YouTube Finally Responded... and It's Even Worse.

Overview

The video creator describes an ongoing, comedic-but-frustrating run-in with YouTube’s copyright system. They argue it misfires in absurd ways and then refuses to provide meaningful human review.

“Dumbest” False Copyright Claim

• The creator was hit with a false copyright claim after using muted audio where they didn’t actually play the track.
• They emphasize the claim was triggered “through the algorithm.”
• When it’s removed, they call it a “victory,” believing the audio is now “copyright free.”

Another Claim Returns (and “Reproduces”)

• Even after that removal, the creator says a different claim returns tied to a very short section of music.
• They describe it as something resembling “Smoke on the Water” (while later mocking it and then “redacting” the reference).
• They claim the system is effectively “self-aware,” generating new claims whenever they discuss it.
• Because of that, they decide to stop mentioning or playing the relevant material.

YouTube’s Private Response: Unhelpful and Robotic

• After posting, the creator claims YouTube contacted them privately.
• They describe the email as robotic and dismissive, essentially saying “copyright claim correct.”
• They respond with a detailed argument that their use was an adaptation.
• Their reasoning includes a comparison to how many songs share similar note structures and melodies.
• They claim YouTube replies with a generic link about how YouTube copyright works, rather than engaging in case-specific analysis.

The Broader Concern

• Even with a large platform and perceived “leverage,” they still can’t get a human conversation about a specific dispute.
• They call this the “truly worrying” part.

“Admission of Wrongdoing” (Exaggerated Confession)

The creator then pivots to what’s framed like an exaggerated, comedic confession:

• They claim they committed a real policy/ethical violation in a video with Rob Scallon.
• The violation is presented as a bass-related setup:
  • They played guitar with a bass-like string setup, saying it had six strings instead of four.
  • They later played bass with a pick.
• They treat it as a disgrace to “bass honor,” mocking the idea of being reprimanded by “disappointed bassists.”
• They announce they’ll “go to rehab.”

YouTube Homepage Recommendation and Further Parody

The creator also comments on a YouTube recommendation:

• They interpret a “The Day Before” situation video featuring Davie 404 as initially alarming.
• Then they claim it’s actually supportive of them and defend themselves.
• They joke that Davie 404 “went bald” and that it became a trend.
• They turn the dispute into more parody by suggesting the bald look could be “copyrighted” (e.g., a “smooth scalp” ownership concept).

Presenters / Contributors

• Davie 404
• Rob Scallon
• YouTube / YouTube “higher-ups” (referenced via a private email, not directly identified)