http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2009/04/08/3-count-roll-d6-for-litigation/ Content Theft, Plagiarism, Copyright Infringement Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:14:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2009/04/08/3-count-roll-d6-for-litigation/comment-page-1/#comment-125247 Jonathan Bailey Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:32:43 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/?p=3191#comment-125247 The Kindle issue is frustrating to us copyright types. Most seem to agree that the Author's Guild went out on very thin ice legally when they made their case against the text to speech feature of the Kindle and Amazon caved, not because they were in the legal wrong, but because they needed the AG to keep selling eBooks.I agree with you on the Kindle issue. But this one was settled more out of politics than out of legalities. Always frustrating. The Kindle issue is frustrating to us copyright types. Most seem to agree that the Author's Guild went out on very thin ice legally when they made their case against the text to speech feature of the Kindle and Amazon caved, not because they were in the legal wrong, but because they needed the AG to keep selling eBooks.I agree with you on the Kindle issue. But this one was settled more out of politics than out of legalities. Always frustrating.

]]> http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2009/04/08/3-count-roll-d6-for-litigation/comment-page-1/#comment-131979 pattistafford (Patti Stafford) Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:18:00 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/?p=3191#comment-131979 Check out http://tinyurl.com/d7k5az Check out http://tinyurl.com/d7k5az

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]]> http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2009/04/08/3-count-roll-d6-for-litigation/comment-page-1/#comment-125227 Patti Stafford Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:14:23 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/?p=3191#comment-125227 On the Kindle issue: You know I think outloud most of the time, so these are just thougths and questions I'd like to look into...I suppose it was once considered plagiarism to convert written material to braille?I'm going to assume that users of Kindle (blind or not) have to purchase these "special" books for the device. If they've purchased a license, why does that not include having the right to use the text to speech feature? Why should Kindle users (blind or not) have to purchase an additional format (i.e. audio book) to be able to "hear" the book.I also assume that Kindle users would like the convenience of being able to read or hear the material. The ability to listen to the book on the way to work or while stuck in traffic would seem to be an appeal to people looking into purchasing Kindle. They could read while at home and listen while on the road.Blind people may be interested in the fact that not only could they listen to the books but other family members could also use the device to read with.I understand authors want their material protected but I can't imagine any author being such an ass that they'd not want their material accessible to blind people. And since a license is purchased for the books on Kindle I don't see why the one license wouldn't be sufficient enough for everyone to use the book in a way that is necessary for them.I would also think that any self-respecting author would want their material available to anyone and not get their panties in a wad because something like Kindle can appeal to a broader audience.I will go back and read some of the other links the article suggested, but I'd also like to know how many authors were behind the Author's Guild plight in this case, and I hope it's none of the authors I like to read.There are times when special needs should have special rules. Finding the happy medium could prove to be a chore.I haven't read enough on the Wizards of the Coast or Google News and AP to comment those. I will try to make it back to check those out.Good post! Thanks for sharing,Patti On the Kindle issue: You know I think outloud most of the time, so these are just thougths and questions I'd like to look into…I suppose it was once considered plagiarism to convert written material to braille?I'm going to assume that users of Kindle (blind or not) have to purchase these "special" books for the device. If they've purchased a license, why does that not include having the right to use the text to speech feature? Why should Kindle users (blind or not) have to purchase an additional format (i.e. audio book) to be able to "hear" the book.I also assume that Kindle users would like the convenience of being able to read or hear the material. The ability to listen to the book on the way to work or while stuck in traffic would seem to be an appeal to people looking into purchasing Kindle. They could read while at home and listen while on the road.Blind people may be interested in the fact that not only could they listen to the books but other family members could also use the device to read with.I understand authors want their material protected but I can't imagine any author being such an ass that they'd not want their material accessible to blind people. And since a license is purchased for the books on Kindle I don't see why the one license wouldn't be sufficient enough for everyone to use the book in a way that is necessary for them.I would also think that any self-respecting author would want their material available to anyone and not get their panties in a wad because something like Kindle can appeal to a broader audience.I will go back and read some of the other links the article suggested, but I'd also like to know how many authors were behind the Author's Guild plight in this case, and I hope it's none of the authors I like to read.There are times when special needs should have special rules. Finding the happy medium could prove to be a chore.I haven't read enough on the Wizards of the Coast or Google News and AP to comment those. I will try to make it back to check those out.Good post! Thanks for sharing,Patti

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