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Ryan recounts specific cases, including the removal of images and videos that had been publicly accessible for years. For example, a screenshot from a 2016 trailer was flagged, despite no recent or proprietary content being involved. The crackdown seems particularly intense around The Last of Us Part II, with multiple posts—ranging from plot leaks to memes—being removed regardless of their age or relevance.
One specific incident involved an image with a "free speech" message that was struck down, illustrating what Ryan perceives as the excessive and retaliatory nature of these DMCA claims.