[Traveller @ Oct 16th 2007 11:37AM]

This probably won't be so bad a solution. Realistically, instead of asking Youtube/Google to go looking and comparing, etc... they're handing out the tools for the copyright owners to do their own dirty work. I'm really happy about that, because even though this solution isn't perfect, and will probably break when it comes to mash-ups, the simple fact is that Google and YouTubes resources shouldn't be considered limitless. Just like AOL, they can't be even remotely responsible for what users posts. They can do their best to keep up but ultimately they are not in the business of protecting the copyright holder's copyright, but they've done the right thing for small and large copyright holders to get the job done right if it's something a company or individual wants to enforce. Sounds to me like other companies out there who help target copyright thieves will be getting more business real soon now. Buy your stock now ;D

[bombastinator @ Oct 16th 2007 12:29PM]

What bothers me here is that not only does fial to keep copywrited works off YouTube, it creates a situation where anyone can keep anything off youtube that they feel like.

The way this is set up, the first person to post is considered the owner. The real owner then canot get the thing taken down without what I am going to assume is a big rigmarole.
Conversely, f the first poster doesn't list themselves as the owner then anyone who doesn't like it can list themselves and take it down. This will be handy for anyone who feels that the video in question is for some reason unflattering.

[Traveller @ Oct 16th 2007 2:15PM]

That is an excellent point. However, at least at this stage, there's a place for them to start. They have to start this system somewhere. Obviously proving ownership is going to be somewhat difficult. I would guess there's a resolution system that will be in place, and it'll be interesting to see how it'll work.