Originally Posted by signupdamnit

I see some tubes now have no watermark policies unless you are in their CPP (content partner program). Some even go so far as to tell the surfers to remove these watermarks and even make recommendations on how to do it. I think one even gives step by step instructions.

Isn't this basically encouraging theft in addition to showing that the tube is there for the purpose of monetizing the content of others?

You would think this would help to show intent towards encouraging copyright infringement. They aren't simply accepting all videos now and removing only illegal content. They are also removing videos with neutral watermarks and telling surfers how to remove those watermarks (which often show ownership) before upload.

It's kind of like telling people to pay you money and then giving them instructions on how to remove the marked bills after robbing a bank and stating that you cannot accept marked money.