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Media scraper Gallery-dl is moving to Codeberg after receiving a DMCA notice
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FAKKU, LLC has issued a DMCA takedown notice regarding gallery-dl and 28 other repositories, requesting the removal of certain files. The recipient is considering switching platforms rather than rewriting the entire repository history to comply with the notice.
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- Praise: The rise of decentralized systems in response to copyright abuse highlights a growing interest in alternative hosting solutions, which could enhance user autonomy and resilience.
- Concern: The ongoing DMCA notices against projects like Gallery-dl raise concerns about copyright law being misused, potentially stifling innovation in the AI and tech communities.