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Re:Popcorntime-desktop repository unavailable due to DMCA ta... by ewzimm on Friday July 11, 2014 @08:51PM (#8023301)
I could take a screenshot of their screenshot and issue a DMCA takedown request against Windows. Unfortunately, the DMCA is set up to encourage inmediate compliance with unsubstantiated claims for anyone witnout Microsoft-level legal. That doesn't mean it will stick, and I bet Popcorn Time will be back soon.
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Re:Popcorntime-desktop repository unavailable due to DMCA ta... by PM_Tech on Saturday July 12, 2014 @03:27AM (#8023967)
^^ This is exactly why you are supremely unqualified to understand or debate the issue. Honestly. Your comment was simply stupid.

The takedown request was not because the screenshots are copyrighted. That is not the infringement. If you don't understand that then you might want to read a bit more before becoming involved with the grown-ups.

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Re:Popcorntime-desktop repository unavailable due to DMCA ta... by angersock on Saturday July 12, 2014 @10:41AM (#8024641)
Please don't launch into personal attacks (at least not as crude as these). If you have a point to make, reason through it, post your sources, and debate properly.
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Re:Popcorntime-desktop repository unavailable due to DMCA ta... by PM_Tech on Saturday July 12, 2014 @11:34AM (#8024796)
It's not crude. The comment was stupid. It was ill informed, blunt and a complete lack of understanding.

I don't need a source to prove it. The comment speaks for itself.

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Re:Popcorntime-desktop repository unavailable due to DMCA ta... by ewzimm on Saturday July 12, 2014 @11:46PM (#8026579)
I'm sorry you saw it that way. I think the DMCA is flawed to the point where crude requests are complied with. I would be happy to respond if you tell me what you disagree with.
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