Fair use usually allows one to quote people, especially given that they were linking people back to the originals. But the AP has always been funny about that,

Fair use usually allows one to quote people, especially given that they were linking people back to the originals. But the AP has always been funny about that, so you're always best off quoting another source. Remember, the AP doesn't care how little you quote or if you link back to them. They've gone after random forum posts, too[1], so you're best off just not reading their stuff. That will make it better, right? [1] http://www.afterdawn.com/news/article.cfm/2008/06/17/ap_goes_after_bloggers_and_faces_public_backlash http://www.afterdawn.com/news/article.cfm/2008/06/17/ap_goes...