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Despite the principles of fair use typically allowing for critique and analysis of media under copyright law, the initial response from GPM RTV challenged this assumption. The YouTuber noted that the nature of reviews generally falls under fair use, as it transforms the original content and adds original viewpoints. Nevertheless, GPM RTV disagreed and sought to enforce their copyright claim, demonstrating a common struggle among content creators drawn into disputes over ownership and usage rights.
As expected, the appeal process was fraught with anxiety, given YouTube's stern warnings regarding potential repercussions for fraudulent claims. This added a layer of stress to the YouTuber's experience, as he maneuvered through the complexities of disputing the copyright strike.