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Re:YouTube-dl's repository has been restored by LordDragonfang on Monday November 16, 2020 @02:56PM (#25116228)
The EFF is probably more qualified to respond to this, actually, since they have some of the most experienced lawyers there are when it comes to defending fair-use/free-as-in-freedom works from malicious DMCA notices. Microsoft's best play is just paying them, which other comments indicate they are doing.

The EFF isn't just some non-profit, it's the premier legal entity defending internet freedom. This is squarely in their wheelhouse.

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Re:YouTube-dl's repository has been restored by Rochus on Monday November 16, 2020 @04:54PM (#25117462)
> since they have some of the most experienced lawyers there are when it comes to defending fair-use/free-as-in-freedom

And why would one assume that Github or MS do not have such experts? They undoubtedly have the technical know-how, and the primary findings in the letter are of a technical nature, or even obvious to technically savvy people. And the court decisions referred to are not about fair use or free-as-in-freedom.

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Re:YouTube-dl's repository has been restored by saagarjha on Tuesday November 17, 2020 @03:48AM (#25121440)
Because Microsoft's goals are not directly aligned with fighting DMCA and similar legislation. It takes more than being technically savvy to fight legislation like this; actually, I would say being technically savvy but not experienced will leave you in an unfortunate spot because you'll see through all the copyright stuff but be unable to effectively fight it in court.
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Re:YouTube-dl's repository has been restored by Rochus on Tuesday November 17, 2020 @06:00AM (#25122293)
The question was rhetoric. They have huge legal departments all over the world. Copyright, licensing and patent contract law are among the most important areas for these companies.
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