[meteorite-list] meteorite imageS and DMCA, fair use

From: Meteorites USA <eric_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:33:43 -0800
Message-ID: <4B1045B7.4080802_at_meteoritesusa.com>

Thanks... I forgot to mention that there is allowances in US Copyright
law that allow publication of a copyrighted work for "editorial" and
educational" use which falls under "Fair Use" guidelines spelled out in
the law. However there is also a provision in the law concerning
commercial gain that does protect copyrighted works from overtly
commercial use even if the use is claimed to be editorial or educational
by the publisher. For example if a compilation of "works" is sold either
through the reproduction of the work on CD, or through a subscription
for access to the works. Then this could be viewed as an infringement on
the copyright of a particular group of works either individually or
singularly.

Fair Use
http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html

(Again, this is NOT legal advice and should NOT be taken as such. Do
your own research, and consult a lawyer for legal advice)

Regards,
Eric





Arizona Keith wrote:
> Hello List
>
> This is also is not legal advice...
> There's protection and there's no protection under the DMCA, (Digital
> Millennium Copyright Act of 1998)
> It criminalizes production and dissemination of technology, devices,
> or services intended to circumvent measures that control access to
> copyrighted works.
>
> But there is a fair use provision of section 106 106A, and 107, the
> fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in
> copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that
> section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting,
> teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use)
>
> So any photo or video you post to the web, can be used for news
> reporting and teaching/education, and is not protected by copyright.
>
> My best to all
>
> Keith V
> Chandler AZ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Ford" <mark.ford at ssl.gb.com>
> To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 1:58 AM
> Subject: [meteorite-list] meteorite images..
>
>
>>
>> Talking of websites:
>>
>> I've always thought a library of royalty free (that is completely free
>> use) meteorite images would be good, often when giving a talk or writing
>> an article I often find I just cannot find decent photos that are truly
>> 'free to use', you usually end up taking a pic yourself, or if it's for
>> a lecture just 'borrowing' the image of the net. Wouldn't it be great if
>> there was a legit way of using meteorite images anywhere without anyone
>> suing or complaining?
>>
>> So those of you that have websites with nice images on them, if any of
>> you don't mind anyone else using some/all your pics for any purpose, why
>> don't we come up with a special logo or wording phrase that can go on
>> your website that means 'my images are free for use'. I know there are
>> GNU, and other free use standards out there, but many state free for
>> non-commercial use with 3 page conditions etc, I'm talking about
>> condtion free images.
>>
>> Just a thought, but whilst many images are commercially valuable which
>> is fine, some must surley come under the category ' I don't care who
>> uses them' so why not make them publically available by stating so, when
>> they are put online?.
>>
>> Just a thought..
>>
>> Mark
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com
>> [mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of
>> Meteorites USA
>> Sent: 26 November 2009 18:04
>> To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
>> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] POLL: What Do You Want In A Meteorite
>> Site?UPDATE
>>
>> HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL!
>>
>> Thank you all for the votes, Keep them coming everyone!
>>
>> Think we can go for 100 votes so we can get a good idea of the general
>> populaces opinion? Come on guys, you guys are meteorite junkies... Prove
>>
>> it by voting. ;)
>>
>> Tally so far: Total Voters: 22
>> ---------------------------------------------
>> QUESTION:
>> What Do You Want In A Meteorite Website?
>> Vote Link: www.meteoriteblog.com
>> (Poll is located in right sidebar menu)
>>
>> More Meteorite Info: General (73%, 16 Votes)
>> More Meteorite Photos (73%, 16 Votes)
>> College & University Participation (64%, 14 Votes)
>> More Education Related To Meteorites (59%, 13 Votes)
>> More Educational Outreach (50%, 11 Votes)
>> More Meteorite Data: Meteorite classification data (45%, 10 Votes)
>> More Sharing of Information (45%, 10 Votes)
>> More Instructional Information (45%, 10 Votes)
>> More Meteorite Collecting Info: i.e. How To's & DIY (41%, 9 Votes)
>> More Meteorite Hunting Info: i.e. How To Find Meteorites (36%, 8 Votes)
>> Less Commercial & More Informational (36%, 8 Votes)
>> Would Volunteer To Help: Time (32%, 7 Votes)
>> Would Volunteer: PR & Advertising (32%, 7 Votes)
>> Orgainzational Participation (27%, 6 Votes)
>> More Public Awareness (27%, 6 Votes)
>> More User Participation: i.e. Forums Personal Messaging (18%, 4 Votes)
>> More Meteorite Videos (18%, 4 Votes)
>> Would Volunteer To Help: Monetary Contributions (14%, 3 Votes)
>> Less Public Awareness (5%, 1 Votes)
>> More Commercial & Less Informational (0%, 0 Votes)
>> ---------------------------------------------
>>
>> This is really very helpful and this information is vital to the
>> increase of knowledge of meteorites online.
>>
>> Your participation is greatly appreciated and it only takes a minute.
>>
>> Thanks guys, let's keep this going!!!
>>
>> Regards,
>> Eric Wichman
>> Meteorite Wiki
>>
>>
>>
>> Meteorites USA wrote:
>>> Hi Listees & Meteorite People,
>>>
>>> I've created a poll for gathering some very important information.
>>> This information is vital in determining the course of action and
>>> direction the Meteorite Wiki website will take. The Poll is located on
>>
>>> the meteorite blog website but is strictly for gathering information
>>> on the Meteorite Wiki.
>>>
>>> What Do You Want In A Meteorite Website?
>>> Go here to Vote: www.meteoriteblog.com
>>> Poll is located in the sidebar of the site
>>>
>>> 1 Question, 20 Answers and percentage based results. You are more than
>>
>>> welcome to choose more than one answer and in fact are encouraged to
>>> do so. Choose the answers that best fit what YOU would like to see in
>>> a meteorite website.
>>>
>>> If you have something to add please feel free to send me an email with
>>
>>> suggestions, opinions, gripes, or rants. ;) Questions are encouraged!
>>>
>>> Please take part in the poll, the more information we compile the
>>> better the data will be!
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for your participation.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Eric Wichman
>>> Meteorite Wiki
>>> 904-236-5394
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