Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to "Yes" if Ethan Klein (H3H3 Productions) achieves a favorable legal judgment or settlement in all lawsuits against the individuals or entities referred to as the "Hasan Orbiters." A favorable outcome includes a court ruling in Klein's favor or a settlement that is publicly acknowledged as beneficial to him. The resolution will be based on official court documents, credible news reports, or public statements from the involved parties. If no such outcome is reached by December 31, 2025, the market will resolve to "No."

Background

In June 2025, Ethan Klein announced his intention to sue Twitch streamers Denims, Frogan, and Kaceytron for alleged copyright infringement. Klein claims these streamers reacted to his video critiquing Hasan Piker, using substantial portions with minimal commentary, which he argues violates fair use principles. He stated that the video was designed to "bait" these streamers into reacting without adding significant commentary, and he preemptively registered the video with the Library of Congress for copyright protection. (en.wikipedia.org)

Considerations

• Fair Use Precedent: Klein previously won a landmark fair use case in 2017, which may influence the current lawsuit. (techcrunch.com)

• Legal Strategy: The deliberate design of the video to "bait" reactions could impact the court's interpretation of fair use and intent.

• Community Impact: The outcome may set a precedent affecting how reaction content is produced and shared on platforms like Twitch and YouTube.