The Dominican influencer Positive Destination expressed his frustration on social media this Tuesday after receiving a copyright strike on YouTube. This action led to the removal of an exclusive interview with Cuban reggaeton artist El Chulo. The content creator claimed that the strike was filed by Planet Distribution for a Third Party on behalf of Charly & Johayron, resulting in the immediate takedown of the video.
Positive Destination directed his ire at the music producer behind Planet Records Cuba / Miami, Roberto Ferrante, accusing him of blocking the content on his YouTube channel. "Attention Ferrante. What you've done is not manly. It's ugly, disgusting, filthy, and dirty," he exclaimed, visibly upset.
The removed video included an interview where El Chulo discussed various controversial topics, such as his clashes with Ferrante and El Charly. According to Positive Destination, only a fleeting image of Charly & Johayron was used in the video thumbnail. "That content you blocked and struck does not belong to you; it belongs to Destination Tolk," he argued.
The Dominican influencer insisted that images of the Cuban urban artists are "public domain" and accessible to anyone via Google, thus viewing the copyright claim as baseless and ill-intentioned. "Be a man, be honorable, and remove the strike amicably. Every second I'm losing revenue from that content, you'll have to compensate me," he warned.
Adopting a more serious tone, Positive Destination issued a two-hour ultimatum to Ferrante to withdraw the complaint or face legal consequences in the United States. "I am well aware of YouTube's rules, and I have not violated any," he stated, confirming that he is already filing a formal complaint with the platform to restore his video.
As of now, Ferrante has not publicly addressed these allegations.
Understanding the YouTube Copyright Strike Process
What is a YouTube copyright strike?
A YouTube copyright strike occurs when a copyright owner submits a takedown request for content they believe infringes on their copyright. This can lead to the removal of the content from the platform.
How can creators respond to a copyright strike on YouTube?
Creators can respond by submitting a counter-notification if they believe the strike was issued in error or is unwarranted. They can also reach out to the claimant to resolve the issue directly.