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Japanese YouTuber convicted of copyright violation after uploading Let’s Play videos::A 53-year-old Japanese man has been convicted of copyright infringement after uploading gameplay videos of visual novel Steins;Gate: My Darling’s Embrace and videos summarizing Spy × Family and Steins;Gate anime episodes.
I saw this happening eventually and I agree with the copyright strike. I love Let’s Play videos and I have them on in my house all the time. However, spoiling the entire game for a story based game really does cut into the developer’s efforts. But 2 years in prison plus a million yen fine is ridiculous. Prison time is too far. This should be just a copyright strike.
Copyright law doesn’t exist to prevent spoilers.
The term “spoilers” usually refer to small but impactful parts of the plot (character X dies). If this is a translation perhaps it’s referring to something else. The post says the anime content was condensed - I take as containing the most impactful scenes (perhaps even the majority of the work). Perhaps being a market substitution “spoils” it from being re-watched from 1st party source.
Copyright law exists so creators can create works and bring them to market in a economical manner.
If I livestream me reading a mystery novel in it’s entirety I’ve devalued that work. This is because any viewers no longer could receive the same enjoyment from the novel meaning they’re less likely to buy it. I’ve essentially republished their work, violating their copyright.