Expanse Issue Update (and cat picture for cuteness). (Patreon)
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Hi everyone! I just wanted to give you all a brief update on the current situation with The Expanse! I have been reaching out to a lot of people via twitter and email. I've received no help or communication from YouTube yet. However, James S.A. Corey did send me a private message on twitter talking about my situation (which is awesome)! Apparently, they don't feel there is much they can personally do, especially as they don't understand the YouTube copyright system well. But they did actually confirm that Lasso Entertainment and/or Group has no claim on any of the Expanse material (as I suspected).
My episode 8 re-upload attempts (which were recently blocked on YouTube) are still under dispute. I filed disputes for them immediately after they were blocked. So, I'm waiting on Lasso to respond at the moment. If they do deny my dispute again, I'm seriously considering trying to appeal this decision. I know this is very risky for me as it could result in a copyright strike and a loss of monetization while that strike is in place. So, it's a big decision. However, having James S.A. Corey's confirmation that Lasso has no claim on the material (which I could show to YouTube if necessary) makes me a little more willing to take that chance. That being said, if you guys have any thoughts about this situation, I'd be happy to hear them as always!
Oh and this is one of the kittens I'm currently taking care of - he's the brother of Binx (the little black kitten that likes to drown toy mice lol). Thanks everyone!