• Youtube Round 3!

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    After doing a bit of research on the subject, it does sound like this was simply the work of youtube trolls flagging random popular pony channels. (Again)

    Hasbro can't legally say they didn't do it.  It is their copyright.  The Facebook response didn't actually confirm anything, and simply gave people an alternate location to get their episode fix from.

    If the end of the world does come, I'll report it. But for now, it seems like we are safe.  


    Thursday, August 18, 2011 op
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    1. ActionScripter9109August 18, 2011 at 4:54 PM

      *sigh*
      We all need to chill the f*ck out.

      And even though I myself didn't think it was Hasbro, I'm not going to act like those of you who did are idiots. The troll trap was well laid, and it did look bad for a while.

      Lesson for the future: respond to all threats with... NOTHING. Until hard facts are available.

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    2. ShakeBunnyAugust 18, 2011 at 4:55 PM

      I can't stress enough how happy I am that Hasbro hasn't shut those channels down yet. I don't get the HUB with my TV package... and I NEED my pony fix.

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    3. WisecatAugust 18, 2011 at 4:55 PM

      Thank Celestia our videos ar safe! Now let's throw a party!

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    4. ActionScripter9109August 18, 2011 at 4:55 PM

      @Condor

      What fan content got taken down?

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    5. WierdplatformerAugust 18, 2011 at 4:59 PM

      Ha, all this blew over while I was reading a long fanfic!

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    6. Afro NyokkiAugust 18, 2011 at 5:00 PM

      Here's hoping Menlo is able to make an alt

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    7. SodaAugust 18, 2011 at 5:04 PM

      Okay so I love this community because it's so unique. that message of love and tolerance was something I thought we all took to heart, so now I AM worried. I AM freaking out because it seems this fandom is loosing its grip, don't make me loose faith in us before season 2 even airs guys

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    8. RafasdeAugust 18, 2011 at 5:04 PM

      We are safe? For real?

      Gosh, I love this fandom.

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    9. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 5:05 PM

      I messaged MenloMarseilles - apparently, he knows about this but wants more conclusive proof that it's OK to put the videos back up before he actually does so.

      Dammit, YouTube, I want ponies and not that Celestia-damned ":/" face.

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    10. TyrannoRexaurAugust 18, 2011 at 5:26 PM

      Well, I really got freaked out when I read the news but when I read the MLP Facebook page I calmed down... phew, and I gotta say "I've just been in this for 6 weeks"

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    11. Largefish10August 18, 2011 at 5:27 PM

      Speaking as someone who can ONLY use youtube to get my pony fix...where is the proof this was not hasbro? Though I have seen plenty to support the troll attach theory (such as the fact only Menlomarcelles recieved a shutdown notice apparently from Hasbro while other full ep channels were left in peace...not to mention the shtu downs issued on user made homemade PMV's and videos)

      While I respect how you looked into this, Seth...I would like to see hard evidence that this was troll activity.

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    12. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 5:32 PM

      I'm not disappointed in the fan-response at all. It's human nature in a situation like this. Does that mean the parasprites won? No. Far from it.

      Do we promote love and tolerance? Yes
      Do we promote it in a way to annoy the parasprites? Yes

      Our delivery is good on the surface, but the underlying motive is bad.

      The original parasprite wars were won because the bronies involved took a very aggressive stance. We need to do the same here, and the best way of doing that is activity.

      Make more videos. Show more people the wonderful show. Create more pro-pony threads and posts on 4chan.

      These parasprites don't get it. Each and every time they've tried, we've come back harder. Now should be no different.

      So spread the love and tolerance around like it's never been before. We need to make sure the people behind this realize they made a very, very stupid move.

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    13. 80and56August 18, 2011 at 5:33 PM

      Just in case you'd want a (more quickly) downloadable archive if you haven't got one already:
      http://www.mediafire.com/?iny44hunwh5aj

      Apologies for this not being in 1080p, just thought I'd throw this out there for someone.

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    14. Rusty StarAugust 18, 2011 at 5:34 PM

      Ugh... parasprites!

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    15. Brother_FenirAugust 18, 2011 at 5:35 PM

      Darn, I was hoping to get a few shots off with the Low Orbital Ionic Friendship Cannon...rook forever to get up and running, that thing...


      Ah, well. Now that I've set it to "idle," we shouldn't have to worry about them parasprites anymore regardless. Though I was ready to send Seth the go-ahead to push the button...


      And, @Crackle...


      THIS! IS! EQD!

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    16. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 5:51 PM

      Out of curiosity, what did you find that confirmed that it was the trolls again?

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    17. ElectricZoNeAugust 18, 2011 at 5:52 PM

      I hate how one asshole on YouTube can mess up a video for everyone else.

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    18. danielAugust 18, 2011 at 5:58 PM

      I troll sometimes, in Omgele, in yahooanswers... But, MLP has become a very important part of my life and my time, so I'm serious about this: F*ck you Trolls. the fact that you don't like the show is maybe cuz you're afraid to recognize that you lie it. So I hope that Hasbro isn't doing this, and it's just a bunch of f*cking trolls.

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    19. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 6:02 PM

      Like person above said, The Hub should just post episodes on YouTube and do revenue sharing.

      Like 70% of the fun is reading the youtube comments below the videos.

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    20. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 6:09 PM

      Why is no one blaming Youtube for having such a faulty flagging system in the first place?

      And to anyone saying that it's Hasbro's show and they can do anything they wnat with it. Think about YOU not getting to see the show and then rethink that statement.

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    21. richfilesAugust 18, 2011 at 6:11 PM

      I pay for my online viewership by buying merch...

      Think of it like this. I could fork the $80 EVERY MONTH to Comcast to get a channel I'll watch ONE series on, or I can save my money and let that $80 a month go into unlimited merch acquisition, and my other hobby, collecting vintage calculators and calculating accessories...

      And yes, I have all 3 variants of the Princess Luna toy (Plain, Fashion, and Shine Brite) AND and abacus to keep them company!

      I've been dumping MLP toys at my brother's kids too.

      I'd say hasbro has GOT to know how valuable those youtube videos are. They won't say anything that harms their copyright, but I see no reason to suspect it wasn't a load of trolls. I don't think Hasbro did it.

      NOW...

      If only those BLU-RAYs would hurry up and be announced! :D

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    22. ElectricZoNeAugust 18, 2011 at 6:29 PM

      I think a lot of people need to be apologizing to Hasbro. When something like this happens, think troll first and please don't feed those F'ers.

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    23. AtiarotiasAugust 18, 2011 at 6:30 PM

      Time to take out the adorable trash...
      (not gonna do anything though, just chill)

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    24. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 6:45 PM

      I'm willing to reupload the entire season and possibly season two, but I need to know how to get around the fifteen minute cap on videos. Any suggestions?

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    25. Pinkie PieAugust 18, 2011 at 6:57 PM

      I'm so glad about this. In Canada we have to watch it on a tree house where it played 3 times a week and the censor the word "LOSER" of all things...

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    26. ProtistAugust 18, 2011 at 7:01 PM

      @wiggles
      I agree that anyone who sent angry letters should send follup-ups apologizing. Hasbro's been good to the community, there's no justification for being big douchey douche douchy-pants.

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    27. nfox0900August 18, 2011 at 7:04 PM

      so hopefully theyll be back on youtube soon then right? never got them downloaded.

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    28. TimberAugust 18, 2011 at 7:11 PM

      Told ya it was trolls.

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    29. banannagramAugust 18, 2011 at 7:25 PM

      @Sir Chompy I've never asked before...

      How the hell do you download YT videos?

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    30. UnconfirmedAnonAugust 18, 2011 at 7:26 PM

      We need to put those trolls out of their misery. AND KILL THEM!

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    31. Jamaycan InternetteAugust 18, 2011 at 7:39 PM

      YAYSIES!! WE KEEP OUR PONIES!!
      Hugsies, Sethy-wethy!!

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    32. Nittany TigerAugust 18, 2011 at 7:41 PM

      @midnightmidna

      It should actually be a troll face or a middle finger. This is because I feel like I'm being given the finger from a corporate entity that randomly takes down a video I used to enjoy for some lame reason (even if they obey the DMCA).

      This isn't restricted to MLP vids as I watch a lot of other videos that get taken down at random.

      YouTube hasn't been a lot of fun since copyright takedowns started.

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    33. Jamaycan InternetteAugust 18, 2011 at 7:43 PM

      @Alester:
      You're feeding them.

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    34. KShrikeAugust 18, 2011 at 8:17 PM

      So... where IS the channel that we can watch the episodes?

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    35. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 8:36 PM

      comepony call pinkie.. youtube has more parasprites on the loose

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    36. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 9:22 PM

      Menlomarseilles was actually my favorite channel to poni on because all the episodes were uploaded in one part.

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    37. Moonbow_MistAugust 18, 2011 at 9:26 PM

      Makes perfect sense. If I was hypothetically really bored and wanted to see how much drama I could cause, I could starting trolling 4Chan to provoke the mods to go on another pony-ban spree, then I could start hitting up the pony vids to try and get the bronies to fight back. It's a perfect recipe for drama if people don't STOP and THINK for a minute. :|

      Hasbro have already shown that they're as much on our side here as they possibly COULD be, considering - if only because they're trying to get the most out of "viral" meme-style advertising, which is the cheapest advertising they possibly could get! At all times, they should be LAST on the list of suspects when it comes to something like this, and trolls should always be the first!

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    38. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 9:26 PM

      I was also planning on marathoning season 1 sunday. Right now i'm praying to celestia that i'll be able to complete with this glorious task.

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    39. Dazkid33August 18, 2011 at 9:49 PM

      Well, I've just downloaded the entire first season in response to this... Buck me a new one >_>

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    40. Afro NyokkiAugust 18, 2011 at 9:59 PM

      @Pinkie Pie
      Wat? .-.

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    41. Rocks with SaltAugust 18, 2011 at 10:02 PM

      And so it was that the Orbital Friendship Laser was swiftly stopped from its imminent destruction of the Hasbro headquarters. The tense hour and thirty-odd minutes forced the world to look deep inside itself and slowly realize just how close to the brink we had come.

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    42. Rarity Unicorn (BakedBad)August 18, 2011 at 10:08 PM

      Oh dear, so much drama.

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    43. CaerdwynAugust 18, 2011 at 10:51 PM

      "Hasbro can't legally say they didn't do it."

      Nonsense. Per the DMCA, the ONLY party who can lodge a valid complaint is the copyright holder. If Hasbro didn't do it, there is no law int he land that prevents them from saying "We did not issue the takedown". That's simply a matter of fact. Hasbro, as the copyright holder, can allow MLP on YouTube if they feel like it. They don't need to explicitly tell YouTube that, either.

      And that IS legal fact.

      Trademark is another matter entirely, but this isn't a trademark issue.

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    44. Hardbeat AcolyteAugust 18, 2011 at 11:59 PM

      @753a7bfe-c9f7-11e0-ade8-000f20980440
      As long as they provided an official avenue to watch the episodes in high quality online, with a minimum of hassle, I really wouldn't mind much at all

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    45. Hardbeat AcolyteAugust 19, 2011 at 12:05 AM

      @ElectricZoNe
      Agreed, the reactions of some bronies was out of line.
      I don't want to judge anyone for it, but I think the rage is something that some could work on. Remember, even on the off-chance that this actually was Hasbro's doing, it was likely because it's what it's legalistic suits recommended. Remember what Hasbro as a whole has done for us so far.

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    46. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 12:17 AM

      I knew trolls were behind this, because Hasbro's money comes from the toys.

      Maybe I should download some episodes and put them in my own Youtube channel?

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    47. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 12:19 AM

      @primev2
      http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h441/Sedaheht/4chantroll.png

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    48. AestheticaWolfAugust 19, 2011 at 12:40 AM

      so about this other place we can supposedly see the episodes? feel like sharing?

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    49. TrololololAugust 19, 2011 at 2:42 AM

      @Crackle

      Madness? THIS IS PONY!!!!!

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    50. FamusJamusAugust 19, 2011 at 4:28 AM

      Seth should take a leaf out of The Hitch-hikers Guide to the Galaxy, and have a header with the words "Don't Panic" written in large, friendly letters on the front.

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    51. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 8:09 AM

      @MrWrann

      That would require either work or money, and YouTube is to lazy, and unwilling to part with the money to fix their broken flagging system.

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    52. BronyPonyAugust 19, 2011 at 1:46 PM

      yay~:3 (glad cause im NEVER going to buy from itunes just to watch mlp they cant keep their shit straight)

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    53. SothaAugust 19, 2011 at 3:53 PM

      It's funny that I missed all of this when it happened.

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    54. MyOPinion123August 19, 2011 at 6:48 PM

      i think we all should just stop talking about the "troll" now, attention is what he likes, he is turrible at "trolling" nonetheless, so lets just stay calm, lay low and keep our hooves on the ground because right now he thinks his "trolling" is actually working.
      thank you for you time.

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    55. Brohoof'dAugust 20, 2011 at 1:44 PM

      Damn trolls took down Menlo Marsaille's HD Episodes...

      CURSE YOU!

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    56. B-ManAugust 20, 2011 at 10:59 PM

      Menlo hit 2 million views shortly before this happened, I just realized


      "Over on the MenloMarseilles channel, the first episode of FiM has hit the impressive milestone of two million"

      That's from Nightly Round Up 68.

      There's good odds that's part of the reason it became a target, I think.

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