Fair Use - RE: Some Thoughts on Copyright

[Scott Elcomb]

On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 10:49 AM, Mike Sillers <mikesi-4zgDONXASKmJ6jDlghZswwC/G2K4zDHf at public.gmane.org> wrote:
>  Fair use is an important point but where is the point at which it becomes
> theft? One of the main points is credit. Another is fair compensation. I
> think we would agree if someone copies something to give away or accepts
> something copies to avoid paying, that could be considered theft. On the
> other hand, what if the purpose is education as might be argued in the case
> of a text book where the purpose may be considered altruistic yet is still
> attempting to get something for sale without paying for it. Then of course,
> there is the case of someone copying something for their own personal
> profit. I would not mind my work being copied provided I was credited and
> the work was not created as a saleable item without my consent.
>
> I am more concerned about powers given to corporate entities.

I'm on that page too. But this...

> Some of you may find the following article interesting:
>
> http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/06/arts/design/06prin.html?_r=2&ref=todayspap
> %20er&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

Maybe there should be a "Hall of Mirrors" clause if Bill C-61 ends up
being scrapped and reviewed in a new parliament.  I can only admire &
respect Jim Krantz's position and restraint.

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