Senate bill makes illegal Internet streaming a felony

[bobbyw24]

Those who illegally stream live video or audio over the Internet could face up to five years in prison under legislation recently introduced to the U.S. Senate.

Ars Technica reported that Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Cornyn (R-TX) and Christopher Coons (D-DE) proposed a bill last week that would make "illegal streaming" of copyrighted content a felony.

Under current law, copyright infringement already carries felony penalties, but questions have been raised about whether broadcasting audio or video live over the Internet could be considered the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted works.

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[Napoleon's Shadow]

Then the servers will simply move to other countries. But I love Shoutcast, it's great.

[pcosmar]

Those who illegally stream live video or audio over the Internet could face up to five years in prison under legislation recently introduced to the U.S. Senate.

How is a live event "copyrighted" ??
What exactly makes streaming a live event illegal ??

I understand the idea or a recorded and copyrighted production being protected, (I don't fully agree, but I understand) But A live event??
How do you "copyright" a live event ??

[VBRonPaulFan]

they're trying their best to get a foothold into regulating the internet... lol

[JWZguy]

How is a live event "copyrighted" ??
What exactly makes streaming a live event illegal ??

I understand the idea or a recorded and copyrighted production being protected, (I don't fully agree, but I understand) But A live event??
How do you "copyright" a live event ??

I'll tell you what makes it illegal...is there a police officer beating the shit out of someone in the live video you're streaming? Then you're a felon now, citizen.

[Napoleon's Shadow]

How is a live event "copyrighted" ??
What exactly makes streaming a live event illegal ??

I understand the idea or a recorded and copyrighted production being protected, (I don't fully agree, but I understand) But A live event??
How do you "copyright" a live event ??Whenever you "fix [a creative work] in a tangible medium of expression" it is granted protection by the federal government as "copyrighted".

The DMCA also included protections for live events, web streaming etc. Of course these were civil matters, not felonies or criminal matters. Apparently this law will change that.

So if a live event contains no music or other works of art, the event itself is a work of art, and whoever owns the event (the producer) is the de facto "copyright" holder. If you stream said event without their permission you are breaking copyright laws.