Comments on: How the Copyright Office Hurts Bloggers http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/ Content Theft, Plagiarism, Copyright Infringement Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:59:41 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jonathan Bailey http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-123413 Jonathan Bailey Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:24:18 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/#comment-123413 I don't think that a lawsuit against the USCO is the best solution to this problem. The reason is that the USCO is simply acting at the direction of Federal Law. What it would take is a lawsuit against the government itself to get the law ruled illegal. However, that is not likely to happen since the rule is not unconstitutional, it is merely against a treaty we signed. Therefore, I don't believe courts have the authority to overturn it.<br><br>This is most likely something that needs legislative action, not legal action. I don't think that a lawsuit against the USCO is the best solution to this problem. The reason is that the USCO is simply acting at the direction of Federal Law. What it would take is a lawsuit against the government itself to get the law ruled illegal. However, that is not likely to happen since the rule is not unconstitutional, it is merely against a treaty we signed. Therefore, I don't believe courts have the authority to overturn it.

This is most likely something that needs legislative action, not legal action.

]]> By: JB http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-62837 JB Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:12:57 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/#comment-62837 Cathy: I'm not sure how much a letter-writing campaign would do if it were sent to the USCO. They only advise on copyright policy and aren't likely to agree to shut themselves down. What I think needs to happen is work with senators and representatives on the matter, getting them involved. However, the idea of a letter writing campaign is a good one. I might have to see about setting that up. Cathy: I’m not sure how much a letter-writing campaign would do if it were sent to the USCO. They only advise on copyright policy and aren’t likely to agree to shut themselves down. What I think needs to happen is work with senators and representatives on the matter, getting them involved.

However, the idea of a letter writing campaign is a good one. I might have to see about setting that up.

]]> By: JB http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-121525 JB Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:12:57 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/#comment-121525 Cathy: I'm not sure how much a letter-writing campaign would do if it were sent to the USCO. They only advise on copyright policy and aren't likely to agree to shut themselves down. What I think needs to happen is work with senators and representatives on the matter, getting them involved.However, the idea of a letter writing campaign is a good one. I might have to see about setting that up. Cathy: I'm not sure how much a letter-writing campaign would do if it were sent to the USCO. They only advise on copyright policy and aren't likely to agree to shut themselves down. What I think needs to happen is work with senators and representatives on the matter, getting them involved.However, the idea of a letter writing campaign is a good one. I might have to see about setting that up.

]]> By: Cathy Roberts http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-62822 Cathy Roberts Wed, 15 Aug 2007 07:56:34 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/#comment-62822 I noticed your form letters earlier.. perhaps a form letter to do away with the copyright office, and build some awareness would be of use? If I (and likely other bloggers - writers - artists, etc. ) knew where to send such a letter, and who to address it to, we'd likely spend a minute to write one.. however.. if it was there.. and all we had to do was fill in a few blanks, sign and mail.. well then there'd be no excuse would there ;) I noticed your form letters earlier.. perhaps a form letter to do away with the copyright office, and build some awareness would be of use? If I (and likely other bloggers – writers – artists, etc. ) knew where to send such a letter, and who to address it to, we’d likely spend a minute to write one.. however.. if it was there.. and all we had to do was fill in a few blanks, sign and mail.. well then there’d be no excuse would there ;)

]]> By: Cathy Roberts http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-121524 Cathy Roberts Wed, 15 Aug 2007 02:56:34 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/#comment-121524 I noticed your form letters earlier.. perhaps a form letter to do away with the copyright office, and build some awareness would be of use? If I (and likely other bloggers - writers - artists, etc. ) knew where to send such a letter, and who to address it to, we'd likely spend a minute to write one.. however.. if it was there.. and all we had to do was fill in a few blanks, sign and mail.. well then there'd be no excuse would there ;) I noticed your form letters earlier.. perhaps a form letter to do away with the copyright office, and build some awareness would be of use? If I (and likely other bloggers – writers – artists, etc. ) knew where to send such a letter, and who to address it to, we'd likely spend a minute to write one.. however.. if it was there.. and all we had to do was fill in a few blanks, sign and mail.. well then there'd be no excuse would there ;)

]]> By: JB http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-121523 JB Sat, 04 Aug 2007 21:04:15 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/#comment-121523 NSB, I used to think that as well, before I stopped over 500 people taking my own work and posting it under their name. Sadly, plagiarism is common among anyone that wants the benefit of writing something without the hassle of doing the work. That goes for in the classroom and out of it. Sad, but true. NSB, I used to think that as well, before I stopped over 500 people taking my own work and posting it under their name. Sadly, plagiarism is common among anyone that wants the benefit of writing something without the hassle of doing the work. That goes for in the classroom and out of it. Sad, but true.

]]> By: Nigerian Scam Baiter http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-62492 Nigerian Scam Baiter Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:08:14 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/#comment-62492 I think plagiarism occurs mostly in colleges and schools when students don't really want to write an essay so they just copy and paste. Its not like people are making profit though off it that much. I think plagiarism occurs mostly in colleges and schools when students don’t really want to write an essay so they just copy and paste. Its not like people are making profit though off it that much.

]]> By: Nigerian Scam Baiter http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-121522 Nigerian Scam Baiter Fri, 03 Aug 2007 20:08:14 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/#comment-121522 I think plagiarism occurs mostly in colleges and schools when students don't really want to write an essay so they just copy and paste. Its not like people are making profit though off it that much. I think plagiarism occurs mostly in colleges and schools when students don't really want to write an essay so they just copy and paste. Its not like people are making profit though off it that much.

]]> By: JB http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-62268 JB Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:59:38 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/#comment-62268 Jeremy, I don't blame you. If you ask an attorney about copyright law you'll find quickly that even they think it is almost impossible to read/follow. It's an insane system but one that is important to understand if you're going to create works... Jeremy,

I don’t blame you. If you ask an attorney about copyright law you’ll find quickly that even they think it is almost impossible to read/follow.

It’s an insane system but one that is important to understand if you’re going to create works…

]]> By: Jeremy Steele http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-62266 Jeremy Steele Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:51:47 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/#comment-62266 I'm almost at the point of giving up on trying to understand the copyright system. It's just... ick. I’m almost at the point of giving up on trying to understand the copyright system. It’s just… ick.

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