Has anyone else been paying attention to this debacle?



Basically, TheFineBros, a YouTube channel that focuses on reaction videos, is attempting to take legal control of "their" 'reaction formats and trademarks'. This means that other users who do reaction videos will likely be forced to get licensing from TheFineBros and consequently have to share profits with them.

Honestly, I think this is downright stupid. TheFineBros didn't invent reaction videos and they sure as hell don't own these videos (which are usually shit anyway). What they're saying is the equivalent of Anthrax, a major speed metal band, trying to take legal control of the 'speed metal formats and trademarks', thus forcing bands like Metallica and Megadeth to require licensing from Anthrax and share profits with Anthrax.

It comes off as monopolization bullshit, and it really doesn't make sense.