The European Parliament voted in favor of starting a new law to stop the spread of copyrighted material over the internet. These new laws are known as Articles 11 and 13. Article 13 is what will take away all copyrighted materials from social media platforms. Article 11, known as the “link tax” law, is where Google companies will now have to start paying publishers for including links in their articles. Together, these articles will tear apart the online network.
This law has always existed, but things are becoming more drastic as it is now taking place among bigger platforms such as: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc. What this means is that there will no longer be any “repost” of things on said platforms.
This new law will leave a large amount of people in huge devastation. Have you ever seen a show or person you really admire and come across a fanmade video of them or it? That’s gone now. Because of this new law, the person who put their heart and creativity is now banned from making the things they love. YouTubers will also be hugely impacted by this. Many will most likely end up losing their jobs and as a result, there will no longer be any interacting with idols. Ever heard of the conventions, VidCon, PAX East, and West? Those will be put at risk and might end up having little to no people attend. Last but not least, online comedy; also gone. All you meme lovers will no longer be able to spread some laughter worldwide.
Thus, the internet will no longer be the same if these articles get passed. Why are there not more people who know about this? There should really be more people who show an interest or care on the topic. Even if this doesn’t affect you, just imagine what it would feel like if it did.
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