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It was exactly like Aereo. Their Supreme Court battle set the precedent that made the VidAngel battle a no-contest. Which makes me wonder how VidAngel ever thought they could get away with that business model.


>“ Which makes me wonder how VidAngel ever thought they could get away with that business model.”

Doing a thing, but with Jesus branding, can get you very far in America beyond all logic. See also: nonprofits participating in politics, nonprofits doing public performances without proper licensing, nonprofits advertising to children in public schools, etc.


If you read any of the responses by VidAngel's CEO (?), you'll find the answer: hubris.




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