Re:Senate passes copyright bill to end 140-year protection f...
by flukus on Thursday September 20, 2018 @04:27AM
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> There must be some response here about the likelihood of kids getting the chance to watch old TV shows, given the current state of copyright law
I'm starting to think this might be one of the drivers of current copyright laws, the biggest competitor for media companies is gradually becoming there own back catalogs. When you've got 50 years of classics to watch or rewatch you're less willing to spend money on new content.
There must be some response here about the likelihood of kids getting the chance to watch old TV shows, given the current state of copyright law....