So folks, the #article13 and #linktax proposals will be going soon to the EU parlaiment, and if they pass they will become a serious problem for the #Fediverse:
* To automatically filter copyrighted materials, even badly, you need a way to reference those materials. Even our largest instances probably can't afford access!
* Our instances will not be able to afford licenses to link to news sites under the new #LinkTax rules.
Go make some noise at: https://saveyourinternet.eu/
(@gargron)
@cathal Article 11 is just as bad. Basically, quoting articles will not be possible without an explicit license: https://www.occrp.org/en/announcements/8003-occrp-s-position-on-the-proposed-directive-on-copyright-in-the-digital-single-market
We really need to stop them from becoming the law.
@elomatreb
@rysiek
@paulfree14 I also expect the #article13 not to last very long, after countries see a sizeable chunk of their local economy die and get eaten by Google. But by then, of course, it's too late..
