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I'm glad it's about reform rather than abolishment. I haven't gotten too deply into the book yet but the fact that the word 'reform' is right in the title gives
by billpatrianakos 14y ago
I'm glad it's about reform rather than abolishment. I haven't gotten too deply into the book yet but the fact that the word 'reform' is right in the title gives me hope. I'm always (unsuccessfully) trying to impress upon people that copyright isn't a bad thing, it's just how it's used by many these days that creates problems. A lot of people try to convince me that we don't need copyright at all and the next thing you know those same people are upset about someone violating their copyright. Copyright is a two way street and as much as its abused it's also quite helpful too.
But all that's beside the point. I love the idea of reform. There are huge problems with the way copyright is implemented (my biggest qualm is the life + 70 year term) and while I doubt it can ever be completely fixed it's obvious that there's room for improvement. Politically feasible reform is music to my ears.
- Natsu 14y ago> Politically feasible reform is music to my ears. You might like the works of William Patry. He's one of the top experts on US copyright law and has written extensively on that very subject.