I'm pretty sure the content ID stuff is self-regulation - not a formal DMCA request. After the set number of strikes, stop allowing them access to the content ID 'convenience' tool and require them to mail in a formal DMCA takedown notice.
If someone had to fill in a DMCA takedown notice, print it out, stuff an envelope, put a stamp on it and then drop it in the mail I imagine there would be a few less "Oops, we didn't own the copyright on that." incidents versus clicking a button, ignoring the entire "penalty of perjury" agreement and just hitting "agree" and having their video taken offline.
You're still following the law, you're just not providing tools to make it easier for scumbags and idiots to wreak havoc.
Make smart things easier, make stupid things harder.
If someone had to fill in a DMCA takedown notice, print it out, stuff an envelope, put a stamp on it and then drop it in the mail I imagine there would be a few less "Oops, we didn't own the copyright on that." incidents versus clicking a button, ignoring the entire "penalty of perjury" agreement and just hitting "agree" and having their video taken offline.
You're still following the law, you're just not providing tools to make it easier for scumbags and idiots to wreak havoc.
Make smart things easier, make stupid things harder.