'Sad day' - Netizens react as renowned YouTube archivist Rob Moody's account gets terminated

YouTube has terminated the channel of archivist Rob Moody, 'Robelinda2' following mutiple reports of copyright infringement against the channel. The channel's followers have expressed their disappointment with the popular YouTube channel, which nearly has the largest collection of cricket footage online, shutting. 

Robelinda2 is a YouTube channel that most cricket fans have probably come across. The channel was a massive archive of match videos dating back to the 1980s. Cricket enthusiasts across the world were not pleased and vented their anger and rage on X after its shutdown. 

While some stated it was a heartbreaking day for all cricket fans, others claimed it brought to light the way cricket is currently managed. The channel was active for 14 years, with its videos receiving millions of views. During the peak of the worldwide lockdown, when fans were devoid of live cricket action, the channel drew large audiences.  

Notably, Cricket Australia (CA) filed a copyright lawsuit against the channel in June 2020, howeverm Robelinda2 had previously received copyright immunity from the Australian Cricket Board a long time ago. Robelinda2 was even acknowledged by CA chair Earl Eddings as helping him get through "some difficult times in the lockdown."

The company that last filed the complaints against Moody's channel, Marhaba Cricket India Ltd., sent a note to Richmond Football Club historian Rhett Bartlett regarding the same. Meanwhile, it is understood that the cricket fraternity expressed their displeasure over the entire incident 

On Sunday, November 5, Moody took to X and announced the news regarding the termination of the channel. "Robelinda2 YouTube channel has been officially terminated. 14 years of fun it was! Thanks for watching!" his post read.

Here's how X reacted after YouTube terminated Rebelinda2: 

Robelinda2 YouTube channel has been officially terminated.

14 years of fun it was! Thanks for watching!

— Rob Moody (@robelinda2) November 5, 2023

That's sad! Since I know YouTube, I know Robelinda2. Get him back @YouTube.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) November 5, 2023

The saddest of all news

Thank you @robelinda2. pic.twitter.com/3jGDYXEqtW

— Dennis (@DennisCricket_) November 5, 2023

Robelinda2 videos have been so influential in my love of cricket and also my development as a commentator. The ability to go back and learn about legendary innings and spells from before my time was so wonderful. This is so sad. https://t.co/89Rb5GUPP6

— Melissa Story (@melissagstory) November 5, 2023

Such a shame. It was such a great source of information and entertainment for so many cricket fans across the globe. During Covid, it provided a much needed distraction to me on any occasions. Thanks Rob. In future you will find a way to share joy again 💙💙💙

— Sandeep (@FranklySandeep) November 5, 2023

You'll never realise fully, the impact you had. Truly a joy watching your channels over the years.

— Brendon A.J Rademakers (@BrendonAJ) November 5, 2023

I’m so sad about this. You did something very special for cricket fans around the world.

— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) November 5, 2023

Generations would've never known how fast was Holding or how brutal was Viv or how young Aravinda Madmax-ed in his Madmax-ing days had there been no Robelinda2 YT channel. The channel was a giant leap from the imaginative sketches of a young cricket romantic to actual visuals. https://t.co/n6XJCHXqUf

— Biswarup | (prev account BishOnTheRockz ) (@BishOntheRockzz) November 5, 2023

What a sad day for cricket.

Once again cricket biting itself in the foot.

One day the power that be will regret their decision.

Thanks for all the memories @robelinda2, you deserve a dedicated space in every cricket museum.

Thanks for growing the game & preserving history. https://t.co/1wxPS5k5KR

— PJ Goedhals (🇺🇲 via 🇿🇦) Ⓥ (@PJGoedhals) November 5, 2023

I’m gonna cry now. It’s so unfair 😭😭

Spent so much time back then on robelinda2. Thanks for the memories Rob 🥲 https://t.co/M8eI6Hj2yv

— Akash dwivedi (@_MusiCricket) November 5, 2023

Sad day for fans world over. Thank you Robelinda2 for all your work. 🙏 https://t.co/5woqhG1DEk

— Guru Gulab (@madaddie24) November 5, 2023

Rob, so sorry to hear this, but in saying that, I hope all is well with you. Thank You for so many memorable moments watching cricket from years gone by! Treasured memories.

— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) November 5, 2023

Sad. This is a personal loss. Thanks a lot @robelinda2 https://t.co/gN6EPEOjcz

— Shantanu Sinha (@sinhashantanu) November 5, 2023

Oh God. @sundarpichai Please restore the @YouTube account of @robelinda2 a world famous cricket fan with a valuable archive!

It's a treasure trove for the cricket community! https://t.co/uozjqNdQgq

— r/RCB (@rcb_reddit) November 5, 2023

I think @YouTube has to intervene here. I don't think this is in good faith from this so called company!!

— Zalak Kansara 🇮🇳 🇦🇺 (@amdavadiZalak) November 6, 2023