New copyright lawsuits

classicman · 07-27-2010, 09:44 AM

Gotcha, So noted. Not gonna be good for those who don't like or want to click on links.
Is there something we could or should do for those that are already done or just stop going forward?

glatt · 07-27-2010, 09:48 AM

It's generally OK to quote a sentence or two of an article as part of your post where you summarize what the article says in your own words and explain your take on the article in your own words and link to the whole article. Fair use.

But pasting an entire article is a bad idea.

Lamplighter · 07-27-2010, 09:54 AM

This is reminiscent of the days of the copy machines.
I suspect it will end up the same, where "fair use" will determine
what can and can not be done.
It may do away with full (complete) copying of text,
but editorial- or partial-quote use with credit will probably be OK.

Fear not, attorneys always work by keeping your best interest in mind

07-27-2010, 09:44 AM	#1
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Gotcha, So noted. Not gonna be good for those who don't like or want to click on links. Is there something we could or should do for those that are already done or just stop going forward? __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

07-27-2010, 09:48 AM	#2
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	It's generally OK to quote a sentence or two of an article as part of your post where you summarize what the article says in your own words and explain your take on the article in your own words and link to the whole article. Fair use. But pasting an entire article is a bad idea.

07-27-2010, 09:54 AM	#3
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	This is reminiscent of the days of the copy machines. I suspect it will end up the same, where "fair use" will determine what can and can not be done. It may do away with full (complete) copying of text, but editorial- or partial-quote use with credit will probably be OK. Fear not, attorneys always work by keeping your best interest in mind

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