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Yes, it seems like quite a departure from what copyright has been applied to so far ... I wonder what unforeseen and far-reaching consequences could emerge from

by rusk 8y ago

Yes, it seems like quite a departure from what copyright has been applied to so far ... I wonder what unforeseen and far-reaching consequences could emerge from pivoting the whole canon of copyright law to ringfence the value in such a niche area.

whatshisface 8y ago
Maybe people could start claiming copyright over their personal history. If I start running around in artistically meaningful patterns, can I claim that all of the people who track my location and sell it are infringing? I could start a game of Calvinball and be protected until it finished.
- GuB-42 8y ago
  You probably signed a contract somewhere allowing location trackers to use your data. Buried somewhere in the terms of service.
  - smokeyj 8y ago
    My signature is a copyrightable artistic expression and not evidence of consent.
    - rusk 8y ago
      They're way ahead of you. As such you're not entitled to use their service. Remember when Spotify sought a blank cheque to do what they wanted with your personal data?