Copyright Overreach and Frivolous Takedowns Against Independent Artists

Summary

Independent artists face unjustified copyright takedowns from large companies that claim broad ownership over internet culture concepts (e.g., Backrooms). These takedowns are often automated or overreaching, forcing artists to spend time and effort disputing them, and risking loss of income and creative freedom. The current DMCA system lacks safeguards against abuse, leaving independent creators vulnerable to legal threats and platform removal even when their work is transformative or inspired by public domain content.