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Why does everyone forget that copyrighted content can be shared if the license allows it? Copyright does not automatically prohibit sharing. http://creativ
by macemoneta 16y ago
Why does everyone forget that copyrighted content can be shared if the license allows it? Copyright does not automatically prohibit sharing.
http://creativecommons.org/about/
http://www.opensource.org/licenses/alphabetical
The real problem is that content creators frequently don't make finding the license easy - if they even use one.
- benologist 16y agoPretty sure the real problem with that theory is those aren't the licenses most people choose. Movies, software and games that are non-distributable have significant signs or precautions in place advertising that. The only thing that doesn't is music.
- mattmanser 16y agoHow is that the real problem? Who said anyone forgot? The article doesn't. It clearly says the author of the content found their work being shared without consent. The real problem is someone is ripping off someone else's work. Leaving aside the never ending discussion on piracy, I don't get what your point is.
- gxti 16y agoThe author also complained about free designs: "not merely because designs are being “shared” (read “pirated”), but because people are downloading free charts rather than paying for a designer’s work." At least, that's how I read it.
- macemoneta 16y agoMy comment was in reply to the author's statement that "sharing a copyrighted design is theft". This is clearly false.