copyright
As stated before Copyrighting is using someone else’s work without permission. That would include using the internet or books without citing your works. Copyrighting also include making copies of DVDs or videos without permission. Although all video or DVDs now our days whether it be music or films are encrypted, some geniuses among us have found ways to go around the obstacle. If they are caught, it is most unfortunate for them because they can spend some time in jail or loose a lot of money.
I thought this topic is very interesting especially for college students because of the amount of data sharing that we do. I am not very familiar with computers, but because I have some friends that are, they have introduced me to a different world. I have realize that I am able to get anything film or music that I want without spending a penny; and some I can even get before they hit the store. All I have to do is install the software and I am set. Although I don’t use it for commercial gain, would I be considered exploiting to artist. As far as I am concern, I don’t believe I am doing any harm to them, but others might think differently.
What about sites that the campus offers us such as DC++ where students share a wealth of knowledge. Is that considered dangerous too, since a group of people are sharing knowledge that they would pay a lot of money in order to get it? In my opinion, I say no, but others might disagree with me, so what do you all think. If the ones using these sites are not punished, it is fair for others to be? Because I know for a fact that other websites cannot be used to download information, which is the same information that I download for free.
Comments
Posted by: A nony mouse.
Posted on: March 11, 2007 09:19 PM
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
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Posted by: Heidi Cool
Posted on: March 12, 2007 02:21 PM
Jermimah,
The previous commenter is correct, a copyright is the protection granted to an author of a creative work. What you describe is violation of copyright.
You hold the copyright for what you write on this blog, but if I were to copy you paragraphs and use them as my own, I would be violating your copyright.
I wrote a bit about this and included some reference links at http://blog.case.edu/webdev/2006/10/20/a_writers_obligations_ethics_law_and_pragmatism_part_1_law.
The file sharing issue poses some interesting challenges—legally, ethically and pragmatically.
The March 2004 study, "The Effect of File Sharing on Record Sales," suggests that file sharing does not have a negative impact on record sales, though it does increase distribution.
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Posted by: Heidi Cool
Posted on: March 12, 2007 02:32 PM
Jermimah,
The previous commenter is correct, a copyright is the protection granted to an author of a creative work. What you describe is violation of copyright.
You hold the copyright for what you write on this blog, but if I were to copy you paragraphs and use them as my own, I would be violating your copyright.
I wrote a bit about this and included some reference links at http://blog.case.edu/webdev/2006/10/20/a_writers_obligations_ethics_law_and_pragmatism_part_1_law.
The file sharing issue poses some interesting challenges—legally, ethically and pragmatically.
The March 2004 study, "The Effect of File Sharing on Record Sales," suggests that file sharing does not have a negative impact on record sales, though it does increase distribution.
In some cases file sharing may increase sales by exposing buyers to bands they may not otherwise hear. Some bands take advantage of this by distributing free copies of select songs on their own Web sites. This is a useful sales tool.
That said, there is a difference between artists who choose to share their music freely and those who don't. Those who don't are still protected by the law, whether or not file sharing seems to have a negative impact on their sales. The owners should always have the right to control their own work.
It may turn out in the long run that current prohibitions don't serve anyone's best interests. As more people come to believe that, particularly those in the film and recording industries, we may find changes in the law. What you've brought up is but one of many intellectual property issues that are growing in complexity with the growth of the Internet. I think over the next 10-20 years we'll see the laws evolving in kind.
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Posted on: March 25, 2007 09:36 AM
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Posted on: March 25, 2007 04:06 PM
i know what copyright means, i am just extending the definition to a broader audience. the bottom line is that with copyright, it is sometimes impossible to use to writer's work
Posted by: Brian Gray
Posted on: March 25, 2007 04:27 PM
Copyright is not about money as you state it, even though it has consequences on financial rewards. Copyright is solely about having control of your creative works. Even if no money is exchanged, you are harming the copyright holder if they have not given permission for free distribution.