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 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:12:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Jonathan Baileyhttp://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-129213 Jonathan Bailey Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:24:18 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/#comment-129213 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: Romanhttp://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-129212 Roman Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:18:01 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/#comment-129212 If the US Copyright Office hurts bloggers, then how come no blogger has ever filed a lawsuit against the Office? I mean, if the US Copyright Office is hurting bloggers, then there should be a legal action against the Office! Don't you think so? Moreover, there should be a class action against the Office, if that be the case! If the US Copyright Office hurts bloggers, then how come no blogger has ever filed a lawsuit against the Office? I mean, if the US Copyright Office is hurting bloggers, then there should be a legal action against the Office! Don't you think so? Moreover, there should be a class action against the Office, if that be the case!

]]> By: Jonathan Baileyhttp://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-128072 Jonathan Bailey Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:24:18 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/#comment-128072 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: Romanhttp://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-128071 Roman Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:18:01 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/#comment-128071 If the US Copyright Office hurts bloggers, then how come no blogger has ever filed a lawsuit against the Office? I mean, if the US Copyright Office is hurting bloggers, then there should be a legal action against the Office! Don't you think so? Moreover, there should be a class action against the Office, if that be the case! If the US Copyright Office hurts bloggers, then how come no blogger has ever filed a lawsuit against the Office? I mean, if the US Copyright Office is hurting bloggers, then there should be a legal action against the Office! Don't you think so? Moreover, there should be a class action against the Office, if that be the case!

]]> By: Jonathan Baileyhttp://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: Romanhttp://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-123412 Roman Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:18:01 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/#comment-123412 If the US Copyright Office hurts bloggers, then how come no blogger has ever filed a lawsuit against the Office? I mean, if the US Copyright Office is hurting bloggers, then there should be a legal action against the Office! Don't you think so? Moreover, there should be a class action against the Office, if that be the case! If the US Copyright Office hurts bloggers, then how come no blogger has ever filed a lawsuit against the Office? I mean, if the US Copyright Office is hurting bloggers, then there should be a legal action against the Office! Don't you think so? Moreover, there should be a class action against the Office, if that be the case!

]]> By: JBhttp://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: JBhttp://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-121525 JB Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:12:57 +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.<br><br>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 Robertshttp://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 Robertshttp://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2007/07/31/how-the-copyright-office-hurts-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-121524 Cathy Roberts Wed, 15 Aug 2007 07:56:34 +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 ;)

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