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On 05/22/2014 09:14 PM, Steve Litt
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On Tue, 20 May 2014 00:17:06 +1200 Richard Hector <richard@walnut.gen.nz> wrote:And in the case where the copyright has elapsed? The main point, rather than my additional comment? RichardFew of us will be alive when Jerry's works go out of copyright, given that even if he died this very day, his copyrights would expire in 70 years. So why worry about that? A lot can happen between then and now. If you don't like that ridiculous copyright period, blame the guys who think they're perfectly in their rights to do unauthorized copying and distribution. They make Disney and Bono look downright virtuous, and dilute the credibility of those of us who want to change copyright period (and maximum damages) to sane amounts (and time periods). SteveT Kinda/sorta related, but well worth the time to watch: Patent Absurdity: how software patents broke the system Regards, Jeff -- hangout: ##b0rked on irc.freenode.net diversion: http://alienjeff.net - visit The Fringe quote: "The foundation of authority is based upon the consent of the people." - Thomas Hooker |