olosta@lemmy.worldtoGames@lemmy.world•Funko, BrandShield speak out about itch.io takedownEnglish
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13 days agoWhile the registrar should have made more to understand the situation before acting, it’s important to keep in mind that according to itch.io, the request was not a DMCA takedown but an accusation of “fraud and fishing”. There’s probably a very large legal exposure for a registrar to let criminal website use their service if they are made aware of it, so reducing their liability is probably their highest priority.
BrandShield is inexcusable for using such a claim as a first step.
The cycle is reinforced by people giving the name of their grand parents to their kids.