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Re:The Big [Censored] Theory by coryfklein on Monday August 29, 2022 @05:34PM (#32643871)
It was exactly like Aereo. Their Supreme Court battle set the precedent that made the VidAngel battle a no-contest. Which makes me wonder how VidAngel ever thought they could get away with that business model.
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Re:The Big [Censored] Theory by callalex on Tuesday August 30, 2022 @12:30PM (#32652258)
>“ Which makes me wonder how VidAngel ever thought they could get away with that business model.”

Doing a thing, but with Jesus branding, can get you very far in America beyond all logic. See also: nonprofits participating in politics, nonprofits doing public performances without proper licensing, nonprofits advertising to children in public schools, etc.

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Re:The Big [Censored] Theory by cxr on Tuesday August 30, 2022 @06:51PM (#32656187)
If you read any of the responses by VidAngel's CEO (?), you'll find the answer: hubris.
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