Steve R.
Retired
- Local time
- Today, 18:52
- Joined
- Jul 5, 2006
- Messages
- 4,617
One of my daughters sent the YouTube video below. It's an excellent copyright summary.
The issue of copyright periodically pops-up here in this forum. Below are some links to various threads which have have mentioned copyright in some manner.
While the video above, is focused on Harry Potter; it also dips into Disney's attempts to perpetually aggrandize the reach and scope of copyright. This video also covers a several aspects that tend to be "lost" in the most copyright discussions. One is the role of fandom, which could be considered a form of unpaid labor in generating support for an authors product. Another "lost" discussion, is that copyright provides "protection" for a content creator to generate new content in the future, yet copyright extends beyond the death of the creator. So how do they generate new content from the grave? The video hypothesizes that an optimum copyright period is approximately two years based on market dynamics.
While the video above, is focused on Harry Potter; it also dips into Disney's attempts to perpetually aggrandize the reach and scope of copyright. This video also covers a several aspects that tend to be "lost" in the most copyright discussions. One is the role of fandom, which could be considered a form of unpaid labor in generating support for an authors product. Another "lost" discussion, is that copyright provides "protection" for a content creator to generate new content in the future, yet copyright extends beyond the death of the creator. So how do they generate new content from the grave? The video hypothesizes that an optimum copyright period is approximately two years based on market dynamics.
Is downloaded software unethical?
Inspired from a recent thread, I am curious as to what others think. Obviously, using software you did not pay for is illegal, but what is legal and what is RIGHT and/or ETHICAL is often different things... For the record, I could argue both sides of this topic and make you believe that I am...
www.access-programmers.co.uk
Fox News - Reliable Source?
It's difficult to judge if a source is reliable. But maybe the wisdom of the crowd can answer the question reliably... Note:- You can select more than 1 People can see your choice. Please post your own Poll about other news sources.
www.access-programmers.co.uk
Copyrights
I have a db that I am thinking of giving away, but I don't want anybody to copy it and sell it. Does anybody know if it is difficult and or expensive to get an app copyrighted?
www.access-programmers.co.uk
copyright law
German lawmakers condemn Google campaign against copyright law. I have mixed emotions, probable because I don't know enough about it. What do you think?
www.access-programmers.co.uk
Copyright, When, if ever?
If a database is starting to look better than any other and entering, accessing and reporting the data is getting ship shape too. Should you ever copy right it? Has anyone any experienced the process and would you do it again? just wondering..
www.access-programmers.co.uk
Federal rules on campus file sharing kick in today
CNET ran this article today: Federal rules on campus file sharing kick in today This new law is simply another demonstration that our freedoms are being eroded in the name of this "war" or that "war". In this case the "war" against piracy. One of the most obscene aspects of this law is that...
www.access-programmers.co.uk