Article 13 - Blog Posts
I don’t live in Europe but I’m very concerned for you guys regarding article 13, has it already passed? If not, is there anything I can do to help?
To my knowledge, no. It has not passed. And you can help by going to change.org! There’s a big petition about taking down article 13 right now and there should be a link of it in my original post on the matter. If the link doesn’t work, try searching it manually.
I reblogged your post Article 13 but if i may ask, which country is this article for?? you said if you live in Europe so is this something currently happening in Europe? im sorry if this is a dumb question, i just assumed automatically that this was something happening in the US due to our recent scare with internet freedom/neutrality and i just want to be clear where this is happening so i dont spread misinformation! Thank you for answering and have an awesome day!
That’s not a dumb question at all! Article 13 was passed by a group called EU, the European Union. It’s main use is to protect people that fall under the European copyright law. Unfortunately however the European copyright laws are a lot stricter and different than copyright laws in America. The difference being in America, we have the “Fair Use” law while Europe has the “Permitted Use” law. Which sounds relatively the same but there’s a big difference with Europe’s law. With “Permitted Use” you need to have permission from a company, government, or artist to post something on the internet. In the U.S, “Fair Use” is used when someone uses/talks about a product for educational, commentary/criticism, research, or journalism. But the reason why there are so many loopholes in “Fair Use” is so that it can remain flexible for the following generations. “Permitted Use” is only meant for parody, quotation, private copying, or classroom use. Again, it might sound similar but it’s not. Europe doesn’t allow that kind of flexibility that the U.S does. Their politics simply doesn’t allow for it since their policies are much, much stricter. For example, if you were to use a meme about Super Smash Bros., the US would say “Well it’s not really based commentary or criticism but it’s not like this person is trying to steal Nintendo’s video game and trying to pass it off as their own so it’s Fair Use.” But Europe would say (as the doctrine is written) “Is this meant for educational purposes? Does it quote something? Is it a parody? No? Then you get a copystrike.” (I know the “parody” part sounds confusing but in the Copyright in the Information Society Directive [2001], it’s only considered parody if it’s in the same formula like in a parody song. Think of Weird Al Yankovic. It needs to have lyrics that are in the same melody and it needs to make fun of the original work.) The reason why this affects the U.S as well is because websites such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, etc. are used in places around the world, including Europe. So when different countries have different laws, big social media companies will go for the strictest laws to keep every internet user equal instead of going through the hard labor of making completely different polices for different versions of said site to other countries. That’s the reason why you’ve probably gotten the “We’ve updated our privacy policy” email from all your social media accounts in September. Why? Because the EU just decided to pass Article 13 and everyone of those sites are going to comply with those new rules in order to stay alive. I think the biggest problem with all these new internet laws that are popping up like what happened with the FCC last year with “Net Neutrality” and now EU with “Article 13” is that we have these older generations of political figures that just simply don’t understand what the internet is meant to do and why the rules we have now are completely fine the way they are. Really makes you think. Anyway, sorry for the long post but I hope I answered your question! Also, I hope you have a nice day today too! If you have more questions feel free to DM me.
EVERYONE PLEASE LISTEN. DO NOT IGNORE THIS.
Article 13 is going into it’s final stages of voting.
If this gets through, it will allow many, many companies to abuse and misuse this article to take down as many memes, fan works, and even other independent creators on sites like YouTube, Facebook, and other websites INCLUDING Tumblr.
THE FAIR USE LAW AND SAFEHARBOR LAW WILL NO LONGER APPLY IN THE U.S OR IN OTHER COUNTRIES.
IT HAS ALREADY PASSED IN SEVERAL OTHER COUNTRIES.
WE CANNOT ALLOW THEM TO TAKE AWAY WHAT WE BUILT FOR THE INTERNET SO FAR.
So here is what you need to do to drag this article down.
1. Spread the word
I can’t stress this enough. The more attention this gets the more people we can get to take this down.
2. Make your own content
Make your own content on the matter and make sure it is clear to others that Article 13 is bad for every internet user involved.
3. If you live anywhere in Europe, contact your MEPs
Ask them if they approve of the article and why. If they do approve of it, try to convince them in a clear, reasonable, and most sensible way possible that this law is BAD.
The article itself is way to vague about what it’s conveying to its people.
Saying that as long as the use of said internet memes or content is good as long as it’s in “good faith.”
We cannot let some shoddy government tell us what we can and cannot post.
FREE SPEECH IS A HUMAN RIGHT. NOT A PRIVILEGE.
Here’s a video on Article 13 that Film Theory made on the matter. It will explain things better than I can.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GbXHrj8k7dg
Edit: I’ve noticed that some people are having trouble with getting the video to work. So here is the new link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbXHrj8k7dg&app=desktop
Plus thanks to user @rwby- 13 for giving me a link to this Change.org petition!
https://www.change.org/p/european-parliament-stop-the-censorship-machinery-save-the-internet
PLEASE GUYS HELP US STOP ARTICLE 13, SIGN THIS PETITION
https://www.change.org/p/european-parliament-stop-the-censorship-machinery-save-the-internet?recruiter=856552490&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial.pacific_abi_select_all_contacts.select_all.pacific_email_copy_en_us_5.v1.pacific_email_copy_en_us_3.control.pacific_email_copy_en_gb_4.v1.pacific_post_sap_share_gmail_abi.control.lightning_2primary_share_options_more.control
ARTICLE 13
I’ve recently (like 30 mins ago help) seen that Article 13 is a thing and...let’s just say I have concerns.
If Article 13 is put into place as it is right now then loads of YouTubers will loose their jobs. Social media sites (especially Tumblr) could crumble. Fandom content will be deleted and stopped.
I don’t know as much as others do, but I’m looking further into it.
MatPat’s Video explains it better: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GbXHrj8k7dg
Here is a petition to change Article 13: https://www.change.org/p/european-parliament-stop-the-censorship-machinery-save-the-internet
#FandomsUnite
#ProtectYourCommunity
Nothing will change if we don’t do something
Important
The EU is gonna vote on article thirteen soon, which if taken into affect will allow the government to scan and filter social media in the EU. However, this will affect every country in some way. This means less memes, and more importantly, less free speech. If you live in the EU, call your representatives and ask them to reject article thirteen. If you don't live in the EU, just spread the word.
sun’s out, tits out!
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doing fanarts while i still can.
the proposed change to the EU copyright law will end the internet as we know it. articles 11 and 13 will make it impossible to post images, produce fanart, create memes, and will require payment to share links:
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-44546620
this new law must be stopped.
https://saveyourinternet.eu/
HEY YOU
https://www.change.org/p/european-parliament-stop-the-censorship-machinery-save-the-internet?recruiter=886155669&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_abi.lightning_2primary_share_options_more.control
Article 13 is extremely bad for everyone, not just those in the EU, so GO SIGN THIS PETITION TO HELP SAVE THE INTERNET!! I don’t care wether you’re into politics or not, but REBLOG AND SPREAD THE WORD TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY!
#saveyourinternet Fight against #Article13 and #article11 is really demanding so I pray to god and really hope that we'll get happy ending.
Dear internet friends another vote about Article 13 will take place at the beggining of the January 2019. So everybody please talk to your local MEPs and try to convince them to vote against this mess . Because if it pass again then we will lose our beloved youtube friends and our freedom. Also in spring 2019 there will be elections of parliamentarians so when you will talk to your MEP's you can tell them that you will not vote for them if they want to destroy the career of 3.5 million youtube channels. That all what I can say right now. So try your best and #Saveyourinternet
LISTEN UP
I’m American. I live right in the southwest and let me tell you, it’s hell over here right now, but it will become a lot worse if Article 13 is passed.
You’ve probably heard about Article 13, and if you haven’t, go watch this video right now. Whatever you’re doing can wait for sixteen minutes and two seconds, because a second-long vote could destroy everything online.
Whether you’re from Europe or not, this law could affect you, so you should care Article 13 because it is going to destroy the online lives that you have built. No more posting memes, no more remixes, and no more YouTubers from anywhere.
Jacksepticeye will no longer be able to upload.
Markiplier will no longer be able to upload.
MatPat won’t.
Thomas Sanders.
Dan and Phil.
How to Basic.
All of your favorite content creators are at risk of losing their jobs because people want stricter laws on copyright, which will support the larger media companies but kill smaller creators. And because of this, we may lose everything online.
So spread the word! Reblog this, reblog other people’s posts, find petitions, write your own posts! If you’re in Europe, contact your MEP’s and get them to understand how it will affect the people who use the internet.
Please.
#savetheinternet.