S.978 - Commercial Felony Streaming Act

**Jester** · 10-26-2011, 02:35 AM

So...yeah. What are your thoughts? According to this site the 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."

10-26-2011, 02:35 AM	#1
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	S.978 - Commercial Felony Streaming Act So...yeah. What are your thoughts? According to this site the 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." __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656 Last edited by Jester; 10-26-2011 at 03:01 AM.