The Colbert Conundrum: When Copyright Collides with Social Media Reality The recent backlash against CBS over takedown notices for bootlegged uploads of Stephen Colbert's "Only in Monroe" public access show on YouTube was a predictable response to routine copyright enforcement.
Beneath this surface, however, lies the complexity and contradiction of navigating the digital age. CBS has a vested interest in protecting its intellectual property.
As the company that funded Colbert's episode and holds the copyright to "The Late Show," it's standard practice for them to issue takedown notices for unauthorized broadcasts or uploads.