spoiler "Smile HD", "Cupcakes" and "Derpy Gets Pranked" are now offically down.

[Mythical 59]

(Article as posted from Equestria Daily)

 

Some news out of Youtube tonight as the creator of the infamous Smile HD, Cupcakes, and Derpy Gets Pranked animations has been hit with take down requests from Hasbro. Currently all of his pony content has been blocked and there isn't any word if they will return.

While there are very mixed reactions over his videos, it's always scary to see pony material hit with copyright claims. Hopefully we aren't in for another round of pony video purges.

Thanks to Jeremy for sending it in!

 

What are your thoughts on this? Let's discuss this here =).

[WindShear 545]

Well, I really hate his videos, and in some ways I am happy to see them get taken down.  That being said I can't be happy about a fan animation being taken down via a copyright strike. Even If I personally think the content is awful, I think any fan made animation should have a right to exist.

[Night Silent 93]

I absolutely hated Smile HD, and Derpy gets pranked. But fan stuff should be able to exist. Not matter how un-funny they are. Poor Derpy, and the other members of the Mane Six.

[Gestum 2,493]

It does break the law and should therefore face the consequences of that.

[Odyssey 5,719]

Hello ,

 

Since this topic is geared towards the MLP:FiM fandom and its content, I have moved your topic to a more appropriate section -- Sugarcube Corner.

[Envy 6,380]

And nothing of value was lost.

[throwaway22212 37]

Oh no.

Never enjoyed the animations but I can see a lot of work was put into them

[Mythical 59]

And nothing of value was lost.

True, I'm only really here for people's opinions. Never understood that guy.

 

or liked him for that matter

Edited February 9, 2016 by MythicalFL

[throwaway22212 37]

Oh no.

Never enjoyed the animations but I can see a lot of work was put into them

[QuirkyUsername 1,576]

I'm indifferent on the videos. I Don't enjoy them nor do I share the outrage they've spawned amongst some fans but technically he hasn't done anything wrong from a legal or terms of service stand point so I don't think his content should be taken down.

[JeyWiz 1,097]

Yep. I just saw it all on EqD. That guy's videos were pretty disturbing to me, so one part of me is saying "HAHAHAHAHA! That's what you get for making the fandom look like a mess!", while the other part of me is like "Damn, he put in a lot of hard work into those. I feel sorry for him.". I have mixed feelings towards this. I don't really know if I sound be glad that such disturbing content is taken down, or sad, because an animation which took probably several months to create was destroyed by Hasbutts C & D's again. 

Edited February 9, 2016 by DJ Gumball

[Riganthor 484]

eventhough I don't really like these video's I don't think hasbor should take them down. He put work in them for a show he loves and this is his reward?

[Lambdadelta 1,462]

I love Smile HD and Cupcakes. Whyyyyyyyyyyyy!?????/  . 

[Edgeworth1001 648]

No news is good news I suppose.

[Gestum 2,493]

he hasn't done anything wrong from a legal or terms of service stand point

Except for breaking copyright law.

[VengefulStrudel 1,495]

Hasbro going out with C&Ds? What a surprise~ Actually, it is kind of surprising that they took so long to take 'em down, when they took things like Button Mash's adventures down so much time ago.

[Luna the Great of all the Russias 3,120]

Good thing I already have Smile HD and Cupcakes but I don't think I have any of his other videos. So I'll be waiting until another reuploads his content. But I suppose this means that no more of such content will be made by MisterDavie which I think is saddening (unless he's to upload to another site if he is to return to animating MLP).

 

Also, why is this thread labelled as spoiler?

Edited February 9, 2016 by Tsaritsa Luna

[QuirkyUsername 1,576]

Except for breaking copyright law.

In what way? I'm unsure about the Derpy one having never seen it but both Cupcakes and Smile HD, as a comedic exaggeration of a predetermined character trait (Pinkie's "Dark side") the videos could quite easily fit into the satire/parody category bringing them under the protection of fair use. If the simple act of depicting ponies regardless of intention is copyright then The .Mov series and Friendship is manliness should have takedown orders also.

[SRN 146]

Well you can still find these videos on Youtube.

[Mythical 59]

Good thing I already have Smile HD and Cupcakes but I don't think I have any of his other videos. So I'll be waiting until another reuploads his content. But I suppose this means that no more of such content will be made by MisterDavie which I think is saddening (unless he's to upload to another site if he is to return to animating MLP).

 

Also, why is this thread labelled as spoiler?

Some people might not be intrested in it and can disable spoiler content so they don't have to use it.

 

He wasn't breaking copyright law as I believe that was under "parody". Maybe not. In which case all of your OC Art is illegal.

[QuirkyUsername 1,576]

Well you can still find these videos on Youtube.

Oh no doubt. Having these videos taken down will really accomplish nothing. Friendship is Witchcraft was taken down from the main channel and still has mirrors around Youtube. Smile HD, Cupcakes and Derpy gets pranked will be no different

[SRN 146]

Oh no doubt. Having these videos taken down will really accomplish nothing. Friendship is Witchcraft was taken down from the main channel and still has mirrors around Youtube. Smile HD, Cupcakes and Derpy gets pranked will be no different

 

It probably makes it kinda hard for him to release new videos. He could get sued (?) or his YT channel could get taken down.

 

Tbh if i was him i'd be pretty pissed. ^^

Edited February 9, 2016 by SOM3D4Y

[QuirkyUsername 1,576]

It probably makes it kinda hard for him to release new videos. He could get sued (?) or his YT channel could get taken down.

I doubt he would get sued. It may be up for debate here whether or not it's fair use or not but I highly doubt Hasbro would be willing to take the chance and lose so they'd rather abuse Youtube's broken copyright system to get what they want. However his channel being taken down (If it hasn't been already) is a very real possibility.

[Rarity Is Best Pony 634]

I always hated these animations, but it sucks to see them go. Reason being as "bad" as they may be they are a part of the fandom.

[Gestum 2,493]

In what way? I'm unsure about the Derpy one having never seen it but both Cupcakes and Smile HD, as a comedic exaggeration of a predetermined character trait (Pinkie's "Dark side") the videos could quite easily fit into the satire/parody category bringing them under the protection of fair use.

Well, if I remember correctly Smile HD had the entire "smile smile smile" song in it. And Derpy gets pranked had the hub logo in it. And I wouldn't call Cupcakes a parody.