Update on Fair Use
I thought the readers of this blog might also be interested in this piece from the Center for Social Media.
I believe the contents of this article, particularly Point #5, pertain to my railing against the DMCA and NBC/Universal in the post below. Moreover, this article outlines the importance of limiting the power of copyright law while preserving the rights of the creators of these artworks. The fact of the matter is that the types of usage that I have engaged in and that other critics should and do engage in generally enhance the market for the artworks we criticize. The blogosphere operates within the Law of Increasing Returns whereby the more frequently (potential) readers and viewers encounter an item the more familiar with that item these viewers become and this familiarity breeds acceptance. This is basically the business model the Grateful Dead used to become the most successful touring band of all time. In short, if free expression is not a good enough reason to open the gates a bit, then maybe recognizing the financial incentive for doing so will help.
Tags: copyright, DMCA, NBC, Universal
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