When they launched this product, it didn't even cross my mind that it would run afoul of anything. People are doing what they want with the data that they own.
My guess is everyone involved, on every end, is aware of this. Certain people just want a cut of everything, and will try any argument they can.
...in particular people from industries that were once more profitable than they are currently. There is nothing like decreasing revenues and companies going to the wall to make people get greedy.
Well, either you find new revenues or (a) people's salaries stagnate or (b) fewer people receive salaries.
Well, you have to admit that the perceived option (c) "sue some people to make them pay you more for doing the same" would look appealing.... If short-sighted.
Except you don't have ownership of digital content, you have a license. You have an open-ended rental on tough and seemingly conditions, and that's all you "have".