Neumayer fought back against a fake Nintendo lawyer issuing takedown requests for his videos, ultimately discovering the troll’s true identity through direct contact with Nintendo. The troll was revealed to have used a spoofed email address, causing frustration for Neumayer and other affected gamers. Despite the challenges, Neumayer wants YouTube to update its policies to make it easier for creators to defend against copyright abuse, echoing concerns raised by other YouTubers and experts. The case highlights the need for improved processes to prevent fraudulent copyright strikes and protect content creators from unwarranted takedowns.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/12/youtuber-won-dmca-fight-with-fake-nintendo-lawyer-by-detecting-spoofed-email/