The company tacitly acknowledges that 'Steamboat Willie' is in the public domain.

• Disney retracts copyright claim on a YouTuber’s “Steamboat Willie” video, allowing it to be monetizable and shareable worldwide.

• The claim had previously demonetized the video and restricted its visibility and embedding options.

• This move by Disney may signal its recognition of “Steamboat Willie” being in the public domain.

  • CralderEnglish
    45•5 months ago

    Not really. They are literally just following the law

      • @voracitudeEnglish
        18•5 months ago

        Nope. They filed the DMCA strike after the IP entered the public domain. Scumbaggery as usual.

      • EchEnglish
        2•5 months ago

        Following the law doesn’t lessen one’s evilness.