This needs to stop (question)

[MARIS61]

The thread is closed leaving everything in question.

Here's an example of the issue, but isn't this guy ultimately responsible for what goes on here?

Eager to do the right thing, I always try to emulate Denny Crane.

http://sportstwo.com/threads/214308...harms-of-false-economics-Messiah-Paul-Krugman

 

[Ed O]

If Denny wants to put his site in danger, then that's his prerogative. I don't think that it's responsible for us Blazers mods to allow our board to put it in danger.

Ed O.

 

[Reep]

Side note that this is a European publication, not U.S. Not sure U.S. copyright law applies.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Side note that this is a European publication, not U.S. Not sure U.S. copyright law applies.

And not sure US copyright laws prohibit articles being posted to discuss

A federal judge ruled Monday that publishing an entire article without the rights holder’s authorization was a fair use of the work, in yet another blow to newspaper copyright

 

[THE HCP]

And not sure US copyright laws prohibit articles being posted to discuss

A federal judge ruled Monday that publishing an entire article without the rights holder’s authorization was a fair use of the work, in yet another blow to newspaper copyright

So this was all for nothing?

 

[The_Lillard_King]

So this was all for nothing?

I think so, but you be the judge

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/06/fair-use-defense/

A relevant paragraph in case don't feel like reading it:

It’s not often that republishing an entire work without permission is deemed fair use. Fair use is an infringement defense when the defendant reproduced a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, commentary, teaching and research. The defense is analyzed on a case-by-case basis.

 

[Natebishop3]

It's not just legality. I just think it's uncool to steal people's work. It's bad enough that the newspaper industry is giving away their product for free and will eventually take a death, but now people aren't even reading the articles on the newspaper website. These companies rely on advertising.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

It's not just legality. I just think it's uncool to steal people's work. It's bad enough that the newspaper industry is giving away their product for free and will eventually take a death, but now people aren't even reading the articles on the newspaper website. These companies rely on advertising.

I totally respect that. But when it comes to closing threads because of it, then hopefully it is a mod policy because of legal risk and not because it's uncool.

If it's uncool is the standard to have threads closed, well . . . . . ..

 

[Natebishop3]

I totally respect that. But when it comes to closing threads because of it, then hopefully it is a mod policy because of legal risk and not because it's uncool.

If it's uncool is the standard to have threads closed, well . . . . . ..

Ed closed that one because of his legal opinion. We trust his legal opinion. I haven't closed any threads because I think it's uncool.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Ed closed that one because of his legal opinion. We trust his legal opinion. I haven't closed any threads because I think it's uncool.

Good to know and what I thought.

Besides the whole papag thing (which made for good drama, for a while), you are doing a good job being a mod while kind of taking some flack for it. Hope you stick with it and thanks for doing it.

 

[jlprk]

The other thread said we should quote no more than 1/4 of the article. I have a sincere question that kept me up last night. What if the article is only about 12 words long?

Like a Rotoworld link. Often it will say something like, "LaMarcus Aldridge (bug bite) will miss tonight's game."

1/4 of those 8 words is 2 words. Here are some ways I could quote the article:

LaMarcus...miss
Aldridge (bug
miss...game

I need some guidance here because I believe everyone should strictly adhere to the law of the land.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

The other thread said we should quote no more than 1/4 of the article. I have a sincere question that kept me up last night. What if the article is only about 12 words long?

Like a Rotoworld link. Often it will say something like, "LaMarcus Aldridge (bug bite) will miss tonight's game."

1/4 of those 8 words is 2 words. Here are some ways I could quote the article:

LaMarcus...miss
Aldridge (bug
miss...game

I need some guidance here because I believe everyone should strictly adhere to the law of the land.

I just masturbate and fall asleep.

 

[44Thrilla]

The other thread said we should quote no more than 1/4 of the article. I have a sincere question that kept me up last night. What if the article is only about 12 words long?

Like a Rotoworld link. Often it will say something like, "LaMarcus Aldridge (bug bite) will miss tonight's game."

1/4 of those 8 words is 2 words. Here are some ways I could quote the article:

LaMarcus...miss
Aldridge (bug
miss...game

I need some guidance here because I believe everyone should strictly adhere to the law of the land.

Bite Will

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

The other thread said we should quote no more than 1/4 of the article. I have a sincere question that kept me up last night. What if the article is only about 12 words long?

Like a Rotoworld link. Often it will say something like, "LaMarcus Aldridge (bug bite) will miss tonight's game."

1/4 of those 8 words is 2 words. Here are some ways I could quote the article:

LaMarcus...miss
Aldridge (bug
miss...game

I need some guidance here because I believe everyone should strictly adhere to the law of the land.

LMA out

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Or LMAO for short . . . look one word

 

[Sedatedfork]

Haarlow gives LMA crabs

 

[jlprk]

I suggest an alternative be allowed. The quoter may choose between the 1/4 rule, or the acronym shorthand rule, to wit:

LABBWMTG

A third method of summary would be to draw a picture to summarize the article. Denny could maintain a staff artist who would paint his impressions, which would replace the quote in the post. To save money, I recommend that Denny draw the pictures.

 

[PapaG]

It's not just legality. I just think it's uncool to steal people's work. It's bad enough that the newspaper industry is giving away their product for free and will eventually take a death, but now people aren't even reading the articles on the newspaper website. These companies rely on advertising.

It isn't "stealing" if you cite the source. I've yet to see any outright plagiarism on this board.

 

[PapaG]

I totally respect that. But when it comes to closing threads because of it, then hopefully it is a mod policy because of legal risk and not because it's uncool.

If it's uncool is the standard to have threads closed, well . . . . . ..

It's the offseason, and a few mods want to flex their muscles a bit.

 

[PapaG]

Ed closed that one because of his legal opinion. We trust his legal opinion. I haven't closed any threads because I think it's uncool.

Apparently his "legal opinion" isn't worth much, considering the case that I originally posted, and now Denny and ToB have cited as well.

But, I bet it felt amazing to be an expert for a few minutes.

 

[Natebishop3]

It isn't "stealing" if you cite the source. I've yet to see any outright plagiarism on this board.

I've seen it done a few times lately. Most of the time people are good about linking though.

It's the offseason, and a few mods want to flex their muscles a bit.

I've been working out and I wanted to show off my new muscles like Zags!

Apparently his "legal opinion" isn't worth much, considering the case that I originally posted, and now Denny and ToB have cited as well.

But, I bet it felt amazing to be an expert for a few minutes.

So that case would prevent any lawsuits about copyright infringement on the web?

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Why Do All These Homosexuals Keep Sucking My Cock?
BY BRUCE HEFFERNAN
JULY 6, 2005

Look, I'm not a hateful person or anything—I believe we should all live and let live. But lately, I've been having a real problem with these homosexuals. You see, just about wherever I go these days, one of them approaches me and starts sucking my cock.

Take last Sunday, for instance, when I casually struck up a conversation with this guy in the health-club locker room. Nothing fruity, just a couple of fellas talking about their workout routines while enjoying a nice hot shower. The guy looked like a real man's man, too—big biceps, meaty thighs, thick neck. He didn't seem the least bit gay. At least not until he started sucking my cock, that is.

Where does this queer get the nerve to suck my cock? Did I look gay to him? Was I wearing a pink feather boa without realizing it? I don't recall the phrase, "Suck my cock" entering the conversation, and I don't have a sign around my neck that reads, "Please, You Homosexuals, Suck My Cock."

I've got nothing against homosexuals. Let them be free to do their gay thing in peace, I say. But when they start sucking my cock, I've got a real problem.

Then there was the time I was hiking through the woods and came across a rugged-looking, blond-haired man in his early 30s. He seemed straight enough to me while we were bathing in that mountain stream, but, before you know it, he's sucking my cock!

What is it with these homos? Can't they control their sexual urges? Aren't there enough gay cocks out there for them to suck on without them having to target normal people like me?

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