"Daddy's watching": Ethan Klein claims he's not done suing creators, and that it's 'only a matter of time'
Ethan Klein is once again turning heads, this time, not for a controversial video or podcast segment, but for a chilling promise. The H3H3 Productions host appears to be ramping up his legal campaign against content creators he believes have crossed the line, warning that more lawsuits are on the horizon.
His message? Clear as ever:
'It's only a matter of time.'
Ethan Klein is expected to file more lawsuits in the near future
On the heels of his recent copyright lawsuits against Twitch streamers Denims, Kaceytron, Frogan, and SeanDaBlack, Ethan Klein is making it known that the legal offensive has only just begun. In a recent clip, Klein doubled down on his stance, emphasizing that he's following a set "order of operations" and that others who think they've escaped scrutiny should think again.
Klein stated with conviction:
'I made some promises early on, and I'm going to fulfill them all. There's an order. If you thought I was joking, I hope those three copyright lawsuits put that thought to rest.'
Ethan Klein isn't slowing down after the initial wave of lawsuits
This legal wave began after several Twitch creators reportedly restreamed Klein's 'Content Nuke' video targeting political streamer HasanAbi. The video sparked an even larger feud when creators like Denims and Kaceytron allegedly used it to fuel their own content without adding substantial or transformative commentary.
Klein has argued this was a direct hit on his video's traffic and profitability, calling the broadcasts a violation of fair use.
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He's especially vocal about what he views as a coordinated effort to dilute his message by spreading it through streamers sympathetic to Hasan.
But things didn't stop there. Just a week later, HasanAbi associate Sean 'SeanDaBlack' Wiggs was added to the growing list of defendants. Now, Klein's message is loud and clear: the current lawsuits are only the beginning.
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But Klein didn't stop at those already facing lawsuits.
In a pointed moment during a recent livestream, he called out other creators by name, some of whom haven't yet been formally hit with legal paperwork. One notable mention: Noah Samsen, a long-time critic of Klein.
'I didn't forget about you, sc*mbag. Daddy's watching.'
Klein also hinted that he's watching the legal clock closely, referencing the statute of limitations.
Countdown to copyright?
Klein's statements have sparked renewed debate about what counts as 'fair use' in online content. Supporters of the YouTuber argue that protecting original content from reuploaders is fair game. Critics, however, say that lawsuits targeting fellow creators, especially over commentary, could set a dangerous precedent.
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