Youtube/Recording

[DeathEmber]

Lately I've seen a large amount of folks asking in general about recording gameplay via twitch/youtube etc etc.

There've been statements that it isn't allowed, intellectual property laws and so on.

I think it would be a good idea to add a base rule to the rules page saying: "If you wish to record, see forums for application" or some such.

Or a basic "no recording of any kind" lol

Just a thought.

[MacLeezy]

You are allowed to record, but you are supposed to show it to the admins before releasing it to the public.. it's not illegal, but if you were caught doing it without permission, I'd imagine you would face consequences on the server (ban or jail maybe)

[Fedgar_Lurch]

No it actually is illegal Mac,

I have copywrited and trademarked the server name, And the server is owned by the company that everything funnels through.
If someone was to use the logo, name or anything on the server I would have rights to take legal action.

That being said, no one can stop you from recording "for your own records" but publishing it is against the rules. And technically illegal.
So, If you want to record its a simple matter of just getting an admin to review the footage before you publish it.

I will look at adding it to the rules.

[MacLeezy]

If they weren't making money off of it, it wouldn't be illegal. However I was unaware of the SC copyright, so yes, If they were to make money by selling it, or collecting ad revenue (while your name/logo is being represented), than you could first file a cease and desist order. If they didn't remove it, than yes they would face legal consequences.. I'm familiar with copyright laws, as a rapper, I have done many remixes to popular music alongside my original works. I am free to do it, I just don't check the monetize box beside the video. My friend also makes custom scores to Video game trailers.. again he is allowed to do it, but can't make money from it.

Not trying to take away from your argument. If you are gonna make a video on the server to attribute to your own success, even if it's promotional only, than the ethical thing to do would be to let the owner, of whatever work you are featuring in your video, know about it and ask for their honorary approval.

Just cuz I pointed out you aren't gonna get sued for posting your little promo video, I can still assume that your privileges on the server would be revoked. The approval process is most likely just to make sure you aren't making the server look bad in any way or misrepresenting us, not to critique your production value or your fan reach

[ElementalOG]

Aww

[Fedgar_Lurch]

But see thats the thing. Without the name or any other information to tie it to the server... It doesnt matter, that, to me falls under the "for your personal records" its when they start using personally identifiable information that it becomes and issue.

Like I said, they are not allowed to publish without consent, publishing would require putting the name of the server.

[SherlockH]

what if they publish a random video without identifying the server?

[MacLeezy]

If the server isn't Identifiable (No IP, No Logo, No Name etc.. ) than yes you can Publish..

If it IS Identifiable than you would Either need permission to publish (any kind of licensing).

If you don't get permission, you can only "upload" it.(no Licensing)

[Kouenkami]

Just going to point this out now..It would be identifiable. Some players on our server ONLY play on our server..I.E. me,  and a few others.

Also, on our server we have a few towns, builds, etc that would give them away fairly quickly.

The only way you wouldn't be able to tell is if they kept chat closed and stayed out in the wild..which I find highly unlikely that they would.

mya.. from my experience..most people who want to record for youtube use chat in some form or another.. myaaa..so..it'd be identifiable. I imagine not to many other servers have tags like [NA:ARI] [HAND:SOME] [-SR-][-MZ-] to name a few distinct ones that come to mind.

[Ellemenopeanuts]

The point of this is just ask damned permission and stop trying to make this a big issue. If you're not identifying the server, there's no reason to publish. If you're identifying the server, ask. Unless you're making crap videos, you'll have no hesitation to ask.

[LordTiger89]

you forgot [TRI][LOVE] xD hehe sorry, i would say again what Kami and Elle told above
i will love to make some Stream, but in the future
i will ask for perms in moment