About time, see if it stems the tide...
So uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.... they took down the React World announcement and the update videos, right? Can't seem to find them.
They weren't being given a choice. They were about to suffer the humiliation of losing their trademark application, and React World doesn't work if they don't own the trademarks. Furthermore, their brand was being destroyed. This was having a real financial impact on them.What? They've taken a complete 180. Their new statement is incredible. They are completely rescinding their trademark to React World and giving back all previous Content ID claims for previous videos they've taken down.
They should be considered angels now, right? This is forgiveness material.
I really hope someone re-uploads the videos they pulled down.
What? They've taken a complete 180. Their new statement is incredible. They are completely rescinding their trademark to React World and giving back all previous Content ID claims for previous videos they've taken down.
They should be considered angels now, right? This is forgiveness material.
They'll remember it as the day the world got good.So in a way we will all remember this day and that video as being when a community came together to make something good happen.
At what point do you suppose they looked at the numbers rolling off their subs page and said "Well fuck. Better cut the cord on this one."
150k? 200? 250?
So in a way we will all remember this day and that video as being when a community came together to make something good happen.
At what point do you suppose they looked at the numbers rolling off their subs page and said "Well fuck. Better cut the cord on this one."
150k? 200? 250?
I don't think it was just that, but the legal pressure too. I think they forsaw that they'd lose their trademarks too, so it was lose lose. They basically didn't have a choice.
They apologized and won't do it.
https://medium.com/@FineBrothersEnt/a-message-from-the-fine-brothers-a18ef9b31777#.inaryq9tk
Honestly, until this week I had no idea who these guys are. Normally, I always give people second chances but after seeing all their previous actions regarding Ellen, Sandy Hook, etc... I don't know if I can. I still feel like they're greedy, delusional, extremely hypocritical, and just all around douches but they ultimately did the right thing even though I believe it was solely out of self preservation and not because they realized that they were morally wrong.
I don't have the numbers but I remember that Channel Awesome took a hit during the Lupa saga and had a hard time recovering.Wonder if this 180 will stop people from abandoning the channel or if this whole thing ruined their reputation for good. Doesn't look like the numbers are slowing down any.
For the most part the guy's defense is pretty weak and seems like a setup for the woman to be like "No, you're wrong and here's why!"
Too late, they're on my shit list, they're only doing this because the internet left them no choice. That's as admirable as a junky deciding not to rob your house when you have him at gunpoint and telling him to get the fuck out.
1. Rescind all of our React trademarks and applications.*
2. Discontinue the React World program.
3. Release all past Content ID claims.**
this should have been done in a video, tbh, considering what this is all about
i'm sad this is over now. this has been a fun time. it's cool to see everyone banding together to fight against bullshit
i'll just watch that counter keep ticking down until it eventually slows and stops.
good job everyone
I was waiting for him to drop the facade and devil advocate, but he seems to actually believe what he was saying.For the most part the guy's defense is pretty weak and seems like a setup for the woman to be like "No, you're wrong and here's why!"
Before anyone thinks about going back to watching/supporting Fine Bros, just remember that they will likely try something similar again, what they were doing wasn't that original, and you can likely find another group of reactors that are just as if not more entertaining. [I always get a kick out of the people over at Facts. and as far as I'm aware it isn't run by shady folk]
#teaminternet win againYou'll remember the humble beginnings and being a part of a community.
Before anyone thinks about going back to watching/supporting Fine Bros, just remember that they will likely try something similar again, what they were doing wasn't that original, and you can likely find another group of reactors that are just as if not more entertaining. [I always get a kick out of the people over at Facts. and as far as I'm aware it isn't run by shady folk]
As of recently, Sam Pepper.