Bill S.978: the end of online streaming?

[Nghtmr9999]

Recently introduced into congress, this bill...

Makes unauthorized web streaming of copyrighted content a felony with a possible penalty of up to 5 years in prison. Illegal streaming of copyrighted content is defined in the bill as an offense that "consists of 10 or more public performances by electronic means, during any 180-day period, of 1 or more copyrighted works" and has a total economic value, either to the copyright holder or the infringer, of at least $2,500.

Which pretty much makes Lets Plays and online streaming on Jusin.tv a felony. I HIGHLY doubt this will pass, and I will be shocked if it does.

Please stay on topic too. I want this to be a discussion about this bill, not about the politicians behind it. I will take all steps necessary to be sure it does

Discuss.

[EaTCarbS]

This bill is actually targeted at websites that stream movies/tv shows for free and put advertisements on their site to make money. Basically, the want to charge you with a felony just for linking to it. I doubt this will pass, just another dickheads fear-mongering legislation.

[Tim]

Kiss the 1st and 4th amendments goodbye. America, the land of the free, so far as it doesn't interfere with corporate interests.