Comments on: Robert Tur copyright case dismissed as he requested, over YouTube’s opposition http://theutubeblog.com/2007/10/24/robert-tur-case-dismissed-as-he-requested-over-youtubes-opposition/ an unofficial blog on YouTube + the video file sharing industry Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:56:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: Jonathan Bailey http://theutubeblog.com/2007/10/24/robert-tur-case-dismissed-as-he-requested-over-youtubes-opposition/#comment-52352 Jonathan Bailey Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:50:23 +0000 http://theutubeblog.com/2007/10/24/robert-tur-case-dismissed-as-he-requested-over-youtubes-opposition/#comment-52352 I have to wonder if this is Youtube showing a sign of weakness on those class action cases. Sure, they felt comfortable that they could beat up on a single videographer with his limited means but apparently they're more worried that they can take on these class action suits. I think you're right that Google was looking for an easy win out of the gate but doesn't appear to be getting a free ride just yet. Now round one is going to be against a much tougher opponent and I don't think they feel too good about their chances. 2008 is going to be a big year for YouTube and Google. It's just a matter of big in what way. I have to wonder if this is Youtube showing a sign of weakness on those class action cases. Sure, they felt comfortable that they could beat up on a single videographer with his limited means but apparently they’re more worried that they can take on these class action suits.

I think you’re right that Google was looking for an easy win out of the gate but doesn’t appear to be getting a free ride just yet. Now round one is going to be against a much tougher opponent and I don’t think they feel too good about their chances.

2008 is going to be a big year for YouTube and Google. It’s just a matter of big in what way.

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