A problem on the horizon

[FABY]

Tupz fake

[Preach]

And I'll just add this here because this is a demonstration of how he lies. He claims to have the "lossless PO", meaning he's saying he has the lossless Pacific server archive. Here's one of the snippets of lossless PO he posted:
https://mega.nz/file/0sRDyLxC#N6TaBU_IfI4jz2tk9obZ1cwV1wZvMD8Aish3k9sUL 8s

This is how the spectogram looks:
https://imgur.com/a/8WwVkhw
I made it fullscreen so everything is clear, and used full color spectrum instead of the red/blue hue variant, because it's easier to read. Ryda routinely uses the red/blue hue display because it's harder to see the details. It looks more legit. If you don't know what to look for, allow me to coach you: look above 19500hz. You see the colors forming very clear lines up till that point, after which they become very "blurry". This is a big tell. Try to load up ANY song from ANY 2Pac official album, and you will see that the "lines" are clear and sharp all the way up.


That blurryness proves some kind of upscaling was used. The MP3 enhancer algorithms on mvsep.com don't cause this blurryness, so even his fakes are bad. I think they have been using Izotope RX 12, which has a feature called "spectral repair" that will create less accurate higher frequency content because it is not powered by AI. It runs locally on your computer, using the CPU. Here's my attempt at making a fake Streetlife lossless PO with mvsep.com's algorithms, which are a lot more accurate and better:
https://mega.nz/file/YlQXkSpJ#5-kb55...L4qPQpsjiA5Ez8
https://imgur.com/a/oFFewyA
So as you see, it's very easy to make a "fake" lossless. Mine looks a lot more real than his but is still fake. There is no god damned lossless PO archive in circulation. Ryda's claim is that John has it, but he "found someone else that also has it". In his own Discord, he has his main account "Tha Row Ryda" and his alt account "Tha Row Scene" which he calls his "alt". Then there's a lot of users that seem like they're also him, for example there is an account named "The Scene Destroyer", and Ryda said the lossless PO came from this person. So apparently someone out there has the whole pacific server archive and they just.... gave it to Ryda for free. Come on now. DJ FunkMasterC.I'm tagging you here, I'm assuming the reason you and other people are in that server is because you think if you can work your way up the ladder you will be getting this lossless PO collection. Be smart about this please. If there was any reason to believe he had that shit, I would be in there sucking his ass myself. But he doesn't.

And here's another thing I've been saying, which is why I'm asking you guys to use your heads and really look into shit critically. By showing you this, when he comes back two weeks from now, he will see this post and I will have learned him how to make better forgeries. By telling you guys what to look for, we're hardening him. Please believe me and stop making me have to do this lol.

Like, jesus fucking christ almighty already. I'm not saying this to anyone in particular, but this is so frickin tiresome. Going in circles, writing up this long ass explanation and making examples for every person that needs to be convinced. Like I said, the information is out there. Come into the server, search for his username, talk to some people. You don't even have to install discord, you can run it in your browser. Making an account takes 30 seconds. It's not a lot of hassle if you really wanna see. You guys truly don't appreciate how cancerous this guy is. This goes beyond our server, as well. Prior to joining the server, he has a similar track record on bomb1st. One of the mods there is also a mod in the server, and he said he would routinely temp ban Ryda for misbehaving. His reason for coming to the 2Pac Scene discord in the first place was to request being unbanned on bomb1st. I don't know how long he went at this on bomb1st, but it's safe to say that this guy has been making noise for 4-5-6 years now.

IF PEOPLE WILL JUST JOIN THE SERVER AND SEARCH FOR "from:tharowryda" you will see this insane message log and can go back and look at all the exchanges and get all the context that helps cement that this is not simply two people disagreeing. This is a troublemaker that's been making trouble for half a decade now, that's still doing his thing same as it ever was.

[Preach]

See attachment. Now he's gonna start trading fake, upscaled server files. Upgrading his scam.

[djukak]

See attachment. Now he's gonna start trading fake, upscaled server files. Upgrading his scam.

what a douche.

[Uncle Ted]

Without offending anybody my opinion its all AI

[therealjyo]

Thanks for taking action, that guy has been causing problems in some forums through out the years. My account old as hell lol I forgot I had a account on here… old veteran here.

[BlacPain]

Ok, so i banned this guy for 2 weeks because even after i warned everyone, including him, not to use insults he called Untouchable '96 troll clown.



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mo 3 weeks 4 continuless YT reporting against the scene (not our site)

[Preach]

He's successfully gotten the 2nd YouTube taken down by issuing fraudulent copyright claims against my videos, claiming he owns the rights to them. Again, I know it has nothing to do with this site, but man... lol. What a complete piece of shit.

[jimjamslam218]

He's successfully gotten the 2nd YouTube taken down by issuing fraudulent copyright claims against my videos, claiming he owns the rights to them. Again, I know it has nothing to do with this site, but man... lol. What a complete piece of shit.

Sorry you have to go through this man. Dude's probably the worst troll this scene's ever had. He's actively trying to destroy it. That channel's one of the best thing's that come out of here in a while and he's wrecking it for everyone. We can't let him get away with this.

[ryanneilcarr]

Absolute childish. Gotta be some kid.

[underdog]

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[Preach]

Sorry you have to go through this man. Dude's probably the worst troll this scene's ever had. He's actively trying to destroy it. That channel's one of the best thing's that come out of here in a while and he's wrecking it for everyone. We can't let him get away with this.

Thanks for the support.

I had a surge of initiative come over me, so I wrote an e-mail to YouTube outlining his behavior and how, among other things, he's only issued 1-2 strikes per day which suggests an ulterior motive of using the copyright strikes system to hurt the channel. That was last night before the channel was terminated. Then after the termination, I appealed to have the account reinstated. Meanwhile, I also had some active counter notifications against him that he wasn't gonna be able to respond to (they require him to show evidence he is taking legal action within 10 days, otherwise the strike is removed). So three separate, ongoing processes. I'm not sure which made the difference, but today I got an e-mail saying my channel was reinstated. They also showed me an e-mail they apparently sent to Ryda in the case history at the bottom of their e-mail. Tthey required that he document his right of ownership within 7 days, or alternatively retract his copyright strikes, otherwise he would face channel termination. So something finally worked.

And then today, I sent an e-mail to Universal Music Group's copyright department, making them aware that someone out there is going around falsely claiming ownership over their property. I'm not sure what's gonna come of that (if anything), but today feels slightly like winning. For now, at least.

[Preach]

Svengali (for context, i am showing Svengali something we discussed in the shoutbox) last night after the channel was terminated I counter notified the videos Ryda had copyright claimed, by sending an e-mail to YouTube's copyright department. I also appealed for my channel to be reinstated in a separate e-mail. I explained how the situation had escalated in detail, pointing out indications of a pattern of behavior that suggests bad faith behavior. In the e-mail I received back from YouTube - which, when I look at the URLs included in it I know it was a response to my report/appeal - they first notified me about the status of my appeal/the overall situation.

We received a takedown request for your video(s) listed below that we've determined is invalid:

• https://youtu.be/_aNKDgI3uc8
• https://youtu.be/8s3OouhcpSU
• https://youtu.be/jG2jhhUyOAI
• https://youtu.be/eKlcX_cVz1M
• https://youtu.be/a0umZannPSs
• https://youtu.be/6F3zkr06L9Y

As a result, we've reinstated your video(s) (unless they were previously deleted) and the associated copyright strike was resolved.

Below is a record of the invalid takedown request we received for your video(s). Note that the complainant’s physical address and phone number have been redacted.

Then, the next part of the e-mail had information about the copyright claim that Ryda originally made. Just for shits and giggles, I'll show you what Ryda said in his original claim. Just a note, 90% of the legal jargon is created automatically when Ryda checked all the checkboxes before submitting the claim. He did not consciously and deliberately write out that he acknowledges Section 512(f) of the DMCA, for example. There's 2-3 checkboxes you click when you submit a claim. The only stuff he wrote was pretty much what it says after "Describe the work allegedly infringed".

Copyright Owner Name (Company Name if applicable): Tha Row Ryda

Your Full Legal Name (Aliases, usernames or initials not accepted): [name redacted]

Your Title or Job Position (What is your authority to make this
complaint?): Owner of song



Username: Tha Row Ryda

Email Address: tharowryda@gmail.com


URL of allegedly infringing video to be removed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F3zkr06L9Y

Describe the work allegedly infringed: Gangsta'z Life

Type of video: Internet video

Where does the content appear?

The content appears in the targeted video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F3zkr06L9Y

Country where copyright applies: US

I state UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that:

I am the owner, or an agent authorized to act on behalf of the owner
of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

I have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner
complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or
the law; and

This notification is accurate.

I acknowledge that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA any person who
knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is
infringing may be subject to liability for damages.

I understand that abuse of this tool will result in termination of my
YouTube channel.

Authorized Signature: [name redacted]

Ryda's fake address and phone number were already redacted by YouTube as stated in the e-mail, but I decided to redact the fake name he put as well, so he can't make a fraudulent claim that I doxxed him... Even though the information was fake, and we know his real name starts and ends with an R But just let it sink in... Ryda is claiming to be the copyright owner of these songs. I dunno if it's because I'm old, but it's just so unscrupulous. It's like me coming on here claiming to be the president of the United States. It's fucking retarded, is what it is, but the worst part is that YouTube's flawed system lets people like him get away with it, if only for a short time.

Anyway, so in the last part of the e-mail I got from YouTube, they included the e-mail they sent to Ryda in response to my report, and the overall situation:

Hello,

The content has been reinstated because the information we received from you was incomplete.

We are concerned that some of the info in your takedown request may be fraudulent. Please understand that YouTube receives many fraudulent copyright takedown requests, and we take abuse of our copyright takedown process very seriously (see YouTube, LLC v. Brady (D. Neb. 8:19-cv-00353)).

We remind you that in your allegation of copyright infringement, you stated that:

1. You’re authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed, and acknowledge that any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability for damages.
2. You understand that abuse of copyright takedown process will cause termination of your account.

For each video in question, please provide precise identification of the particular copyrighted work or works allegedly infringed and the basis for asserting that claim.

To do so, you may reply to this email with the information requested. Please understand that we won't be able to process your request until we have received this verification.

If we don't receive a response to this email from you within 7 days, your YouTube account may be terminated. You may be able to avoid termination if you retract your takedown request. If you wish to do so, please reply to this email with "I hereby retract my claim of copyright infringement."

Sincerely,
The YouTube Team

This last e-mail is what I was talking about in the shoutbox Svengali. The rest was added for context. And also to outline the amount of effort that goes into just existing when this guy has decided you're on his shit list. So, not to beat the dead horse over again, but this is why I kindly requested that this guy be banned, even though his offenses didn't happen on this particular website. He's such a fucking twat, and nothings sacred in his quest for Bomb1st VIP.

General Grievous is a shit villain.

Edit: Oh, and in case you find any of this interesting, here is an e-mail I sent directly to Universal Music Group, who is the rightful copyright holder for the songs Ryda decided to strike:

Dear Universal Music Group Team,

I am writing to report what appears to be fraudulent copyright claims submitted on YouTube involving content I believe is owned by Universal Music Group.

An individual operating under the name “Tha Row Ryda” has issued multiple copyright strikes against my YouTube channel over a short period of time, ultimately resulting in the termination of my channel. The pattern and timing of these claims suggest a potential misuse of YouTube’s copyright enforcement system.

Additionally, as a result of these claims, my personal contact information was shared with the claimant through YouTube’s copyright process. I have reason to believe that this information has subsequently been posted publicly in a Discord server associated with their channel. I have retained evidence of this and can provide it upon request.

Based on the available information, this individual does not appear to be an authorized representative of Universal Music Group. Their channel also appears to feature content from various commercial artists, including both released and unreleased material.

Channel in question: https://www.youtube.com/@ThaRowRyda
Claimant email address: tharowryda@gmail.com

The claims issued against my content involve recordings associated with UMG-controlled rights, including works by 2Pac and related artists. As such, I am concerned that this constitutes a material misrepresentation of copyright ownership.

For context, my channel featured remixes, reconstructions, and audio restorations of tracks by 2Pac and related artists. My understanding is that the underlying rights to this material are held by Universal Music Group and associated labels, including Interscope. Prior to receiving copyright strikes, YouTube’s automated copyright system identified UMG as the rightful rights holder for this material.

Below is a list of works that were claimed by this entity, along with the associated (now removed) video URLs, and corresponding records from the U.S. Copyright Office:

2Pac – They Don't Give A Fuck About Us
Video: “2Pac - They Don't Give A F*** About Us (Original Version) (HQ Restoration)”
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Ru7Ek7B48
Copyright information: https://publicrecords.copyright.gov/...yager_11930349

2Pac – Can't C Me
Video: “2Pac - Can't C Me 'Acapella from DAT' - BEWARE OF FAKES OUT THERE”
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0umZannPSs
Copyright information: https://publicrecords.copyright.gov/...yager_11886758

Dr. Dre / Snoop Dogg / LL Cool J – Zoom
Video: “Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg - Zoom (Original Version) (HQ Restoration)”
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rfhmu4NS1A
Copyright information: https://publicrecords.copyright.gov/...yager_11744379
Further copyright information: https://publicrecords.copyright.gov/...yager_11754747
Further copyright information #2: https://publicrecords.copyright.gov/...yager_11849175

2Pac – Tongue Kissin'
Video: “2Pac - Tongue Kissin' (R U Still Down Remix v2) feat. Jon B”
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY5ozX570bA
Copyright information: No corresponding copyright record was located. The instrumental in this song was used for a different release, while the lyrics were never commercially released. The released song using the same instrumental is represented in the following copyright entry: https://publicrecords.copyright.gov/...yager_11881270

Snoop Doggy Dogg – Gangsta'z Life
Video: “Snoop Doggy Dogg - Gangsta'z Life (HQ Reconstruction)”
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F3zkr06L9Y
Copyright information: No corresponding copyright record was located. The song was not commercially released. The master recording was owned by Death Row Records.

2Pac – Hit 'Em Up II
Video: “2Pac - Hit Em Up (Original Version) (HQ Restoration) feat. Outlawz”
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG2jhhUyOAI
Copyright information: https://publicrecords.copyright.gov/...yager_12534448
Copyright information for the released version of the song, which uses the same instrumental but has a different vocal recording: https://publicrecords.copyright.gov/...yager_11727996

I respectfully request that you review this matter and confirm whether this entity is authorized to act on your behalf. If not, this situation may warrant further investigation to prevent ongoing misuse of your intellectual property and potential harm to affected parties.

I am available to provide additional documentation, including copyright claim notices and evidence of the information disclosure, if that would assist your review.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Kind regards,
Roberto Gonzales
the2pacscene@gmail.com

Hopefully, UMG will act on this. Probably not, but what he's doing is actually very serious.

[djukak]

He's successfully gotten the 2nd YouTube taken down by issuing fraudulent copyright claims against my videos, claiming he owns the rights to them. Again, I know it has nothing to do with this site, but man... lol. What a complete piece of shit.

This is completely fucked up. I am sorry to hear this, man. I don't know how that stuf over on Youtube works, but isn't he supposed to provide some kind of proof that he owns something (music, video etc)?

[Preach]

This is completely fucked up. I am sorry to hear this, man. I don't know how that stuf over on Youtube works, but isn't he supposed to provide some kind of proof that he owns something (music, video etc)?

The way it was explained to me was, for YouTube to not become liable themselves, they are forced by the digital millenium copyright act to react immediately when someone makes a copyright claim. Just my own speculation but it probably has to do with reducing damages to the rightful owner when people infringe on copyrights.

You don't need to show any evidence to issue a copyright strike. But it also won't last if a reasonable counter notification is issued against the strike (which just means an appeal). So I have to argue why I am not infringing on his copyright, without accusing him of anything or getting into anything personal like "he's trying to destroy my channel", but focusing solely on the content in my video and why I have the right to post it (which in and of itself is difficult when I do not in fact hold the rights to any of this music - and it doesn't matter that he doesn't either. All that matters is the wording of his strike, and the wording of my counter notification). For example, I can argue that the content falls under free use exemptions because a remix using layers from different rips of a song could be argued to be transformative, and not merely reposting the original song. It's gray area, and until we have a supreme court ruling about exactly what category AI stem split mixes fall in it seems like a fair argument. Basically I have to do proverbial backflips to argue why I have the right to use something that I totally don't have the right to use without breaking the law whilst doing it. When I uploaded the videos, the rightful claimant was identified to be Universal Music Group. But if I argue in a counter notification that "I know that this song is owned by UMG and that they allow the song to be posted on Youtube, and therefore this YouTube account cannot possibly be the rightful owner" it will get rejected because it doesn't address the actual content in the video, or why I have the right to use it. It's just circumstantial, anecdotal.

If YT accepts the counter notification, ball is back in his court. He has to then provide evidence (within 10 US business days) that he is taking legal action against me, or the copyright strike is removed. Which is what keeps happening, because he can't sue me for using a copyright he doesn't own. So the system is set up in a way that YouTube don't have to pay any legal consultants or lawyers to look into any of this and only the actually real cases are escalated.

I don't know when YouTube will eventually review his practice. A lot of this processing is handled by "bots", or computer systems. It's not all being read by real people. Not sure how or what escalates a situation so a human actually looks into it, and even then, I don't think they pull up this guy's whole history and review _everything_. Just the strike/counter notification on hand. So the system is very flawed, but it's not made to be perfect for small content creators, it's made to filter out all those fake/fraudulent claims so only the real ones stick. It simply adheres to the DMCA and it's not YouTube's decision, it is US law. And to save money having to have 3 million legal consultants on hire to deal with all the shit. Sadly, the way it's set up means the system can be abused by bad actors like Ryda. But I have to believe truth prevails in the end, one day someone is gonna look into a report made about him and see what he's doing. When that happens, they can just terminate his account at their own discretion.