Content ID

Bullcrap system that Audible Magic developed for YouTube to use on its site. The goal of Content ID is to prevent piracy. Instead, it limits the user by automatically treating them as a criminal, even when said copyrighted material is being used under fair use. The extent of Content ID can do is up to the copyright holder. Viacom was one of the first companies to use Content ID after they sued YouTube for mass piracy. One of the methods is blocking reuploads of their material, which is usually done by major film studios and music labels. Other times, it's used to leech money off a YouTuber. One of the biggest reasons why it's hated is preventing users from monetizing videos. The average wait time to remove a Content ID claim can range from within 24 hours to an upward 90 days, with the longest being in the appeal and counter-notification processes.