Some Thoughts on JJJacksfilms vs SSSniperwolf

Additional disclaimer: I AM NOT A LAWYER. This video represents my opinions as a creator in the online content space who is trying to follow US law. This video should not be taken as legal advice.

I just wanted to talk about how reaction channels can elevate their content to actually become transformative and ethical. The fair use and copyright system in the US is very complicated and requires nuanced thought to figure out who is in the right, but in the situation with Jacksfilms and Sniperwolf, it feels pretty obvious to me that her content needs to change.

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[spookysomeone]

as far as the "unnecessary tangents" point goes, not every bingo space is criticism of sssniperwolf. there are bingo spaces like "actual insight", "desaturated effect", "angry effect" which aren't necessarily criticisms, they're just things that occur in her videos.

[rascal]

This whole situation also shows off Youtube's hypocrisy. Daily Dose of Internet is a video curator kind of channel that I would put in the same sphere of Sniperwolf, but he does accomplish it ethically: he contacts owners, compensates them, etc. But he's also not allowed to be on the trending page, and he otherwise gets little to no-support from Youtube. They love how many views he brings, but policy-wise they don't stand behind him, which I think is fair. Meanwhile, Sniperwolf is paraded around as a celebrated figure by Youtube, which is how Jack mainly found out about her. One of these figures is far more controversial and potentially damaging to the platform, and Youtube didn't pick the safer option.

However, I think Sniperwolf is getting away with it and doesn't bother to change her ways, because bringing a court case against her would do so much more damage. We have no idea how it would go, but it would be way too likely to open the door for copyright laws to become stricter. Bringing a court case to her would be setting a precedent, and that unknown could snowball really quickly to destroying how content works on the internet. This has to be handled on platform, and since Youtube doesn't appear to be doing anything, social awareness might be the only way to do it.

[JcRichard]

It's always nice to point out Daily Dose as a content curation channel done right. None of his videos add a reaction, but he will always get permission and very often pay the creators of the videos to feature them in his.

[bigalonBitstrips]

She’s also very promoted by YouTube themselves, it really doesn’t make sense to be promoted as a “star creator” when all she does is reaction videos

[Shrnk.]

9:45 in his defense, “actual insight” is a bingo space as well

[SunniestAutumn]

I find it really funny you refer to the ancient youtuber Jacksfilms by JJJacksfilms.

[TreyMcDonaldAnimator]

I really didn't want to be annoyed by Sniperwolf, it's YouTube and you should have the freedom to do and be who you want so long as it's not damaging to the person or people around it, but... that's the issue at hand. It's not a reaction, it's a repost. And not only that, there is no credibility to the videos she really stole. But it's also YouTube's fault for promoting this channel, condoning this and celebrating this because she's making them a profit as well. It makes me upset because there are people who work their butts off to the nitty gritty to get at least 1, 000 views, and Sniperwolf has pirated videos and using her stolen content to pay for that mansion. It's annoying and I always want to be a guy who sees the half glass full. But this goes over my head. I'm with Jack on this one. The spoons are really cute also. LOL

[chaticneutralbigs]

I still can’t get over sssniperwolfs blatant transphobia and ableism

[brunamedeiros]

Like you pointed out, Jack is doing criticism the right way, he isn't using anything but the wrongdoings of Lia on her reaction content. He didn't use the fact that Lia has been a hot topic before for her actions that didn't sit well with people. The thing with Lia is, she doesn't take accountability and do not improve. While also receiving shout outs from youtube. Lia faked gameplays, Lia was very "pick me girl", Lia did bodyshame people. It's so easy to find her problematic past, multiple videos have been made on her behavior prior to this situation, but she never takes accountability. So yeah, its very weird that youtube would highlight her, the same way that, lets say, youtube @ other problematic behavior creators such as Shane Dawson, Jefree, David. The problem is who youtube is choosing to endorse.

[TaylorSWF_]

the funniest part is, she COULD ask for permission and still upload daily, totally possible. Daily dose of internet does it...daily xD

[The_Horse-leafs_Cabbage]

Seeing this whole debacle between Sssniperwolf and Jack has been pretty interesting.
When it comes to react content, I'm not wholly against it, especially if the content creator provides something meaningful.
This is especially true with channels like Vlogging Through History (VTH) and the Charismatic Voice... They both react to other people's media, and use their knowledge and expertise (as well their own personalities) to add something engaging in their videos.
With Sssniperwolf however-- I'd rather watch those meme compilation vids without the her commentary. Especially with how mind-numbingly repetitive and predictable she is with her... "Reactions."
And to think she had the gall to call Jack a "content thief."

[necreitha]

The biggest problem I see with Tiktok is that it's incredibly easy to snag someone elses work. I see fake accounts take creators videos and claim them as their own all the time and tiktok does nothing when it's reported. Now, I know that's not the same thing, but it's similar enough to yoiking videos and "reacting" to them to be just as problematic and also needs nipped.

[cozy-horror]

ngl it might sound weird but one thing about this whole situation that was like a breath of fresh air is how jack as far as i know has never said a single misogynistic thing towards sniperwolf. i remember when this started i was worried about how hard he was going on criticising her with the daily videos and i didn't want to go through the whole "oh no, a youtuber i loved for years said some heinous shit about women" again. but no, all of his criticism has been totally legitimate and deserved and also straight up funny. there's something so refreshing about seeing a woman being criticized for something fairly and honestly and without resorting to sexist rhetoric to discredit her. she sucks, but she sucks for totally legitimate reasons!

[CouncilofGeeks]

This again? Did we do this already with Jinx? And multiple react streamers? Like… I’m starting to think somebody does need to get sued and lose for this to stop.

[pxchybxn]

I genuinely love that you're commenting on this, more people need to know about the situation tbh

[LeopoldTheUglyBarnacle]

Love seeing other youtubers weighing in. This needs more attention.

[dinogrl]

i'm watching jackfilms bingo livestream right now what a coincidence

[shocky_]

Jacksfilms while targeting Sssnipeewolf, is just doing this because of how she’s being treated. YouTube has praised her countless times and has been calling her an ‘amazing’ creator and he didn’t like that youtube was acknowledging a creator that doesn’t actually do anything to deserve this kind of special treatment. It’s a whole critique on YouTube and how it rewards content ‘creators’ that don’t try, while pushing aside creators that do have creativity.

[xKitra]

I sure hope there's a class action lawsuit against her. I'll bring the popcorn! 😂
Also I think the "unnecessary tangent" parts are for him to make fun of the lack of interesting commentary to the video, not necessarily saying they aren't original but they definitely don't transform it or add to it in any way.

[IDKsomethingamazingIG]

The thing that bothers me about most about sssniperwolf is that she is targeting children with her content and she is stealing content from children. In a lot of states or countries or municipalities there are laws about sharing content of children and she’s doing this blatantly without permission from the children or their guardians. So creepy. Profiting from children and profiting from stealing content of children. Yuck.