Following that previously reported subpoena from Fox TV in the US against YouTube, demanding to know the identity of the users who uploaded episodes of 24 and The Simpsons to the video sharing site before they had even aired on TV, internetnews.com reports that YouTube bosses have indeed handed over the contact details of the uploaders. So there you go. As far as I can see, Fox are tolerating the uploading of their shows to YouTube much more than their competitors, which is great news for me, given I am working my way through all the episodes of Malcolm In The Middle that have been uploaded. Which, if I'm being honest, is probably the real reason why I've got that backlog of emails to respond to. Everytime I come in at the weekend intending to deal with the backlog I seem to end up watching eight episodes of Malcolm instead. So, if you're awaiting a reply to an email off me, I suggest lobbying Murdoch to get hardline on YouTube.
Feb 15, 2007
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Fox get identities of 24 and Simpson uploaders
YouTube has reportedly handed Fox the contact details of users who uploaded episodes of 24 and The Simpsons before they aired.