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GitHub warns devs face ban if they fork DMCA'd YouTube download tool... while hinting how to beat the RIAA

genghis_uk

Re: Why is such a tool needed?

Sorry Charlie, not quite true... DMCA Section 1201 is all about breaking content protection:

https://www.techopedia.com/definition/24881/dmca-1201

While a US law, it is recognised widely and you can expect something to be taken down on a DMCA notice even if not hosted in the US... Unfortunately! :(

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