hence when a DMCA takedown is received, i don't see how DO is in a position to assess that something is or is not a violation. they simply follow the process outlined in the legislation.

An that process has a provision for the customer to file a dispute and this obsolves the host and sends the matter to court. Ot did you Miss that comment?

sure, a claim can in turn result in a counter claim. i'm not sure why you're asking if i missed such a comment.

> But that also assumes DMCA which, if memory serves, was not in play here.