Hypothetical: Digital Media Preservation Act.
If the owner of a streaming platform decides to remove their original shows or movies (like WB did to HBO or Paramount+ just did), they are required to be “purchased” by the DMPA division at a set price per episode and freely available to the public.
Streaming platforms would be forced to actually decide if any given series is costing them more than the cost of giving it up to DMP. Rather than locking it away and “freezing” it.
What are some possible drawbacks or benefits for this idea?
I like it. I’d also like to see someone like PBS film and preserve broadway plays and musicals in a similar manner.