Comments on: Don’t Post My Videos Without Asking! http://nappilyevahaftah.net/2009/11/25/dont-post-my-videos-without-asking-first/ My Life/My Hair/My Goodness! Thu, 20 May 2010 03:30:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: A Nappy Girl http://nappilyevahaftah.net/2009/11/25/dont-post-my-videos-without-asking-first/comment-page-1/#comment-7703 A Nappy Girl Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:44:35 +0000 http://nappilyevahaftah.net/?p=1005#comment-7703 Like I said earlier, I have no problem with what she said. But she didn't say it in the best way. She's got a TON of YouTube subscribers, and while some may not have been "professional" (according to her) in their method of sharing, I know at least SOME of them (like me and some others) meant no harm. Don't insult your subscribers. As far as the comments? Yes, mine were deleted. In my first comment, I apologized, and stated that I thought she'd want folks to share...again the particular video I'm talking about was a "gift", according to her. I stated that I, as well as at least a few others, had no desire or intent to "take" anything from her. Nor did I feel my choice to not ask her permission first was "unprofessional", cuz again, I don't consider YouTube to be "professional", necessarily...as a whole. The vast majority of YouTube videos aren't professional, in any sense of the word. That's okay too, because I still enjoy them and they serve a purpose. In my second comment, I responded to someone else who also apologized, and stated that they would not mind if someone posted their videos on blogs without permission. I responded that I wouldn't have issue with it either, as long as they weren't posted on porn sites or hate sites, etc. However, I would state my terms of use in the very beginning of my videos, because everybody has different expectations and when I brought up the "fair use" issue, I got a "yeah right...you make videos like mine, and let's see if you're still talking "fair use" type response (paraphrased). She asked, "How would you feel", and I told her. First off, if I ever decide to do YouTube videos (which ain't gonna happen), they will be tight...no question. No mess. I'm not ABOUT to be puttin' up videos with dark lighting, strange people walkin' around in the background, jumpin' video shots, etc. That's not me. I completely agree with Mo, as far as her branding herself, getting a site, and stepping away from YouTube...period. THAT's the "professional" thing to do, if you wanna go there. She brought up DMCA, which is interesting, because YouTube is a hotbed of sharing of copyrighted material. That's what YouTube is KNOWN for. Again, this is quite interesting. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-digital-millennium-copyright-act-dmca.htm Like I said earlier, I have no problem with what she said. But she didn’t say it in the best way. She’s got a TON of YouTube subscribers, and while some may not have been “professional” (according to her) in their method of sharing, I know at least SOME of them (like me and some others) meant no harm. Don’t insult your subscribers.

As far as the comments? Yes, mine were deleted. In my first comment, I apologized, and stated that I thought she’d want folks to share…again the particular video I’m talking about was a “gift”, according to her. I stated that I, as well as at least a few others, had no desire or intent to “take” anything from her. Nor did I feel my choice to not ask her permission first was “unprofessional”, cuz again, I don’t consider YouTube to be “professional”, necessarily…as a whole. The vast majority of YouTube videos aren’t professional, in any sense of the word. That’s okay too, because I still enjoy them and they serve a purpose.

In my second comment, I responded to someone else who also apologized, and stated that they would not mind if someone posted their videos on blogs without permission. I responded that I wouldn’t have issue with it either, as long as they weren’t posted on porn sites or hate sites, etc. However, I would state my terms of use in the very beginning of my videos, because everybody has different expectations and when I brought up the “fair use” issue, I got a “yeah right…you make videos like mine, and let’s see if you’re still talking “fair use” type response (paraphrased).

She asked, “How would you feel”, and I told her.

First off, if I ever decide to do YouTube videos (which ain’t gonna happen), they will be tight…no question. No mess. I’m not ABOUT to be puttin’ up videos with dark lighting, strange people walkin’ around in the background, jumpin’ video shots, etc. That’s not me.

I completely agree with Mo, as far as her branding herself, getting a site, and stepping away from YouTube…period. THAT’s the “professional” thing to do, if you wanna go there.

She brought up DMCA, which is interesting, because YouTube is a hotbed of sharing of copyrighted material. That’s what YouTube is KNOWN for. Again, this is quite interesting.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-digital-millennium-copyright-act-dmca.htm

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]]> By: Tashina http://nappilyevahaftah.net/2009/11/25/dont-post-my-videos-without-asking-first/comment-page-1/#comment-7702 Tashina Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:09:00 +0000 http://nappilyevahaftah.net/?p=1005#comment-7702 I finally read through the post and watched the video. I saw in another post where she stated something about writing a book-which is fine. Truthfully, I understand what she means about the quality of her videos. There are so many terrible videos on youtube, and I like her's because she actually appears to put an effort in their creation. But, you can't post stuff on youtube then act all righteous about it when someone posts it on their blog-especially when it isn't about money. Even if a person was making money off their blog, IT'S THE INTERNET!!! What do you expect to happen? I don't understand her issue with content and linking, etc. If anything, it's only helping to make her more widely known. Wouldn't you want that to happen? What happened to the principles of publicity (even bad publicity) to get your name out there? I'm curious NEA, what kind of comments did you leave? I didn't see any comments other than "I totally agree" and "You are so right." I finally read through the post and watched the video. I saw in another post where she stated something about writing a book-which is fine. Truthfully, I understand what she means about the quality of her videos. There are so many terrible videos on youtube, and I like her’s because she actually appears to put an effort in their creation. But, you can’t post stuff on youtube then act all righteous about it when someone posts it on their blog-especially when it isn’t about money. Even if a person was making money off their blog, IT’S THE INTERNET!!! What do you expect to happen? I don’t understand her issue with content and linking, etc. If anything, it’s only helping to make her more widely known.

Wouldn’t you want that to happen? What happened to the principles of publicity (even bad publicity) to get your name out there?

I’m curious NEA, what kind of comments did you leave? I didn’t see any comments other than “I totally agree” and “You are so right.”

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]]> By: Mo http://nappilyevahaftah.net/2009/11/25/dont-post-my-videos-without-asking-first/comment-page-1/#comment-7699 Mo Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:55:30 +0000 http://nappilyevahaftah.net/?p=1005#comment-7699 Hi! I thought it was just me, but I also thought the tone of the video was rather abasive and offensive. I am a subscriber to this YouTuber and have enjoyed her videos, which are very creative. However, I have seen a gradual change in attitude as subscriptions, notoriety and financial aspirations have increased. I think that she should actually stop making her videos on YouTube, copyright her stuff, brand herself and start a website/blog where she may have more control over her content. If you are trying to make $$$$ YouTube is really not the place. I'm glad that you posted this, hope she sees it... Hi!
I thought it was just me, but I also thought the tone of the video was rather abasive and offensive. I am a subscriber to this YouTuber and have enjoyed her videos, which are very creative. However, I have seen a gradual change in attitude as subscriptions, notoriety and financial aspirations have increased. I think that she should actually stop making her videos on YouTube, copyright her stuff, brand herself and start a website/blog where she may have more control over her content. If you are trying to make $$$$ YouTube is really not the place. I’m glad that you posted this, hope she sees it…

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]]> By: A Nappy Girl http://nappilyevahaftah.net/2009/11/25/dont-post-my-videos-without-asking-first/comment-page-1/#comment-7695 A Nappy Girl Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:40:01 +0000 http://nappilyevahaftah.net/?p=1005#comment-7695 That's my point. Tell people what you want, "I really appreciate that people love my videos and want to share them, but I ask that you get my permisson first. Here's my email address. Bloggers who don't comply will be contacted by my attorney". The end. Short and simple. That’s my point. Tell people what you want, “I really appreciate that people love my videos and want to share them, but I ask that you get my permisson first. Here’s my email address. Bloggers who don’t comply will be contacted by my attorney”. The end. Short and simple.

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]]> By: karenbradfield http://nappilyevahaftah.net/2009/11/25/dont-post-my-videos-without-asking-first/comment-page-1/#comment-7691 karenbradfield Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:16:13 +0000 http://nappilyevahaftah.net/?p=1005#comment-7691 I agree 100%. Its not so much what she said but how she said it. I agree 100%. Its not so much what she said but how she said it.

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