on fans.

there is far more to this takedown stuff than what the big online giants are doing and it needs to stop. 

That racism stuff made my blood boil. We know who it is, we know why they're doing it......cowards and bullies hiding behind their keyboards and bagel shop counters preaching 'liberal values' while indulging in the most vile racism simply because they can get away with it. 

It's barely worth mentioning, as it gives them the oxygen they need to keep going. I wish we could name them though and show what they've done so it's out in the open and others know to treat them like the disease they are rather than be naively fooled by them. 

Pathetic people, who at some point will hopefully feel the full brunt of the law. 

Edited June 21, 2019 by allwaystired

[Gibbo]

3 minutes ago, allwaystired said:

That racism stuff made my blood boil. We know who it is, we know why they're doing it......cowards and bullies hiding behind their keyboards and bagel shop counters preaching 'liberal values' while indulging in the most vile racism simply because they can get away with it. 

It's barely worth mentioning, as it gives them the oxygen they need to keep going. I wish we could name them though and show what they've done so it's out in the open and others know to treat them like the disease they are rather than be naively fooled by them. 

Pathetic people, who at some point will hopefully feel the full brunt of the law. 

Did you see it on Nightrain

[allwaystired]

Just now, Gibbo said:

Did you see it on Nightrain

....and other places yeah. 

I've been shown a few things, all of them obviously disgusting. 

[Flake]

Will anyone share what they’re talking about?

 

nevermind, got it

Edited June 21, 2019 by Flake

[Ratam]

First time i heard racism, about why and who is❓  

[WildStar]

I have seen the threads on Nightrain - that have been deleted! A few weeks ago a racist meme was posted, on Nightrain, in an obvious attack at another member. We all can guess who posted it. 

No action was taken by the Mods other than to delete the thread. 

Various members made complaints and still no action was taken. 2 days ago a thread was started called, 'Nightrain Against Racism' to let other members know what happened and gain support. The thread was pulled pretty quick. No explanation given. 

It seems that this Mofo clicks his fingers and the Mods dance to his beat. 

[Azifwekare]

9 hours ago, allwaystired said:

Pathetic people, who at some point will hopefully feel the full brunt of the law. 

They need to feel the brunt of something, that's for sure. Disgusting and pathetic.

Imagine your life being so meaningless that you resort to doing things like that for attention.

[Pele]

16 hours ago, cineater said:

This might explain the takedowns and who is behind it.  Says to me youtube and Universal are putting money into to this and want that back, plus more by being the only ones who are playing the videos for these songs.  I would want GNR videos if I were them.  Maybe this is the new MTV and artist will be encouraged to make more music videos.  That could be a plus.  I loved MTV when it was MTV.

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/8516717/youtube-universal-remaster-iconic-music-videos-lady-gaga-tom-petty

Iconic music videos from Lady Gaga, Beastie Boys, Janet Jackson and more are getting an upgrade, thanks to a new partnership between YouTube Music and Universal Music Group. 

The two music giants are teaming up to painstakingly remaster more than 1,000 music videos, spanning multiple decades, in the highest available video and audio quality. "Great music videos are works of art that continue to drive cultural influence across generations," reads an announcement on YouTube's blog. "And just like priceless paintings or sculptures in museums, from time to time they need some TLC."

Around 100 of those refreshed visuals became available Wednesday (June 19), including the music videos for Tom Petty’s 1989 "Free Fallin,’" Beastie Boys' 1994 "Sabotage "and Gaga's 2009 "Bad Romance."  

    
READ MORE
The 100 Greatest Music Videos of the 21st Century: Critics' Picks
YouTube will add more titles to the platform each week over the next year, distinguished by the #Remastered hashtag, with the goal to have all 1,000 titles available by the end of 2020. The new titles will seamlessly replace the old ones, while retaining the same URL, view counts and number of likes.

“It’s really an honor to partner with Universal Music Group and change the way fans around the globe will experience viewing some of the most classic and iconic videos. The quality is truly stunning,” shared Stephen Bryan, global head of label relations at YouTube. “It's our goal to ensure that today's music videos -- true works of art -- meet the high quality standards that artists' works deserve and today's music fans expect.”

Also included in the effort? Billy Idol, Boyz II Men, George Strait, Kiss, Lady Antebellum, Lionel Richie, Maroon 5, Meat Loaf, No Doubt/Gwen Stefani, Smokey Robinson and The Killers.

We’re excited to partner with YouTube to present these iconic music videos in the highest audio and video quality possible," added Michael Nash, executive vp of digital strategy at UMG. "Our recording artists and video directors imbued these videos with so much creativity; it’s great to enable the full experience of their vision and music. These videos not only look amazing on any screen now, they will be enjoyed by music fans for decades to come.”

You know who is doing it - and you are his supporter. 

In fact, if anyone cares to look at his homepage (the forum where a fictional character spreads the 'truth' about GNR), they will see you writing all over his little message board.

[Pele]

If anyone is unclear about this, I'll reiterate what I said previously in the thread.

An old member of this forum (who now posts on official forum and his own forum) is responsible for the takedowns.  This individual has actually created a fictional character for himself, which started 17-18 years ago online.  There have been numerous attempts by this person to impersonate Axl Rose, now he claims to be a musician in Malibu (which is a complete fabrication).

This forum decided years ago it was better not to discuss this guy for reasons I think we can all completely understand.  Unfortunately, this allowed him to infiltrate the official site and spread his 'truth' there, without anyone  publicly calling him out for his lies. He has a habit of befriending some of the more 'impressionable' female members, and feeds them lies to convince them he is someone of importance to the band.

 

Again, to summarize - this is what went down

• A fan from the GNROnline (active from 1998) days struck up a 'penpal' type relationship with Beta (before Team Brasil was an actual entity).
• This individual was/is a loyal Axl Rose fan and defended Axl against any criticism online.
• Beta appreciated the loyalty and support and an informal arrangement was made where this guy and a few other select people would 'police' the message-boards, stopping the spread of mis-information 
• The character profile was created (and shared between a very small group of users) and registered on all major forums, and this individual started removing vids from YouTube citing copyright
• The character profile became quite confrontational.  Also, entered into a lot of personal bickering with members 
• The profile never claimed to be Axl Rose, but (subjectively) typed in Axl lingo.  Any personal info released matched up with Rose (living in Malibu, being nocturnal, being born in 62 etc, etc - could all be coincidental but were all incorrect)
• The drama got too much and the profile was banned
• A female member from Florida was wrongly accused of being behind the character and several alts (and still mentioned to this day)
• The individual leading the profile returned on MSL's forum, then later went on to moderate the forum (now not associated with MSL)
• This person took exception to comments in a recent podcast, and decided to enlist the help of another member of the forum he moderates and took down as many unauthorized videos as possible
• This person has toned down his on-line behavior somewhat, but still claims to be living in LA which is untrue

This guy attacks with memes and passive aggressive instagram posts.  His friends were caught sharing an image of a non-white member on the official forum, with her face replaced with that of a gorilla.Then following a disagreement with this particular member, he posted a pic of a gorilla in a bikini, leading to the accusations of racism.

Edited June 21, 2019 by Pele

[ZoSoRose]

Even I'm long bored of Warchild. The copyright things are annoying admittedly 

[Pele]

38 minutes ago, ZoSoRose said:

Even I'm long bored of Warchild. The copyright things are annoying admittedly 

Yeah, most people are.

Unfortunately though, there are (female) members on other forum who know nothing about his history, who are believing his stories about being a nocturnal, Aquarius, reclusive, edgy musician from Malibu.

Because of this, they are prone to attacking other members on his instruction, and harassing the podcasters at his request, because they think they are going to be rewarded eventually.

[SoulMonster]

Ah Warchild, my arch nemesis.